Brave Bloom Collective helps women veterans heal from toxic military leadership trauma and empowers organizations to create healthier workplace cultures.
Our Mission
I know what it's like to carry what toxic leadership puts on you.
For over two decades, I served in the military. I witnessed toxic leadership. I survived it. And like so many women veterans, I carried the weight of that trauma long after I left.
The hypervigilance. The self-doubt. The constant bracing for the next hit. The feeling that I'd never be safe in my own body again.
I tried everything to heal. Therapy. Books. "Thinking positive." But nothing touched the place where the trauma actually lived — in my nervous system, in my body, in the parts of me that words couldn't reach.
Until I discovered trauma-informed coaching and the power of healing through the body, not just the mind.
That's when everything changed.
Why Brave Bloom Exists
Too many brilliant, capable women veterans are still carrying the weight of toxic military leadership — questioning themselves, shrinking in spaces where they should shine, exhausted from performing strength they don't feel.
And too many organizations are losing talented people because unhealed trauma is quietly draining productivity, morale, and culture.
I started Brave Bloom Collective to change that.
I believe healing is possible. I've lived it. And now I help other women veterans heal — and I help organizations create workplaces where people can actually thrive.
What Makes Brave Bloom Different
Woman Veteran-Led & Trauma-Informed
I understand military culture and toxic leadership from the inside out. I don't just teach resilience — I've lived the journey from survival to freedom.
Faith-Led, All Are Welcome
My approach is grounded in faith, but my programs honor each person's beliefs. You don't have to share my faith to experience transformation.
Body-Based, Not Just Talk-Based
Toxic leadership trauma lives in your nervous system. Real healing requires more than conversation — it requires working with your body to release what you've been carrying.
Proven Framework
The Brave Bloom Method is a proprietary system designed specifically for women veterans healing from toxic military leadership trauma. It works for individuals seeking personal transformation and organizations investing in healthier workplace cultures.
“Like a well-watered garden, Brave Bloom helps women find strength and hope even in the toughest seasons. With God’s guidance and each other’s support, we grow, heal, and bloom together—rooted in faith and lifted by grace.”
How I Serve
For Woman Veteran:
Group coaching cohorts and self-paced courses to heal toxic leadership trauma and reclaim your life.
We Serve the Ones Who Serve
From women veterans to caseworkers, we support those who carry the weight of others — often silently. Our programs are designed with your emotional labor in mind.
For Organizations:
Corporate training programs that turn toxic leadership trauma into peak performance, resilience, and healthier workplace culture.
Through Speaking & Writing:
Sharing my story and expertise to inspire healing, shift culture, and create conversations that matter.
Experience & Qualifications
Kristina Eaton
Founder of Brave Bloom Collective™
Retired U.S. Army Veteran — 23+ years of distinguished service guiding soldiers through high-stress transitions and life challenges.
Certified Life Coach — 10+ years specializing in trauma-informed care and resilience coaching.
Published Author — Six best-selling anthologies plus a memoir-in-progress on faith, healing, and purpose.
Trauma Survivor & Advocate — Personal lived experience navigating and overcoming complex trauma.
Mentor & Facilitator — Supporting women veterans, frontline professionals, and caseworkers in high-pressure roles.
Faith-Rooted Approach — Integrating spiritual, emotional, and mental restoration in every coaching experience.
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Certified Trauma Support Specialist -Arizona Trauma Institute (2025)
Certified Life Coach - Symbiosis Coaching (ICF Accredited (2016)
Professional Development Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care, 2nd Ed. - Indiana University (2025)
This is what’s possible when you don’t heal alone…
Client ReflectionsB.L.O.O.M.™ Community
“Each month’s book was a balm for the parts of me I’d buried. Discussing it with women who understood made all the difference.”
Composite Client, Military Retiree
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“I thought my identity ended when I left the military. Brave Bloom showed me that I’m more than what I’ve survived. I’m still growing, still healing, and finally blooming — not for the world, but for myself.”
Composite Client, Army Veteran, OEF/OIF
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Personalized, Trauma-Informed Care
Every experience is tailored to honor your unique story, ensuring emotional safety, compassion, and understanding at every step.
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Faith-Rooted & Strength-Based Approach
Grounded in Christian principles and evidence-based practices, we help you draw strength from both your faith and your lived resilience.
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Identity Restoration & Purpose Discovery
Reconnect with your authentic self and uncover your God-given purpose so you can thrive beyond past experiences.
Ready to begin your healing journey?
Your story matters, and you don't have to navigate it alone. Let's explore how the B.L.O.O.M.™ Method can support your transformation.