In Episode 3 of the Inherent Self Podcast, Taylor Draper, Jonathan Liebert, and Mike Regennitter go deep into a topic that every entrepreneur deals with but few ever talk about openly: how trauma shapes leadership.

This conversation is raw, honest, and direct. Each of the hosts shares their own experiences with depression, childhood wounds, ego, survival mode, and the moments in leadership where trauma shows up without warning. They explore:

• Why trauma is a universal part of the human experience
• How trauma leaks into leadership through avoidance, anger, perfectionism, or hyper-critique
• How Taylor navigated a depressive episode while leading a company
• Why vulnerability, transparency, and asking for help are essential leadership traits
• The difference between “surviving” and “thriving” as a leader
• How ego forms, why it shows up, and how to keep it from driving your decisions
• Why men often live in the future instead of the present—and how it harms mental wellness
• How to embrace discomfort, make mistakes, and grow without letting trauma debilitate you
• What it looks like to build a trauma-informed business and leadership style

From Iron Man analogies to personal stories, this episode gives entrepreneurs—and anyone in a leadership role—permission to be human while still building something meaningful.

If you’ve ever wondered why you lead the way you do, or why you get triggered in certain moments, this episode will give you clarity, tools, and real hope.

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