🎙️ New Episode Announcement What makes a movement last? It isn’t charisma alone. It isn’t money. It isn’t even strategy. It’s the kind of leadership that ignites conviction and multiplies courage. In Episode 4, we dive into what I call movement-based leadership—leadership that goes beyond transactions and titles to ignite something deeper. We’ll look at the difference between traditional leadership models—transactional, transformational, authoritarian—and leadership that fuels movements grounded in moral clarity, shared vision, and lived example. You’ll hear stories of historical and modern leaders who didn’t just lead organizations, they sparked revolutions—whether social, cultural, or spiritual. We’ll also unpack why trauma-informed leadership is uniquely suited to this kind of work: because when you’ve known brokenness, you understand the kind of healing and fire that can carry people forward. If you’ve ever wondered how to inspire people not just to follow you, but to fight for the cause alongside you, this episode is your roadmap. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify: Trauma-Informed Leadership Series 📅 Book a call with Krista to see how this program can transform your leadership or schedule your organization’s custom training series: https://calendly.com/riseupphoenix/compass

🎙️ New Episode Announcement Trauma isn’t just what happens in war zones or crisis situations—it’s in classrooms, workplaces, homes, and even organizations. It shapes how people think, how they respond under stress, and how they relate to leaders. In Episode 3, we dive deep into the human condition and the way trauma impacts individuals and communities. I’ll walk you through what neuroscience tells us about the nervous system, why trauma narrows perspective and isolates people, and how leaders can either compound the damage—or become powerful agents of healing. This is the foundation of trauma-informed leadership: the recognition that every decision, every interaction, every word you speak can either trigger old wounds or create space for resilience. For leaders who want to make a lasting difference, this is not optional knowledge—it’s mission-critical. If you’re a school administrator, nonprofit director, CEO, or simply someone who leads in your family, this episode will give you tools to understand the weight of trauma and the hope of healing in the way you lead. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify: Trauma-Informed Leadership Series 📅 Book a call with Krista to see how this program can transform your leadership or schedule your organization’s custom training series: https://calendly.com/riseupphoenix/compass

🎙️ New Episode Announcement “Leader.” We throw the word around every day—in offices, in politics, in nonprofits, even in families. But what does it actually mean? In Episode 2, we strip leadership back to its core. Titles don’t make you a leader. Positions don’t make you a leader. Leadership is about responsibility—carrying weight for others, setting direction when no one else will, and making choices that ripple through people’s lives. I’ll unpack the difference between positional leadership and true, trauma-informed leadership—leadership that doesn’t dominate but serves, that doesn’t wound but heals. We’ll look at why the culture of leadership has become so diluted, and how we can reclaim a model that restores trust, integrity, and hope in the places we serve. If you’ve ever sat in a meeting and thought, “How did this person get called a leader?”—this episode will give you clarity on what real leadership is and how to embody it yourself. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify: Trauma-Informed Leadership Series 📅 Book a call with Krista to see how this program can transform your leadership or schedule your organization’s custom training series: https://calendly.com/riseupphoenix/compass

🎙️ New Episode Announcement Picking up the bloody microphone Leadership today is not casual. It is not a title, or a stage, or a social media badge—it is a weight. In this very first episode of the Trauma-Informed Leadership Series, I share what it really means to pick up the bloody microphone: to speak when it costs you something, to stand when others sit, and to understand that leadership isn’t about privilege, it’s about responsibility. We’ll explore why silence is no longer an option in the world we live in, and why leadership—true leadership—demands trauma-informed awareness. I’ll take you through the foundations of this entire series: why neuroscience, psychology, and lived human experience must shape how we lead if we want to create movements that last. This episode sets the stage for everything that follows. If you’ve ever felt the burden of leadership pressing down on you, if you’ve ever wondered whether you can carry it without losing yourself, this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify: Trauma-Informed Leadership Series 📅 Book a call with Krista to see how this program can transform your leadership or schedule your organization’s custom training series: https://calendly.com/riseupphoenix/compass

