In this powerful, very human episode of This Mother Means Business , Laura sits down with trauma specialist and author Dawn Taylor —aka the “ass-kicker, hope-giver” behind The Taylor Way . They unpack what trauma really is (hint: it’s not only the “big T” moments), how it shows up in entrepreneurship, motherhood, hiring, launches, and everyday reactions (yes, even the McDonald’s drive-thru). You’ll hear Dawn’s extraordinary story, why typical talk therapy isn’t the only path, and practical ways to start healing—without tying your self-worth to your business. In this episode you will hear: 00:00 – Welcome & why this matters 01:23 – What counts as trauma? 02:05 – Meet Dawn 03:14 – Dawn’s book 03:55 – Dawn’s backstory (content note: abuse, suicidality, medical trauma) 07:23 – The turning point 08:16 – When common modalities don’t fit 09:41 – Building a toolbox 10:58 – Doing this work full-time 12:28 – Big T vs. little t 14:00 – “It’s not nothing” 15:53 – Where to start healing 18:05 – Hyper-custom sessions (real examples) 22:30 – Trauma costs money 24:15 – Why people avoid healing 27:03 – The McDonald’s drive-thru story 33:14 – Motherhood, entrepreneurship & being chosen 35:12 – You are not your business 37:26 – Rejection vs. selection 39:25 – Self-inquiry that helps 42:53 – Parting wisdom (and humor) Dawn's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetaylorwaynow/ Website: https://www.thetaylorway.ca/ Book: https://www.thetaylorway.ca/shop?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafD4EQouY9EIr739cWDYOMJKUkU9AM8bnbhAmtiQMDktJ12yu1SJ6bSiD_GHw_aem_VI3B33B5_ahlp9OSrYN-SA Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links: • Website • Laura's Instagram • LJSocial Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok
