172: Hidden Wounds Of Surviving A Public Crisis

Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2070261/fa...) A bomb explodes across the street, and you walk away with both your legs. People call that fine. But your body tells a different story for years. On the 13th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing, I share what that day felt like from the bleachers, what came after, and why invisible injuries like trauma, PTSD symptoms, and nervous system triggers can be so hard to explain to anyone who hasn't live them. Then we turn the lens toward leadership, crisis management, and employee well-being. Operations can return to normal while people are still not okay, and anniversaries are one of the clearest moments when that gap shows up.  I talk about the two common mistakes leaders make: saying nothing and leaving people alone with the date, or over-commemorating in ways that feel performative and can reopen wounds. The goal is not a perfect script. The goal is a culture that can acknowledge reality without controlling how people grieve. You will also hear a personal contrast that still shapes how I think about institutions: one response that felt human and one that felt like a form-letter refusal. We close with practical, trauma-informed actions you can take now, including marking key dates on your calendar, offering support resources, checking in and listening, and giving everyone clear permission to opt out of remembrance.  If you found this helpful, subscribe to Notes on Resilience, share the episode with a leader who needs it, and leave a review. What anniversary do you wish your workplace had handled differently? Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_...) Start for FREE Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_...) __________ Producer / Editor: Neel Panji (https://www.podleafproductions.com/about) Invite Manya (https://manyachylinski.com/) to inspire and empower your teams and position your organization as a forward-thinking leader in well-being, resilience, and trauma sensitivity. Learn more: www.manyachylinski.com/services (https://www.manyachylinski.com/services) Subscribe to the newsletter: manyachylinski.com/notes (https://www.manyachylinski.com/notes) Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your listening platform of choice. It really helps others find us. #trauma #resilience #compassion #MentalHealth #CompassionateLeadership #leadership #survivor