093: From Trauma to Triumph: A Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery with Dr. Allison Jackson-Dyer

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Welcome to Rock Your Shine: After you’ve been cracked wide open. On this show, I sit down with people from all over the world to hear their transformational stories on their deep grief and loss journeys.

In this episode, we dive into Allison's transformative journey of healing and self-discovery. From a young age, she experienced deep cracks in her life, setting the stage for a path marred by trauma. Desperate for validation, she sought hospitalization as a means to be seen. However, as she grew older, she embarked on a powerful evolution towards finding inner peace.

We explore the pivotal moments that shaped Allison's growth, including the profound impact of losing her job and the subsequent unraveling of the career she had painstakingly built. Together, we delve into the concept of "Trauma Echoes" and the attachment we often have to our ego, which can hinder our progress.

Amidst the darkness, Allison found a glimmer of hope and discovered the importance of seeking support during moments of suicidal ideation. She generously shares practical tips for processing trauma and holding space for oneself and others. As a disrupter, she offers insights on breaking free from toxic cycles and embracing a path of authenticity.

Allison Jackson-Dyer, Ph.D is the Vice President of Learning and Development and Principal Owner of Resilient Leaders.

Allison has led complex teams in companies large and small for more than 20 years. She is a thought leader, keynote speaker, trainer and coach to leaders at every level of companies committed to building stronger teams and more impactful results. She delivers results through a better understanding of trauma, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, cultural differences, mindfulness and the importance of vulnerability in authentic leadership.

At the height of her career, she served as National Vice President of Clinical Operations for an international healthcare organization and as a National Trauma-Informed Care thought leader with the National Council of Behavioral HealthCare leading 17 national teams through the Council’s Trauma-Informed Learning Collaborative.

Allison has recently expanded her portfolio of services to reach beyond traditional human service and educational organizations, to now include corporate, tech and engineering oriented cultures committed to enhanced diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging.

As a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator as well as the lead content developer for Resilient Leaders own curriculums and simulation practices, Allison is committed to co-creating even more opportunities with organizations and leaders invested in increasing empathy and self-compassion in their workplace culture which translates into greater well-being and connectedness within society as a whole.

Join us as we uncover where Allison's journey has led her today and how she defines self-love in her life. Together, we explore the transformative power of intention, delivery, and the unwavering belief that hope is a guiding force towards healing and growth.

**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode covers sensitive subject matter and is not suitable for all listeners. If this topic could be a trigger for you, listen to this episode with a friend, a sibling, a loved one or a parent so you can talk about any emotions that come up for you. The contents of this episode are not intended to replace therapy and should not be taken as such. If you need immediate help, please call the crisis hotline listed below in our resources.

Listen in as we talk about:

[3:00] Being cracked wide open in her early years

[4:15] Trauma beginning in the early years

[6:30] How her younger years set her on a different path as she got older

[9:30] Trying to get hospitalized at a young age in order to feel seen

[11:05] The evolution of finding peace

[18:05] Learning how to bring your whole self to your life and work

[23:50] The power of intention and delivery

[27:30] The effects of losing her job and the career she had built

[31:30] ‘Trauma Echoes’

[36:00] Why we are so attached to our ego

[39:40] Suicidal ideation and how she found support