From Veteran to CEO: Reinventing Yourself After PTSD | Suzy Wraines

How Trauma, Mindset, and Leadership Intersect: A Powerful Conversation with Suzy Wraines and Angela Gill NelmsWhat happens when a military veteran, healthcare professional, and entrepreneur sits down with a leadership expert to unpack the truth about resilience, trauma, and purpose? In this powerful conversation, Angela Gill Nelms and Suzy Wraines dive deep into the real-life journey of healing, self-discovery, and the mindset shifts that define modern leadership.From growing up in Alaska to serving in the military and navigating the emotional toll of transitioning to civilian life, Suzy shares lessons on identity, self-awareness, and the cost of compassion fatigue—especially in veterinary medicine and healthcare entrepreneurship. Together, they explore how trauma impacts leadership, why regulating trauma isn’t the same as resolving it, and how energy alignment influences success and relationships.The discussion also tackles questions many leaders and entrepreneurs are asking:- How does trauma affect decision-making and leadership?- What’s the real difference between regulating vs. resolving trauma?- How can healthcare professionals transition into entrepreneurship without burning out?- Why is self-awareness the foundation of authentic leadership?- How can accountability and structure accelerate growth in your first year of business?Whether you’re a healthcare professional, veteran, or emerging entrepreneur, this conversation reveals how to build resilience, reclaim identity, and lead with authenticity. It’s a must-listen for anyone asking how to turn trauma into transformation and lead with courage, clarity, and compassion.Key Takeaways:- How Trauma Impacts Leadership—and How to Heal From It- Why Self-Awareness Is the Most Underrated Leadership Skill- The Hard Truth About Transitioning From Military to Civilian Life- What Every Entrepreneur Gets Wrong in Their First Year- The Difference Between Regulating and Resolving Trauma- Why Compassion Fatigue Is Silently Burning Out Healthcare Workers- How to Build a Strong Foundation for Long-Term Success- How Curiosity Without Judgment Unlocks Personal Growth- The Power of Authenticity: Why True Leaders Put Self-Care First- How Accountability and Community Beat Entrepreneur IsolationThemes: trauma healing, leadership, emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, resilience, personal growth, veterans’ transition, healthcare burnoutMentioned this Episode:- The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk: https://www.amazon.es/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748  - Trauma Energetics Coaching — Suzy’s certification and current modality Learn more about Suzy at:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzywraines/- Website: http://www.startingabusinesssimplified.com- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@startingabusinesssimplified- Podcast: https://www.startingabusinesssimplified.com/podcast- Free Video Series: https://www.startingabusinesssimplified.com/5-steps-landingKeywords:resilience, military experience, PTSD, self-discovery, entrepreneurship, healing, Alaska, identity, trauma, leadership, mindset, leadership, entrepreneurship, trauma, health coaching, veterinary medicine, self-awareness, trauma energetics, personal healing, healthcare professionals, healthcare coaching, business structure, GAP planning, accountability, authenticity, conflict resolution, energy alignment, leadership, personal growth, entrepreneurshipAbout Angela:Learn more about Angela at www.AngelaGillNelms.com. About The AGN Group:At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time.Learn more at www.TheAGNGroup.com.Social Media Channels:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassleaderspodcast/Twitter: https://x.com/BALeadersPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baleaderspodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badass-leaders-podcast2Want to be a Podcast Guest?If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email [email protected]. @AngelaGillNelms #TraumaHealing#LeadershipPodcast#Resilience#MindsetShift#EmotionalIntelligence#VeteranStories#HealthcareBurnout#EntrepreneurMindset#SelfAwareness#AuthenticLeadership#PTSDRecovery#PersonalGrowthJourney#WomenEntrepreneurs#EnergyAlignment#compassionfatigue  @startingabusinesssimplified ​