From White Knuckling to Thriving with Trauma-Informed Recovery Coaching with Jeanne Foot

Work performance problems rarely live only in a spreadsheet. They live in bodies, nervous systems, habits, and the quiet stories people carry into meetings. We sit down with Jeanne Foot, CEO of The Recovery Concierge, to talk about behavior change through the lens of addiction recovery, trauma-informed care, and what actually helps people move from coping to thriving.Jeanne shares her own turning point: sobriety brought clarity, but not immediate peace, because the real issue was missing tools and unresolved trauma. From there, we unpack addiction as a spectrum, not a single stereotype, and we connect it to patterns many professionals recognize: overworking, compulsive phone use, social anxiety “numbing,” and the dopamine-driven cue and reward loop. We also dig into why shame-based labels can keep people stuck, and why self-compassion is not fluff but a practical skill that supports real change.Then we go deeper into modern recovery coaching and behavioral health: nervous system regulation, somatic experiencing, and why talk therapy can have limits when trauma is stored in the body. We talk heart, gut, and brain, the impact of sleep, exercise, and nutrition on mental health, and how families and workplaces can unintentionally reinforce the very behaviors they want to change. If you lead people, coach people, or simply want to understand yourself better, this conversation offers a grounded roadmap.About Jeanne Foot: Jeanne Foot is the founder and CEO of The Recovery Concierge, a premier service for mental health, addiction recovery, trauma healing, and peak performance. Between her own lived experience, credentials as an International Certified Alcohol & Drug Counsellor, and trainings in Hypnotherapy, Neurolinguistic Programming, and Somatic work, Jeanne is often called the “best kept secret” in the world of recovery. She brings a unique, holistic, 360-degree approach to treatment, guiding individuals and their families through the complex journey of addiction and healing. Learn more about Jeanne and her team at: https://therecoveryconcierge.com/Interested in being a guest on The Talent Forge? Contact our producer, Madison Bennett, via email: [email protected]. Meet the Host Jay Johnson works with people and organizations to empower teams, grow profits, and elevate leadership. He is a Co-Founder of Behavioral Elements®, a two-time TEDx speaker, and a designated Master Trainer by the Association for Talent Development. With a focus on behavioral intelligence, Jay has delivered transformational workshops to accelerate high-performance teams and cultures in more than 30 countries across four continents. For inquiries, contact [email protected] or connect below!LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayjohnsonccg/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jayjohnsonccg/Speaker Website - https://jayjohnsonspeaks.com