Released 03/18/2026
The Internal Edge: Mandy Morris on Trauma, Leadership, and Nervous System Regulation
In this episode of Because People Matter, Dr. Helen Fagan talks with Mandy Morris — executive psychology coach, EMDR clinician, founder of The Internal Edge, and co-founder of soFree — about the hidden internal patterns that shape leadership, decision-making, burnout, and success. Together, they explore how unresolved trauma, subconscious beliefs, and nervous system activation can quietly influence everything from boundaries to business growth.
Mandy shares why success can amplify unresolved issues, how leaders can move from self-awareness to ownership, and why regulating the body is often the first step toward changing behavior. The conversation also dives into EMDR, high achievement, emotional intelligence, and Mandy’s new soFree app, designed to help users reset stress in under two minutes.
If you enjoy leadership podcasts that blend personal growth with practical insight, this episode brings that same mix of depth, clarity, and real-world application.
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Episode References:
- Helen Fagan and Associates — https://helenfagan.com
- So Free App — https://getsofree.com
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) — https://emdr.com
- Gabor Maté — https://drgabormate.com
- Bruce Springsteen — https://brucespringsteen.net
- The Body Keeps the Score — https://besselvanderkolk.com
