Episodes

June 21, 2023

From “Why Me” to “What’s Next” | Lisa Rogers

This episode is about Lisa’s chapter in Scars to Stars™ Vol 1. She talks about how trauma filled her childhood and how she thought her only job was to land on her feet! We discuss how small decisions can help you rise above a...
June 14, 2023

Starting a Conversation can Save Someone's Life | Bil Gardiner & James Boomhower

“How the circle process helps first responders process and deal with the trauma.” Bil, James and Deana talk about the processes of first responders and how HAVING THE CONVERSATION after a traumatic incident as a team can help...
June 14, 2023

It was the Best of Times; It was the Worst of Times | | Dan Walkovitz

Let me introduce you to Dan... his Scars to Stars chapter in Volume 1 was, “It was the Best of Times; It was the Worst of Times”. His story talks about financial stress on his family directly tied to him starting a new busine...
June 7, 2023

Healing, Thriving and Living Life Despite Sexual Trauma | Jeanette Pizarro-Harpe

“You are supposed to follow the chain of command. How do you deal with that when the person who assaulted you is part of your chain of command?” As a USMC member, Jeanette experienced MST, or Military Sexual Trauma. She relea...
June 7, 2023

Overcoming Suicidal Ideation | Katie Miller

Katie and her sisters, along with their mom started the Teen Suicide Prevention Society. At the time, in 2019, the statistics stated that 3000 teens a day, in the USA alone attempted suicide. They have created books, a song, ...
May 31, 2023

Depression Support: Connecting Through Conversations | Carl Binger

“Being A Light” Carl Binger started his Facebook group to help people with depression during the pandemic. He also started working with barbershops to do talks and workshops with men. We talk about peer to peer support and cr...
May 31, 2023

Rising Above Addiction: An Inspiring Path to Sobriety | Liv Sain

“I believed the only way to happiness was my own funeral.” Meet Liv Sain, who hit rock bottom with alcohol addiction. The first treatment center helped her with a 2-week detox. She learned a lot and felt better each day. This...
May 19, 2023

Finding Hope in Future Excitement | Johnny Crowder

“I postponed my own death because I wanted to hear an album that was coming out” Meet Johnny Crowder, CRPS. Founder & CEO @ Cope Notes® | Keynote Speaker | Forbes NEXT 1000 | Startup of the Year® People's Choice Winner I pick...
May 19, 2023

H.O.P.E. Course: ENJOY the Little Things

Gratitude is the way to sanity. Being thankful for what is good, however big or small, can change our mindset and change our life. Start with being thankful for the smallest thing and build on that. Watch this episode on Yout...
May 19, 2023

H.O.P.E. Course: PROTECT Your Mind

You are the sum of the five people you spend the most time with, choose carefully. Deana talks about "are the people around you lifting you up or tearing you down?" Watch this episode on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/ezYeq6dRq...
May 19, 2023

H.O.P.E. Course: OWN Your Self Care

It's all about Self Compassion and Self Care. Learning how to put yourself first and take care of yourself physically and mentally. Watch this episode on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/2TpSAy-n3B8 About Deana: Deana Brown Mitch...
May 19, 2023

H.O.P.E. Course: HOW to Talk about Suicide

The most important conversation that you can have. Deana talks about how to ask for help and how to offer support. #HaveTheConversation Find this episode on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/XUuQrFiKFBs About Deana: Deana Brown Mi...
May 19, 2023

Welcome to Scars to Stars: The Podcast

Learn about your host, Deana Brown Mitchell and what Scars to Stars is all about.