🚨BONUS EPISODE RELEASE! 🚨 Before we dive into the full Trauma-Informed Leadership Series, I want to invite you into the heart of what this is all about: 👉What is trauma-informed leadership? 👉Why does it matter to everyone—from government officials and organizational leaders to CEOs, school administrators, parents, partners, and even the way we lead ourselves? 👉And how can this framework transform not just how we lead, but how we live? In this Pre-Series Episode, I lay out the foundation: ✨Why leadership today cannot afford to ignore trauma. ✨How neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience prove that unresolved wounds shape systems, and leaders have the power to either replicate harm or model healing. ✨Modern examples of what happens when leaders embody steadiness, compassion, and accountability—and the devastation when they don’t. ✨Why every one of us is a leader somewhere (at home, at work, in our communities), and how trauma-informed principles can change the outcomes for those who depend on us most. 🎧Listen now and join me for this special episode: 👉Spotify Podcast Link And here’s what makes this even more powerful: the Trauma-Informed Leadership Training & Course is now available, complete with IACET CEUs for professionals. You’ll not only learn the framework—you’ll leave with practical tools to implement trauma-informed leadership into every facet of your life and work. 📅 Book a call with me to see how this program can transform your leadership, or schedule your organization’s custom training series here: 👉https://calendly.com/riseupphoenix/compass This is more than a podcast. It’s the beginning of a movement. 🔥RISEUP out of the ashes of old systems and lead with fire, integrity, and resilience.

Title: 🎙️ Unbroken Voices: In the Wake of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination This week’s episode is different. It’s heavier. It’s raw. And it’s necessary. On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking on stage at Utah Valley University. No matter where you stand politically, the fact remains: a man was killed for using his voice. For standing in conviction. For refusing to bow to the cultural demand for silence. As someone who also takes the stage—speaking out against human trafficking, the abuse of children, the exploitation of women, his death hit me hard. Because it’s not just about politics. It’s about courage, conviction, and the cost of refusing to stay silent in the face of hatred and fear. In this episode, I wrestle with the hard questions: Was his “sin” his politics? His skill in debate? Or was it, more likely, his unshakable faith? What does his assassination mean for those of us still willing to speak truth into dark places? How do we respond—not with silence, not with fear—but with integrity, courage, and love? This is not just about Charlie Kirk. It’s about all of us. It’s about choosing to leave a legacy of truth, defiance, and fierce love—even if it costs us everything. 🔗 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IpBgf3j2RC4pKVMKxMkx6?si=3a827a5dc06c4790 #VoicesThatMatter #UnbrokenVoices #RISEUPPhoenix #CharlieKirk #FaithAndFreedom #HumanTraffickingAwareness #TraumaHealing

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 In this week’s RISEUP Voices From the Frontlines podcast, we’re announcing something BIG — the RISEUP: Hope for Heroes Gala happening November 22 at The Whale in Chicago. This is more than a gala. It’s a night of honor, resilience, remembrance, and impact. Proceeds fuel our RISEUP Responders mental wellness and life mastery programs, the Ferryman Memorial Project, and critical crisis response for military, first responders, and survivors. 🎟 Get your tickets here: 🎧 Listen to the full announcement and episode here: Together, we rise. Together, we ensure our heroes live on forever. #RiseUpForHeroes #Battle2be #RISEUPResponders #FirstResponderSupport #MilitarySupport #HopeForHeroes #ChicagoEvents #Apexarmy

New Episode Just Dropped "Agree With Me or You Don’t Love Me: The Anxious Controller + Avoidant Shutdown Dynamic" Do you ever feel like you're constantly fighting to be heard, but never actually feel seen? Or maybe you’re on the other end—shutting down to survive because every conversation feels like emotional warfare. This episode gets brutally honest about one of the most common (and toxic) relationship dynamics: Anxious attachment meets control Avoidant attachment meets collapse And emotional safety gets sacrificed for the illusion of being “right” You’ll learn: How emotional enmeshment is mistaken for love Why needing agreement as proof of loyalty is damaging How guilt, blame, and shame become control tools What this dynamic looks like in real conversations And how to STOP the spiral with accountability and healing Listen now: Listen on Spotify Ready to take the next step? 💬 Book a 1-on-1 Relationship Reset Consultation with me—customized for YOUR dynamic. Or Join the RISEUP Relationship Reset™ Course + Community ...for trauma-informed, tactical, real-life tools to stop these cycles for good. 📲 DM me “RESET” for details You don’t have to repeat the patterns you were raised in. You can break the cycle. Let’s rebuild love on truth, not control. 💛 #RISEUPRelationshipReset #AttachmentHealing #BreakTheCycle #RelationshipPatterns #AnxiousAvoidant #EmotionalSafety #RealLoveRealWork

