Relationships, authenticity, friendship Are you authentic in your relationships? Are you being your true self in your friendships? Are you spending time with people who are good for you? Dawn shares a mini episode with Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur Erin Falconer whose book How To Break Up With Your Friends is a refreshing guide to modern-day friendships. WHAT'S THE TRUTH? COMMUNITY available via the Apple Podcasts App or go to Supercast for acces via Spotify and other platforms...

Toxic mothers, domestic violence, abuse Melissa was deeply traumatised from her experiences of growing up with a highly toxic step-mother and a birth mother who had not been shown love herself. As an adult, Melissa has been able to find a level of understanding about the effects of generational trauma and how it is playing out in the lives of the women who raised her. Dawn shares a mini episode with Melissa Hiemann Therapist, Coach and Co-Founder of The Centre For Healing. WHAT'S THE TRUTH?...

Alison is 19 years of age and wise beyond her years. She understands what is acceptable and what is not. The information she receives from the world clearly tells her what is abuse, what is manipulation. Alison is a beautiful, sensitive soul. Having endured the impact of a manipulative and abusive mother throughout her childhood, Alison's sensitive nature was profoundly affected. Despite her tender age, Alison courageously took a stand against the toxicity within her home environment....

Chronic illness, nervous system, depression, anxiety Are you sick in your body or in your mind? The symptoms that show up in your body are coming from your mind. We are so used to treating the symptoms, that we never look for the true cause, our trauma. Dawn Shares a mini episode with Lauren Eliz Love, Self Healing Teacher and Mentor. WHAT'S THE TRUTH? COMMUNITY available via the Apple Podcasts App or go to Supercast for acces via Spotify and other platforms...

Religious trauma, mother wound, low self esteem, childhood trauma I wasn’t like them. I didn’t fit. I wasn’t smart, I didn’t feel safe in my own mind. Christina didn’t feel like she fit anywhere. She didn’t feel safe. Was this you too? Dawn Shares a mini episode with Christina Carlson, Life and Career Coach about growing up in a family and a religious environment that made her feel like she couldn’t breathe. WHAT'S THE TRUTH? COMMUNITY available via the Apple Podcasts App or go to Supercast...

Abby was suicidal at nine years of age. How does a child of nine become suicidal? By the time she was a teen, Abby was angry. She started drinking, partying, and alcohol turned into an instant addiction for Abby. Alcohol allowed Abby to finally escape the deep sadness and fear she felt inside. That addiction to alcohol would feature in Abby’s life over many years and it would allow Abby to live, what appeared from the outside to be a good life. She had a career, a loving husband and she was...

Kaytee was a parentified child and describes herself as a surrogate spouse. Dawn shares this mini episode with Kaytee Gillis, Psychotherapist and Author on how a parentified child growing up with the weight of responsibility of their shoulders. FOR AD-FREE & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES JOIN WHAT'S THE TRUTH? COMMUNITY available via the Apple Podcasts App or go to SUPERCAST for access via Spotify and other platforms https://whatsthetruth.supercast.com/ You can find Kaytee via her...

Shanon was 37 years old before she realised that what had happened to her in childhood had changed her entire life. Dawn shares this mini episode with Shanon Page, CSA survivor with CPTSD who explains how disassociated she was from her own life. FOR AD-FREE & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES JOIN WHAT'S THE TRUTH? COMMUNITY available via the Apple Podcasts App or go to SUPERCAST for access via Spotify and other platforms https://whatsthetruth.supercast.com/ You can find the full episode with...

Childhood trauma can lead you into some very dysfunctional adult relationships because when you don’t believe you are worthy of real love and care, you accept abuse. When you have never been taught to connect to emotions or gut feelings, you can’t see the manipulation or how bright the red flags are. In Part two, Susannah is explaining how low it got for her as she was relentlessly stalked by her ex partner. She describes the realisation that this toxicity has been running through her...

Domestic violence, manipulative parent, generational trauma Nathalia grew up in a highly abusive environment. Her father was a priest, a well respected member of the community. And yet behind closed doors Nathalia lived in fear. FOR AD-FREE & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES JOIN WHAT'S THE TRUTH? COMMUNITY available via the Apple Podcasts App or go to SUPERCAST for access via Spotify and other platforms https://whatsthetruth.supercast.com/ You can find the full episode with Nathalia in episode...

Motherwound, CEN, emotional neglect, generational trauma Tracy's mother never connected with her as a child but Tracy blamed herself. She was made to believe it was her fault that her mother didn't love her. It took Tracy many years to understand that what happened to her, was not her fault. FOR AD-FREE & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES JOIN WHAT'S THE TRUTH? COMMUNITY available via the Apple Podcasts App or go to SUPERCAST for access via Spotify and other platforms...

Childhood emotional neglect, CEN, child abuse, domestic violence Childhood emotional neglect is a silent yet insidious form of abuse that leaves a profound impact on an child's emotional well-being. It is characterised by an environment where a child's needs are consistently disregarded and unmet. In this episode, Susannah tells her heartbreaking story. From her first experience of being left in a cot for hours, alone and crying, to years of domestic violence where Susannah would watch on as...

