“Every time you interact with someone, you’re changing their brain.” Josh Varner joins us to break down trauma in a way that’s practical, human, and usable for anyone working with kids, families, or communities. Drawing from his background as a college football coach, school counselor, and trauma-informed trainer, he explains how trauma shapes behavior and why connection is the foundation for healing.

This conversation walks through fight, flight, and freeze responses, the power of regulated adults, and simple tools that actually work in real life. From schools and families to caregivers and community leaders, this episode offers clarity, encouragement, and a reminder that change happens through relationships, not quick fixes.

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Welcome to The HOPEful Connection! A podcast resource that connects you to the disabilities community. We’re your hosts, Danielle Coffey, Staci Owen, and Whitley Lemon. Find out more about Restoring Hope, LLC and all that we do at: www.werestorehope.com