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Discovering Our Scars

Stephanie Kostopoulos & Beth Demme

162 episodes

8 months ago

Steph and Beth bring their five-year podcast journey to an end. They’ve shared a lot of honest conversations over the years and invited you to bring that conversation into your own life. This episode is no exception. Steph and Beth have shared the stories of their scars, but what stories do your scars tell? Questions for Reflection What is the last chapter of your life you turned the page on? Was it your choice?What has changed in your life over the last 5 years?Do you have a favorite Discov...

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Steph and Beth bring their five-year podcast journey to an end. They’ve shared a lot of honest conversations over the years and invited you to bring that conversation into your own life. This episode is no exception. Steph and Beth have shared the stories of their scars, but what stories do your scars tell? Questions for Reflection What is the last chapter of your life you turned the page on? Was it your choice?What has changed in your life over the last 5 years?Do you have a favorite Discov...

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Discovering Our Scars

In the end…What Stories Do Your Scars Tell?

Steph and Beth bring their five-year podcast journey to an end. They’ve shared a lot of honest conversations over the years and invited you to bring that conversation into your own life. This episode is no exception. Steph and Beth have shared the stories of their scars, but what stories do your scars tell? Questions for Reflection What is the last chapter of your life you turned the page on? Was it your choice?What has changed in your life over the last 5 years?Do you have a favorite Discov...

1 year ago

41 minutes

Discovering Our Scars

Discovering My Scars: Chapter 15 "Beautiful Scars"

Scars can be beautiful. The injuries that cause them might be terrible, but a scar is beautiful because it is proof of healing and growth. In this episode, Steph and Beth listen to and discuss chapter 15 of Steph’s memoir. The chapter is titled, “Beautiful Scars.” Steph’s journey has not been easy and writing and sharing her story brought its own challenges. In the end, the effort was worth it because so much beauty grew out of the process and the final product. The book ends with the questio...

1 year ago

39 minutes

Discovering Our Scars

Love is NOT a Feeling

They say “love makes the world go ‘round,” but what is love? What does it mean to love someone? Steph and Beth reflect on their experiences and delve into why love is more than something we feel—it’s something we do. Show Notes Steph's day with her foster greyhound video Questions for Reflection Who do you feel love for in your life? How do you show love for those people?Can you show love for someone you dislike? How do you show yourself love? Follow: Steph & Beth

1 year ago

33 minutes

Discovering Our Scars

Discovering My Scars: Chapter 14 "Found"

More than ten years ago, Steph and her mom were painting a room in Steph’s house when a thought passed through Steph’s mind, “How cool would it be if Home Depot paid us to paint my house?” A few years later, that fleeting thought became a reality. Steph’s DIY hobby converged with her love and talent for video production to become her full-time job. From a college student dealing with life by using unhealthy coping mechanisms, to a self-employed full-time content creator was quite a journey. S...

1 year ago

29 minutes

Discovering Our Scars

Coming Out Made Me a Better Christian (with Tracy)

In this episode, special guest Tracy shares her experience as a Christian who happens to be gay. When Tracy “came out,” she struggled to reconcile her sexuality with her belief in Christ. Like many, she was raised to believe that homosexuality and Christianity were incompatible and yet, both existed in her very person. Tracy dove into Bible study and she found that when she was honest about who she was created to be, her relationship with God only grew deeper and stronger. This is an en...

1 year ago

47 minutes

Discovering Our Scars

Discovering My Scars: Chapter 13 "Inventory"

Steph and Beth originally met at work where they did a step study, working through all 12 steps together. In this episode they listen to and discuss chapter 13 of Steph’s memoir, Discovering My Scars, where Steph talks about the revelations of abuse that came from working the fourth step, making a searching and fearless moral inventory. Use these Questions for Reflection to apply this episode in your own life: Have you ever taken an inventory of your life? Would you consider it and wher...

1 year ago

33 minutes

Discovering Our Scars

I'm not that girl

Although we sometimes say that people can’t or don’t change, the truth is, life is all about change. Hopefully, we are always growing and learning so that we can become a better version of ourselves. Beth was recently going through a box of memories and found a bumper sticker declaring her to be a proud member of an organization she would never support in any form these days! She and Steph reflect on all sorts of (mostly) positive changes from the last several years. Use these Questions for...

1 year ago

41 minutes

Discovering Our Scars

Discovering My Scars: Chapter 12 "Recovery 2.0"

Chances are good that you’ve heard of “The Twelve Steps.” These are often discussed in the context of addiction recovery, but Steph and Beth both learned a lot by walking the steps as part of a step study. Each step helps you address those hurts, habits, and hangups that get in your way. It was a helpful process for them in that season of life. In this episode, Steph and Beth listen to and discuss chapter 12 of Steph’s memoir and share some of their memories beyond what’s captured in the book...

1 year ago

30 minutes

Discovering Our Scars

Why Didn’t I Know I Was a Lesbian?

At age 36, Steph discovered something important about herself--she is a lesbian. Steph and Beth have an honest conversation about how heteronormativity, especially in the church, delayed Steph’s full awareness of who she is created to be. Questions for Reflection: (1) Do you think people are born queer? (2) How have church and society influenced your understanding of who you are? (3) Would the you of ten years ago recognize yourself today? What might surprise you? (4)...

1 year ago

44 minutes

Discovering Our Scars

Discovering My Scars: Chapter 11 "Faith"

Steph and Beth continue to listen to the audiobook version of Steph’s memoir, Discovering My Scars, and discuss what is revealed in chapter 11. At the end of the episode, Steph and Beth offer you these Questions for Reflection: (1) Have you had the experience of knowing only the next right step? What was that like? (2) Reflect on the transitions in your life. What is it like when a transition isn’t attached to a life event like graduating from school? (3) Have you ever had a God-moment...

