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What happens when disaster strikes a community and the ripple effects touch everyone differently?

This episode originally aired on The Security Circle podcast, where I joined host Yoyo Hamblen to talk about trauma, recovery, and resilience. I'm sharing it here because the conversation gets to the heart of what we're exploring on Notes on Resilience: the real work of rebuilding trust, leading with empathy, and supporting people through change.

In this revealing conversation with Boston Marathon bombing survivor Manya Chylinski, Yoyo and I discuss the complex world of trauma, healing, and organizational support during times of crisis.

I share my firsthand experience as someone who walked away physically unharmed from the 2013 bombing but carried invisible wounds that profoundly impacted my life. This story illuminates how differently people process trauma, with some bouncing back quickly while others face a longer road to recovery.

At the heart of this conversation is a perspective on workplaces as communities—spaces where our full humanity deserves acknowledgment, especially during difficult times. People are messy, and organizations can either hinder or support healing through their responses to employees experiencing trauma. Whether it's a suicide that affects the entire company or widespread disasters like wildfires, how leadership responds matters deeply We discuss how resilience is a tool we all possess but may not recognize in ourselves.

Whether you're a security professional, leader, or someone navigating your own relationship with trauma, this episode offers invaluable insights about human experience during crisis. Listen in for a compassionate, thoughtful discussion that will transform how you think about resilience, workplace support, and our shared humanity during life's most challenging moments.

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