Training for Trauma with Candice Raine

In this powerful episode, host Tim Fergestad sits down with Candice Raine, CEO of the Arizona Trauma Institute and a trailblazer in trauma education. Candice shares how the Institute is changing the way individuals and organizations understand and respond to trauma by focusing on education, not just treatment.

Candice dives into the neuroscience of trauma, explaining how resilience isn't about the event but the body’s response to stress. She introduces their “Neuro Affective Coherence” model, combining brain science, wellness-based frameworks, and somatic practices to support healing.

From training corrections staff and inmates to coaching high-performing executives on real self-care (not just the gym and lettuce), Candice emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and embodied resilience. She also opens up about the growing pains of running a mission-driven organization, expanding globally, and finding aligned marketing support.

If you're interested in trauma-informed practices, resilience-building, or just want practical tools to reduce daily stress, this episode is a must-listen.

Key Topics:

• What trauma really is (it’s not just about the event)

• How to bring your body back to baseline

• The truth about self-care for high achievers

• How organizations and even jails are becoming trauma-informed

• The challenges of leading a purpose-driven, global training institute

Learn more about Candice and the Arizona Trauma Institute at aztrauma.org

 

 

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