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When Bearing Witness®: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Storyteller

Maria Bryan
Trauma-Informed Storytelling
Nonprofit Sector
Generational Trauma
Vicarious Trauma
Environmental Conservation
Nonprofits
Fundraising
Ancestral Trauma
Empathy
The Nature Conservancy
Ecological Grief
Anti-Racist Mental Health Care
Burnout
Social Justice
Storyteller Wellness
Anti-Ableism
Disability Advocacy
Conflict Reporting
Human Rights
Nonprofit Marketing

The When Bearing Witness® podcast is an invitation to explore trauma-informed storytelling, a safe and healthy process of gathering and telling painful stories. Join my conversations with trauma-informed experts and fellow social-good storytellers as we help shape the intersection of trauma-informed care and the storytelling process.

Stories are sacred, and we can create a safe space to tell and... more

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For many nonprofits, earned media is a powerful way to raise awareness, build credibility, and connect with new supporters. But when stories involve lived experiences of trauma, the stakes are high. 

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What happens when storytelling isn’t just about raising awareness or driving donations, but about creating a space where survivors can be truly seen, heard, and supported?

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What does it look like to practice trauma-informed storytelling behind the camera?

 In this episode of When Bearing Witness, filmmaker Heidi Burkey shares how she approaches documentary work with care and a deep respect for those she... more

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In this episode of When Bearing Witness, Dr. Desmond Upton Patton invites us into a conversation about humility, listening, and the ethics of digital storytelling. He shares what he has learned from years of research at the intersecti... more

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Recent Guests

Quinn Tempest
Business and brand strategist, founder of Create Your Purpose.
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Vu Le
Writer, speaker, and advocate for nonprofit reform
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Episode: The Courage To Stand Up and Speak Out with Vu Le
Dr. Neeru Bakshi
A board-certified psychiatrist advocating for anti-racist mental health care and mental health equity.
Episode: Dismantling the White Coat: Reshaping Mental Health Care with Dr. Neeru Bakshi
Carly Euler
Marketing Director at MemoryFox
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Episode: The Evolution of Ethical Storytelling with Carly Euler
Chloé Nwangwu
Brand scientist and director of NobiWorks, a brand visibility consultancy
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Episode: Breaking the Invisibility Tax: The Science Behind Who Gets Heard with Chloé Nwangwu
Allie Levene
Attorney and founder of Levine Legal, with expertise in media consent and nonprofit law.
Levine Legal
Episode: Can You Tell This Story? Legal Considerations with Attorney Allie Levene
Kishshana Palmer
International speaker, trainer, author, and coach with a background in fundraising, marketing, and talent management.
Management Inc.
Episode: Finding Balance and Joy in Nonprofit Storytelling with Kishshana Palmer
Melissa Romero
Associate Director of Marketing at The Nature Conservancy and advocate for trauma-informed storytelling.
The Nature Conservancy
Episode: Humanizing Environmental and Conservation Justice with Melissa Romero
Àmáká Òkóyè
Crisis and conflict journalist, documentary producer, and storyteller
West African correspondent for Dutch Avel
Episode: The Realities of Storyteller Vicarious Trauma with Àmáká Òkóyè

Host

Maria Bryan
Host of the When Bearing Witness® podcast, she specializes in promoting trauma-informed storytelling practices through expert conversations and insights from various social-good storytellers.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • A must-listen

    Can’t recommend this enough to my nonprofit marketing, communications and fundraising colleagues. Maria is my go-to on trauma-informed storytelling, and this podcast is full of great tips for storytelling - including self-care for storytellers - and compelling interviews with others in the field.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nonprofit communicator
    United Statesa month ago
  • Hi hottie Maria Bryan 😘😍❤️

    Hey babe Maria Bryan 🩷😘 Alison, can I hold hug you and sit on your laps and skinship sex❤️?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LetTheMagicIdeasBegins
    United Statesa month ago
  • Become a better human

    Maria’s expertise and the expertise of her guests is beyond what anyone is doing in the philanthropic industry. I’ve learned so much from Maria and her guests drop gems left and right. Thank you for highlighting this crucial topic in our sector.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diana FH
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast!

    As an attorney working for a non-profit that serves many clients with multi-faceted trauma, I have appreciated the simple but profound way this podcast explores how to relate with clients in a safe and respectful way. I love the different perspectives and experience of the guests and Maria’s masterful interviewing style.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tat_Tat
    United States2 years ago
  • Bearing Witness

    This was very helpful. I am curious as to how this will help me with sharing stories to our supporters about our single Moms in Moldova.

    Thank you. I am looking forward to each episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FOJM2020
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth and expertise shared by guests, highlighting the importance of trauma-informed practices in storytelling.
There is a strong recognition of the host's ability to weave together stories that honor the real experiences of individuals, making the content not only informative but deeply resonant.
The podcast is praised for its ethical approach to narrative, particularly in the nonprofit sector, emphasizing compassion and respect in storytelling practices.

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Talking Points

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Dismantling the White Coat: Reshaping Mental Health Care with Dr. Neeru Bakshi
Q: What can we be doing to give more power to those in leadership?
Dr. Bakshi emphasized the need for diverse representation and critical evaluation of training curricula to enhance care in mental health.
Dismantling the White Coat: Reshaping Mental Health Care with Dr. Neeru Bakshi
Q: What brought you to focusing on anti-racist and equitable mental health care?
Dr. Bakshi discussed her experiences during residency that shaped her understanding of systemic issues in mental health care.
Rx for Storyteller Wellness with Therapist Shulamit Ber Levtov
Q: What kinds of things can listeners be on the lookout for, for themselves, for others to know a mental health crisis is on its way?
Listeners should pay attention to their negative self-talk, shifts in their usual activities, and other lag indicators that signal a decline in mental well-being.
Humanizing Environmental and Conservation Justice with Melissa Romero
Q: How has your role at The Nature Conservancy changed your approach to storytelling?
My role transformed my approach to storytelling by allowing me to co-create and tell human-centered stories rather than just reporting.
Exploring Ancestral Trauma with Meenadchi
Q: Why is it important for those without a background in trauma to understand this trauma?
Understanding trauma helps in serving impacted audiences better and ensuring communication does not reactivate trauma.

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