Scars to Stars™ Podcast

A Life Unfurled with Laurie Lang

In this deeply moving episode, Laurie Lang from British Columbia shares her journey through childhood bullying, emotional abuse, sexual assault, a controlling marriage, suicidal thoughts, and the loss of her faith — and how she ultimately found healing, freedom, and restoration through her relationship with Jesus Christ. Her story is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest moments, hope and healing are possible. #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ScarsToStars #HealingJourney #TraumaHealing #FaithAndHealing #HopeAfterTrauma #EmotionalHealing #YouAreNotAlone #SurvivorStory #HealingThroughFaith #MentalHealthMatters #DomesticAbuseSurvivor #ChildhoodTrauma #OvercomingAbuse #HopeAndHealing #SpiritualHealing #PodcastEpisode #Resilience #ChooseHope

I Looked Fine… I Wasn’t

In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Dr. Peggy Christian shares her journey through hidden depression, alcohol addiction, suicidal ideation, and the lifelong struggle of feeling disconnected while appearing successful on the outside. From growing up as an empath in a large family to becoming a dentist, researcher, coach, and women’s empowerment leader, Peggy opens up about how community, sobriety, self-awareness, and healing helped her rediscover her worth and create a joyful life. Her story is a reminder that many people who “look fine” are silently struggling... and that healing begins when we stop hiding. #MentalHealthAwareness #AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #ScarsToStars #HiddenDepression #HealingJourney #SelfWorth #Empath #MentalHealthMatters #WomenEmpowerment #RecoveryJourney #SuicidePrevention #YouAreNotAlone #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalHealing #CommunityHealing #HealingThroughStorytelling #PodcastEpisode #ChooseHope #HopeAndHealing

Hush, Child, Hush: Finding Your Voice After Trauma, Abuse & Silence

In this powerful episode, Deana welcomes Jessica “Jessy” Hollister from Midland, Michigan, a silent counseling practitioner and Scars to Stars™ Volume 5 author. Jessie shares her deeply personal journey from surviving lifelong abuse, trauma, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation to discovering healing through therapy, somatic release, silent counseling, energy work, and self-discovery tools like Human Design. Her chapter in Scars to Stars® Vol 5, Hush, Child, Hush, explores how she transformed years of silence and pain into purpose, peace, and empowerment. This conversation is filled with hope for anyone struggling with trauma, emotional overwhelm, nervous system dysregulation, or learning how to truly care for themselves. "Jessica Hollister is a Holistic Healing Facilitator, certified Silent Counselling and Reiki II Practitioner, who helps women heal from emotional trauma without having to relive it. After surviving childhood abuse and years of being silenced, Jessica discovered profound freedom through energy work and healing in silence...the very thing once used to control her. This irony became her medicine. A devoted mother with an MBA and a passion for breaking generational patterns, Jessica creates sacred spaces where exhausted women can release what's been held in silence and reclaim their authentic power. She believes the path to peace doesn't always require words. ~ Connect with Jessica via email: jlhollister1111@gmail.com" #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaHealing #SilentCounseling #SomaticHealing #ScarsToStars #HealingJourney #SelfDiscovery #AnxietyRecovery #EmotionalHealing #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthMatters #NervousSystemHealing #HumanDesign #PersonalGrowth #SurvivorToThriving #HealingThroughStorytelling #MindBodySoul #PodcastEpisode #HopeAndHealing #ChooseHope

The Quiet Rebuilding of Myself

In this heartfelt episode, Katie Miller shares her journey of rebuilding her identity after a 24-year marriage and divorce. She opens up about healing from emotional trauma, rediscovering herself, shifting limiting beliefs, and learning that growth, self-care, and community are essential parts of healing. Katie’s story is a powerful reminder that quiet healing is still healing. #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #ScarsToStars #TraumaHealing #MindsetShift #EmotionalHealing #SelfDiscovery #DivorceRecovery #PersonalGrowth #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthMatters #HealingTrauma #Empowerment #CommunityHealing #MindsetCoach #ChooseHope #HealingAfterAbuse #SelfWorth #PodcastEpisode #HopeAndHealing

The Battle to Win - Author in Scars to Stars Vol. 5

In this heartfelt episode, Deana welcomes Debra D’Ambrosio, a Scars to Stars™ Volume 5 author from Bakersfield, California. Debra shares how the suicide loss of her grandfather deeply impacted her life, how she later faced her own suicidal thoughts, and how her faith, family, grandchildren, prayer, and purpose helped her choose life. She also opens up about her love of boxing and how it became a powerful metaphor for spiritual strength, resilience, and fighting through pain. Debra also shares her “Tears in a Bottle” project, inspired by the belief that our tears are not wasted and that God holds each one. Her story is a message of hope for anyone grieving, struggling, or feeling alone: you are loved, your life matters, and reaching out can be the first step toward healing. #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #YouAreNotAlone #ScarsToStars #RealizeFoundation #MentalHealthMatters #HopeHeals #EndTheStigma #SuicideLossSurvivor #HealingJourney #ChooseHope #FaithAndHealing #GriefSupport #SurvivorStory #ConnectionMatters #ItsOkayToTalk #SpeakUp #MentalWellness #PodcastEpisode #StorytellingSavesLives