Welcome to the Scars to Stars™ Podcast, where we share stories of resilience and hope. Your host, Deana Brown Mitchell is the founder of the Realize Foundation whose mission is to reduce the number of humans who struggle with suicidal ideation by creating a world where having the conversation becomes commonplace. Like many, she kept silent about her own struggles with mental health for 23 years due to shame and stigma. It wasn't until she lost a friend to suicide that Deana realized the power of sharing our stories. In this podcast, we invite guests who have overcome adversity to share their journey and provide a safe space for vulnerability and openness. Our goal is to let other silent humans know that they are not alone and that there is always hope. Whether you are struggling with your mental health or simply feeling alone, this podcast is for you. Come join our community and let's inspire each other to turn our Scars to Stars.
https://scars-to-stars-podcast.captivate.fm
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 5 hours 23 minutes
episode 69: From Victim to Victor | Deb Weilnau
Deb 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 Stars™.
Mentioned Resources:
Apply to Tell Your Story in the next Scars to Stars™ book and become an international best selling author! https://realizefoundation...
episode 68: Helpers Need Help Too | James Boomhower
James ‘Boomer’ 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...
episode 67: Healthy Grief | Dr. Karen Kramer
Dr. 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 COACH
Dr...
episode 66: The Mind Engineer | Tommy Walker
Deana 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...
episode 65: Documentary, Police Work & Photography | Bil Gardiner
Bil Gardiner and Deana talk about his work with domestic violence as a police officer, the important advocacy around the documentary film, “Walking While Black, Love is the Answer”, 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...
episode 64: TJ Has a New Job Helping People with Disabilities! | Timothy West
TJ 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, “My Blurred Opinion” 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...
episode 63: Catching Up with Amy! | Amy Charbonneau
Amy & 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...
episode 62: Catching Up with Stephanie | Stephanie Rodriguez
Catching 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...
episode 61: JD Tells Us More About His Personal Development App | J.D. Leisky
JD 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 Success
Apple 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
episode 60: Meet The Realize Foundation President! | Dan Walkovitz
Let 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...