From Family Trauma to Future of Work: Trina Limpert’s Story of Resilience

In this deeply personal episode of Mental Health Momentum, Dr. David Morgan, a licensed psychologist and Director of Mental Health Awareness at Silicon Slopes, sits down with Trina Celeste Limpert, CEO of RizeNext, bestselling author of Orchestrating Life-Work Harmony, and co-founder of Tech-Moms.org.Named one of Utah’s most influential women, Trina blends executive leadership with authenticity. As a mother of eight children in a blended family, she often brings practical perspective to conversations about resilience, balance, and purpose.Trina is widely known for her leadership in AI strategy, workforce upskilling, and human-centered innovation. But in this conversation, she opens up about something far more personal.Growing up in a family deeply impacted by suicide and untreated mental health struggles, Trina shares her experience navigating generational trauma, including the loss of her great grandmother and grandfather to suicide, and her mother’s attempts. For years, these realities were brushed aside and left unspoken.In this episode, Trina courageously explores:The impact of silence around mental health in familiesHow generational trauma shapes identity and leadershipWhy emotional intelligence is essential in the age of AIThe pursuit of life-work harmony vs. burnout cultureBuilding inclusive pathways into tech for womenIntegrating leadership, motherhood, and mental wellnessThis conversation is about breaking cycles, rewriting narratives, and building momentum, personally and professionally, through honest dialogue about mental health. Listen now: