Democracy Lives Everywhere: The Timeless Struggles That Shape Our Systems—and Our Souls

Democracy Lives Everywhere: The Timeless Struggles That Shape Our Systems—and Our SoulsBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 25/03/2025

A powerful call to reimagine democracy as a lived practice in healthcare, education, and beyond—where timeless struggles demand collective healing.

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Democracy Lives Everywhere: The Timeless Struggles That Shape Our Systems—and Our Souls

Beyond the Mirror: Reckoning with the System, Not Just the Queen

Beyond the Mirror: Reckoning with the System, Not Just the QueenBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 23/03/2025

What if the real threat to democracy isn’t just a villain—but a system built on fear, division, and disconnection? This essay invites us to look deeper, stop blaming, and begin the real work of healing through belonging, responsibility, and repair.

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Beyond the Mirror: Reckoning with the System, Not Just the Queen

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: A Tale of Democracy, Power, and Healing

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: A Tale of Democracy, Power, and HealingBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 22/03/2025

"Snow White" isn’t just a fairy tale—it’s a mirror reflecting our democracy’s struggle against authoritarianism. In this bold take, the Evil Queen embodies the lure of power, while Snow White represents the resilience of democracy itself. Will we wake up in time? Read more on how trauma-informed leadership and collective action can change the story.

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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: A Tale of Democracy, Power, and Healing

Equanimity: The Missing Piece in Trauma-Informed Healthcare

Equanimity: The Missing Piece in Trauma-Informed HealthcareBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 13/03/2025

Our 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.

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Equanimity: The Missing Piece in Trauma-Informed Healthcare

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