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Let's Break the Silence with Angelineđď¸ The Power of Starting Over: Deana's Journey Through Darkness to Lightoin me LIVE this Wednesday at 10:15 AM EST for a powerful conversation with international bestselling author, speaker, and award-winning entrepreneur Deana Brown Mitchell.In this raw and inspiring episode, Deana opens up about her personal journey through domestic violence, surviving suicide, and how she turned her pain into purpose. From overcoming life-altering trauma to founding The Realize Foundation, Deana has dedicated her life to helping others know theyâre not alone.⨠Weâll talk about:Her darkest moments and what gave her the strength to riseThe importance of mental health and creating safe spacesHow she now empowers entrepreneurs to priori...2025-08-0742 min
The Shower GeniusBecoming M.I.A.In this episode, you will learn about Deana's favorite concept in "The Shower Genius" book. Becoming 'Missing Intentionally Alone"This could be going to lunch with a book, taking a hike or bike ride, or it could be a 3-day personal retreat where you get to (1) destress, (2) enjoy an activity, and (3) capitalize on your creativity.Plan a time for your Becoming M.I.A. experience!I would love to hear about it.#TheShowerGenius #strategysessions#unlockyourgenius #oneshoweratatime #businessstrategy #businessmindset #amazonbestseller #conversations #community #personalstory  #deanabrownmitchell #thegeniusequation #podcast #book #entrepreneur #b...2025-07-1810 min
The Shower GeniusHow to Work with DeanaIn this episode, you will learn about the programs and courses that Deana has available to help you in your journey. If you like to do it on your own, there are digital courses. If you want one to one, that is also available. In person retreats coming in late 2025!#TheShowerGenius #strategysessions #unlockyourgenius #oneshoweratatime #businessstrategy #businessmindset #amazonbestseller #conversations #community #personalstory  #deanabrownmitchell #thegeniusequation #podcast #book #entrepreneur #business #growth #success #selfcare #creativity #productivity #becomingmia #getfedup2025-05-0807 min
The Shower GeniusWhy I Wrote the BookIn this episode, you will learn about "The Shower Genius" book and the story behind why I wrote it!#TheShowerGenius #strategysessions #unlockyourgenius #oneshoweratatime #businessstrategy #businessmindset #amazonbestseller #conversations #community #personalstory  #deanabrownmitchell #thegeniusequation #podcast #book #entrepreneur #business #growth #success #selfcare #creativity #productivity #becomingmia #getfedup2025-05-0808 min
The Shower GeniusWhat is a Shower Genius?In this episode, you will learn about "The Shower Genius", who is Deana Brown Mitchell, and why this time each week may just change your life!A Shower Genius is a brilliant person that understands that putting themselves first and prioritizing self care, will yield them more creativity, productivity, and success!#TheShowerGenius #strategysessions #unlockyourgenius #oneshoweratatime #businessstrategy #businessmindset #amazonbestseller #conversations #community #personalstory  #deanabrownmitchell #thegeniusequation #podcast #book #entrepreneur #business #growth #success #selfcare #creativity #productivity #becomingmia #getfedup2025-05-0810 min
The Shower GeniusThe Shower Genius TrailerThanks for listening, I hope you will join us!Take the FREE Shower Genius Sanity QUIZ at https://TheShowerGenius.comHereâs to the ones who disappear. The ones who step away.The ones who say, âIâll be right back,â and donât explain where they went.While the world races, they pause. While others push harder, they soften.While most burn out, they light a candle.You can ignore them. You can underestimate them. But you canât drown out their clarity.Because when they co...2025-05-0801 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastLosing My Mom to CancerIan talks about losing him mom to cancer in his thirties and how he dealt with grief along with friends who had lost a parent.He calls it, âthe club you donât want to be in.â We also talk about how travel experiences have altered our mindsets, and how getting out in the world wherever you might be, is a way to clear you mind and have lasting memories.#scarstostars #suicideprevention #mentalhealthawareness #conversations #community #personalstory #havetheconversation #savealifechallenge #virtualevents #amazonbestseller #suicideawareness #mentalhealthmatters #kindnessmatters #mom #cancer #travel 2025-05-0747 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastBrain GlueFascinating conversation about family dynamics andthings that shape us into who we are! James is a wealth of stories and lessons.He shares about his motherâs suicide attempt as well as the lengths he went toin order to have great relationships with his daughters.