Shows
Discovering Our ScarsIn the end…What Stories Do Your Scars Tell?Steph and Beth bring their five-year podcast journey to an end. They’ve shared a lot of honest conversations over the years and invited you to bring that conversation into your own life. This episode is no exception. Steph and Beth have shared the stories of their scars, but what stories do your scars tell?Questions for ReflectionWhat is the last chapter of your life you turned the page on? Was it your choice?What has changed in your life over the last 5 years?Do you have a favorite Discovering Our Scars podcast episode? If you...2024-05-3141 min
Discovering Our ScarsDiscovering My Scars: Chapter 12 "Recovery 2.0"Chances are good that you’ve heard of “The Twelve Steps.” These are often discussed in the context of addiction recovery, but Steph and Beth both learned a lot by walking the steps as part of a step study. Each step helps you address those hurts, habits, and hangups that get in your way. It was a helpful process for them in that season of life. In this episode, Steph and Beth listen to and discuss chapter 12 of Steph’s memoir and share some of their memories beyond what’s captured in the book. Questions for Reflection:(1) Wha...2024-02-2330 min
Discovering Our ScarsDiscovering My Scars: Chapter 11 "Faith"Steph and Beth continue to listen to the audiobook version of Steph’s memoir, Discovering My Scars, and discuss what is revealed in chapter 11.At the end of the episode, Steph and Beth offer you these Questions for Reflection:(1) Have you had the experience of knowing only the next right step? What was that like?(2) Reflect on the transitions in your life. What is it like when a transition isn’t attached to a life event like graduating from school? (3) Have you ever had a God-moment (or sense of knowing) like Steph had on th...2024-01-2630 min
Discovering Our ScarsDiscovering My Scars: Chapter 10 "Dear God"Steph and Beth continue to listen to the audiobook version of Steph’s memoir, Discovering My Scars, and discuss what is revealed in chapter 10. In this chapter, God reveals to Steph that she was sexually abused when she was a young child. Steph shares that truth with people she trusts and she finds both common ground and grief. At the end of the episode, Steph and Beth offer you these Questions for Reflection: (1) What do you think of how God reveals truth to people? (2) Have you ever shared a hard truth with a f...2024-01-0549 min
Discovering Our ScarsTime to Say GoodbyeHave you ever found yourself at a crossroads, the kind where you wave off a piece of your life and step into the unknown? That's the heart of our latest episode, where Beth and Steph peel back the layers of emotion that accompany the goodbyes we face throughout life. From the annual farewells to years and birthdays, to those deeply personal ones like leaving a job, or even more profound, coping with the loss of someone close, we share our insights and stories on how each parting offers a path to growth.Full transcript and show notes...2023-12-2134 min
Discovering Our ScarsDiscovering My Scars: Chapter 9 "43,829 Hours"In this episode of the Discovering Our Scars Podcast, hosts Beth Demme and Stephanie Kostopoulos discuss chapter 9 of Steph's memoir, "Discovering My Scars." We unveil the profound power of vulnerability as we navigate the choppy waters of past traumas, workplace mental health, and PTSD. Full transcript and show notes here: https://bit.ly/dospod148Buy Discovering My ScarsAudiobook: https://amzn.to/2XCe9a3Paperback: https://amzn.to/2O4U5dhebook: https://amzn.to/2r8mPsAFollow: Steph & Beth2023-12-0840 min
Discovering Our ScarsWhy Do The Holidays Hit Different?Join us, Steph and Beth, as we embark on a festive journey to explore the emotional roller coaster that is the holiday season. Ever wondered why holidays stir up such complex emotions? We'll be examining the joy, frustration, comfort, and nostalgia that come with holiday traditions and how our past memories and family dynamics shape our perspectives.Full transcript and show notes here: https://bit.ly/dospod147Voicemail & text: (850) 270-3308Stephanie Kostopoulos : https://www.stephaniekostopoulos.com/Beth Demme: http://bethdemme.com/2023-11-2436 min
Discovering Our ScarsDiscovering My Scars: Chapter 8 "Apple"In this episode of the Discovering Our Scars Podcast, hosts Beth Demme and Stephanie Kostopoulos discuss chapter 8 of Steph's memoir, "Discovering My Scars." They discuss Steph's experience working at Apple and her passion for the company. They also delve into her experience of being sexually harassed in the workplace and the lack of appropriate response from HR. The episode ends with reflection questions for listeners to consider.Buy Discovering My Scars Book Paperback: https://amzn.to/2O4U5dhebook: https://amzn.to/2r8mPsAAudiobook: https://amzn.to/2XCe9a32023-11-0329 min
Discovering Our ScarsRefugees in Our Backyard? (With Kristin)In this episode of the Discovering Our Scars podcast, hosts Beth Demme and Stephanie Kostopoulos have an honest conversation with Kristin Barnett about refugees in their community. Kristin, who works with the nonprofit organization Neighborly, shares her experiences working with refugees and the challenges they face in resettlement. At the end of the episode, you’re invited to consider your own experiences with starting over, your perceptions of immigrants, and how you might get involved in nonprofit work.Full transcript and show notes here: https://bit.ly/dospod145Voicemail & text: (850) 270-3308Stephanie Kostopoulos : https://ww...2023-10-2042 min
Discovering Our ScarsWhy Veterinarians Euthanize Themselves (with Stephanie B.)September is Suicide Awareness Month. Veterinary professionals are significantly more likely to die by suicide than people working in other professions. Our special guest, Stephanie B., has been a vet professional for many years. She shares her insights about why individuals in this industry are susceptible to this tragic ending. Show Notes- Not One More Vet: https://www.nomv.org/- FOGO: Fear of Going Outside Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fogo-fear-of-going-outside/id1473836011Full transcript and show notes here: https://bit.ly/dospod143Voicemail & text: (850) 270-3308Stephanie...2023-09-2240 min
