Invisible Scars

by madison_catania

Imagine a world where your deepest scars unlock the most extraordinary chapters of your life. Welcome to Invisible Scars, a podcast that explores this possibility with host Jessalynn Biederstadt. As a survivor of childhood sexual assault, Jessalynn has discovered that our scars are not merely symbolic of our past but can serve as beacons guiding us toward a promising future. Each week, you'll hear candid conversations with clinicians, alternative healing experts, trauma specialists, and individuals who have found profound beauty and strength on the other side of adversity. This podcast is a safe space to heal and celebrate resilience, offering inspiration, practical insights, and hope for anyone out there who needs it. Tune in to see how the next chapter of your life could indeed be the most beautiful yet.

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Recent Episodes
  • Redefining Grief: Living Alongside Loss with Krista St-Germain
    Apr 8, 2025 – 37:02
  • Holding the Line: Advocacy, Boundaries & Speaking Up with Love
    Mar 24, 2025 – 31:22
  • Grief, Art, and Finding Light in the Darkness: Valarie Allen’s Story of Loss, Healing & Legacy
    Mar 18, 2025 – 01:01:47
  • When Success Feels Hollow: Rediscovering My Why
    Mar 11, 2025 – 27:45
  • Unlocking Alignment: How to Trust Your Energy, Take Bold Action & Redefine Success with Anna Lozano
    Mar 4, 2025 – 01:09:56
  • Breaking Free from Inadequacy with JB Copeland
    Feb 4, 2025 – 01:25:55
  • Stories That Transform Us with Mason McCulley
    Jan 21, 2025 – 51:09
  • Make Good Famous: Carolina Garcia Jayaram’s Vision for Change
    Jan 14, 2025 – 46:04
  • One for Jackie: Rett Madison’s Healing Journey
    Jan 7, 2025 – 38:54
  • Setting Boundaries during the Holiday Season with Susie Sidsworth - (Revisited)
    Dec 24, 2024 – 32:42
  • Holiday Boundaries and New Traditions with Jessalynn
    Dec 17, 2024 – 28:38
  • Finding Light After Loss: Jessica Janzen’s Inspiring Story
    Dec 10, 2024 – 52:48
  • Turning Challenges into Purpose: Brooks Bell and Sarah Beran on Colon Cancer Advocacy
    Dec 3, 2024 – 49:18
  • How to Navigate Grief and Find Purpose with Olu
    Nov 26, 2024 – 55:53
  • Breaking Cycles: Aaron Pritchett’s Story of Healing and Strength
    Nov 19, 2024 – 52:36
  • Healing with Grace: Jillian Harris on Family, Mental Health, and Self-Care
    Nov 12, 2024 – 53:06
  • How to Stop Self Sabotaging with Elyssa Smith
    Aug 27, 2024 – 33:20
  • Your Questions Answered: Healing, Gossip, & Finding Hope
    Aug 21, 2024 – 28:50
  • The Art of Finding Strength in Setbacks
    Aug 13, 2024 – 25:00
  • Summer Rewind: A Survivor Story of Human Trafficking with Alexandra Ford
    Aug 6, 2024 – 47:21
  • Healing Bloodlines with Tracey Yokas
    Jul 30, 2024 – 55:02
  • All Things Narcissistic Relationships with Susie Sidsworth
    Jul 23, 2024 – 01:01:17
  • Building Community & Finding Joy in the Everyday with Palak Dave
    Jul 16, 2024 – 43:22
  • The Summer of Invisible Scars
    Jul 9, 2024 – 04:45
  • Rewind: Defying the NHL Odds with Aaron Volpatti
    Jul 2, 2024 – 01:27:10
  • Navigating the Rollercoaster of Healing
    Jun 25, 2024 – 12:38
  • From Secrets to Strength with Rabbi Cantor Judy Greenfeld
    Jun 18, 2024 – 56:11
  • ICYMI - Beyond the Diagnosis: Gillian Robert's Triathlon of Resilience
    Jun 11, 2024 – 56:59
  • Unlocking the Power of Human Design with Mindy Crawford
    Jun 4, 2024 – 01:02:05
  • A Month of Healing: Reflections, Connections and Breakthroughs
    May 28, 2024 – 22:29
  • Reclaiming Your Life After a Toxic Relationship with Jenna Schonke
    May 21, 2024 – 45:54
  • Happiness Is an Inside Job with Jaime Morgan
    May 14, 2024 – 53:27
  • Living Unconditionally with Courtney Thomas (The Bodhi Effect)
    May 7, 2024 – 01:06:50
  • The Next Chapter of Invisible Scars 
    Apr 30, 2024 – 14:10
  • Hockey, Healing, and Hope with Wes Rypien
    Apr 23, 2024 – 59:04
  • Battling Addiction & Finding Your Why with Justin Brien
    Apr 16, 2024 – 51:16
  • ICYMI: Jessalynn's Story - Part 1
    Apr 9, 2024 – 42:42
  • In My Widow Era with Emily Budac
    Apr 2, 2024 – 59:00
  • Surviving and Unmasking Narcissism with Nicole Christie
    Mar 26, 2024 – 01:11:20
  • Turning Pain into Purpose with Fallon Farrinacci
    Mar 19, 2024 – 59:45
  • On the Other Side of the Bottle with Alex Vigue
    Mar 12, 2024 – 50:53
  • Confronting Intergenerational Trauma with Dr. Tanya Cotler
    Mar 5, 2024 – 54:30
  • Helping Helpers and Leaning Into Humour with Paige Mathison
    Feb 27, 2024 – 52:02
  • Healing your Past and Breaking Free of a Narcissistic Relationship with Shannon Jenkins
    Feb 20, 2024 – 40:35
  • Brooke Wilson: Raising a Child with Epilepsy
    Feb 13, 2024 – 55:22
  • Defying the NHL Odds with Aaron Volpatti
    Feb 6, 2024 – 01:26:07
  • Body Image, Personal Growth, and Overcoming Old Patterns with Jessalynn Biederstadt
    Jan 30, 2024 – 22:33
  • Navigating Parenting and Motherhood: Honest Conversations with Amanda Gurman
    Jan 23, 2024 – 33:44
  • A Survivor Story of Human Trafficking with Alexandra Ford
    Jan 16, 2024 – 46:44
  • Healing from Love Addiction and Co-Dependancy with Sherry Gaba and Carla Romo
    Jan 9, 2024 – 46:14
Recent Reviews
  • Lucy M.P
    Been loving this podcast
    You can tell that Jessalyn cares about her work. She brings so many great insights and perspectives into the podcast and treats the topics with care. You always walk away with something when you listen.
  • Podcastreviewer57
    Woooo
    So excited
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