#scarstostars #suicideprevention #mentalhealthawareness #conversations #community #personalstory #havetheconversation #savealifechallenge #virtualevents #amazonbestseller #suicideawareness #mentalhealthmatters #kindnessmatters #brainglue #marketing #family #fatherdaughter2025-04-3052 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastThe $500,000 MistakeJosef vulnerably shares about hardships in his lifeincluding his fiancÊ breaking off their engagement as well as being taught a$500,000 business mistake by a former partner. He is also a wealth of knowledgein the Headhunter/Recruiter arena and offers some tips about job hunting incurrent times!#scarstostars #suicideprevention #mentalhealthawareness #conversations #community #personalstory #havetheconversation #savealifechallenge #virtualevents #amazonbestseller #suicideawareness #mentalhealthmatters #kindnessmatters #recruiter #headhunter #jobsearch #employment2025-04-2347 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastCultivating JoyAs a survivor of chronic pain and invisible illness, Michele wants to support anyone on a similar journey. We talk about how a health event ended her job as a Human Resources professional and how she has coped with her health and chronic pain for six years.She also has a brand new book, "But You Look Just Fine". (link below)#scarstostars #suicideprevention #mentalhealthawareness #conversations #community #personalstory #havetheconversation #savealifechallenge #virtualevents #amazonbestseller #suicideawareness #mentalhealthmatters #kindnessmatters #chronicpain #invisibleillness #butyoulookjustfine2025-04-1633 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastServant LeadershipLTC McCulloch retired from the Army in September 2009 with over 23 years of active service. We talk about his service, his leadership and the suicide epidemic that is taking so many of our veterans.#scarstostars #suicideprevention #mentalhealthawareness #conversations #community #personalstory #havetheconversation #savealifechallenge #virtualevents #amazonbestseller #suicideawareness #mentalhealthmatters #kindnessmatters #servantleadership #leadershiplegacy #360degreetrust2025-04-0942 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastIs Your House Making You Sick?Eliminating toxins from your home is no longer a luxury, itâs a necessity!Lisa shares her story of moving into her newly renovated house around the time she got married and how she got really sick for months and finally uncovered the problem!2025-04-0233 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastDivorced but not DefeatedMarquette shares about her experiences being marriedmultiple times and learning how she needed to find herself before she could behappy with a partner. She also shares how she went about doing that and alsoprocessing some childhood trauma that was limiting her belief in herself.#scarstostars #conversationsmatter #mentalhealth #personalstory#divorcedbutnotdefeated#winningwomen #healedheart #healsowecanwin #winning #marquettelwalker#marquettelwalkerminstries2025-03-2635 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastBeing Driven is not always a Good ThingClara shares about being a speaker, entrepreneur,mom and driven business person. She talks about the moment her young son tookher phone and said, âyou are not paying attention to me.â  #scarstostars #mindset #mentalhealth #conversationsmatter #personalstory #ownyourtime #burnout #momlife2025-03-1930 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastThe Echoes of SilenceSamantha shares with us her journey of being a first responder and how that did not even prepare her when a family member was murdered.She is a fierce advocate for suicide prevention and for her fellow #firstresponders.You can read more about her story in Scars to Stars⢠Vol 4.#scarstostars #suicideprevention #mentalhealthawareness #conversations #community #personalstory #havetheconversation #savealifechallenge #virtualevents #amazonbestseller #suicideawareness #mentalhealthmatters #kindnessmatters 2025-03-1225 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastLessons LearnedLora vulnerably shares many times of adversity in her life as a teacher.Murder, divorce, music and people played huge roles in her journey.You can read more about her story in Scars to Stars⢠Vol 4.#scarstostars #suicideprevention #mentalhealthawareness #conversations #community #personalstory #havetheconversation #savealifechallenge #virtualevents #amazonbestseller #suicideawareness #mentalhealthmatters #kindnessmatters2025-03-0526 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastMy Thin Blue LineBil shares about his experience of being bullied as a police officer, and the ongoing anguish that has brought him. We also chat about his favorite things... photography and his harley!You can read more about his story in Scars to Stars⢠Vol 4.