In today’s episode, I am chatting with Mariah Dawn. Mariah is the author of Dragon in You. Mariah is an author, EMT and mom living in sunny San Diego, where ‘Yay’ is her favorite word and a reflection of her positive outlook on life. Her book is a memoir of the first 32 years of her journey through love, loss and the rediscovery of faith.
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic violence and the death of a spouse.
Mariah shares how writing her memoir became a healing process—how she initially dissociated from her story as a protective mechanism, but through putting words on the page, she was able to reclaim her truth and ground herself once again. Her story is one of fierce resilience, courage, and deep hope. It reminds us that our stories matter—and that even in our darkest moments, we can find light.
Episode Highlights:
- What it was like to write such a vulnerable and personal book
- Her experiences navigating domestic violence and her advice for others in similar situations
- Grief, motherhood, and the strength to keep going
- How faith and storytelling helped her reconnect with herself
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- Healing Your Lost Inner Child by Robert Jackman
Book Flight
- No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us by Rachel Louise Snyder
- The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals by Gavin De Becker
- Building a Non-Anxious Life by John Delony
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