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Beyond the Loss: Life and Identity After a Child Dies
Over time, the conversations we choose to have begin to reflect what matters most.
If you’ve been part of this podcast, you’ve heard me speak about human development, systems thinking, and the ways we make meaning of our lives and work. That work continues—and remains at the core of my coaching and professional practice.
What has changed is the space where I am choosing to have a different kind of conversation.
After the death of my son, Michael, I felt called to create a more personal place—one that speaks directly to the experience of loss, and to the questions that emerge when life no longer looks the way it once did.
That space is now Beyond the Loss.
This podcast is for parents who have lost a child, and for those who support them. It is not about fixing grief or finding closure, but about understanding how we continue to live, to make meaning, and to become—after loss.
If you are looking for my current podcast,
you will now find me there.
I invite you to join me on Beyond the Loss.
You are welcome.
Beyond the Loss: Life and Identity After a Child Dies
Episode 258: Hidden Trauma of the Entrepreneur
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Just like anyone else, entrepreneurs aren't immune to the grip of hidden trauma. It can sneak up on them from different directions, whether it's their personal history, the hurdles of running a business, or the intense pressure cooker that entrepreneurship can sometimes be. This quiet trauma isn't actually hidden and it can send shockwaves through every aspect of their lives, both personally and professionally.
In this captivating episode with Mark Monchek, we delve deep into the intricate web of hidden trauma and its profound influence on both the personal and professional spheres of life. We explore the nuance definition of trauma, processing a traumatic experience, ways trauma can linger long after the event, and how it can impact our perception of the world.
We discuss the complex interplay between trauma and success, how hidden trauma can manifest, the connection between the mind and body in the context of trauma, polyvagal theory, and why you should always pay attention to your body. Tune in and uncover the hidden forces that might be shaping your life in ways you never imagined and the strategies to overcome them.
What you’ll learn about in this episode:
- An overview of the different types of trauma and some shocking statistics.
- Mark explains the definition of trauma and how hidden trauma has impacted him.
- Impacts hidden trauma has on development, the brain, and the body.
- Hear about the moment Mark realized he had hidden trauma.
- Sharon and Mark share how they incorrectly dealt with trauma.
- Breaking down the barriers that keep pain and trauma hidden.
- Somatic awareness and how it can help reveal hidden trauma.
- Insights into polyvagal theory and the concept of a therapeutic alliance.
- Common symptoms and disorders associated with hidden trauma.
- A deeper underlying cause of trauma for entrepreneurs.
- Practices and actionable steps to begin healing.
- Why it is important to remember that trauma is universal.
- The power of constructing new thoughts.
Transcript: Here
Mark Monchek:
Website: https://opplab.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmonchek/
X: https://twitter.com/MarkMonchek
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Opportunity-Grow-Business-Disruption/dp/0692811257
Sharon Spano:
Website: sharonspano.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SharonSpanoPHD
Instagram: instagram.com/drsharonspano/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/
Book: thetimemoneybook.com
Contact: sharon@sharonspano.com
The Other Side of Potential Podcast: sharonspano.com/podcast/