#mentalhealth #kindnessmatters #havetheconverstion #community #personalstory2025-02-2634 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastHow I Got HereâŚDeb shares her story of mental health issues throughout her life, letting us in for some of her most defining moments as a teen, and then an adult.Deb is a board member and active partner of The Realize Foundation.She has also penned chapters in all four volumes of the Scars to Stars⢠Amazon International Bestselling Book Series.2025-02-1919 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastHow Basketball Changed EverythingJ.D. Leisky, with 12 stints in his heart, started spending time at his community basketball court. He would shoot basketball by himself to get some exercise at his own pace on a daily basis. You can read more about his story in Scars to Stars⢠Vol 4.It turned into meeting new friends, strengthening his heart and a new coaching venue for teens and others that joined him.#mentalhealth #hearthealth #conversationsmatter2025-02-1231 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastBreaking the Cycle of SilenceApril shares her story of abuse by a family member and how she was sworn to secrecy for decades. She also shares how the process of writing in Scars to Stars⢠Vol 4 healed her relationship some of her family members.You can read more about her story in Scars to Stars⢠Vol 4.#scarstostars #suicideprevention #mentalhealthawareness #conversations #community #personalstory #simicolon #mystoryisnâtover #yourworthit2025-02-0524 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastBreaking the Curse of Generational TraumaJeanette shares about her childhood trauma and how she carried that into adulthood. As a U.S. Marine, she continued to receive abuse in multiple forms.You can read more about her story in Scars to Stars⢠Vol 4.#scarstostars #suicideprevention #mentalhealthawareness #conversations #community #personalstory #havetheconversation #savealifechallenge #virtualevents #amazonbestseller #suicideawareness #mentalhealthmatters #kindnessmatters2025-01-2926 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastVictim to SurvivorMcKayla was one of six friends in 5th grade who were drugged andshared by two men over a 12 month period. She never told a soul.Years later there was a knock on her door, it was the FBI.#scarstostars #suicideprevention#mentalhealthawareness #conversations #community #personalstory#havetheconversation #savealifechallenge #virtualevents #amazonbestseller#suicideawareness #mentalhealthmatters #kindnessmatters2025-01-2317 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastHow Getting Arrested Saved My LifeA dynamic trainer, speaker,author and consultant, Ken Miller, CFRE is the president of Denali FSPFundraising & Grant Consultants, a nonprofit fundraising and grant writingconsultancy he founded in 2014 located in Bellingham, WA. Ken was awarded hisCertified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation in 2016 and received hisAFP Faculty Trainer certificate in 2017. In hisfree time Ken enjoys mentoring young men, weightlifting, travel, and readingnon-fiction books.Mentioned Resources:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenmiller84/ https://www.facebook.com/ken...2025-01-1533 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastFrom Sex Cult to MillionaireDeana talks with Lucy about her journey of growingup in a cult in Mexico and how she found success in Real Estate as well asbecoming a mental health professional and helping others with trauma healing.#happinesscoach#cult #entrepreneur #dreams #fearless #resillience #grit #traumahealing2025-01-0832 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastGetting Authentic with Marques OgdenMarques shares his mindset shifts through hisjourney from Howard University, being drafted in the NFL, starting and losing asuccessful company, divorce and various addictions. The authenticity of hissharing is incredible. We talk about his acronym for EGO and also hisphilosophy of âAuthenticity creates Victoryâ.#getauthentic #NFL #divorce #authenticity2024-10-3034 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastThriving after TraumaKristin shares her story of sexual abuse as a childand how her life turned to heroin and prostitution. As a volunteer for Refuge City and otherorganizations, she used her experiences and trauma to help others. Kristinshares exactly what helped her heal and get back on her feet, she is a brightlight in the world!2024-10-2531 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastOvercoming a Child's Suicide AttemptColeen and Deana have a vulnerable conversationabout the suicide attempt of Coleenâs son at 10 years old and dive into thejourney of how a family made it through this very hard time. He is now grown upand a thriving adult! Mentioned Resources:https://coleen-greco-joyologist.ck.page/limitingbeliefs About the Guest: Coleen is a compassionate, empatheticand boldly authentic human being who made it her lifeâs work to support womenon their path toward their fullest poten...2024-10-1633 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastFrom Victim to Victor | Deb WeilnauDeb shares her journey from the first phone call with Deana after being referred by a mutual friend, to 3 years later being on the board and one of the biggest advocates for Scars to Starsâ˘.Mentioned Resources:Apply to Tell Your Story in the next Scars to Stars⢠book and become an international best selling