Invisible Scars

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What if your deepest wounds were never meant to break you, but to awaken you? Welcome to Invisible Scars, a podcast about the beauty, brutality, and becoming that follow trauma. Hosted by Jessalynn Elizabeth Biederstadt — survivor, storyteller, and mental health advocate — each episode explores the truths we were never taught to say out loud: the silence we inherit, the shame we carry, and the freedom we reclaim when we finally stop performing for acceptance and start choosing ourselves. Through unfiltered solo episodes and raw conversations with healers, athletes, psychologists, and survivors, Jessalynn reveals what healing actually looks like — messy, nonlinear, deeply human, and entirely your own. This is not about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering who you were before the world told you to quiet down. Invisible Scars is for anyone who’s ever felt misunderstood, misrepresented, or tired of explaining their pain. Here, you’ll find validation, real talk, and the language to make peace with your past while building the life you deserve. Because healing isn’t about forgetting what happened — it’s about reclaiming the parts of you that survived it. 🎧 Listen when you’re ready to stop hiding your scars… and start owning your story.

  1. 2025-10-21

    When Silence Is Strength

    There’s a kind of silence that feels like surrender — and another kind that feels like peace. In this episode, Jessalynn shares the moment everything changed: when she stopped defending her side of the story and started protecting her energy. Through her personal experience of choosing silence over chaos, she explores the practice of energetic hygiene — removing people, stories, and triggers from your awareness so you can come home to calm. This is for anyone who’s tired of explaining themselves to people who don’t want to understand. Learn how to stop chasing closure, release the need to be seen as “right,” and find power in the quiet confidence of knowing who you are. 🔸 Themes: silence, nervous system regulation, energetic boundaries, emotional self-trust, peace as power. 🎧 Listen when you’re ready to stop fighting to be understood — and start living unbothered. ✨ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Invisible Scars! ✨ If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need these stories. 💬 Continue the Conversation: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisiblescarspodcast/ 🔗 Resources & Links: 📖 Explore my e-book on healing from narcissistic abuse → https://www.invisiblescarspodcast.com/store 🎧 Listen to more episodes → https://www.invisiblescarspodcast.com/home 🌟 You are not alone in your healing journey. Keep going. 🌟

    22 min

  2. 2025-10-07

    Silence: The Cost of Staying Quiet

    Silence can look like strength — calm, composure, self-control — but for many of us, it’s actually a trauma response dressed up as maturity. In this raw, soul-level episode, Jessalynn unpacks the hidden cost of staying quiet to keep the peace — the way silence shapes our bodies, our identities, and our relationships. From childhood conditioning (“children should be seen and not heard”) to the adult habit of shrinking to stay safe, she explores what happens when silence becomes your survival strategy… and how to finally reclaim your voice. You’ll hear how breaking her own silence opened doors she never imagined — including an upcoming meeting with the NHL about her mental health program Mind in the Game — and how standing up for her daughter became the moment that broke a generational cycle of silence for good. This is not an episode about shouting to be heard. It’s about learning that silence once protected you, but now it might be what’s keeping you small. If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “I wish I’d said something,” this one will hit you straight in the gut — and remind you that healing doesn’t start with the perfect words. It starts with the courage to make a sound. ⚠️ Trigger Warnings Mentions of childhood trauma, foster care, emotional abuse, and suicide (in the context of breaking silence and healing).Occasional strong language used for emphasis.✨ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Invisible Scars! ✨ If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need these stories. 💬 Continue the Conversation: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisiblescarspodcast/ 🔗 Resources & Links: 📖 Explore my e-book on healing from narcissistic abuse → https://www.invisiblescarspodcast.com/store 🎧 Listen to more episodes → https://www.invisiblescarspodcast.com/home 🌟 You are not alone in your healing journey. Keep going. 🌟

