July 8, 2026
The Senator’s Ballad
Just a decade ago, Senator Jeff Clemens was on a political fast track in Florida as one of the highest-ranking Democratic senators in the third-largest state in the nation. His work in economic development, social, medical and community building saw Senator Clemens as a statewide leader on a potentially national trajectory. In this episode, we discuss the scandal that ended his political career, and how his resilience routines have helped him the write the ballad of his new life.
June 24, 2026
Rock & Roll Senator
Just a decade ago, Senator Jeff Clemens was on a political fast track in Florida as one of the highest-ranking Democratic senators in the third-largest state in the nation. His work in economic development, social, medical and community building saw Senator Clemens as a statewide leader on a potentially national trajectory. In this episode, we’ll discuss his rise as one of the most influential leaders in the State of Florida.
June 10, 2026
His Journey Home
We revisit our discussion with Desmond Meade. The Nobel Peace Prize nominee and one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World discusses his two decade journey from homeless drug addict moments away from ending it all to sobriety, college, law school, international prominence, and now a candidate for governor of Florida. Mike and Desmond delve into the heart of forgiveness and second chances.
May 27, 2026
The Uncancellable Man
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 in the aftermath.
May 13, 2026
Beyond Unwanted Celebrity
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.
April 29, 2026
Her Amazon Documentary
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.
April 15, 2026
Leaders’ Resilience Routines
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.
April 1, 2026
Soccer Mom. 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 now to hear her story.
March 18, 2026
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.
March 4, 2026
Finding Her Voice
For generations, Hilary Momberger welcomed our holidays as the voice of Charlie Brown’s little sister Sally. Yet, she would spend her own holidays buying drugs, sacrificing her body, avoiding jail, and attempting suicide. Now, Hilary is speaking out after finally finding her true voice.
February 18, 2026
The Quiet Man
Sometimes, it’s the quiet man who has the most tumultuous past. For three years in the early 1970’s a pre-teen Ralph Park was sexually abused by a neighbor. More than 40 years after his childhood sexual abuse ended; his abuser walked in to Ralph’s office, and upended his life once again.
February 4, 2026
Her Deadly Secret
We all have secrets. This powerful episode features a Navy veteran who became a chamber of commerce president, and then a nationally known veterans advocate. But you haven’t known is the secret Bridget Lake has kept for years. She reveals the full story for the first time on Bearing Scars.
January 21, 2026
A Wrestler’s Opponent
Professional wrestler, American Gladiator and addiction counselor Matt Morgan proves that sometimes the size of the man in the fight and the size of the fight in the man can both be imposing. Through all his battles, Morgan discusses defeating his toughest opponent yet: addiction.
January 6, 2026
His Second Chance
Nobel Peace Prize nominee and one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World Desmond Meade discusses his two decade journey from homeless drug addict moments away from ending it all to sobriety, college, law school, and international prominence.
January 1, 2026
Everyone’s Bearing Scars
The name of this program is Bearing Scars, because our mistakes’ marks 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.
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