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Ep 64: Trauma-Informed Coaching—What It Is, and What We Often Get Wrong with Lion Goodman
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- Jan 27, 2026
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Summary
What does it really mean to be trauma-informed—and why does this matter far beyond therapy? In this deeply personal and educational episode, LaTonya Wilkins sits down with Lion Goodman , coach, author, and founder of the Clear Beliefs Institute, who shares his incredible story of surviving being shot in the head four times—and how that life-altering moment shaped his approach to healing and leadership. Lion breaks down the difference between surface-level coaching and therapeutic coaching, how trauma shows up even in “successful” people, and how we can begin to unhook the past to truly move forward. Whether you’re a coach, a leader, or someone who wants to support others more skillfully, this conversation is rich, grounded, and unforgettable. 🔗 Learn more about Coaching Below the Surface: https://changecoaches.io/coaching-below-the-surface/ 📲 Connect on LinkedIn: Change Coaches: https://www.linkedin.com/company/change-coaches LaTonya Wilkins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latonyawilkins/ 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@changecoaches/podcasts 📝 Timestamps + Summary [ 00:00 ] Welcome and how LaTonya met Lion Goodman Connection at ICF Converge and why Lion’s work stood out Meaning behind the name “Lion” and his Leo identity [ 12:00 ] A near-death experience that changed everything Lion recounts being shot four times and surviving The experience deepened his spiritual and professional journey [ 21:10 ] When coaching falls short without addressing trauma Clients often loop when past wounds go unexamined Lion begins to integrate deeper healing techniques [ 28:20 ] What it means to unhook a belief Beliefs are formed through experience, not logic Memory reconsolidation can rewrite core identity structures [ 38:00 ] Psychedelics and trauma work Powerful…