author! https://realizefoundation.org/scarstostars About the Guest: I am a Project Manager who also enjoys teaching as an Adjunct Professor in my spare time. I grew up in a family-owned business, where I was able to witn...2024-04-2424 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastHelpers Need Help Too | James BoomhowerJames âBoomerâ Boomhower has been involved since the beginning of The Realize Foundation. He has been a huge supporter as well as a trusted advisor. Deana and James catch up about what is happening with Stay Fit 4 Duty as well as his personal journey of speaking, training and getting his Masters in Psychology!Mentioned Resources:https://www.stayfit4duty.org/ About the Guest: James Boomhower, MS(c), FP-C, NR-P, C- NPT, CCISM has been involved in EMS for over 20 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He curr...2024-04-1736 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastHealthy Grief | Dr. Karen KramerDr. Karen Kramer chats with Deana about her new book called Healthy Grief and how she helps people in some of the hardest times of their life.Mentioned Resources:https://drkarenkramer.com/https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Grief-Dr-Karen-Kramer/dp/1958150274 About the Guest: MINDSET AND BREAKTHROUGH COACHDr. Karen Kramer is a mindset coach, founder, and owner of the VillaVision Wellness and Retreat Center is a spa-inspired, therapeutic center to help women ground themselves in happiness, health, and wholeness from the inside out.Since 1993, Iâve helped tens-of...2024-04-1028 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastThe Mind Engineer | Tommy WalkerDeana interviews Tommy Walker who is known as The Mind Engineer. The conversation is in depth and Tommy offers a couple of case studies.Mentioned Resources:https://themindengineer.com/About the Guest: Passionate about Inspiring and Helping you Heal and Empower yourself to Become Your Greatest Potential.Tommy had open heart surgery when he was only 3 years and a half. This left big physical scars, also mental scars. He felt like the black sheep of the family, and was the bullied kid at school. He had many failed relationships, c...2024-04-0354 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastDocumentary, Police Work & Photography | Bil GardinerBil Gardiner and Deana talk about his work with domestic violence as a police officer, the important advocacy around the documentary film, âWalking While Black, Love is the Answerâ, and the incredible photography project Bil has developed around the MIKSANG method. Of course, we also talk about his love of riding his Harley!Mentioned Resources:https://trylovenow.com/https://www.miksang.com/miksang/https://www.facebook.com/williamgardinerphotography/ About the Guest: William âBilâ Gardiner is a retired police officer, a photographer, a writer, a Harley Davidson fan and an adv...2024-03-2734 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastTJ Has a New Job Helping People with Disabilities! | Timothy WestTJ joins Deana to give an update! He lost his jobs months ago, but now has a new one doing exactly what he loves, helping others with disabilities. He also continues his podcast, âMy Blurred Opinionâ which is the perfect name since TJ is legally blind from a young age due to Steven Johnson Syndrome.Of course, when TJ and I get together we can talk for days about mental health, so there is also a bit of that!Mentioned Resources:https://myblurredopinion88.podbean.com/ About the Guest: Timoth...2024-03-2041 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastCatching Up with Amy! | Amy CharbonneauAmy & Deana catch up since writing in Book #3.Mentioned Resources:https://mydigitalhomepage.com/amy-charbonneau/ About the Guest: Amy Charbonneau is an accomplished professional with a passion for holistic wellness and empowering individuals to rise from the ashes and thrive. With over 23 years of experience in the industry, Amy owns and operates Awaken Joy, LLC: Coaching, Spice Co, and Skincare, where she offers valuable support and guides others on their journey towards wholeness.Amy's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Biblical and Theological Studies from the King's University and a...2024-03-1327 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastCatching Up with Stephanie | Stephanie RodriguezCatching up with Stephanie since she wrote in Book #2.Mentioned Resources:https://usolmt.com/ About the Guest: STEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the daughter of an absent father sent off to the military in Japan, and a young, struggling single mother in a poor family. As an only child she faced and overcame life challenges that continued through adulthood with her own family and four children. Stephanie shares her story of never giving up, no matter what life throws at you, and to keep moving, even though the od...2024-03-0614 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastJD Tells Us More About His Personal Development App | J.D. LeiskyJD created the GPS to Life Success App in 2022 and it is a mecca for personal growth!About the Guest: J.D. Leisky is the founder of an APP called GPS To Life SuccessApple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gps-to-life-success/id1637484295 d. Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actionera.gpstolifesuccess&pli=1 About Deana:Deana Brown Mitchell is a driven, optimistic, and compassionate leader in all areas of her life.As a bestselling author, speaker and award-winning entr...2024-02-2832 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastMeet The Realize Foundation President! | Dan WalkovitzLet me introduce you to Dan... he has been a supporter of The Realize Foundation since the very beginning and now serves as the President of the organization.  Mentioned Resources:Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-walkovitz-775b333/ Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/dan.walkovitz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danwalkovitz/ Email: dan@metagami.com About the Guest: Dan Walkovitz is a serial entrepreneur with expansive knowledge of many things. He most recently is talking about âHow to Sell as an Introvert.â About...2024-02-2127 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastScars of the Heart | Brad BurchnellBrad shares about his chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 2, the heart wrenching story of losing his daughter to suicide.Mentioned Resources:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradburchnell/ About the Guest: BRAD BURCHNELL is the Founder and Chief Heartset Officer/Coach of From My Heart to Yours, LLC, located in Roseville, MI, where her provides presence, compassion, empathy, intent, and integrity to assist individual clients to realize a renewed heartset and mindset that leads to a deep sense of peace and joy. His corporate client offering s include emotional intellig ence tr...2024-02-1431 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastThe Color of My Soul | Linda LauridsenLinda shares about her chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 2, about the influences and impressions throughout her lifeâs journey.Mentioned Resources:https://www.thestylecompassacademy.com/ About the Guest: LINDA LAURIDSEN has spent over 30 years in the beauty/fashion industry establishing herself as a successful business owner, stylist, mentor, educator, and speaker. Unlike many consultants, Lindaâs extensive experience in hair, makeup, and imaging gives her an unparalleled edge, providing a higher level of expertise to achieve a confident image head to toe. Having her work appear in Modern Bride and Vogue...2024-02-0721 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastLosing My Sister | Becky DonatucciBecky joins Deana to talk about losing her sister to suicide.Mentioned Resources:https://www.facebook.com/IntotheWestPhotos https://intothewestphotos.com/About the Guest:  I remember sneaking away with my Motherâs Brownie camera when I was very young. Life got busy, and I eventually pursued my photography career when my children left home, by going back to college. Much of my hand colored work is self-taught. I paint by hand onto the original print with watercolors and oils. I love to photograph areas of Colorado and the Southwest where...2024-01-3128 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastMy âNo Matter Whatâ Friend | Valerie WilliamsValerie shares about her chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 1 where she talks about losing her best friend to suicide.Mentioned Resources:southendoptimist.orgAbout the Guest: VALERIE S. WILLIAMS is owner/manager of Fast Tags Engraving since 1998, which specializes in the Electrical Industry for identification of gas valves, control panels and data centers. As President of Houston South End Optimist Club (2020-2022), she serves as Lt. Governor of the South Texas District, Zone 9. She was the co-author and presenter of âSeven Steps to Quality Assuranceâ at the Quality Symposium in San A...2024-01-2410 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastA Series of Unfortunate Events | Stephanie RodriguezStephanie shares about her chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 2. We talk about her bumpy road with moving a bunch and hard relationships. Mentioned Resources:https://usolmt.com/ About the Guest: STEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the daughter of an absent father sent off to the military in Japan, and a young, struggling single mother in a poor family. As an only child she faced and overcame life challenges that continued through adulthood with her own family and four children. Stephanie shares her story of never giving up, no...2024-01-1712 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastThe Spirit of Friendship | Nancy Tilton HandNancy shares about her chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 1 where she recaps a horrific head trauma she survived as a teen and how she had to re-learn many things. Mentioned Resources:https://nancytiltonhand.com/ About the Guest: NANCY TILTON HAND, JD, is an author, NLP trainer, coach, and