
Returning to Us
To help people who help people, the organization needs to be healthy and have practices in place that consider the trauma of those they serve. Lauren Spigelmyer and Jessica Doering have helped thousands of people who help people all over the world. Each week they'll explore tools, insights, and stories to help you lead and live with more clarity, calm, and connection. If you’re looking for support as you grow your organization’s capacity for caring for staff and the community, we would love to be part of that journey.
Podcasting since 2021 • 197 episodes
Returning to Us
Latest Episodes
Part 1: Behavior isn't the Problem
In this episode, Lauren focuses on why behavior isn't the problem. Behavior is a signal that we need to interpret. She challenges us to ask a different question when seeing extreme behaviors- I wonder what happened that is driving that behavior...
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Season 5
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Episode 62
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21:05

Hive- The Last Stage of the Five Ives
In this episode, Lauren and Jessica explore the final stage of the Five Ives framework: Hive. This stage is all about meaningful connection—both personally and organizationally—after individuals have reached a more stable and grounded state. Wh...
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Season 5
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Episode 61
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27:57

Thrive- The Fourth Stage of the Five Ives
In this episode, Lauren and Jessica explore the fourth stage of the Five Ives framework—Thrive—where individuals and organizations are aligned with their goals and truly "living the dream." Thriving means healthy communication and the ability t...
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Season 5
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Episode 60
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22:35

Revive- The Second Stage of the Five Ives
In this episode, Lauren and Jessica dive into the second stage of the Five Ives framework: Revive. After becoming self-aware and stepping out of pure survival mode, the journey into Revive is all about beginning the slow, inte...
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Season 5
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Episode 58
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39:53

Strive- The Third Stage of the Five Ives
In this episode, Lauren and Jessica continue their exploration of the Five Ives, focusing on the third stage—Strive. They unpack what it means to be in the Strive phase, both for organizations and individuals. For organizations, a positive cult...
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Season 5
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Episode 59
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39:14
