Scars to Stars™ Podcast Deana Brown Mitchell

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/scarstostars 
About 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, where I was able to witness firsthand the successful operations of a company through fluctuating economies. Growing up in a business environment has made me an authentic individual that desires to help businesses communicate effectively. With more than 30 years of business experience in different industries. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business administration and an MBA from Heidelberg University. I am currently working on a Master of Science degree in Transdisciplinary Practitioner program at Middlesex University in the UK, with plans to pursue a PhD. Crucible moments that have occurred during my career have enabled me to gain immense perspective on business operations. Adopting fear and change as a motivator, along with my aggressive, tenacious, altruistic, and transparent management style drives the necessary movements for organizational development. “Any day that I think I am better than I am, is the day that my higher power reminds me I still have much to learn.”
Deb also serves as a Board Member for The Realize Foundation.
About Deana:
Deana Brown Mitchell is a driven, optimistic, and compassionate leader in all areas of her life.
As a bestselling author, speaker and award-winning entrepreneur, Deana vulnerably shares her experiences for the benefit of others. As a consultant/coach, she has a unique perspective on customizing a path forward for any situation. 
Currently President of Genius & Sanity, and known as “The Shower Genius”, she teaches her proprietary framework created from her own experiences of burnout and always putting herself last...  for entrepreneurs and leaders who want to continue or expand their business while taking better care of themselves and achieving the life of their dreams.
In 2022 Deana released the book, The Shower Genius, How Self-Care, Creativity & Sanity will Change Your Life Personally & Professionally.
Also, Deana is the Founder & Executive Director of The Realize Foundation. She is a suicide survivor herself, and vulnerably uses her own mental health journey to let others know there is hope. The Realize Foundation produces events and publishes books that let people know there are not alone.
“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds” Jeremiah 30:17
https://www.realizefoundation.org/
https://www.facebook.com/RealizeFoundation
https://www.instagram.com/realizefoundation/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-realize-foundation/
https://www.youtube.com/@realizefoundation5598
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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 throughout New England. 
He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/ Lead Peer Support Director with Boston Medflight of Bedford, Massachusetts.
His desire to bring mental health awareness to the EMS arena has spurred him to create the Stay Fit 4 Duty platform as well as work to implement a peer support program in his workplace. James promotes recognition, management and acceptance of acute stress in EMS providers throughout the world as a graduate intern of clinical psychology in Framingham, MA. For more information regarding intern therapy with James please click here.
About Deana:
Deana Brown Mitchell is a driven, optimistic, and compassionate leader in all areas of her life.
As a bestselling author, speaker and award-winning entrepreneur, Deana vulnerably shares her experiences for the benefit of others. As a consultant/coach, she has a unique perspective on customizing a path forward for any situation. 
Currently President of Genius & Sanity, and known as “The Shower Genius”, she teaches her proprietary framework created from her own experiences of burnout and always putting herself last...  for entrepreneurs and leaders who want to continue or expand their business while taking better care of themselves and achieving the life of their dreams.
In 2022 Deana released the book, The Shower Genius, How Self-Care, Creativity & Sanity will Change Your Life Personally & Professionally.
Also, Deana is the Founder & Executive Director of The Realize Foundation. She is a suicide survivor herself, and vulnerably uses her own mental health journey to let others know there is hope. The Realize Foundation produces events and publishes books that let people know there are not alone.
“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds” Jeremiah 30:17
https://www.realizefoundation.org/
https://www.facebook.com/RealizeFoundation
https://www.instagram.com/realizefoundation/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-realize-foundation/
https://www.youtube.com/@realizefoundation5598
https://twitter.com/ScarstoStarsTM


