Ep. 18 - Healing Through Radical Hospitality and Intentionality

Written By Meredith Shuman | Founder, James Trail

Meredith sits down with Matthew Ayers from Dream Centers in Colorado Springs to discuss the profound impact of trauma-informed care in today's world. Matthew shares invaluable insights into the importance of intentional healing work for individuals, especially children, who have experienced trauma. From building safe spaces to creating authentic relationships grounded in trust and love, they explore the transformative effects of trauma-informed practices on both clients and communities.


Matthew also delves into the role of faith, the importance of slowing down to truly connect, and how healing can begin in the simplest acts of hospitality. This episode serves as an eye-opener for organizations, schools, and businesses, demonstrating why trauma-informed care is a vital investment for the future.


Learn more about Dream Centers:
https://www.dreamcenters.com/about-dream-centers/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGot8j3FF-QHsZwbgsr_lAw
https://www.instagram.com/dreamcenters/?hl=en

Meredith Shuman | Founder, James Trail

As Executive Director of James Trail, Meredith is committed to serving organizations and communities where the gaps are the greatest. She brings over 30 years of experience as a therapist, a trauma-informed care trainer, and a parent. Meredith holds an MSW degree from the University of Texas.

She and her husband Dan, a global health physician have been married 31 years, and they have 5 children, 4 of whom are adopted.  Meredith loves a passport with lots of stamps (she loves serving in global settings and has lived cross-culturally), a water bottle with lots of stickers, a table with lots of people, and a mountain with lots of trail.

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