🎧 New Podcast Episode Toxic Positivity – When Light Becomes a Lie RISEUP Voices From the Frontlines What if your healing journey started off strong—but somewhere along the way, “good vibes only” became the rule and your real emotions got shoved to the side? In this episode, Krista Fee dives into the raw truth about toxic positivity, spiritual bypassing, and the performance pressure that sneaks in when healing becomes a highlight reel. We unpack what happens neurobiologically when you pretend to be okay, how positivity can be used as emotional avoidance, and how to recognize when your light has become a lie. This isn’t a fluff-filled affirmation party. It’s a wake-up call for anyone who’s ever felt like being honest made them less “healed.” We talk about: The Trauma science behind “faking fine” Why toxic positivity creates dissonance in your nervous system Real-life stories of people stuck in the glitter and grace phase 4 powerful questions to check your emotional honesty What healing actually looks and sounds like (hint: it’s messy AND sacred) This one’s deep. Real. And necessary. Tag a friend who needs this. Donate to our amazing 501C3 Non Profit Organization BATTLE2BE Search “RISEUP Voices From the Frontlines” on your podcast app. 👇 Drop a 🔥 if you’ve ever been told to “just stay positive” when you were falling apart. #NewEpisode #PodcastDrop #ToxicPositivity #SpiritualBypassing #TraumaHealing #EmotionalIntegrity #HealingJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #PolyvagalTheory #RISEUPPhoenix #KristaFee #ResponderWellness #HealingIsMessy #YouCanFeelItAll

🎵🔥 New Song Release | Born from the Flood, Forged in the Fire 🔥🎵 We didn’t just write a song—we lived it. This one came from the mud under our boots, the heartbreak in our chests, and the hope that refused to die. It’s about the Texas Hill Country flood… and our boots-on-the-ground response in the aftermath. It’s a promise: To never forget the faces we searched for. To honor those we couldn’t bring home. To rise for every family still waiting. It’s a song about what it means to hold the line when waters rise and hearts break. About the ache in the silence… and the fire in the search. About how we rise up stronger than the storm, hand in hand, soaked in sorrow and soaked in hope. "Through it all, we’re warm. Through fire and flood, We rise, together, to bring the lost back home." 💛 This song is our tribute. But our work? That’s year-round. We are always at the ready—rain or shine, flood or fire—to bring the lost back home. Help us keep going. Help us stay equipped. Help us show up. 👉 Donate to support our boots-on-the-ground crisis response program:https://givebutter.com/Y1GLwN Every dollar helps us answer the call—when others can't, won’t, or don’t. #RiseUpStronger #TexasHillCountry #FloodResponse #ThroughFireAndFlood #SearchAndRescue #WeBringThemHome #RISEUPPhoenix #BootsOnTheGround #HopeInTheAshes #FirstToShowLastToGo #GiveButter #DonateNow

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: “From Rescue to Recovery – A Heart-Witness Account from the Texas Hill Country Flood” This isn’t just a report—it’s personal. In this week’s episode of RISEUP Voices from the Frontlines, I take you inside our boots-on-the-ground experience responding to the devastating flood in the Texas Hill Country. This is a raw account of what it really means to pivot from search and rescue to recovery—when hope gives way to heartbreak and the shift hits harder than any storm surge. We talk about what it feels like when you realize you’re not saving, but searching. When the radio quiets just long enough for the grief to settle into your chest. When the water recedes, and what’s left behind is far more than debris—it’s the echo of lives lost, many of them children. This episode is for the responders whose hearts still beat in sync with the people they serve. For the community members grieving and rebuilding. For those of us who believe that emotions aren’t a weakness—they’re a mark of integrity. Feeling deeply doesn’t make us less capable. It makes us human, and it makes us better at the work. We’re here not just in the moment of disaster—but across the full disaster lifecycle:Prevention. Protection. Preparation. Resilience. Response. Recovery. This is not a slogan. It’s a promise. A way of life. But to keep showing up, we need more than heart. We need hands. We need help. We need gear. 🔥 We are actively seeking exceptional sponsors and in-kind partners willing to outfit us with the tools that save lives and protect those doing the work: High-performance rescue equipment Side-by-sides and trailers Chainsaws and recovery tools Flat-bottom boats for swift water navigation Infrared drones for nighttime search Communications gear to coordinate our teams across rugged terrain And yes—our Phoenix1 Memorial High-Water Rescue Vehicle deserves the best. Because every name it carries, every mission it runs, matters. If you believe in people-powered response... if you want to stand shoulder to shoulder with those who go where the need is greatest... we invite you to rise with us. 💛 Donate today to support our mission:https://givebutter.com/Y1GLwN Because the next call is coming. And we’ll be ready—not just with heart, but with everything it takes to rise. 🎧 Tune in now. This one’s not easy. But it’s real. And it’s why we do what we do. #RISEUP #DisasterResponse #TexasFlood #SearchAndRescue #ResponderLife #FromTheFrontlines #Phoenix1 #RISEUPVoices #GiveButter #HighWaterRescue #EmotionalResilience #SupportResponders #WeRiseTogether #RISEUPPhoenix #ByThePeopleForThePeople #FrontlineFamily #FloodRecovery #EveryLifeMatters