speaker specializing in helping shy achievers create strong and supportive social and professional networks. Her expertise is built on over 35 years of experience and cutting-edge training in creativity, communication, contract law, behavior, mediation, dispute resolution, and negotiation. Nancy is the author of Bey...2024-01-1015 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastThe Irony of Life | Tahj ShandTahj shares about his chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 2. We talk about him losing a close friend as well as his own anxiety throughout his life.Mentioned Resources:https://withkoji.com/@tahj About the Guest: TAHJ SHAND is a creative entrepreneur who enjoys traditional business and marketing as well as creating positive content. He is a thought leader in Web3 and considers himself to be a digital explorer. He is always searching for new things to learn and enjoys deep conversations with other creative entrepreneurs hoping to have a po...2024-01-0312 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastCOVID Nearly Killed Me | Jolina KarenJolina shares about her chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 1. We talk about how she almost died from COVID and the revelations she had when she got through it.Mentioned Resources:https://jolinakaren.com/ About the Guest: JOLINA KAREN is a transformational healer, breathing life into life! Breath and relationship are key to living life fully! Jolina guides sophisticated spiritual seekers through portals of recovery, using whatever theyâre struggling with as the life messengers they are. Relationship challenges, health issues, emotional sufferings⌠no matter. All hold the key to your libert...2023-12-2715 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastLegacy | Katherine TatsudaKatherine shares about her chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 1. We talk about her family business in Alaska, and how it was all gone in an instant due to a freak accident.Mentioned Resources:https://www.facebook.com/TatsudasIga About the Guest: Katherine Tatsuda worked her way up the family business from cashier to CEO, winning multiple national awards in the grocery industry for her creative and innovative approach to marketing and business all while raising three children and healing the emotional wounds and mental health problems she carried from childhood. In...2023-12-2013 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastDo Not Accept, Promote Your Evolution | Jacob HaslemJacob and I speak about his chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 1, where he shares his journey of self-discovery.Mentioned Resources:http://www.jacobjakesphere.com/About the Guest: JACOB DOYLE HASLEM is a performer, veteran, mental health advocate, and technologist. Heâs been excelling as an athlete since age 16, and as of March of 2020 he has entertained over 3 million people, live from the stage, as an actor and Cyr Wheel acrobat. Heâs found his profession in the hospitality and event industry and spends his free time continuing to expand his knowl...2023-12-1308 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastBecoming by Overcoming | Joie ChapparosaJoie shares about her chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 1 regarding domestic abuse and divorce.About the Guest: JOIE CHAPPAROSA is dedicated and committed to helping you develop a phenomenal mindset that is capable of transcending all barriers and discovering the power within you. Her mission is to help you access the next level of vibrancy, joy, and deeper level of worthiness as in this journey of becoming by overcoming the pain she experienced dealing with an unhealthy relationship. When life is clouded with pain, it can be so hard to see our strengths and a...2023-12-0609 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastThe Next⌠| Treyonda TownsTreyonda shares about her chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 2 where she talks about âThe NextâŚâMentioned Resources:Email: info@TheFLOWlife.orgAbout the Guest: The F.L.O.W. (Faithfully Living Out Wisdom) is a community founded by TREYONDA TOWNS, MA, CLTC, that provides resources and support to those who have suffered traumatic experiences or loss of loved ones in their life and are looking for alternatives beyond or in addition to traditional counseling services, such as meditation with sound and breathwork.About Deana:Deana Brown Mi...2023-11-2924 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastIntentional Change | Chuck WojackChuck and I talk about his chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 2. He shares how his new job helped him see that he needed a coach and was able to work on his own personal growth after a divorce.About the Guest: Chuck Wojack is an audio/visual and live event professional from South Carolina. Having grown up in Connecticut and Pennsylvania, then college in Florida and moving to California, Chuck has experienced a diverse surrounding of culture, environment, and weather that has shaped who he is today.A father of two