{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Stability of a Kitchen Table: On Trauma and the Power of a Hug","description":"The Stability of a Kitchen Table: On Trauma and the Power of a Hug In this episode of Manager Memo, we chat with Matt Stafford, the founder of Vincent James Mentoring. Matt shares a deeply personal journey of overcoming a traumatic childhood, substance abuse, and illiteracy to build a community outreach program focused on providing stability and "the embrace of family" to those in need. "The moment you speak to me or any of my staff... you are family. And we\u2019ll give you what we have to help you in any way shape or form." \u2014 Matt Stafford Along the way we discuss adoption and the impact of losing a father and surviving family tragedy (1:30), definition of family (3:00), servant leadership and emotional availability (3:45), learning to read and write at age 28 (6:30), 7 deaths in 6 years (7:45), emotional vulnerability in men (11:30), \u201cEarl\u201d and the clean house (15:15), and a five-year vision for the Vincent James Mentoring (18:30). Matt is "old school" and encourages anyone in need of help\u2014or those looking to partner with the organization\u2014to reach out directly @ Phone: 262-720-8961 \u00b7       Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin area \u00b7       Online: Reach out @ Vincent James Mentoring website. We are proud to partner with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit providing scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Donate via PayPal\/Venmo: @LukeLeaders1248. Visit: www.lukeleaders1248.com Credits Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Featured tracks: "Lowriders" and "Beautiful Rainy Day." ","author_name":"Manager Memo podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/managermemo.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"