How Trauma Makes You Vulnerable to Coaching Scams with Dr. Lee Cordell

Girl Boss Red Flags Podcast

In this episode of Girl Boss Red Flags, Erin and Tay chat with Dr. Lee Cordell, Founder of the Institute for Trauma and Psychological Safety, to talk about how trauma can make people easy targets for coaching scams.

Dr. Lee shares tips on spotting shady sales tactics, keeping your cool, and making smart choices when looking at online coaching. The episode also stresses the need for honesty, ethical behavior, and being aware of your own mental state before investing in coaching programs.

CHAPTERS

01:03 Meet Dr. Lee Cordell

03:55 Understanding Trauma Buying

07:09 Navigating Dysregulation in Coaching

15:07 Trauma-Informed Sales Practices

23:28 Relearning Body Signals and Regulation

29:21 Understanding Regulation vs. Dysregulation

31:58 Addiction and Numbing Behaviors

36:31 Green Flags in Coaching Programs

40:19 The Impact of Dishonest Sales Tactics

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Some of the topics that we talk about in this episode may be triggering or distressing. If you find yourself experiencing strong emotions at any point during listening, please do what you need to do to take care of yourself. Secondly, nothing that we discuss in this episode constitutes legal, medical, or professional mental health advice. We are not lawyers, we are not doctors, and we are not clinical mental health professionals. If you think that you or someone you know may have been scammed, please consult the relevant professionals so that you can get the advice that you need for your situation.