amazing b...2023-11-2209 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastShushing the Inner Critic | Brandy AgerbeckBrandy shares about her chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 1 where she tells the story of her mental health journey. She talks about âshushing the inner criticâ and how she does just that through her visual thinking techniques! Mentioned Resources:Loosetooth.comAbout the Guest: Visual thinking pioneer, Brandy Agerbeck demystifies drawing so you can grasp visual thinking to erase overwhelm, think clearly, tackle problems, craft communications, and map out your next greatest accomplishment. In 2016, Brandy published The Idea Shapers: The Power of Putting Your Thinking in Your Own Hands, an approa...2023-11-1507 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastVeterans Week â Panel Discussion | Clint Bruce, Drew Robertson, Heather Ehle & Jarrod H. SmithPanel discussion about the epidemic that is veteran suicide and what we can do to mitigate it. Deana Mitchell of the Realize Foundation moderates the conversation with: Clint Bruce, HoldFast, TRG & Carry The LoadDrew Robertson, Mattersville Vets & Pack 22Heather Ehle, Project SanctuaryJarrod H. Smith, The Commissioned Officers GuideMentioned Resources:https://projectsanctuary.us/ (Heather Ehle)https://www.holdfasthq.com/wingman (Clint Bruce)https://www.carrytheload.org/ (Clint Bruce)https://www.mattersvillevets.org/ (Drew Robertson)https://veteranonthemove.com/the-commissioned-officers-guide/ (Jarrod H. Smith)About the Guest: 2023-11-081h 17
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastChanging How Military Families Heal | Heather EhleHeather shares about Project Sanctuary that she founded in 2007 to help military families connect and heal after deployment. I have experienced the retreats firsthand and the transformations are incredible. Listen in as we talk about more details and stories!Mentioned Resources:http://www.projectsanctuary.us/linkedin.com/in/heather-ehle-0083b68About the Guest: Who is helping military families? It was that question that moved me to do something, and I founded Project Sanctuary in 2007.Being an RN and wanting to do more and as a civilian without d...2023-11-0116 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastChanging How Military Families Heal | Heather EhleHeather shares about Project Sanctuary that she founded in 2007 to help military families connect and heal after deployment. I have experienced the retreats firsthand and the transformations are incredible. Listen in as we talk about more details and stories!Mentioned Resources:http://www.projectsanctuary.us/linkedin.com/in/heather-ehle-0083b68About the Guest: Who is helping military families? It was that question that moved me to do something, and I founded Project Sanctuary in 2007.Being an RN and wanting to do more and as a...2023-11-0116 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastWaiting to Bloom | Kristi CollinsKristi and I delve into her chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 2. Kristi shares her personal story of infertility and how her relationship with Jesus got her through!Mentioned Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @thesunshinemachinewww.thesunshinemachine.comAbout the Guest: Kristi Collins is a wife, mom, dog-lover, and marketing and event coordinator for Adventures Decanted, a wine bar in Winter Park, Colorado. She loves writing, blogging, journaling, and sharing the redeeming love and hope of Jesus that transformed her life with others through her writing and words.A...2023-10-2514 min
Awakened NationThe Power in Putting Yourself First, an interview with Deana Brown MitchellSuicide Survivor Deana Brown Mitchell shares with Brad on Awakened Nation, the moments that lead up to her attempted suicide, and the 20 years it took to finally deal with it all. This is a touching episode as Deana shares her story of a loving and balanced childhood, outgoing and athletic, yet, a crushing blow to her during high school change her life. A multi-book published author, Deana came to the realization that to serve others, we have to PYF: put yourself first. Deana is a crusader when it comes to helping people through the worst...2023-10-2055 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastFacing the Why of Addiction | Michael BacchioniMichael and I discuss his chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 2 in which he writes about sex addiction and how his faith in God got him through the hard times.Mentioned Resources:YouTube: Life Talks with Michael BacchioniTwitter: @Born_Again_MenAbout the Guest: Michael Bacchioni became a personal trainer in 2014 and helped others become their strongest version of themselves in body. In 2020, he decided to take that growth into spirit, and created âLife Talks with Michael Bacchioni,â a podcast on YouTube and Spotify. He used that platform to ha...2023-10-1822 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastFiligree Wings of Steel | Gaile LynnGaile and I dig into her chapter from Scars to Stars Vol 2. Her