In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Hillary Cauthen, clinical sports psychologist and author of "Hello Trauma, Our Invisible Teammate."

Dr. Cauthen shares her expertise on understanding trauma's impact on performance, developing resilience, and creating a culture that champions growth and healing.

00:45 - Introduction to Dr. Hillary Cauthen - clinical sports psychologist, author, podcaster, and mom of four

02:15 - Dr. Hillary's journey from athlete to sports psychology - moving to Maine and recognizing the need for specialized mental performance coaching

05:20 - Defining trauma as a physiological response that our brain makes meaning of

06:30 - The prevalence of trauma - 70% of adults have experienced trauma (reported cases only)

08:45 - Different trauma responses and how they impact recovery

10:35 - The three ways people deal with trauma: minimizer, enabler, and moral authority

14:20 - Seven steps to dealing with trauma

15:10 - Step 1: Acknowledge that something happened

16:15 - Step 2: Seek feedback and consult experts

17:20 - Step 3: Conduct conversations with care with everyone involved

18:30 - Step 4: Ask people what they need instead of assuming

20:15 - Step 5: Create a plan of action together

21:00 - Step 6: Discuss action steps and keep each other updated

22:10 - The power of hope in the healing process

22:45 - Emotional hygiene and the importance of mental wellness check-ins

24:30 - Balancing empathetic engagement with accountable action

26:45 - The difference between culture and climate in organizations

28:20 - The importance of finding people doing high-level work and learning from them

31:10 - The power of journaling for mental health and clarity

36:40 - Questions to ask yourself: "What is my role right now?" and "What's the one thing I need to do?"

39:30 - Share Your Secrets: How Dr. Hillary recharges (music, naps, bubble baths)

42:00 - The power of napping for performance enhancement

43:50 - Book recommendation: "The Tao of Pooh"

44:30 - One lesson to take away: "Be a good human and have empathy"

45:10 - If Dr. Hillary could spend a day with anyone: her grandfather

46:30 - Dr. Hillary's tattoo: "My heart is your heart, your heart is my heart"