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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/1958150274 
About the Guest: 
MINDSET AND BREAKTHROUGH COACH
Dr. 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 wholeness from the inside out.
Since 1993, I’ve helped tens-of-thousands of people all over the world discover how to live a better life as a coach, facilitator, speaker, panelist, and author. In addition to North America, I have worked with corporate and one-on-one clients in Belgium, Singapore, Spain, Germany, France, and Japan.  Some corporate clients include:
American ExpressBoeing General MotorsNike Google
With over 25 years experience in leadership and personal development, executive and breakthrough coaching, let’s just say “I’ve seen a few things.” I’ve coached individuals such as:
Entrepreneurs through C-suite executivesStay-at-home moms to beauty pageant contestantsTeenagers through retirees
My passion is to help individuals live a life of their dreams. I enjoy seeing clients get inspired to do more than they thought possible.
About Deana:
Deana Brown Mitchell is a driven, optimistic, and compassionate leader in all areas of her life.
As a bestselling author, speaker and award-winning entrepreneur, Deana vulnerably shares her experiences for the benefit of others. As a consultant/coach, she has a unique perspective on customizing a path forward for any situation. 
Currently President of Genius & Sanity, and known as “The Shower Genius”, she teaches her proprietary framework created from her own experiences of burnout and always putting herself last...  for entrepreneurs and leaders who want to continue or expand their business while taking better care of themselves and achieving the life of their dreams.
In 2022 Deana released the book, The Shower Genius, How Self-Care, Creativity & Sanity will Change Your Life Personally & Professionally.
Also, Deana is the Founder & Executive Director of The Realize Foundation. She is a suicide survivor herself, and vulnerably uses her own mental health journey to let others know there is hope. The Realize Foundation produces events and publishes books that let people know there are not alone.
“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds” Jeremiah 30:17
https://www.realizefoundation.org/
https://www.facebook.com/RealizeFoundation
https://www.instagram.com/realizefoundation/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-realize-foundation/
https://www.youtube.com/@realizefoundation5598
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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 many failed relationships, comes from a failed marriage and also many failed businesses. He was stuck, very negative, depressed, and playing it small for many years of his life.
He had tried many things before, and NOTHING seemed to work. That reinforced his feelings of inadequacy and not good enough.
In 2009 he met an amazing woman, and started working with her. Her teachings were unlike anything he had encountered before, but they were undeniably effective. She helped him change his life forever.
In 2011 he married again and has been happily married since. He has created 2 successful businesses, by learning the correct tools to overcome the challenges by focusing mainly on the mindset.
He has been an entrepreneur for over 27 years and has studied and worked on the mind for over 15 years.
He has reached over +150 thousands of people and has been invited to offer lectures around the world.
He is now living his dream life, living with his wife and kids in the mountains. 
He has combined the best practices out there in the world and developed Rapid Subconscious Reprogramming™, a proven system that combines coaching, neuroscience, therapy, spirituality, inner child connection, compassionate inquiry, acceptance and commitment therapy - ACT, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence. By integrating the best practices from these fields, Tommy has crafted a holistic approach that addresses the underlying causes of self-limiting beliefs and helps empower individuals to break free from their constraints.
Rapid Subconscious Reprogramming™ helps people identify their negative programming in their subconscious mind, that came from past negative experiences. Most people are not even aware of the negative self image and stories they have around love, money, success, freedom, failure, etc, and how these are running their life. They only see the by product of these as anxiety, stress, depression, obesity, addictions, procrastination, sickness, and so many other problems.
Tommy guides you in accessing your subconscious mind with unconditional love, facilitating a profound exploration of how and why these negative programs were created. By understanding what these programs are "protecting" you from, you gain the ability to heal and reprogram past events, ultimately liberating yourself from their grip forever.
Tommy wants to remind us that we are meant for greatness, and by connecting with your true self, you will be able to start living the life you deserve. True love, joy, happiness, abundance and freedom are our innate gifts, he wants to help you reclaim what belongs to you.
96% of the people that work with Tommy, start feeling and experiencing some changes in the first couple of weeks.
About Deana:
Deana Brown Mitchell is a driven, optimistic, and compassionate leader in all areas of her life.
As a bestselling author, speaker and award-winning entrepreneur, Deana vulnerably shares her experiences for the benefit of others. As a consultant/coach, she has a unique perspective on customizing a path forward for any situation. 
Currently President of Genius & Sanity,...

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 police officer, a photographer, a writer, a Harley Davidson fan and an advocate for many.
About Deana:
Deana Brown Mitchell is a driven, optimistic, and compassionate leader in all areas of her life.
As a bestselling author, speaker and award-winning entrepreneur, Deana vulnerably shares her experiences for the benefit of others. As a consultant/coach, she has a unique perspective on customizing a path forward for any situation. 
Currently President of Genius & Sanity, and known as “The Shower Genius”, she teaches her proprietary framework created from her own experiences of burnout and always putting herself last...  for entrepreneurs and leaders who want to continue or expand their business while taking better care of themselves and achieving the life of their dreams.
In 2022 Deana released the book, The Shower Genius, How Self-Care, Creativity & Sanity will Change Your Life Personally & Professionally.
Also, Deana is the Founder & Executive Director of The Realize Foundation. She is a suicide survivor herself, and vulnerably uses her own mental health journey to let others know there is hope. The Realize Foundation produces events and publishes books that let people know there are not alone.
“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds” Jeremiah 30:17
https://www.realizefoundation.org/
https://www.facebook.com/RealizeFoundation
https://www.instagram.com/realizefoundation/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-realize-foundation/
https://www.youtube.com/@realizefoundation5598
https://twitter.com/ScarstoStarsTM


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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 Stevens Johnson survivor. He is legally blind, and struggles with mental health and chronic pain. TJ has dealt with all different types of abuse: including sexual, mental, and physical. He decided to create the podcast, My Blurred Opinion, because he wanted to turn his pain into something positive. Timothy wanted to help those people out there who are like him. He says he feels alone, he has a story, but no one is listening, and he wanted to give a safe space for those who feel they are not able to be themselves.
About Deana:
Deana Brown Mitchell is a driven, optimistic, and compassionate leader in all areas of her life.
As a bestselling author, speaker and award-winning entrepreneur, Deana vulnerably shares her experiences for the benefit of others. As a consultant/coach, she has a unique perspective on customizing a path forward for any situation. 
Currently President of Genius & Sanity, and known as “The Shower Genius”, she teaches her proprietary framework created from her own experiences of burnout and always putting herself last...  for entrepreneurs and leaders who want to continue or expand their business while taking better care of themselves and achieving the life of their dreams.
In 2022 Deana released the book, The Shower Genius, How Self-Care, Creativity & Sanity will Change Your Life Personally & Professionally.
Also, Deana is the Founder & Executive Director of The Realize Foundation. She is a suicide survivor herself, and vulnerably uses her own mental health journey to let others know there is hope. The Realize Foundation produces events and publishes books that let people know there are not alone.
“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds” Jeremiah 30:17
https://www.realizefoundation.org/
https://www.facebook.com/RealizeFoundation
https://www.instagram.com/realizefoundation/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-realize-foundation/
https://www.youtube.com/@realizefoundation5598
https://twitter.com/ScarstoStarsTM


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