Show My Scars is a podcast hosted by Derek Dueker and features interviews with mental health professionals, people who have suffered traumatic experiences but continue to live fulfilling lives, and individuals with wonderful perspectives on how to live more mentally stable.
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I'm a sports card collector so a few months ago I was looking through Reddit for fellow collectors who might have some cards I was wanting to add to my portfolio. I connected with Avi Tiwari, today's guest, and soon found out he had turned his hobby into a nonprofit called Packs 'N Snacks - donating portions of his profits to Feeding America. We ta…
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It's a solo pod today! In this episode, I'll give you the tools I've been using to manage my own Generalized Anxiety Disorder. These are techniques I've picked up through therapy, reading psychologists' and other mental health professionals' books and research, and my own experiences. If you like the show and want to support us please subscribe and…
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Bridge Cunningham discusses Aromanticism, Asexuality, and Attraction
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I first met Bridge Cunningham at the Ozarks Pridefest 2024 event in Springfield, MO. When Bridge told me they were a therapist with an emphasis on asexual and aromantic clients, I was intrigued. Personally, I love learning how other people's brains work and trying to see things from their perspective. Maybe that's simply because I enjoy conversatio…
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Mental health and our career lives with Noble Bowman
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How we manage our mental health and the perspectives we have as we look at our work life have a huge impact on the trajectory of our careers, whether or not we feel we have a sense of purpose, and how fulfilled we feel in life. Noble Bowman, a career coach and owner of Noble Business Strategies, tells us how to keep positive momentum following a se…
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CHGO Bulls host Big Dave on being his authentic self
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Big Dave is one of the hosts of the CHGO Bulls podcast which produces some of the best Chicago Bulls coverage around. As a Bulls fan, Derek fell in love with the podcast and appreciated the fun-loving personality of Big Dave - as many do. After listening to the podcast for a couple of years and talking with Big Dave, Derek realized what it was that…
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The homeless person's perspective & how public perception affects us all
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In this episode Derek talks with Mandie Hicks who works in the Transitional Program at The Connecting Ground's Community Outreach Center. Mandie used to be homeless but after she got back on her feet she began her work helping others who are currently experiencing homelessness. We talk about her history with homelessness, how being on the streets a…
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How to critically analyze media through media literacy
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Media literacy is one of the most important abilities in my opinion. People are quick to throw the label "fake news" around these days but how often are we correct? How many times are we doing so when it simply doesn't align with our opinion? In this episode I talk with Kevin Swift, a Broadcast Journalism and Media Professor at the University of No…
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Mental health and parenting advice from a child therapist
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Do you constantly worry whether you're "doing it right" as a parent? Today I bring you my conversation with Charlten Henderson, a child therapist who works in the Springfield, MO area. He's here to share with us how he talks to kids about mental health, how to parent with mental health struggles, and how to be more emotionally available to our chil…
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Do you avoid having difficult conversations that, deep down, you know you need to have due to fear of the emotions they may evoke? Avoiding difficult conversations can lead to misunderstandings and resentment. Here are some tips from two communications professors from Missouri State University on how to prepare for and have productive difficult con…
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Shannon Russell shares all sides of his addiction recovery
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Shannon Russell is a recovered alcoholic who shares his continuing struggles with addiction, faith, and moving forward in life after nearly destroying it all. If you like the show and want to support us please subscribe and rate the show on the app you listen to us on. Merch, story ideas, advertising questions ->www.showmyscars.com Facebook.com/sho…
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Derek talks with Matthew Blystone, owner of Theta Wellness Center in Springfield, Missouri. Matthew talks about true self care, human optimization, and his own battles with mental health. If you like the show and want to support us please subscribe and rate the show on the app you listen to us on. Merch, story ideas, advertising questions ->www.sho…
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How I got started on my mental health journey with Jackie Perry Kornegay
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Welcome to the Show My Scars Podcast! This episode explains the purpose of my podcast and features an interview with former social worker Jackie Perry Kornegay. Jackie is a friend of mine (well, I call her my aunt) and a conversation with her following my divorce was my first foray into mental health. I explain how that came to be and ask her about…
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