Bearing Scars

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.

Links from this episode:

BearingScars.com

https://open.spotify.com/album/3XFfuVx35hhR90hOnVOUIT?si=MuCaw603THmGY_GfbdUgIA

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 idyllic childhood in Michigan, to his rise as one of the most influential leaders in the State of Florida.  

Links from this episode:

BearingScars.com

https://open.spotify.com/album/3XFfuVx35hhR90hOnVOUIT?si=MuCaw603THmGY_GfbdUgIA

Today 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, and international prominence. Host Michael Ertel and Desmond delve into the heart of forgiveness and second chances.

Links from the show:

https://bearingscars.com/

https://www.desmondmeade.com/

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/653904/let-my-people-vote-by-desmond-meade/

https://floridarrc.com/

https://www.cleanslateinitiative.org/

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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.com

https://www.CanceledLeader.com

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.com

https://www.amazon.com/ROMCON-Who-Jason-Porter-Season/dp/B0F7MG4GZ7

https://www.heatherrovet.com/

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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.com

https://www.amazon.com/ROMCON-Who-Jason-Porter-Season/dp/B0F7MG4GZ7

https://www.heatherrovet.com/

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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.

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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.com

https://www.riseaddictionlc.com

https://al-anon.org

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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.com

John's website: https://www.johncarterauthor.com

John's book, Triggered to Change: https://www.amazon.com/Triggered-Change-Life-Full-Turbulence/dp/B0DWLVRWW5

John'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

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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.