In this interview, I share how I transitioned from corporate to becoming a full-time coach. Through the Soul Business Accelerator with Erica Carrico, I turned my experience into a body of work that helps high-functioning women stop over-carrying at work, understand why common advice is not working, and start healing in a way that actually sticks.

If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and thinking about work way more than you want to… you’ve probably asked yourself: is it me, or is it my job? The truth is, it could be both. And until you understand what’s actually driving it, nothing really changes.

In this episode of the Soul Guided Book Club podcast, I sit down with Katie Jean Hadiaris to talk about the book Know My Name, by Chanel Miller—and what unfolded was so much more than a conversation about a book.

The workplace can be a place that one thrives and is respected but in some unfortunate circumstances, the work place can be toxic and detrimental to one's health. Trauma informed coach Katie Jean Hadiaris is here to talk about what is okay and not okay in the work place, when to know it's time to leave and when to know when and how to speak up on your behalf!

What would change if you became the driver of your career? In this thought-provoking conversation, Katie Jean, Workplace Mental Health and Executive Coach, and Danielle dive into the mindsets and reframes that empower people to take ownership of their professional lives. From challenging outdated narratives about work to embracing curiosity, courage, and clarity, this episode offers practical strategies and fresh perspectives for anyone seeking more fulfillment, agency, and direction in their career journey.

Healing the trauma your job caused starts with awareness and recovery. Learn how to heal work trauma, recover from burnout, and reset your nervous system after chronic stress. Discover how to leave toxic workplace mindsets, rebuild confidence, and heal career-related emotional damage. Explore burnout recovery, workplace mental health, and your path to a healthier career.

When you take responsibility for your own triggers, you take responsibility for your life - at work and at home.

“The paradox of trauma is that it has both the power to destroy and the power to transform and resurrect.” ~Peter Levine

We have all heard the line before during an interview or an all-hands meeting: “We are a family here.” It sounds comforting. It suggests safety, loyalty, and belonging. But as my recent guest Katie Jean explains, this sentiment is often a trap that blurs professional boundaries and keeps us in toxic environments longer than we should stay.

In this episode of the Strong Life Podcast, Kendra Jarratt and Katie Hadiaris discuss the profound impact of anxiety and trauma in the workplace. They explore the concept that work is not a family, but rather a contractual relationship, and delve into the importance of understanding the nervous system in managing anxiety. Katie shares her personal journey of navigating workplace trauma and the significance of self-compassion and healthy boundaries. The conversation emphasizes the need for awareness and tools to empower individuals in their work environments, ultimately leading to healing and personal growth.

Katie Jean is a transformational coach redefining what healthy work looks like. Through her platform Work Is Not Family, she helps professionals break free from toxic “family culture” dynamics in the workplace, rebuild self-trust, and reclaim their time, energy, and peace. With compassion and clarity, Katie guides clients to set boundaries, heal from burnout, and create careers aligned with purpose, freedom, and authentic self-worth.

How one survivor's story helped me heal.