In this emotional and inspiring episode, Scott sits down with Tennyson Jacobson—author, business owner, and survivor—to unpack her deeply personal memoir, The Mother of All Days. Tennyson shares the harrowing story of a violent home invasion that changed her life forever, and the healing journey that followed. This is about more than trauma—it’s about reclaiming identity, building strength, and finding purpose.

🧠 What you’ll learn:

• The shocking true story behind the title of her memoir—and why it’s not the whole story
• Why healing from trauma requires addressing not just the “big T” moments but the small ones too
• How nervous system regulation, therapy, and daily grounding habits transformed her life
• Her evolution from survivor to business owner—and how intuition guides her leadership today
• Why being present, building relationships, and following your inner voice are more powerful than any business tactic

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This conversation is raw, powerful, and beautifully human. Tennyson’s story will move you—and just might help you reconnect with your own purpose too.

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Episode Markers:
(0:00) - Meet Tennyson Jacobson
(0:40) - Why Self-Promotion Feels So Unnatural—and Why She’s Doing It Anyway
(5:15) - The Day That Changed Everything: A Mother’s Day Home Invasion
(11:00) - A Bad Feeling After First Break In
(13:00) - Later That Night
(20:30) - What Happened Next: Trauma, Charges, and the Legal Aftershock
(23:30) - Why She Wrote The Mother of All Days
(26:00) - Healing from PTSD and Reconnecting with Intuition
(30:00) - From CrossFit to Insurance: A New Chapter in Business
(34:00) - Intuition in Action: Hiring, Referrals, and Building Relationships
(37:00) - What's Next?
(38:00) - Permission to Just Be: Staying Present Amid Life's Chaos
(41:00) - How to Support Your Nervous System (Without Medication)
(44:00) - Final Thoughts on Gratitude, Purpose, and What’s Next

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Tennyson Jacobson's Links:
Book - https://www.amazon.com/Mother-All-Days-Break-Unexpected/dp/0997692375
IG - https://www.instagram.com/tennysonjacobson
Website - https://heyitstenny.com