New Episode: Performative Boundaries – Safety or Sabotage?Just dropped on RISEUP Voices From the Frontlines. What happens when healing becomes a performance? When boundaries become barriers? When “protecting your peace” is actually just emotional avoidance in disguise? In this episode, we unpack the sneaky transformation of boundaries from tools of connection into weapons of control—and how trauma, stress, and nervous system dysregulation can quietly hijack our best intentions. What you’ll hear inside: – The science behind survival-mode boundaries – The difference between authentic limits and isolation tactics – Real-life stories of “peace-posting” and blocked friendships – The 5 red flags of performative boundary setting – How to tell if your boundary is a healing move or a fear reflex – Questions to check yourself—and ways to shift back to authentic connection Listen now and ask yourself: Am I setting a boundary—or just building a wall? Available wherever you get your podcasts.Schedule Your Free Connection and Strategy Call Today #RISEUPVoices #PerformativeBoundaries #TraumaInformedHealing #NervousSystemHealth #StayHuman #BoundariesOrAvoidance #HealingWithIntegrity #RISEUPPhoenix #EmotionalGrowth #RelationalIntelligence #TraumaAwareness #PodcastDrop

NEW EPISODE “Spiritual Bypassing – The New Language of Avoidance” 🎙️ RISEUP Voices From the Frontlines Podcast Host: Krista Fee Sometimes what sounds like healing is actually emotional avoidance dressed in affirmation robes and yoga pants. We go deep into the science, the patterns, and the tools to help you shift from performative to present. If you’ve ever caught yourself or someone else using “healing” to ghost responsibility, shut people down, or sidestep repair, this one’s for you. 📖 Full blog also available 🎧 Listen Now Connect with Krista #SpiritualBypassing #TraumaHealing #HealingJourney #NervousSystemHealing #BoundariesOrAvoidance #RISEUPVoices #RISEUPPhoenix #StayHuman #PolyvagalTheory #HealingHigh #RealHealing

🎙 Just a Drop: The Story That Sparked a Movement I used to think I was just a drop—too small to matter, too damaged to heal, too invisible to be seen. This podcast episode is the origin story I’ve never fully told. Not the polished bio. Not the headline-grabbing highlight reel. The truth. The hell before the healing. The scream behind the smile. The little girl with starfish dreams and a nervous system at war. This is where RISEUP was born—from blood and silence, from a burned-out officer in a parking lot, from a child no one came to rescue, and from the fire that refused to go out. If you’ve ever questioned your worth… If you’ve ever wondered if your pain mattered… If you’ve ever stood on the edge, hoping someone would see you… This one is for you. You are not just a drop. You are the ocean. 🎧 Listen now.Connect With Krista 🌊 Share with someone who needs to remember they’re not alone. #JustADrop #EveryDropMatters #TraumaSurvivor #RISEUPPhoenix #SurvivorVoice #PodcastEpisode #TraumaHealing #CrisisRecovery #InvisibleWounds #ChildhoodTrauma #RISEUPMovement #BeTheOcean #RescueIsNotSafety #FirstResponderMentalHealth #TraumaInformed

NEW EPISODE: “The High of Healing” is LIVE 🔥 Let’s get honest about the dopamine rush of self-discovery—and what happens when healing becomes our next addiction. In this episode, we break down how the nervous system can confuse activation for growth, and why chasing the “high” of healing can derail the actual work. If you’ve ever felt like you were doing all the “right” things but still stuck… this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now and let’s get into the real, raw layers. 👇 Drop a 🔥 in the comments if you want early bird access to the Woke But Weaponized course—registration opens TOMORROW! Want to work with me 1:1 or get clarity on your next step? Free consults are open this week only. DM or tap the link #WokeButWeaponized #HealingJourney #NervousSystemHealing #TraumaInformed #SpiritualGrowth #RiseUpPhoenix #PersonalDevelopment #HealingAddiction #SomaticHealing #Polyvagal #HealingIsMessy #EmotionalSobriety

