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The Checkered Jaguar is a podcast that normalizes difficult + vulnerable conversations. Host Brescia Dover engages in important discussions surrounding mental health, culture, life, and other meaningful topics. You can expect Brescia to be joined by occasional guests who will aid in bringing more important and real conversations to the table.
Brescia is a Hodgkin's Lymphoma Cancer survivor, mental health advocate, and owner of The Checkered Jaguar boutique marketing agency.
Brescia is a Hodgkin's Lymphoma Cancer survivor, mental health advocate, and owner of The Checkered Jaguar boutique marketing agency.
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Today we will be talking about controversial but very crucial subject matter that I feel needs to be shared: the importance of self-pleasure. The overall theme of this episode and my stance towards this topic is that self-pleasure IS a form of self-care. It's time to get vulnerable and de-stigmatize the conversation around self-pleasure.
William Yank is a 4x cancer survivor who has dealt with more health challenges than most people deal with in their entire lifetime- and he’s only 26! William has been through intensive treatment in his lifetime for Leukemia, including chemotherapy, CAR-T cell therapy, radiation, a stem cell transplant and so much more. Today, William has been in remission for about 2 ½ years and has a powerful story to share. The Leukemia and Lymphoma society named him their honored hero for Indianapolis’s visionaries of the year campaign and he continues to share his inspiring story with audiences all over.
Today we are joined by Rick Czaplewski, a resilient 2x Hodgkin's Lymphoma cancer survivor of 27 years. Rick has done some incredible things in his lifetime including: climbing Mt. Rainier, running the Boston Marathon, swimming from Alcatraz to shore 12 times, and more! He uses his second chance at life to train for adventurous events, participate in public speaking, and he even wrote a book called “Better Dirty Than Done, An Inspirational True Story, a book about survivorship.”
Learn more about Rick: https://rickczaplewski.com/
Today we will be discussing some of the following themes that are crucial no matter what stage of life you are in. These themes include: how to get out of your own way, setting goals, making career jumps, life hacks, and more!
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Learn more about The Checkered Jaguar marketing services:
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We're diving deep into the world of entrepreneurship in the fitness industry with the dynamic duo behind "GROUNDWRK" – the gym that's all about combining high-intensity training, strength building, and mindfulness. Get ready for a candid chat as we explore the grit of entrepreneurship and the challenges faced by our guests, Ryan Coyle and Christian Nelson as they’ve successfully grown Groundwrk.
Find GROUNDWRK on social: @groundwrkphx
Find GROUNDWRK on the web: www.groundwrkphx.com
In my 25 years of life, one thing has become increasingly clear: adulting is not easy. We're put into a world where bills, taxes, and life's complexities demand our attention, but we're rarely equipped with the necessary tools to navigate it. Today we’re going to talk about all of it.
Today we have a very special guest with us, 10-year-old Charlie. We're here to explore the world through her eyes, talk about girlhood in the modern world, and normalize the conversations that are often challenging but so important.
Feeling uncertain about your romantic relationships? If so, this episode is for you, from someone who completely gets it. Today we'll be talking about the importance of knowing what you need in a romantic relationship, understanding your self-worth, and recognizing the signs that it might be time to move on.
It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you have to settle for less than you deserve in a relationship, but that's not true. We are going to talk about finding the courage to end/move on from "red flag" relationships + opening up the door for finding a more meaningful kind of romantic relationship.
Today we are joined by James Mount who is a non-binary and trans individual with a powerful story to share. This story is honest, real, and vulnerable. There is a lot to unpack in this episode, including James’ coming out experience, leaving a religion with strict gender roles, eating disorders, and so much more.
Join us as we dive into the captivating world of equine-assisted therapy with Ann Wilson, CEO of Ignite Counseling & Equine Psychotherapy. Discover how horses play a pivotal role in mental health recovery, as we unravel the wonders of equine-assisted therapy programs. Gain a deeper appreciation for the profound horse-human connection and hear inspiring stories from Ignite's seven years of practice. If you share a love for horses or are curious about their healing effects on humans, this episode is a must-listen!