    20 min

  3. 2025-09-23

    Widowhood, Shame, and Choosing Yourself with Emily Budac

    What does it really take to rebuild a life after losing the person you thought you’d grow old with? In this raw and deeply honest conversation, Emily Budac returns to Invisible Scars to share her journey beyond grief, moving through shame, and stepping into a new era of self-trust and joy. We talk about: Life after the sudden passing of her husband, Vince, and the evolution from shock to resilience.Widowhood and dating again—navigating judgment, shame, and vulnerability in finding love after loss.Anger, grief, and the permission to hold contradictory truths (gratitude and heartbreak at once).The power of choosing yourself in the small, daily moments (“always choose the red candy”).Breaking free from identities that keep us stuck in pain and learning to live fully again.This episode isn’t just for widows—it’s for anyone who’s ever lost, grieved, or struggled to give themselves permission to live fully. Emily’s story is a powerful reminder that healing isn’t about “moving on”; it’s about carrying both the grief and the joy—and choosing yourself anyway. ⚠️ Trigger Warnings This episode contains candid discussion of: Sudden spousal loss and widowhood.Grief and anger toward a deceased partner.Funeral experiences and references to viewing a loved one’s body.Shame, judgment, and navigating dating after loss.Listener discretion is advised, particularly for those navigating fresh grief or trauma. ✨ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Invisible Scars! ✨ If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need these stories. 💬 Continue the Conversation: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisiblescarspodcast/ 🔗 Resources & Links: 📖 Explore my e-book on healing from narcissistic abuse → https://www.invisiblescarspodcast.com/store 🎧 Listen to more episodes → https://www.invisiblescarspodcast.com/home 🌟 You are not alone in your healing journey. Keep going. 🌟

    1h 1m

  4. 2025-09-16

    Shame Is Not Your Identity

    Shame has a way of convincing us our mistakes—or the lies told about us—are our identity. In the first episode of this three-part series, I open up about my earliest memory of shame, how survival mode shaped my life, and the pivotal moment I began to shed what I thought defined me. We talk about the heaviness of the world right now, the battles shame pushes us to fight, and why clarity and truth will always cut sharper than shame. This series is about breaking shame open piece by piece—so it no longer owns us. Next week, we’ll dive into how shame actually lives in the body, and how to begin releasing it. ✨ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Invisible Scars! ✨ If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need these stories. 💬 Continue the Conversation: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisiblescarspodcast/ 🔗 Resources & Links: 📖 Explore my e-book on healing from narcissistic abuse → https://www.invisiblescarspodcast.com/store 🎧 Listen to more episodes → https://www.invisiblescarspodcast.com/home 🌟 You are not alone in your healing journey. Keep going. 🌟

    19 min

  5. 2025-09-09

    No More Hiding — Welcome to Season 3

    Season 3 of Invisible Scars is here — and it feels different. After one of the hardest seasons of my life — attacks online, family upheaval, heartbreak, and healing — I’m stepping back to the mic with more clarity and strength than ever before. This episode is raw, unfiltered, and a little chaotic (as always) as I catch you up on where I’ve been, the lessons I’ve learned, and why this season is shifting into shorter, deeper mini-series. We’re starting with Shame — because if we’re honest, it’s the one thing we all carry and the one thing we hide. Expect more solo episodes, powerful co-hosts (including NHL players and coaches), and conversations that strip away the noise so we can finally talk about what really matters. This isn’t just another season — it’s a turning point. Welcome to Season 3. ✨ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Invisible Scars! ✨ If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need these stories. 💬 Continue the Conversation: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisiblescarspodcast/ 🔗 Resources & Links: 📖 Explore my e-book on healing from narcissistic abuse → https://www.invisiblescarspodcast.com/store 🎧 Listen to more episodes → https://www.invisiblescarspodcast.com/home 🌟 You are not alone in your healing journey. Keep going. 🌟

    20 min

  6. 2025-05-27

    From NHL Star to Survivor: Theo Fleury on Trauma, Truth & Taking His Life Back

    This is not just a story about hockey. It’s a story about surviving what no one sees. NHL legend Theo Fleury opens up like never before in this unfiltered conversation about childhood sexual abuse, addiction, rage, suicidal ideation, and how trauma nearly took his life—more than once. He talks about the silence he carried through his entire NHL career, the moment he put a gun in his mouth, and the night he finally surrendered. But this isn’t just a story of pain. It’s about purpose, truth, and radical healing. Together we unravel: ·       Why unresolved trauma—not addiction—is the real epidemic ·       How anger became his armor—and the ice, his escape ·       What nearly killed him… and what saved his life ·       The truth about Hockey Canada, accountability, and the system that failed so many ·       Why sharing your story is the key to healing—for yourself and the world Whether you’re a trauma survivor, a parent, a coach, a player, or someone silently suffering—this episode will change you. It’s not an easy listen. But it’s a necessary one. Listen now. This one matters. ✨ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Invisible Scars! ✨ If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need these stories. 💬 Continue the Conversation: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisiblescarspodcast/ 🔗 Resources & Links: 📖 Explore my e-book on healing from narcissistic abuse → https://www.invisiblescarspodcast.com/store 🎧 Listen to more episodes → https://www.invisiblescarspodcast.com/home 🌟 You are not alone in your healing journey. Keep going. 🌟

