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What if your deepest wounds were never meant to break you, but to awaken you?
Welcome to Invisible Scars, a podcast about the beauty, brutality, and becoming that follow trauma. Hosted by Jessalynn Elizabeth Biederstadt — survivor, storyteller, and mental health advocate — each episode explores the truths we were never taught to say out loud: the silence we inherit, the shame we carry, and the freedom we reclaim when we finally stop performing for acceptance and start choosing ourselves.
Through unfiltered solo episodes and raw conversations with healers, athletes, psychologists, and survivors, Jessalynn reveals what healing actually looks like — messy, nonlinear, deeply human, and entirely your own.
This is not about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering who you were before the world told you to quiet down.
Invisible Scars is for anyone who’s ever felt misunderstood, misrepresented, or tired of explaining their pain. Here, you’ll find validation, real talk, and the language to make peace with your past while building the life you deserve.
Because healing isn’t about forgetting what happened — it’s about reclaiming the parts of you that survived it.
🎧 Listen when you’re ready to stop hiding your scars… and start owning your story.
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There’s a kind of silence that feels like surrender — and another kind that feels like peace. In this episode, Jessalynn shares the moment everything changed: when she stopped defending her side of the story and started protecting her energy. Through her personal experience of choosing silence over chaos, she explores the practice of energetic hygiene — removing people, stories, and triggers from your awareness so you can come home to calm. This is for anyone who’s tired of explaining themsel...
Silence can look like strength — calm, composure, self-control — but for many of us, it’s actually a trauma response dressed up as maturity. In this raw, soul-level episode, Jessalynn unpacks the hidden cost of staying quiet to keep the peace — the way silence shapes our bodies, our identities, and our relationships. From childhood conditioning (“children should be seen and not heard”) to the adult habit of shrinking to stay safe, she explores what happens when silence becomes your survival s...
What does it really take to rebuild a life after losing the person you thought you’d grow old with? In this raw and deeply honest conversation, Emily Budac returns to Invisible Scars to share her journey beyond grief, moving through shame, and stepping into a new era of self-trust and joy. We talk about: Life after the sudden passing of her husband, Vince, and the evolution from shock to resilience.Widowhood and dating again—navigating judgment, shame, and vulnerability in finding love after ...
Shame has a way of convincing us our mistakes—or the lies told about us—are our identity. In the first episode of this three-part series, I open up about my earliest memory of shame, how survival mode shaped my life, and the pivotal moment I began to shed what I thought defined me. We talk about the heaviness of the world right now, the battles shame pushes us to fight, and why clarity and truth will always cut sharper than shame. This series is about breaking shame open piece by piece—so it ...
Season 3 of Invisible Scars is here — and it feels different. After one of the hardest seasons of my life — attacks online, family upheaval, heartbreak, and healing — I’m stepping back to the mic with more clarity and strength than ever before. This episode is raw, unfiltered, and a little chaotic (as always) as I catch you up on where I’ve been, the lessons I’ve learned, and why this season is shifting into shorter, deeper mini-series. We’re starting with Shame — because if we’re honest, it...
This is not just a story about hockey. It’s a story about surviving what no one sees. NHL legend Theo Fleury opens up like never before in this unfiltered conversation about childhood sexual abuse, addiction, rage, suicidal ideation, and how trauma nearly took his life—more than once. He talks about the silence he carried through his entire NHL career, the moment he put a gun in his mouth, and the night he finally surrendered. But this isn’t just a story of pain. It’s about purpose, truth, an...
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive content including discussions of sexual assault, power imbalance, and institutional silence. Hockey culture is at a crossroads—and today, I’m no longer staying quiet. In this raw and deeply personal solo episode, I speak candidly about the ongoing Hockey Canada sexual assault trial, the shame survivors carry, the text messages and recording being used against EM, and what it’s like to be a woman in a world that protects silence over safety. ...
You know that breakup you should be over by now—but you're still spiraling in the “what ifs,” checking their story views, and wondering why you can't let go? In this soul-shaking episode, I sit down with breakup coach Lucy Price to unpack why letting go is so hard, why “just move on” is absolute garbage advice, and how to actually heal your heart—for real this time. We talk: Why you still think about your ex even when you know it wasn’t rightHow to stop healing just to "win" the breakupThe s...
This one's for the strong girls who are bone tired. For the moms holding it together while their world falls apart. For the ones who create emotional safety for everyone else—but forget how to give it to themselves.In this honest and unfiltered solo episode, Jessalynn opens up about what it really feels like to be everyone’s rock while quietly breaking. She shares her daughter’s recent heartbreak, the trauma it’s resurfaced from her own childhood, and the weight of trying to hold a family t...
In this deeply moving episode of Invisible Scars, Jessalynn sits down with grief expert and widowed mom coach, Krista St-Germain, to unravel the complex and often misunderstood experience of grief. From the sudden, tragic loss of her husband to building a powerful coaching practice that helps others navigate their own pain, Krista shares how grief is not just about death—it’s about any loss that disrupts our sense of self and safety. Together, Jessalynn and Krista discuss why the five stages ...
This episode is one of the most personal I’ve ever shared.Recently, my daughter and I walked through something incredibly painful in a space that was supposed to be safe. When I chose to advocate for her, the response I received from someone in the mental health field was shocking—and honestly, heartbreaking.In this episode, I read that message aloud (without naming names), and share the truth behind it—not to create conflict, but to start a larger conversation about boundaries, commun...
Grief changes everything. It reshapes who we are, how we move through the world, and the way we see life itself. In this powerful episode, Valarie Allen shares her deeply personal journey of loss—losing her father unexpectedly, and then, just three years later, facing the unimaginable pain of losing her son, Z, to an overdose. But in the wake of that loss, she found a way to honor them—through art, storytelling, and creating spaces where grief can exist without shame. Valarie opens up about: ...
What happens when the thing you worked so hard to build suddenly doesn’t feel like you anymore? That’s exactly where I found myself with Invisible Scars. After months of feeling disconnected, getting sick, and questioning everything, I was forced to pause—and in that pause, I found clarity. In this raw, honest solo episode, I’m opening up about: ✔️ The unexpected relief I felt stepping away from my podcast ✔️ Why bigger isn’t always better (and how chasing numbers can lead you ast...
How do you go from feeling stuck and burnt out to fully aligned and unstoppable? In this powerful episode of Invisible Scars, I sit down with the incredible Anna Lozano, entrepreneur, coach, and the co-founder of Love Powered Co., to talk about frequency, alignment, and trusting your intuition in business and life. Anna gets real about what it takes to break out of the old hustle mentality, redefine success, and start making decisions that actually feel good. We talk about: -The r...
Former high school and college football star JB Copeland joins Jessalynn for an emotional and eye-opening conversation about inadequacy, addiction, and healing. JB opens up about his core wound—feeling inadequate—and how it drove him to numb his pain with drugs. He shares how his path to healing began by confronting his past, gaining acceptance from his father and family, and understanding who he truly is. Together, they dive into the messiness of breaking generational trauma cycles, navigati...
Actor and playwright Mason McCulley joins Jessalynn for a heartfelt conversation about loss, healing, and transformation. From the deaths of his mother and friend Carol Cook to overcoming alcoholism, Mason shares how he turned personal tragedy into creative triumph with his one-man play, Carol Cook Died for My Sins. He explores themes of grief, self-compassion, and spirituality, offering insights into resilience and the beauty of embracing life’s messiness. Together, they remind us of the pow...
In this inspiring episode, Jessalynn chats with Carolina Garcia Jayaram, CEO of the Elevate Prize Foundation, about their mission to "Make Good Famous" by amplifying the work of diverse social changemakers solving global challenges. Carolina shares how Elevate provides $300,000 unrestricted grants and tailored services to help leaders grow their impact while fostering a deep sense of humanity and safety. Together, they discuss creating a legacy of trust and connection, empowering leaders to s...
In this heartfelt episode of Invisible Scars, Jessalynn sits down with singer-songwriter Rett Madison to discuss her moving album One for Jackie, a tribute to her late mother Jacqueline, who died by suicide in 2019. Rett shares how writing from a place of profound grief became a deeply cathartic outlet, helping her process hard emotions and create meaningful connections. Together, they discuss the challenges of addressing stigmatized topics like sexual abuse and suicide, breaking generational...
This week, Jessalynn and Susie are back with a timely rerun of their holiday boundaries chat! The festive season can be joyous yet triggering, especially for those navigating trauma or challenging family dynamics. Together, they unpack common struggles—like RSVPs, family obligations, and feeling unheard—and share strategies like the "broken record" technique to communicate your needs calmly and effectively. Jessalynn and Susie prove setting boundaries doesn't make you the Grinch! Packed with ...
In this vulnerable solo episode, Jessalynn opens up about the emotional complexities of the holiday season, sharing her personal challenges with grief, family dynamics, and self-care. She reflects on the difficult decision to set boundaries with her family—a choice made to protect her daughter—and the grief and relief that followed. From chaotic childhood holidays marked by substance abuse to creating healthier traditions, Jessalynn offers insights on trusting your intuition, protecting...
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