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Scars to Stars™ Podcast

Deana Brown Mitchell

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

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17:25

Victim to Survivor

Scars to Stars™ Podcast ·

2025/01/23

McKayla 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 #kindnessmatters

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33:45

How Getting Arrested Saved My Life

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2025/01/15

A 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

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32:25

From Sex Cult to Millionaire

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2025/01/08

Deana 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 #traumahealing

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34:36

Getting Authentic with Marques Ogden

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2024/10/30

Marques 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 ‘Authenticity creates Victory’.#getauthentic #NFL #divorce #authenticity

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31:30

Thriving after Trauma

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2024/10/25

Kristin 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!

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33:11

Overcoming a Child's Suicide Attempt

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2024/10/16

Coleen and Deana have a vulnerable conversationabout the suicide attempt of Coleen’s 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 life’s work to support womenon their path toward their fullest potential. But she wasn’t always this

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24:53

From Victim to Victor | Deb Weilnau

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2024/04/24

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.org/scarstostarsAbout 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,

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36:54

Helpers Need Help Too | James Boomhower

Scars to Stars™ Podcast ·

2024/04/17

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.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

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28:36

Healthy Grief | Dr. Karen Kramer

Scars to Stars™ Podcast ·

2024/04/10

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/1958150274About 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

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54:37

The Mind Engineer | Tommy Walker

Scars to Stars™ Podcast ·

2024/04/03

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. He felt like the black sheep of the family, and was the bullied kid at school. He had

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34:30

Documentary, Police Work & Photography | Bil Gardiner

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2024/03/27

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.com/williamgardinerphotography/About the Guest:William ‘Bil’ Gardiner is a retired

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41:51

TJ Has a New Job Helping People with Disabilities! |...

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2024/03/20

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.podbean.com/About the Guest:Timothy West is a

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27:40

Catching Up with Amy! | Amy Charbonneau

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2024/03/13

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. 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

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14:15

Catching Up with Stephanie | Stephanie Rodriguez

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2024/03/06

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. Stephanie shares her story of never giving up, no matter what life throws at you,

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32:01

JD Tells Us More About His Personal Development App |...

Scars to Stars™ Podcast ·

2024/02/28

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 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

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27:07

Meet The Realize Foundation President! | Dan Walkovitz

Scars to Stars™ Podcast ·

2024/02/21

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.comAbout the Guest:Dan Walkovitz is a serial entrepreneur with expansive knowledge of many things. He most recently is talking

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31:25

Scars of the Heart | Brad Burchnell

Scars to Stars™ Podcast ·

2024/02/14

Brad 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

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21:40

The Color of My Soul | Linda Lauridsen

Scars to Stars™ Podcast ·

2024/02/07

Linda shares about her chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 2, about the influences and impressions throughout her life’s 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, Linda’s extensive experience in hair, makeup, and imaging gives her an unparalleled edge, providing a higher level of

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28:13

Losing My Sister | Becky Donatucci

Scars to Stars™ Podcast ·

2024/01/31

Becky joins Deana to talk about losing her sister to suicide.Mentioned Resources:https://www.facebook.com/IntotheWestPhotoshttps://intothewestphotos.com/About the Guest:I remember sneaking away with my Mother’s 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

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10:01

My “No Matter What” Friend | Valerie Williams

Scars to Stars™ Podcast ·

2024/01/24

Valerie 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

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