In Her Words
In Her Words is a podcast for women navigating life’s turning points—with clarity, heart, and a little bit of mess. Hosted by Roberta Dombrowski, each episode features honest reflections and grounded conversations about career shifts, motherhood, identity, and ambition. Whether you're stepping into a new role at work, preparing for a baby, or just figuring out what’s next, this show offers a place to feel seen, supported, and inspired. You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin—just start here.
In Her Words
Healing Workplace Trauma with Alla Weinberg
In this episode, I sit down with Alla Weinberg, CEO of Spoken Wheel and author of A Culture of Safety, to unpack how relational trauma shows up at work. We explore the difference between calling workplaces "toxic" and naming them for what they often are—abusive. Alla shares her perspective on the emotional toll of modern work environments, how power dynamics perpetuate harm, and why healing at work starts with connection.
We also dive into what true safety looks and feels like at work, why shared leadership could be the future, and how trauma from our families of origin is often reenacted in the workplace. It's a powerful conversation for anyone navigating burnout, seeking more humane ways to work, or dreaming of a new model for leadership and collaboration.
Topics Discussed in the Episode:
- Naming workplace trauma and emotional abuse
- Red flags of unsafety and how to recognize them
- Why true safety requires healthy relationships—not just policies
- The case for circular leadership models
- Healing from work trauma and building inner safety
Links & Resources:
- Alla's website: spokeandwheel.co
- Book: A Culture of Safety by Alla Weinberg
- Alla’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/
- Alla’s Instagram: @we.are.cyclebreakers
- Healing Trauma together: fourpercent.org
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