Warning: This episodes contains themes that some listeners may find challenging, including adverse mental health, sexual abuse and suicide. We have provided a list of support services below.

Welcome to another episode of Truth, Lies & Work.

In this episode, Al and Leanne dive into a thought-provoking conversation with Dimple Dhabalia, founder of Roots in the Clouds.

Dimple is a writer, podcaster, coach, and facilitator with over 20 years of public service experience.

She shares her insights on using storytelling to heal individual and organisational trauma, particularly focusing on her work with refugees and the humanitarian sector.

Key Talking Points:

• Introduction to Dimple and Her Work:
• Understanding Organisational Trauma and Moral Injury:
• Exploring Vicarious Trauma and Self-Care:
• The Hotel Room Breakdown:
• Shame and Martyrdom in Humanitarian Work:
• Implementing Mindfulness and Positive Psychology:
• Practical Steps for Leaders:

Connect with Dimple:

LinkedIn, Instagram and X: @dimpstory

Read Dimple's book: www.rootsintheclouds.com/tmms

More about Dimple and Roots in the Clouds: www.rootsintheclouds.com

Dimple In the Media: https://www.rootsintheclouds.com/in-the-media

Podcasts:

• Service Without Sacrifice: https://pod.link/1720788849
• What Would Ted Lasso Do?: https://pod.link/1620229368

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General Support with Mental Health and Well-being:

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful:

• Mind website
• If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email jo@samaritans.org (Rest of World).

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