{"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":"No Good Book for This: Cara Lockwood’s Breast Cancer Journey","slug":"no-good-book-for-this-cara-lockwood-s-breast-cancer-journey","published_at":"2025-11-26T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scars-to-stars-podcast-6384270/no-good-book-for-this-cara-lockwood-s-breast-cancer-journey","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scars-to-stars-podcast-6384270","url":"https://scars-to-stars-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/no-good-book-for-this-cara-lockwoods-breast-cancer-journey","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/01f18aa4-a35b-4cad-9231-ffa9d8b378bd.mp3","summary":"What happens when a routine mammogram flips your whole life upside down? In this episode, USA Today bestselling romance author Cara Lockwood shares how an unexpected breast cancer diagnosis collided with raising five kids, money stress, and a daughter battling depression, along with how humor, F-bombs, and radical honesty became her lifelines. We talk early detection, why you must get that mammogram, how laughter can coexist with fear, and why real conversations and community are non-negotiable for both cancer and mental health. If you or someone you love is walking through cancer or a hard season, this one will make you feel seen, less alone, and a lot more hopeful. 💗 #scarstostars #suicideprevention #mentalhealthawareness #conversations #community #personalstory #havetheconversation #savealifechallenge #virtualevents #amazonbestseller #suicideawareness #mentalhealthmatters #kindnessmatters #BreastCancerJourney #YouAreNotAlone #RealTalkRealHope","meta_description":"What happens when a routine mammogram flips your whole life upside down? In this episode, USA Today bestselling romance author Cara Lockwood shares how an…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2436,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/scars-to-stars-podcast-6384270/episodes/no-good-book-for-this-cara-lockwood-s-breast-cancer-journey/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/no-good-book-for-this-cara-lockwood-s-breast-cancer-journey.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}