April 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 ...
Jeanette 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. #scarstosta...
McKayla was one of six friends in 5th grade who were drugged and shared 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 #me...
A dynamic trainer, speaker, author and consultant, Ken Miller, CFRE is the president of Denali FSP Fundraising & Grant Consultants, a nonprofit fundraising and grant writing consultancy he founded in 2014 located in Bellingha...
Deana talks with Lucy about her journey of growing up in a cult in Mexico and how she found success in Real Estate as well as becoming a mental health professional and helping others with trauma healing. #happinesscoach #cult...
Marques shares his mindset shifts through his journey from Howard University, being drafted in the NFL, starting and losing a successful company, divorce and various addictions. The authenticity of his sharing is incredible. ...
Kristin shares her story of sexual abuse as a child and how her life turned to heroin and prostitution. As a volunteer for Refuge City and other organizations, she used her experiences and trauma to help others. Kristin share...
Coleen and Deana have a vulnerable conversation about the suicide attempt of Coleen’s son at 10 years old and dive into the journey of how a family made it through this very hard time. He is now grown up and a thriving adult!...
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...
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 wel...
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-Gri...
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 Insp...
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 ...
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...
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 empo...
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 mi...
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-suc...
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...
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 Founde...
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 spe...
Becky 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 Mother’s Brownie c...
Valerie shares about her chapter in Scars to Stars Vol 1 where she talks about losing her best friend to suicide. Mentioned Resources: southendoptimist.org About the Guest: VALERIE S. WILLIAMS is owner/manager of Fast Tags En...
Stephanie 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 Fay...
Nancy 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:...
