When Trauma is Everywhere: Making Invisible Victims Visible, with Manya Chylinski

ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY! Keri and Kelly’s new book, Whatever the Hell you Want: An Escape Plan to Break Out of Life’s Little Boxes and Live Free from Expectations is launching October 8th, but you can pre-order it NOW! And you could win if you do! A set of deluxe new AirPods Max headphones are up for grabs. Here's how to enter: 1. Pre-order the book on Amazon at this link by October 8. 2. Post a podcast review on your favorite listening app 3. Post your book receipt on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtags #WhateverTheHellYouWant and #VoicesforChildren and you will be entered into the drawing! Done! The deadline for entries is midnight Pacific Time on October 8th. The winner will be announced October 16th. When Trauma is Everywhere - Episode Summary: “I had people say, ‘you still have your legs, what are you complaining about?’ It was the worst day of my life, and now people are feeling  open to tell me that that experience doesn't count”. In 2013, two bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon, a short distance from where Manya Chylinski stood, cheering on the runners. Three people were killed that day, and hundreds were wounded, and while Manya had no physical injuries, she was one of countless bystanders who suffered incredible trauma for years afterwards. As an invisible victim of the attack, Manya was offered no support for her PTSD and zero validation of her experience. That's when she realized how pervasive and disregarded trauma really is, so she decided to change that. In this episode, Manya shares her story of that terrifying day and why she left her career to start educating corporate audiences about compassionate, trauma informed leadership. Manya is on a mission to ensure that everyone is seen and supported in the place where we spend most of our waking hours: the workplace. About Manya Chylinski Manya is a keynote speaker and advocate. Her life took an unexpected turn when the Boston Marathon bombings left her with deep emotional scars and post-traumatic stress. Her healing journey led her to help individuals and organizations reimagine leadership with a focus on empathy and well-being. A communication expert, Manya helps individuals and organizations understand the mental and emotional effects of trauma and build resilience during times of change and crisis. She has shared her wisdom on stages like SXSW and TEDx, on CBS, NPR, and in The Boston Globe. Connect with Manya Website Vimeo LinkedIn About The Breakout The Breakout is the hit podcast hosted by human resources and change experts Dr. Keri Ohlrich and Kelly Guenther. The founders of Abbracci Group, a results-driven coaching, HR Management and consulting firm, Keri and Kelly are laser-focused on getting the best out of people. They launched The Breakout in early 2023 to find the best stories and advice on busting boundaries and making change, and since then the show has charted #1 in self-improvement, #1 in education, and #7 in all podcasts. Join Dr. Keri and Kelly as they get insights from change experts, and learn from people who have really done it how you can dive into personal growth, increase self confidence, and move your life into bold new territory. Each episode comes with lessons on living courageously, with topics on self-help, leadership, personal development, confidence-building, and knowing your self worth. From huge transformations to quiet shifts, The Breakout highlights why every change matters. At Abbracci Group, Keri and Kelly offer a four-step coaching process to help you increase your self-awareness, break out of expectations, and live life on your terms.  Learn more at abbraccigroup.com. Keri and Kelly’s new book Whatever the Hell You Want – An Escape Plan to Break Out of Life’s Little Boxes and Live Free From Expectations, will be out in October 8 2024 and is available for pre-order now! Dr. Keri Ohlrich’s book The Way of the HR Warrior is available now. Connect with Dr. Keri Ohlrich and Kelly Guenther Instagram: @thebreakoutpod Website Facebook LinkedIn YouTube: @thebreakoutpodcast