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When Bearing Witness®: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Storyteller
The When Bearing Witness® podcast is an invitation to explore trauma-informed storytelling, a safe and healthy process of gathering and telling painful stories. Join my conversations with trauma-informed experts and fellow social-good storytellers as we help shape the intersection of trauma-informed care and the storytelling process.
Stories are sacred, and we can create a safe space to tell and share them.
Podcasting since 2023 • 48 episodes
When Bearing Witness®: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Storyteller
Latest Episodes
Tending to Storyteller Vicarious Trauma with Michelle Vande Hay
Content Warning: Michelle briefly talks about the death of a loved one. Be mindful of your emotional capacity as you listen in. Storytelling in the nonprofit world is a powerful act of witness, but it can also take a quiet to...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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22:54
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The Art and Practice of Resilient Storytelling with Angela Soliz
In this episode of When Bearing Witness, Maria sits down with Angela Soliz, a resilience coach, artist, and founder of Gela Road, a creative resilience agency helping people uncover their identity and build purpose-driven brands from the inside...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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24:26
Flipping the Script on Nonprofit Media Relations with Amanda Clelland
For many nonprofits, earned media is a powerful way to raise awareness, build credibility, and connect with new supporters. But when stories involve lived experiences of trauma, the stakes are high. On this episode of When Bearing W...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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37:17
Survivor Storytelling as a Catalyst for Change with Anne K. Ream
What happens when storytelling isn’t just about raising awareness or driving donations, but about creating a space where survivors can be truly seen, heard, and supported?On today’s episode of When Bearing Witness, I sit down with Anne R...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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47:49
Directing with Care: The Ethics of Documentary Filmmaking with Heidi Burkey
What does it look like to practice trauma-informed storytelling behind the camera? In this episode of When Bearing Witness, filmmaker Heidi Burkey shares how she approaches documentary work with care and a deep respect for ...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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28:01
