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by Michael Ertel
Bearing Scars hosts raw discussions with titans in their fields. But we won’t just be talking about the achievements with which you’re familiar. There are a ton of fluffy podcasts about success, but Bearing Scars peels back the visage to discover the real truth of those who admit to missteps in life, and worked to rebuild themselves in the aftermath. We talk with those who have gone from prison to prominence, from debilitating addiction to public adoration, from youthful indiscretion to business dominance and from career-ending scandal to redefining their life’s work. Our tagline here is rebounding with Grit, Grace and Growth. We learn from these leaders how they have stayed focused, continued to drive forward; maintained an inward and outward mental balance, and grown so their scars won’t define their legacy. And you’ll hopefully learn from their resilience routines, which have helped them through the tough times. The name of this series is Bearing Scars. Because those marks will never disappear, especially in this hyper-toxic, everything online forever atmosphere, but we can work to turn those scars into reminder to keep fighting for our own American Dream, and inspiring others to do the same. Let's learn together.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 0m
The man who couldn't be canceled
Tim Kelley had done everything right: MIT degree in mathematics, strong family life, Navy commanding officer, senior executive at Oracle, community leader.Then, in the blink of an eye, two people independently set out to destroy everything he'd built. Their weapon: cancel culture.Learn about how Tim battled the smears, emerged victorious, and used those lessons to teach others how to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of the chaos.Links from this episode:https://www.BearingScars.comhttps://www.CanceledLeader.com
- 3 weeks ago42 min
Beyond the Amazon Documentary, the real Heather Rovet
In part two of our discussion with Toronto businesswoman Heather Rovet, we learn how her life after being scammed for more than $100,000 was simply more of the same -- another scam. This time it wasn't just her money that was stolen, it was her heart. While her life story has become an Amazon Prime documentary titled RomCon, Who the F is Jason Porter?, we go beyond the film to meet the woman behind the story.Links from the episode:https://www.BearingScars.comhttps://www.amazon.com/ROMCON-Who-Jason-Porter-Season/dp/B0F7MG4GZ7https://www.heatherrovet.com/
- Apr 29, 202638 min
Her life became an Amazon Prime documentary (the first scam)
Heather Rovet was a Toronto businesswoman on the rise. She was one of the city's most successful realtors, and her vision for marketing had been getting her a lot of publicity. But her success may also have made her a target. In part one of our discussion with the woman whose story became an Amazon Prime documentary, we learn how Heather lost her six-figure life savings to a scammer.Links from the episode:https://www.BearingScars.comhttps://www.amazon.com/ROMCON-Who-Jason-Porter-Season/dp/B0F7MG4GZ7https://www.heatherrovet.com/
- Apr 15, 202610 min
The Resilience Routines of three impactful leaders
Three of our past guests return to Bearing Scars to reveal their personal resilience routines -- those things which help them to get through the tough times and move forward. These tips aren't just helpful for them, though, as you can apply them to your own life.
- Apr 1, 20261h 3m
The soccer mom who accidentally became her son's drug dealer
In the heartland of America, soccer mom Jennifer Chase was living the dream. A loving husband, two great kids, and a career. Until a trip to the hospital got her hooked on pain killers, and the cocktail prescribed by her doctors led her on a path of personal destruction. The impact of her addiction wasn't confined to her alone, as Jennifer discovered she had accidentally become her son's drug dealer. Listen to this episode of Bearing Scars to hear her story.Links from the episode:https://bearingscars.comhttps://www.riseaddictionlc.comhttps://al-anon.org
- Mar 18, 20261h 0m
When the mafia is "The Family Business."
Growing up in Worcester, Massachusetts, John Carter knew he'd inherit "The Family Business." Unfortunately for John, his father's business was being the local boss for the mafia. On his way to taking the reigns, John was shot in the back of the head by a client. His recovery included a coma, prison, physical rehabilitation, and a life transformation he never expected.Listen to all episodes at https://www.BearingScars.comJohn's website: https://www.johncarterauthor.comJohn's book, Triggered to Change: https://www.amazon.com/Triggered-Change-Life-Full-Turbulence/dp/B0DWLVRWW5John's TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/s2-tcE-L0Lg?si=CojjHpu2XPCyogm_John's business: https://www.titaniumhealthfitness.com/Mobility Danes of New England: https://www.mobilitydanesofnewengland.com
- Mar 11, 20261 min
Bearing Scars Preview: When the mafia is "The Family Business."
Growing up in Worcester, Massachusetts, John Carter knew he'd inherit "The Family Business." Unfortunately for John, his father's business was being the local boss for the mafia. On his way to taking the reigns, John was shot in the back of the head by a client. His recovery included a coma, prison, physical rehabilitation, and a life transformation he never expected.
- Mar 4, 20261h 2m
A child actress finally finds her own voice
For generations worldwide, Hilary Momberger welcomed the holidays as the voice of Charlie Brown's little sister Sally.After her child fame ended, Hilary had to find her own voice. And, in typical Hollywood fashion, the script is all-too-familiar. The voice who welcomed our holidays, for years would spend her own holidays buying drugs, sacrificing her body, avoiding jail, and attempting suicide.Now, after years of silence and quiet despair, Hilary is finally speaking out.Tune in to this episode of Bearing Scars to hear this remarkable story of the child's voice we thought we knew, and the woman who struggled for years to find her true voice.Links from this episode:https://BearingScars.comhttps://HilaryMombergerPowers.comhttps://ChurchillStrategyGroup.comhttps://RAINN.orghttps://AA.org
About Bearing Scars
Bearing Scars hosts raw discussions with titans in their fields. But we won’t just be talking about the achievements with which you’re familiar. There are a ton of fluffy podcasts about success, but Bearing Scars peels back the visage to discover the real truth of those who admit to missteps in life, and worked to rebuild themselves in the aftermath. We talk with those who have gone from prison to prominence, from debilitating addiction to public adoration, from youthful indiscretion to business dominance and from career-ending scandal to redefining their life’s work. Our tagline here is rebounding with Grit, Grace and Growth. We learn from these leaders how they have stayed focused, continued to drive forward; maintained an inward and outward mental balance, and grown so their scars won’t define their legacy. And you’ll hopefully learn from their resilience routines, which have helped them through the tough times. The name of this series is Bearing Scars. Because those marks will never disappear, especially in this hyper-toxic, everything online forever atmosphere, but we can work to turn those scars into reminder to keep fighting for our own American Dream, and inspiring others to do the same. Let's learn together.
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