1 year ago

30 minutes

Discovering Our Scars

Discovering My Scars: Chapter 10 "Dear God"

Steph and Beth continue to listen to the audiobook version of Steph’s memoir, Discovering My Scars, and discuss what is revealed in chapter 10. In this chapter, God reveals to Steph that she was sexually abused when she was a young child. Steph shares that truth with people she trusts and she finds both common ground and grief. At the end of the episode, Steph and Beth offer you these Questions for Reflection: (1) What do you think of how God reveals truth to people? (2) Have you ...

1 year ago

49 minutes

Discovering Our Scars

Time to Say Goodbye

Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads, the kind where you wave off a piece of your life and step into the unknown? That's the heart of our latest episode, where Beth and Steph peel back the layers of emotion that accompany the goodbyes we face throughout life. From the annual farewells to years and birthdays, to those deeply personal ones like leaving a job, or even more profound, coping with the loss of someone close, we share our insights and stories on how each parting offers a path...

1 year ago

34 minutes

Discovering Our Scars

Discovering My Scars: Chapter 9 "43,829 Hours"

In this episode of the Discovering Our Scars Podcast, hosts Beth Demme and Stephanie Kostopoulos discuss chapter 9 of Steph's memoir, "Discovering My Scars." We unveil the profound power of vulnerability as we navigate the choppy waters of past traumas, workplace mental health, and PTSD. Full transcript and show notes here: https://bit.ly/dospod148 Buy Discovering My Scars Audiobook: https://amzn.to/2XCe9a3 Paperback: https://amzn.to/2O4U5dh ebook: https://amzn.to/2r8mPsA Follow: Steph &am...

1 year ago

40 minutes

Discovering Our Scars

Why Do The Holidays Hit Different?

Join us, Steph and Beth, as we embark on a festive journey to explore the emotional roller coaster that is the holiday season. Ever wondered why holidays stir up such complex emotions? We'll be examining the joy, frustration, comfort, and nostalgia that come with holiday traditions and how our past memories and family dynamics shape our perspectives. Full transcript and show notes here: https://bit.ly/dospod147 Voicemail & text: (850) 270-3308 Stephanie Kostopoulos : https://www.stephani...

1 year ago

36 minutes

Discovering Our Scars

Discovering My Scars: Chapter 8 "Apple"

In this episode of the Discovering Our Scars Podcast, hosts Beth Demme and Stephanie Kostopoulos discuss chapter 8 of Steph's memoir, "Discovering My Scars." They discuss Steph's experience working at Apple and her passion for the company. They also delve into her experience of being sexually harassed in the workplace and the lack of appropriate response from HR. The episode ends with reflection questions for listeners to consider. Buy Discovering My Scars Book Paperback: https://amzn.to/2O...

2 years ago

29 minutes

Discovering Our Scars

Refugees in Our Backyard? (With Kristin)

In this episode of the Discovering Our Scars podcast, hosts Beth Demme and Stephanie Kostopoulos have an honest conversation with Kristin Barnett about refugees in their community. Kristin, who works with the nonprofit organization Neighborly, shares her experiences working with refugees and the challenges they face in resettlement. At the end of the episode, you’re invited to consider your own experiences with starting over, your perceptions of immigrants, and how you might get involved in n...

2 years ago

42 minutes

Discovering Our Scars

Discovering Our Scars: Chapter 7 "Aftermath"

We continue our journey with Steph through her memoir, Discovering My Scars. Steph and Beth listen to Chapter 7 of the audiobook and discuss it. In this chapter, Steph is released from the mental hospital, but then made to jump through hoops to help other people feel secure or reassured. She tries to go one with life like nothing happened, but a sorority initiation makes it all too real. Full transcript and show notes here: https://bit.ly/dospod144 Buy Discovering My Scars Audiobook: https:/...

2 years ago

41 minutes

Discovering Our Scars

Why Veterinarians Euthanize Themselves (with Stephanie B.)

September is Suicide Awareness Month. Veterinary professionals are significantly more likely to die by suicide than people working in other professions. Our special guest, Stephanie B., has been a vet professional for many years. She shares her insights about why individuals in this industry are susceptible to this tragic ending. Show Notes - Not One More Vet: https://www.nomv.org/ - FOGO: Fear of Going Outside Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fogo-fear-of-going-outside/id1473...

2 years ago

40 minutes

Discovering Our Scars

Discovering My Scars: Chapter 6 "74 Hours"

We continue our journey with Steph through her memoir, Discovering My Scars. Steph and Beth listen to Chapter 6 of the audiobook and discuss it. In this chapter, Steph remains in the mental hospital, more prisoner than patient. She’s told, again, to play the game and do things that will “add positively” to her case. But she experiences moments of awareness and humanity, too. She begins to wonder why her heart and brain are disconnected. She begins to wonder if self-injury is not the issue, bu...

2 years ago

40 minutes

Discovering Our Scars

Those Aren't Your Bags to Carry

We’ve all had someone try to guilt trip us. It’s the one trip no one wants to take! In spite of that, there are times we pick up the bags packed for that trip. The thing is, a guilt trip usually isn’t about you at all; it’s about the person trying to manipulate you. Once you know it’s not about you, you realize those aren’t your bags to carry. Don’t we all have enough emotional baggage already? Full transcript and show notes here: https://bit.ly/dospod141 Voicemail & text: (850) 270-3308...

2 years ago

30 minutes