79. Discovering Your Safe Space

Update: 2025-06-11

Description

Discover your safe space in the midst of experiencing
workplace hostility and prolonged traumatic events. Safety and community are
essential according to this episodes guest Dominic Kolleh, a trauma-informed
life coach, certified Unbreak
My Soul facilitator and experienced HR professional. <o:p></o:p>

In this episode of Impostrix Podcast, Dominic discusses
with host Whitney Knox Lee the critical importance of community, safety, and somatic
care in healing from workplace trauma, particularly for Black women.

Dominic
shares insights on trauma-informed practices, the significance of having access
to physical and mental safety while in the healing process, and the benefits of
journaling or guided self-reflection. The episode also explores how ongoing
workplace trauma can lead to severe physical and mental health issues,
emphasizing the need for self-care and community support.

Whitney and Dominic
both stress the importance of authentic connections and how to create a
supportive environment for trauma recovery.<o:p></o:p>

Dominic offers listeners a free download of her guided
journal, 30 Days to Peace:
Reclaiming Self.<o:p></o:p>

Connect with Dominic on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkolleh<o:p></o:p>

Follow Whitney on IG @ impostrixpodcast <o:p></o:p>

DONATE to keep the show running! Donations can be made via
Buy Me A Coffee here https://buymeacoffee.com/impostrixpod<o:p></o:p>

Purchase your I Planned For This: A Life Organizer for When
It's Needed today! https://a.co/d/br1d3hJ<o:p></o:p>

Thanks Chris @DigitalREM
for editing this episode!<o:p></o:p>

00:00 The Importance of Community and Social Interaction<o:p></o:p>

00:28 Introduction to Imposter Podcast Season Four<o:p></o:p>

00:38 Focusing on Black Women's Well-being<o:p></o:p>

01:15 Introducing Dominique and Workplace Trauma<o:p></o:p>

01:36 Dominique's Journey and Expertise<o:p></o:p>