When We Undermine Science, We Undermine Trust — and Lives
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 11/08/2025RFK Jr.’s decision to cut mRNA vaccine funding isn’t just political — it’s a public health crisis. This post explores the trauma-informed lessons we must apply to protect trust, science, and lives.
When the State Incentivizes Birth, but Not Care—We Should All Be Alarmed.
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 24/04/2025A trauma-informed, democracy-rooted reflection on the $5,000 birth bonus proposal, reproductive control, and why care must be a right—not a reward.
Equanimity: The Missing Piece in Trauma-Informed Healthcare
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 13/03/2025Our healthcare system thrives on imbalance—prioritizing disease management over prevention, speed over connection, and profit over well-being. This blog explores why equanimity—a state of systemic balance and stability—is the missing piece in trauma-informed care. Discover how shifting from crisis-driven care to proactive healing can transform healthcare for patients, families, and clinicians alike.
No Other Land, No Other Choice: A Trauma-Informed Reckoning with Occupation
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 03/03/2025A bold exploration of No Other Land through the lens of trauma-informed care, challenging the normalization of suffering and calling for advocacy beyond silos. This powerful piece connects the philosophy of trauma-informed care to global injustices, urging us to resist, bear witness, and demand systemic change.