    1h 1m

  7. 2025-05-13

    This Is Bigger Than Hockey: Sexual Assault, Power, and the Truth We Can’t Ignore

    ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive content including discussions of sexual assault, power imbalance, and institutional silence. Hockey culture is at a crossroads—and today, I’m no longer staying quiet. In this raw and deeply personal solo episode, I speak candidly about the ongoing Hockey Canada sexual assault trial, the shame survivors carry, the text messages and recording being used against EM, and what it’s like to be a woman in a world that protects silence over safety. As a survivor.  As a mom.  As someone who sat in a room with Hockey Canada to pitch a mental wellness program...  I’m asking: What was I doing bringing something so sacred into a system that set aside money to silence victims? This episode breaks down: Why consent isn’t just about “yes” or “no”—it’s about power, fear, and survivalWhat no one tells you about the nervous system in the middle of traumaThe damage of Hockey Canada’s National Equity Fund payoutsWhat this trial says to every girl who loves this gameAnd the question every parent must ask: What if this was your daughter?This isn’t about canceling hockey. It’s about finally protecting everyone in it. If you’ve ever felt scared, ashamed, or silenced—this one’s for you. 🏒 Share this with someone who needs to hear it. The conversation starts now. #hockeycanada #metoo #consent #safesport #survivorstories ✨ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Invisible Scars! ✨ If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need these stories. 💬 Continue the Conversation: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisiblescarspodcast/ 🔗 Resources & Links: 📖 Explore my e-book on healing from narcissistic abuse → https://www.invisiblescarspodcast.com/store 🎧 Listen to more episodes → https://www.invisiblescarspodcast.com/home 🌟 You are not alone in your healing journey. Keep going. 🌟

    29 min

  8. 2025-05-06

    Breakups, Block Buttons & Becoming Her: A Conversation with Lucy Price

    You know that breakup you should be over by now—but you're still spiraling in the “what ifs,” checking their story views, and wondering why you can't let go? In this soul-shaking episode, I sit down with breakup coach Lucy Price to unpack why letting go is so hard, why “just move on” is absolute garbage advice, and how to actually heal your heart—for real this time. We talk: Why you still think about your ex even when you know it wasn’t rightHow to stop healing just to "win" the breakupThe science behind the dopamine cycle of “Did they see my story?”What it really takes to rebuild confidence after rejectionAnd why your breakup might just be your breakthroughIf you’ve ever stayed too long, lost yourself in someone else, or felt like starting over is impossible—this one’s for you. 🔗 Connect with Lucy: Instagram: @lucy.m.priceWebsite & Coaching: shiftyourstory.netPodcast: Breakups & Breakthroughs – Listen on Apple✨ Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Invisible Scars! ✨ If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more people who need these stories. 💬 Continue the Conversation: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisiblescarspodcast/ 🔗 Resources & Links: 📖 Explore my e-book on healing from narcissistic abuse → https://www.invisiblescarspodcast.com/store 🎧 Listen to more episodes → https://www.invisiblescarspodcast.com/home 🌟 You are not alone in your healing journey. Keep going. 🌟

    53 min
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What if your deepest wounds were never meant to break you, but to awaken you? Welcome to Invisible Scars, a podcast about the beauty, brutality, and becoming that follow trauma. Hosted by Jessalynn Elizabeth Biederstadt — survivor, storyteller, and mental health advocate — each episode explores the truths we were never taught to say out loud: the silence we inherit, the shame we carry, and the freedom we reclaim when we finally stop performing for acceptance and start choosing ourselves. Through unfiltered solo episodes and raw conversations with healers, athletes, psychologists, and survivors, Jessalynn reveals what healing actually looks like — messy, nonlinear, deeply human, and entirely your own. This is not about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering who you were before the world told you to quiet down. Invisible Scars is for anyone who’s ever felt misunderstood, misrepresented, or tired of explaining their pain. Here, you’ll find validation, real talk, and the language to make peace with your past while building the life you deserve. Because healing isn’t about forgetting what happened — it’s about reclaiming the parts of you that survived it. 🎧 Listen when you’re ready to stop hiding your scars… and start owning your story.

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  • Channel
    Podcast Nation
  • Creator
    Jessalynn Biederstadt
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Invisible Scars
  • Show Website
    Invisible Scars

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