Understanding Trauma and Building Resilience with Josh Varner

In this episode, Stacy interviews Josh Varner, who plays a significant role in the trauma-informed space helping educators in schools. Josh shares his unconventional journey from being a college football coach to becoming an advocate for trauma-informed practices. He discusses how crucial it is to bring down complicated neuroscience concepts to easy, digestible teaching for every part of the educator's ecosystem, including bus drivers and canteen workers. He emphasizes the importance of co-regulation and creating safety for students and highlights the importance of ongoing learning in this space. Josh also identifies the link between trauma-informed theories and various forms of life roles, including parenting and coaching. He leaves with touching on his goals for integrated trauma-informed practices into more universal areas, such as coaching.00:52 Josh's Journey into Trauma-Informed Education02:59 The Impact of Location on Trauma-Informed Practices04:15 Challenges and Solutions in Trauma-Informed Education05:44 The Importance of Self-Regulation in Educators06:09 Applying Trauma-Informed Practices in Personal Life08:26 The Future of Trauma-Informed Education15:43 Josh's Personal Journey and Self-Care