Stuck(ish) Stories: Rebuilding Life After the Dark Side of Leadership
In this powerful episode of Stuck(ish) Stories, therapist and returning guest Jillian joins me to unpack the dark sides of leadership—specifically in high-control, high-demand environments. While these patterns are often associated with religious spaces, we explore how they also show up in educational, professional, and other hierarchical systems. Jillian and I share parallel stories of surviving toxic leadership, each from our own context, and reflect on the long road of healing, reclaiming autonomy, and rediscovering trust. This conversation is a raw, honest dive into what it means to navigate leadership trauma and come out the other side with your integrity intact.
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Guest Jillian Eichel-Dobray: Normalizing & Moving Through Stuck
Since the start of this show, I've wanted to have a deeper conversation about being stuck - the time has arrived!! In this episode of The Stuck(ish) Podcast, I sit down with my friend Jillian to explore the deeper functions of feeling stuck—how it presents in our lives, why it happens, and, most importantly, how we move through it. Together, we share personal experiences of being stuck, the hidden roles of grief and upbringing, and the ways connection and community can help us navigate these moments. Whether you're feeling stuck in your career, relationships, or personal growth, this conversation offers insight, reflection, and hope for finding your way forward.
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Stuck(ish) Stories: Introduction
Introducing Stuck(ish) Stories: Tales from the Trenches—a new spin-off from The Stuck(ish) Podcast! In this special series, we’re moving beyond leadership to dive into deeper, more personal storytelling and meaningful conversations. We’ll explore the messy, beautiful, and raw experiences that shape us, tackling important topics with honesty, curiosity, and heart. This introduction sets the stage for what’s to come—stories of resilience, reckoning, and transformation, told by those who’ve lived them. Stay tuned!!
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Guest Craig Osborne: Uniquely You and Being One of One
In this episode, I sit down with Craig Osborne, a retired U.S. Army Colonel with 30 years of service and a distinguished career in leadership, education, and sports. Craig uses his expertise in statistics to explore the idea of individuality, challenging the common notion of being "one in a million." His findings reveal that each of us is "one of one"—a truly unique individual. Tune in as we discuss what it means to embrace our uniqueness and how statistics can illuminate this powerful concept.
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Guest Lisa Moody: Inclusion in Education
In this enlightening episode, we welcome Lisa Moody, a visionary special education teacher and my fellow student in the EdD program, who has pioneered a transformative approach to educational inclusion. Lisa shares the inspiring journey behind her hybrid program, which skillfully combines dedicated focus time for special education students with their integration into general education classes. This model enhances learning opportunities for all students and fosters a more inclusive and understanding school environment. Join us as Lisa delves into the challenges, triumphs, and profound impacts of her work on students, educators, and communities alike, underscoring the crucial role of inclusion in shaping a more integrated world.
Have you ever felt stuck and thought it was just you? Good news!! Feeling stuck is a normal part of the life and leadership journey. So come along, and we can go together!
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