When Democracy Drinks the Kool-Aid: A Trauma-Informed Reflection on Cults, Control, and Collective Healing

When Democracy Drinks the Kool-Aid: A Trauma-Informed Reflection on Cults, Control, and Collective Healing

When Democracy Drinks the Kool-Aid: A Trauma-Informed Reflection on Cults, Control, and Collective HealingMary Coughlin
Published on: 28/03/2025

A trauma-informed reflection on cult-like political dynamics, fear-based governance, and how the B.U.F.F.E.R. framework can guide us back to truth, connection, and collective healing in a divided democracy.

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Reclaiming the Narrative: The Urgency of Diverse Voices in Media and Leadership

Reclaiming the Narrative: The Urgency of Diverse Voices in Media and Leadership

Reclaiming the Narrative: The Urgency of Diverse Voices in Media and LeadershipMary Coughlin
Published on: 20/03/2025

The news isn’t neutral—it has always been shaped by those in power. When the same voices control the narrative, entire truths go untold. A trauma-informed, justice-driven world requires us to challenge who tells the stories shaping our reality.

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Caring Governance: Why Trauma-Informed Leadership Must Embrace Postpartum Proxy Voting

Caring Governance: Why Trauma-Informed Leadership Must Embrace Postpartum Proxy Voting

Caring Governance: Why Trauma-Informed Leadership Must Embrace Postpartum Proxy VotingMary Coughlin
Published on: 18/03/2025

Denying postpartum proxy voting in Congress isn’t just a procedural issue—it’s a failure of trauma-informed leadership. This blog explores how a B.U.F.F.E.R., Caring Science, and equity-centered approach can reimagine governance that works for all.

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REIMAGINE: Healing the World Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

REIMAGINE: Healing the World Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

REIMAGINE: Healing the World Through a Trauma-Informed LensMary Coughlin
Published on: 14/03/2025

Authoritarianism isn’t just knocking—it has broken down the door. In this deeply personal reflection, I explore how trauma, fear, and power shape democracy’s decline around the world and what we can do to buffer against harm, lead with healing, and care out loud. The world is waiting—what is ours to do?

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