Show My Scars
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.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 32
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Turning a hobby into charity
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…
How I manage my anxiety
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 psychologis…
Bridge Cunningham discusses Aromanticism, Asexuality, and Attraction
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.
Per…
Mental health and our career lives with Noble Bowman
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 ho…
CHGO Bulls host Big Dave on being his authentic self
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-lovin…
The homeless person's perspective & how public perception affects us all
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 fee…
How to critically analyze media through media literacy
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 whe…
Mental health and parenting advice from a child therapist
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 s…
How to have difficult conversations
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 r…
Shannon Russell shares all sides of his addiction recovery
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…
Matthew Blystone on true self care
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 lik…
How I got started on my mental health journey with Jackie Perry Kornegay
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 ca…