Motherwound, domestic violence, trauma healing, generational trauma Kerri sustained a deep motherwound growing up in a home where her mother needed to silence her, in order to protect her safety. Dawn shares this mini episode with Kerri Hummingbird, Medicine Woman and Healer, who is helping women to heal after trauma. FOR AD-FREE & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES JOIN WHAT'S THE TRUTH? COMMUNITY available via the Apple Podcasts App or go to SUPERCAST for access via Spotify and other platforms...

stepmother, toxic mother, narcissistic mother, abusive mother, toxic family Bailey's stepmother was abusive her entire life. Toxic, manipulative, physically, verbally and emotionally abusive. Dawn shares this mini episode with Bailey. FOR AD-FREE & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES JOIN WHAT'S THE TRUTH? COMMUNITY available via the Apple Podcasts App or go to SUPERCAST for access via Spotify and other platforms https://whatsthetruth.supercast.com/ You can find the full episode with Bailey in...

Attachment styles, relationships, anxious attachment Have you ever wondered why you act the way you do in relationships? It all relates back to your childhood. The way you were taught to interact with your parents sets the stage for how you relate to others as an adult. We're diving deep into attachment styles today because understanding yours could be the key to smoother relationships. What is an attachment style? Think of attachment styles as the blueprint for how you behave in...

narcissistic mother, toxic mother, abandonment As a child, Michaila remembers her mother being her entire world, but once she grew up and had her own needs and expectations, her mother totally rejected her. Dawn shares this mini episode with Motherwound Healing Coach Michaila Tyson. FOR AD-FREE & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES JOIN WHAT'S THE TRUTH? COMMUNITY available via the Apple Podcasts App or go to SUPERCAST for access via Spotify and other platforms...

generational trauma, cultural beliefs, immigrant parents Amy grew up within a family who held deeply ingrained cultural beliefs about how a girl should be allowed to behave and who she is allowed to be. Dawn shares this mini episode with Amy Yip, author of UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Breaking Down The Great Wall Between Adult Children & Immigrant Parents FOR AD-FREE & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES JOIN WHAT'S THE TRUTH? COMMUNITY available via the Apple Podcasts App or go to SUPERCAST for...

narcissistic parent, controlling parent, childhood emotional neglect, trauma healing Dr. Amanda Tambuyser was forced to navigate a childhood with an angry, controlling, and narcissistic father. The coping mechanisms Amanda developed during childhood would impact her life and behaviours for many years to come. Amanda found herself becoming a people pleaser, and her behavior became highly dysregulated at times. These experiences significantly diminished Amanda’s ability to cope with daily...

people pleasing, self sabotage, toxic family, break the cycle When you are so far down the rabbit-hole of covering up your pain, your shame, your basic needs, because you believe you are not worth putting first, something will finally break. Dawn shares this mini episode with Latoya De-Shaun, Personal Development Coach, who helps women break the cycle of people pleasing. FOR AD-FREE & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES JOIN WHAT'S THE TRUTH? COMMUNITY available via the Apple Podcasts App or go to...

People pleasing, perfectionism, self worth, self love Stephanie grew up in a home where she was taught her value was determined by her achievements which led her to become a people pleaser and a perfectionist. External appearances were important and showing strength meant stuffing down emotions. Dawn shares a mini episode with Stephanie Kwong, Co-Founder, CEO of the Rapid Rewire Method.  FOR AD-FREE & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES JOIN WHAT'S THE TRUTH? COMMUNITY available via the Apple...

Toxic mothers, toxic family, family estrangement, secrets and lies Vanessa grew up in the perfect ‘cookie cutter’ home. She seemingly had everything a child could want or need, surrounded by material comforts and picture-perfect family gatherings.  Yet, beneath this façade lay a lack of true emotional connection. Despite the lavish gifts and meticulously organized family events, Vanessa felt a profound loneliness and disconnect. As Vanessa matured, she noticed her mother's behavior becoming...

Domestic violence, abuse, childhood trauma, ptsd Dawn shares a mini episode with Erika Sardinha, Who was abused and beaten, by her step father, in her home. Nobody came to help her. Nobody said 'enough'. Nobody took her hand and told her she was beautiful and worthy and loveable. Nobody would have believed the truth of what was happening behind the perfect family facade. WHAT'S THE TRUTH? COMMUNITY available via the Apple Podcasts App or go to Supercast for acces via Spotify and other...

Patriarchy, cult life, religious abuse, childhood trauma Dawn Shares a mini episode with Melissa Lyon West who grew up in a cult run by her father. Control, rules and punishments permeated all areas of Melissa's life along with deep patriarchal belief systems. WHAT'S THE TRUTH? COMMUNITY available via the Apple Podcasts App or go to Supercast for acces via Spotify and other platforms https://whatsthetruth.supercast.com/ You can find the full episode with Melissa Lyon West in episode 116 of...

mother-daughter estrangement, toxic mothers, narcissistic mothers, childhood trauma Are you in a difficult relationship with your mother? Mother-daughter estrangement has long been seen as a taboo topic. We've been raised to believe that estranging from family, especially from our mothers, is never the intended path. Society has often painted mothers as inherently good and kind. Yet, for those facing abandonment, judgment, abuse, trauma, or narcissism from their mothers, accepting such...