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EP 135: Workplace Trauma: How to Recognize It, Heal It, and Stop the Cycle Summary

In this episode of Coaching for Millennials, host José Miguel Longo tackles the heavy yet crucial topic of workplace trauma. Drawing from personal experiences and insights, José discusses how to recognize the signs of emotional distress caused by work environments, including chronic stress, burnout, and toxic leadership. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in healing and shares actionable steps for listeners to reclaim their well-being. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that you are not alone in your struggles and that healing is not just about being stronger, but about creating a safer space for yourself.

Takeaways

- Recognize the signs of workplace trauma: emotional, physical, and behavioral indicators.

- Healing begins with awareness: name your experiences to move forward.

- Regulation techniques: practice breathwork, stillness, and rest to manage stress.

- Set trauma-informed boundaries: establish clear work hours and permission to pause.

- Screen future workplaces: be vigilant about red flags like high turnover and dismissive leadership.

- Seek support: healing doesn’t have to be a solo journey; therapy and community can help.

Call to Action Recognizing Workplace Trauma: The first step in healing is awareness. You can’t fix what you haven’t named.

Emotional Signs: You might notice persistent anxiety tied to work, emotional numbness, irritability, or feeling on edge — even outside of work hours.

Physical Signs: This can show up as trouble sleeping, chronic fatigue, headaches, stomach issues, or tension in your body.

Behavioral Signs: Overworking to avoid criticism. Avoiding emails or meetings. Difficulty trusting leadership. Bringing work stress home with you.” “Ask yourself: which of these signs feels familiar — and how long has it been happening?” Healing and Taking Action

“Healing workplace trauma isn’t about ‘being stronger.’ It’s about becoming safer with yourself.”

Step 1: Name It Journaling can help. Ask yourself: What did my last workplace teach me — about what I no longer tolerate?

Step 2: Regulate First You cannot think your way out of trauma. Start with regulation — walks, breathwork, stillness, rest.

Step 3: Set Trauma-Informed Boundaries Boundaries don’t need long explanations. Clear work hours. Time to respond. Permission to pause.

Step 4: Screen Future Workplaces Pay attention to red flags — high turnover, glorified burnout, dismissive leadership, vague answers about support.

Step 5: Seek Support Healing doesn’t have to be solo. Therapy, coaching, and community matter.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

02:30 Acknowledging Overwhelm and Burnout

06:15 What is Workplace Trauma?

10:45 Signs of Workplace Trauma: Emotional, Physical, and Behavioral

15:30 The Importance of Naming Your Trauma

20:00 Regulation Techniques for Managing Stress

25:00 Setting Trauma-Informed Boundaries

30:20 Screening Future Workplaces for Red Flags

35:00 The Value of Seeking Support

40:15 Sharing Personal Experiences with Workplace Trauma

45:00 Final Thoughts on Healing and Moving Forward

 

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Keywords

#workplacetrauma, #emotionalintelligence, #burnout, #selfawareness, #mentalhealth, #coachingformillennials, #traumainformedcare, #healingjourney, #millennials

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