Learn more about Ignite Counseling & Equine Psychotherapy:
https://igniteequine.com/
Reach out to Ann: awilson@igniteequine.com
Today’s difficult & vulnerable conversation is on reclaiming your identity after growing up in the LDS church. This episode is for you are experiencing a faith crisis, trying to find yourself, or simply having doubts or questions surrounding your faith, specifically within the LDS or Mormon church. It's time to talk about how YOU can reclaim your identity.
In today’s episode we will be discussing a vital & crucial topic: mental illness from the parent’s perspective, and how to help your child who is dealing with mental illness. We are joined by my mom, Susie Dover, who has had two of her children deal with significant + challenging mental illnesses- me, and my brother Jensen. As Susie has been there for both my brother and I through anorexia, bipolar, and anxiety, she has learned MANY ways to help show unconditional love and support to us… which is why Suz is the perfect parent to help educate, inspire, and create an understanding for other parents surrounding this topic.
Reach out to Susie: Susan.dover@cox.net
Instagram: @suzy_dover
Today I am going to be discussing a crucial and fitting topic in this modern world: social media. I will be sharing a unique perspective surrounding the positives of social media as well as the negatives. This episode is intended to educate you and help inform you about addictive patterns with social media as well as inspire you to end comparisons across all social media platforms. I know that social media can have a direct effect on your mental health and well-being and this is why I believe it is important we talk about it.
Today we are joined by Melody Griffith who is an oncology social worker for the Mayo Clinic. I had the privilege of working with Melody while I was going through my treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma cancer. In this episode we will be talking about what it’s like to be a social worker for individuals in such a sensitive/challenging time of their life and what Melody’s experience has been like as she has provided emotional support to cancer patients.
Today we will be discussing Nicholas’s journey to psychiatry and his overall experience as a psychiatrist. We will be covering ways to take care of YOUR mental health + showcasing ways to end the stigma around mental illness. Something to keep in mind is that 1 in 5 U.S adults live with a mental illness, that's why it’s vital we have this conversation and continue normalizing the discussion surrounding mental health. Please share this episode with anyone you think could benefit from listening.
Today I am sharing what my journey with bipolar disorder as a young adult looked like. Some of the things I will be discussing today are things that I don’t normally share with people, mostly because it brings up memories that I don’t like to think about. But I believe that by sharing my story and being vulnerable, I may be able to inspire you to do the same. Get ready to learn… what the warning signs for bipolar look like, how to tell if someone you love is struggling with bipolar, how to help someone you love who is struggling, things you can do to take care of your mental health, and finally how you can live a happy and successful life with bipolar or any form of mental illness.
Today we are joined by Rebecca Jones. Rebecca is a neurologist and mother of Shannyn Leavitt, who was a previous guest on the Checkered Jaguar podcast. If you missed Shannyn's episode, we covered his experience with “coming out” and being a transgender individual. In this new episode we will be providing an important perspective from the parent’s point of view on what it's like to have a transgender child. Rebecca has powerful insight to offer listeners on what it’s like have a child who is part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Today we are joined by Shannyn Leavitt who will be sharing his experience with being a transgender individual who has undergone the necessary steps to live in the body he has always felt he belonged to. This episode is an amazing awareness check and opportunity for listeners to gain a better understanding into what being transgender really means.
Today we are joined by the incredible Tina McGuff all the way from Scotland! Tina is an Anorexia survivor, mental health advocate, and best-selling author of her memoir Seconds to Snap. In this episode we will be covering Tina’s story from crippling Anorexia and suicide trauma to full recovery. With a very similar shared background of mental illness, Tina and I have a lot of insight and valuable experiences that can motivate and inspire those who may be affected or have loved ones who are affected by mental illness.
In this episode we are joined by Leah Frandsen and her daughter Savannah Perez. Together we will be breaking down the stigma and having honest conversations on what it really is like to identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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