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About Us
Empowering First Responders to Lead Through Trauma
At Iron and Ember coaching – Trauma Squatch Coaching, we believe that the strongest leaders are those who’ve faced adversity and emerged wiser, more grounded, and more courageous. Our mission is to help first responders—firefighters, medics, law enforcement, military veterans, and frontline workers—heal from trauma and step into confident, compassionate leadership.
With a trauma-informed approach at the heart of everything we do, we offer leadership coaching, resilience training, and healing workshops designed to rebuild inner strength, restore mental clarity, and foster emotional intelligence. Whether you’re recovering from burnout, PTSD, or emotional fatigue, we guide you from pain to purpose.
First Responder Focused: Our coaching is built specifically for those who serve on the front lines.
Trauma-Informed Methods: We blend neuroscience, somatic practices, and leadership psychology for true healing.
Real-World Coaching: Practical tools and 1:1 sessions help you apply what you learn on and off duty.
Community-Led Healing: We believe healing is amplified in safe, shared spaces with others who understand your journey.
Stop surviving and start leading—on your terms
What Makes us Different?
I’ve walked through the dark.
You don’t have to do it alone.
Meet Cindy Rodriguez Trauma Squatch
A certified trauma-informed leadership coach and former EMT, created this platform after years of personal experience with the emotional toll of frontline service. His mission is to help others turn their stories of survival into stories of strength.
With over 30 years in law enforcement-from patrol to sex crimes & homicideWith a trauma-informed approach at the heart of everything we do, we offer leadership coaching, resilience training, and healing workshops designed to rebuild inner strength, restore mental clarity, and foster emotional intelligence. Whether you’re recovering from burnout, PTSD, or emotional fatigue, we guide you from pain to purpose.
Real healing for the heroes
who serve everyone but themselves.
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