{"podcast":{"title":"Scars to Stars™ Podcast","slug":"scars-to-stars-podcast-6384270","podcast_index_feed_id":6384270,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/scars-to-stars-podcast/","website_url":"https://scars-to-stars-podcast.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/9497f43d-d141-4add-9688-50c83ee3084e/W3d2C8ZV5V5jYW8fN1wDcKnu.jpg","author":"Deana Brown Mitchell","episode_count":131,"summary":"Welcome to the Scars to Stars™ Podcast, where we share stories of resilience and hope. Your host, Deana Brown Mitchell is the founder of the Realize Foundation whose mission is to reduce the number of humans who struggle with suicidal ideation by creating a world where having the conversation becomes commonplace. Like many, she kept silent about her own struggles with mental health for 23 years due to shame and stigma. It wasn't until she lost a friend to suicide that Deana realized the power of sharing our stories. In this podcast, we invite guests who have overcome adversity to share their journey and provide a safe space for vulnerability and openness. Our goal is to let other silent humans know that they are not alone and that there is always hope. Whether you are struggling with your mental health or simply feeling alone, this podcast is for you. Come join our community and let's inspire each other to turn our Scars to Stars.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-25T02:19:49.095846+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scars-to-stars-podcast-6384270"},"episode":{"title":"Freedom From the Mind","slug":"freedom-from-the-mind","published_at":"2026-01-08T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scars-to-stars-podcast-6384270/freedom-from-the-mind","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scars-to-stars-podcast-6384270","url":"https://scars-to-stars-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/vishrant","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fe8b9d6b-50aa-47a8-aacd-2d39e1de2583.mp3","summary":"This episode of Scars to Stars is one of those conversations that reminds you people can completely rewrite their story. Vishrant shares how he went from an “uncontrollable” kid and gang leader—armored, angry, and disconnected—to a life devoted to healing, purpose, and love. A pivotal encounter cracked his defenses, but it was a near-death experience at sea that opened his heart in a way he couldn’t ignore, leading him to walk away from everything and spend years searching for what mattered most: the heart. Today, he teaches people how to step out of the exhausting “dream in your head,” find real presence, rebuild relationships, and break free from addiction and victim-thinking. The episode weaves through purpose, suicide prevention, kindness, and the power of conversation—ending with a simple message that lands like a lifeline: “I love you.” #scarstostars #suicideprevention #mentalhealthawareness #conversations #community #personalstory #havetheconversation #savealifechallenge #virtualevents #amazonbestseller #suicideawareness #mentalhealthmatters #kindnessmatters #YouAreNotAlone #ConversationsSaveLives #FindingPurpose","meta_description":"This episode of Scars to Stars is one of those conversations that reminds you people can completely rewrite their story. Vishrant shares how he went from…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1925,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/scars-to-stars-podcast-6384270/episodes/freedom-from-the-mind/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scars-to-stars-podcast-6384270/freedom-from-the-mind.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}