story starts with the abuse from her stepfather at age 13 and we discuss how she has overcome, and what she has learned.Mentioned Resources:www.gailelynn.comAbout the Guest: Gaile Lynn is an author, womenâs advocate, and an avid explorer or consciousness. Her teachings for womenâs health and well-being center around care of the sacrum, the fascia, the vagus, and central nervous system, and extends to optimizing the inner workings of the mind. Originally from Michi...2023-10-1117 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastQuacking Up | Felicia BrownFelicia shares the story of losing her mom to suicide as a young adult and how that has affected her life.She also shares how racing rubber ducks in her creek carried her through the pandemic!About the Guest: FELICIA BROWN, LMBT, is a Business, Marketing and Life Coach for Massage, Spa & Wellness Professionals and other heart-centered entrepreneurs. She is the author of Creating Lifetime Clients: How to WOW Your Customers for Life; Free & Easy Ways to Promote Your Massage, Spa & Wellness Business; Quacking Up; and several other books. Felicia loves helping others c...2023-10-0408 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastBlack and Blue | William Bil GardinerBil shares his story that was in Scars to Stars Vol 2 about how he was born a photographer and how the detour into the police force derailed his success for a while.About the Guest: WILLIAM âBILâ GARDINER is a professional photographer by trade, who spent ten years as a police officer in his hometown of Worcester, Massachusetts. During that time, he was blackballed, harassed, and persecuted because he solved situations using his head, his heart, and the law without bending the law or simply using brute force. As a result, Bil has been suffering from...2023-09-2718 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastBeauty for Ashes | Karyn HarperKaryn talks about the song âBeauty for Ashesâ and how much it means to her healing journey. We dive into her writing for Scars to Stars Vol 3 and the challenges she had writing her story. Karyn shares her perspective that no matter what happens in your life or what you have been through, there is hope and you are going to be OK!Mentioned Resources:Scars to Stars Vol 3 â Read Karynâs Chapter!https://www.amazon.com/Scars-Stars-Vulnerability-Resilience-Overcoming/dp/B0CHL9TF69/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2HHIUHCLBR28X&keywords=scars+to+stars+book&qid=1694800265&s=books...2023-09-2015 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastMy Xcellence Matters | Linda HousdenLinda wrote her story for the upcoming Scars to Stars Vol 3. She is a retired RN, and a widow and also wears many other hats! Listen in to learn more about her journey of finding God at 17 and how that has impacted her life on every level!Mentioned Resources:Register for our virtual book launch on 9.22.23 at https://realizefoundation.org/eventsAbout the Guest: "Servant of God, Lovely Linda""God desires a surrendered heart."But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh t...2023-09-1317 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastSet Apart | Ted McConnellTed and I dive into some of his story in the upcoming Scars to Stars Vol 3 book that will launch on 9.22.23. We talk about foster care, education, fast food and even Eddie Murphy & Joe Burrow!Mentioned Resources:Register for our virtual book launch on 9.22.23 at https://realizefoundation.org/eventsAbout the Guest: I learned as a child that I had a Heavenly Father and I knew that was all I needed. Iâve seen poverty in the Domminian Republic at age 18 and I never asked my mother for anything after that. Iâve...2023-09-1321 min
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastDeana Brown Mitchell Author, Speaker and Award-winning entrepreneurDeana Brown Mitchell is a driven, optimistic, and compassionate leader. In today's episode, she and I spend some time talking about her journey Deana shares her experiences for the benefit of others. She also discusses her role as President of Genius & Sanity, where she teaches her proprietary framework created from her own experiences... for entrepreneurs/leaders who want to continue or expand their business while taking better care of themselves and achieving the life of their dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-09-0958 min
Scars to Stars⢠PodcastFrom the Crack House to the White House | Dr. Jacquala ShropshireDr. Jacquala and I talk about mental health and her work in California as well as her upcoming chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 3. Our conversation goes into how important it is for us to treat each other with kindness and how important conversations can be⌠they save lives!About the Guest: Dr. Jacquala Shropshire PhD has been serving in ministry since 1977. She was ordained as a minister on September 13, 2015. In August 2019, she received her Doctorate in Theology from Next Dimension University. She is the Founder of Jacquala Shropshire Ministries, in which she is an ad...2023-09-0613 min