Discovering Our ScarsThose Aren't Your Bags to CarryWe’ve all had someone try to guilt trip us. It’s the one trip no one wants to take! In spite of that, there are times we pick up the bags packed for that trip. The thing is, a guilt trip usually isn’t about you at all; it’s about the person trying to manipulate you. Once you know it’s not about you, you realize those aren’t your bags to carry. Don’t we all have enough emotional baggage already?Full transcript and show notes here: https://bit.ly/dospod141Voicemail & text: (850) 270-3308St...2023-08-1130 min
Discovering Our ScarsHow PRIDE Became PersonalFrom the beginning, Steph and Beth planned to be intentional about inviting LGBTQ voices into the conversation. Turns out, that was there all along! This is an honest conversation about a personal realization that PRIDE really is personal.Full transcript and show notes here: https://bit.ly/dospod139Voicemail & text: (850) 270-3308Stephanie Kostopoulos : https://www.stephaniekostopoulos.com/Beth Demme: http://bethdemme.com/2023-06-0933 min
Discovering Our ScarsRestarting Life After LossLoss is part of life, but restarting after a major loss can be especially challenging. In this episode, Steph and Beth reflect on recent and long ago losses and how they interrupted life. Whether it’s the loss of a parent, sibling, friend, pet, or job, life invites us to go on. This is an honest conversation about how hard it can be to hear and accept that invitation.Full transcript and show notes here: https://bit.ly/dospod138Voicemail & text: (850) 270-3308Stephanie Kostopoulos : https://www.stephaniekostopoulos.com/Beth Demme: http://bethdemme.com/2023-05-1235 min
Discovering Our ScarsLife Not According to PlanWe make plans—the BEST plans—and then life does what it does and our plans are for nothing. Steph and Beth planned to have a great start to 2023, but then Steph’s roof started leaking, Beth got COVID, and Steph had to say goodbye to her dog Mac. This is an honest conversation about grief, intentions, catastrophizing, and why the first month of 2023 might have already ruined the year, or not.Full transcript and show notes here: https://bit.ly/dospod137Voicemail & text: (850) 270-3308Stephanie Kostopoulos : https://www.stephaniekostopoulos.com/Beth Demme: http...2023-02-0527 min
Discovering Our ScarsHow Men Think (with Daniel)Daniel is the first guest to three-peat on the podcast! This time he’s here to fill Steph and Beth in on how men think. Are men as superficial as we think? Are they simple or complicated? Daniel addresses this and more in this honest conversation.Full transcript and show notes here: https://bit.ly/dospod136Voicemail & text: (850) 270-3308Stephanie Kostopoulos : https://www.stephaniekostopoulos.com/Beth Demme: http://bethdemme.com/2023-01-2749 min
Discovering Our ScarsNew Year ReflectionsRather than making a New Year’s resolution, Steph and Beth invite you to take time for a New Year reflection. Instead of ending the episode with Questions for Reflection, this is an entire episode of Questions for Reflection. Steph and Beth take turns answering questions that reflect on what last year was and what they hope this year will be. There’s a 30-second pause between questions so you can reflect on your own answer (or use your 30-second skip to move forward in the episode).Full transcript and show notes here: https://bit.ly/dospod135...2023-01-0639 min
Discovering Our ScarsPastor Beth Says "Happy Holidays"It’s what Beth considers the most wonderful time of year—Christmas! Despite the importance of this holiday on the Christian calendar, some Christians spend the season being grumpy and unnecessarily aggressive, especially when they hear the phrase Happy Holidays.Christmas Trivia: https://bethdemme.com/christmastriviaFull transcript and show notes here: https://bit.ly/dospod134Voicemail & text: (850) 270-3308Stephanie Kostopoulos : https://www.stephaniekostopoulos.com/Beth Demme: http://bethdemme.com/2022-12-2333 min
Discovering Our ScarsWhat's YOUR American Dream?The typical “American Dream” is to work hard so you can play hard. Success means a family that looks a certain way, a home that looks a certain way, and a life that looks a certain way. And it’s all based on consumption. We buy more to feel more. But is there another way? What is YOUR dream, how has it changed over time, and how will you achieve it?Full transcript and show notes here: https://bit.ly/dospod132Voicemail & text: (850) 270-3308Stephanie Kostopoulos : https://www.stephaniekostopoulos.com/Beth Demme: http://bethdem...2022-11-2544 min
Discovering Our ScarsThe Reality of Being a Female Veteran (with Katrina)Our special guest for this episode is Beth’s long-time friend Katrina. Katrina served in the US Army from 1998 to 2014. She served in the US, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Korea. She shares with Steph and Beth what it was like to be in the Army and what it’s like now to be a female veteran. How does it feel for her when someone thanks her for her service? How can civilians best show their appreciation to veterans? She tells us this and more.Full transcript and show notes here: https://bit.ly/dospod131Voicemail & text: (850) 270-33082022-11-1151 min
Discovering Our ScarsWhat the Hell?This is an honest conversation about what happens when we die. Who decides who goes to Hell? Do all Christians believe in Hell? Does Beth have all the answers about the afterlife since she is a pastor? (Spoiler alert: She does not.)Full transcript and show notes here: https://bit.ly/dospod130Voicemail & text: (850) 270-3308Stephanie Kostopoulos : https://www.stephaniekostopoulos.com/Beth Demme: http://bethdemme.com/2022-10-2838 min