117 Finding Emotional Health While Helping Other: or, Healing Leadership Trauma (with Sheila and Nicholas Rowe)
Description
In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, we explore the often overlooked emotional struggles faced by leaders.
Our guests are Nicholas and Sheila Wise Rowe. Nicholas Rowe is the Haslin Associate Professor of Leadership at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. And Sheila Wise Row is a seasoned counselor and author (and previous podcast guest). We talk about their new book, Healing Leadership Trauma: Finding Emotional Health and Helping Others Flourish. The conversation delves into the impact of trauma, attachment theory, and the myths of self-sufficiency in leadership. They also cover systemic challenges such as racial and gender trauma and share practical embodied practices for healing.
00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Trauma
00:44 Meet the Authors: Nicholas Row and Sheila Wise Row
02:04 The Journey of Co-Writing 'Healing Leadership'
03:16 Understanding Leadership Challenges
06:54 Attachment Theory and Leadership
09:06 Insecure Attachment in Leadership
17:00 The Myth of Self-Sufficiency in Leadership
22:12 Systemic Dynamics: Gender and Racial Trauma
25:45 Historical Context of Cultural Systems
26:35 Challenges Faced by Marginalized Leaders
28:10 Gender Expectations and Leadership
30:36 Defining Leadership Trauma
32:32 Embodied Practices for Healing
37:54 Community Support and Accountability
45:37 Final Thoughts and Staying Connected
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