Episode Title: Woke But Weaponized – When Healing Becomes a New MaskPodcast Mini-Series Episode 1 of 7 Episode Description: You started your healing journey with good intentions—self-awareness, empowerment, peace. But somewhere along the way, it got… rigid. Judgmental. Maybe even performative. In this unfiltered kickoff to the Woke But Weaponized series, we explore how genuine growth can quietly morph into a new identity, a new ego, and a new mask. We’ll break down: What it looks like when healing becomes a shield or weapon The neuroscience behind performance-based worth and emotional bypassing Signs you may be in the “high of healing” but not the depth of it How boundaries, spiritual language, and positivity get twisted Real-life stories of how this shows up in relationships, leadership, and influence If you’ve ever felt like your healing started to isolate you, or if you’re questioning the noise of the self-help space—this episode is for you. 👣 Grounded in psychology, trauma science, and real human experience 🔥 Raw, honest, and a little bit spicy 💥 A wake-up call (with love) for healers, helpers, seekers, and survivors alike Listen now and start your journey back to real. Book a complimentary call with Krista to learn more about the Course, Coaching, or one of our all-inclusive communities.

🔥 NEW EPISODE JUST DROPPED! 🎙 RISEUP Phoenix: Voices From the Frontlines: RISEUP Responder EditionEPISODE: The Financial Trauma No One Talks About — First Responders in Survival Mode We talk about trauma after the calls.But what about the trauma happening between the shifts?The one sitting at your kitchen table, staring back at you from overdue bills, second jobs, and financial stress that never really shuts off. In this episode, we’re pulling the curtain back on the financial trauma that silently erodes responder wellness, from multiple jobs to impulse control, adrenaline addiction, and the chronic nervous system Dysregulation hiding behind the badge. 🧠 This is the conversation most programs are still too uncomfortable to have — but it needs to happen. 🎯 If you're ready to address ALL the weight You're carrying — not just the operational trauma — book your private call with Krista Fee Follow RISEUP Voices From the Frontlines #RISEUPResponders #FinancialTrauma #FirstResponderWellness #TraumaInformedHealing #AdrenalineAddiction #NervousSystemRegulation #YouCanRise

🎙 RISEUP: Voices From the Frontlines: RISEUP Coaching AcademyBeyond Trauma-Informed: The Leadership Gap No One's Talking About We keep hearing the term “trauma-informed” everywhere. But too often, it stops at surface-level awareness. 🧠 Real trauma work requires something deeper. It requires skill. It requires embodied leadership. It requires the ability to operate inside real human dysregulation — not just talk about it after the fact. In this episode, we’re going straight into why Applied Trauma Leadership needs to become the standard — and how most practitioners, coaches, peer leaders, and even therapists are being set up to fail by not receiving the training they actually need. If you're leading, coaching, or supporting trauma-impacted communities, this conversation is mission-critical. 🎧 Listen now and join the resilience revolution. 👉 And if you’re ready to explore building these skills in your own work, book a private call with Krista Fee here: #AppliedTraumaLeadership #TraumaInformedLeadership #CoachingAcademy #RISEUPPhoenix #YouCanRise #NervousSystemMastery #TraumaInformedCare #TraumaHealing #LeadershipMatters #PodcastDrop

RISEUP Voices From the FrontlinesThe Quiet Collapse: When High-Functioning First Responders Break Behind Closed Doors They look fine. They’re getting the job done. They’re still showing up. And yet… many first responders are breaking. Quietly. Privately. After the shift ends. We don’t talk enough about what happens when high-functioning survival turns into silent collapse. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on: *Nervous system overload after years of holding it together *Why functioning is not the same as healing *The cultural silence that keeps responders isolated *The real cost of staying operational for too long This one isn’t easy. But it’s one every responder, spouse, leader, and mental health professional needs to hear. 🎧 Listen now. Share it with your team. Have the conversation before the collapse happens. #ResponderMentalHealth #TraumaInformedResponder #QuietCollapse #BurnoutBehindClosedDoors #RISEUPVoices #MilitaryMentalHealth #TraumaHealing #RISEUPPhoenix #FirstResponderWellness #NervousSystemRecovery

RISEUP Voices From the Frontlines When Praise Becomes Pressure A KidSAFE Building Blocks Kids episode We all want to encourage our kids. But what happens when praise becomes performance? When “You’re so mature” turns into “You’re not allowed to struggle”? When achievement becomes the only language for love? In this episode, we explore how well-intended compliments can accidentally teach kids to silence their emotions, overfunction, and hide when they need help most. If you’ve ever called a student or your own child “the strong one”… this episode is for you. Let’s raise kids who are free to be whole, not just impressive. Listen now and share it with every parent, teacher, coach, or caregiver in your life. Book Free Consult With Krista #PerfectionismInKids #TraumaInformedParenting #RISEUPVoices #KidSAFE #MentalHealthMatters #EmotionalResilience #StopThePressure #PerformanceIsNotWorth #RISEUPPhoenix #BuildingBlocksKids