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Welcome to Wisdom & Wealth™ with Donna Kendrick and Jim Gehan. On each show, they'll aim to take the intimidation out of financial planning, so your family can handle any transition that comes its way.

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Donna is a Certified Financial Planner, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and the founder of Sephton Financial in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania.

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The Hidden Trauma Sabotaging Your Business (And How To Uncover It) with Nicole Lewis-Keeber

Feb 11, 2026

 

In this episode, we explore how childhood trauma and emotional health directly impact entrepreneurs’ business performance. Nicole Lewis Keeber, a business therapist and mindset coach, shares insights on harnessing therapeutic tools to overcome subconscious barriers, leading to sustainable success. Whether you're growing a startup or feeling stuck at a ceiling, this conversation offers actionable strategies to align your emotional health with your business goals.

 

Key topics:

 

  • How childhood trauma influences entrepreneurial mindset and business outcomes
  • Recognizing and addressing patterns of overworking, burnout, and self-sabotage
  • The impact of trauma on nervous system regulation and capacity building
  • Practical steps to heal trauma through therapeutic approaches and leadership
  • Why investing in trauma-informed coaching benefits your business and family
  • The significance of core values and family mission statements for balanced leadership
  • How to differentiate between mindset challenges and trauma responses
  • The role of self-leadership and nervous system capacity in scaling
  • Resources for trauma-conscious business practices and emotional sustainability

 

Timestamps:

 

00:00 - Introduction: Healing trauma to unlock business growth
02:06 - Nicole’s background as a therapist and transition to business coaching
03:16 - Childhood trauma’s influence on money mindset and entrepreneurship
04:39 - How trauma responses show up in business patterns
06:11 - Recognizing the signs of trauma affecting business performance
07:02 - The importance of working with trauma-informed coaches
08:11 - Dreading Monday mornings: uncovering underlying trauma patterns
09:32 - Adaptations learned in childhood as over-functioning or overworking behaviors
10:31 - Managing nervous system capacity to prevent burnout
11:55 - Building capacity for change without sabotage
12:44 - Investing in trauma-informed support as a family and business decision
13:23 - How trauma shows up in business relationships and client interactions
14:38 - Integrating emotional health into business strategy for sustainability
15:45 - Impact of personal healing on family and business balance
17:10 - Identifying the founder’s emotional attachment to their business
18:21 - How leadership reflects on the nervous system of the business
19:05 - Various ways to work with Nicole: one-on-one and group programs
20:37 - Personal example: blending family leadership with business growth
21:07 - Values as guiding principles for navigating business and family life
22:24 - Creating family mission statements and aligning values
22:49 - Connecting with Nicole: website, social media, and book

 

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Donna Kendrick is a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and owner of Sephton Financial located at 314 Washington Ln, Jenkintown, PA 19046. If you'd like to contact Sephton Financial you can do so online at SephtonFinanical.com or by calling 215 948 3945 Registered Representative offering securities through Cetera Financial Specialists LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. Sephton Financial, LLC and Cetera are not affiliated. The views depicted in this material are for information purposes only and are not necessarily those of Sephton Financial. They should not be considered specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Neither Sephton Financial nor any of its representatives may give legal or tax advice.