Checkered Jaguar

Today we are joined by an amazing individual: Baylie Janis, who will be sharing her journey through infertility and faith transitions, offering insights and understanding to others who may be going through what she went through. Baylie's story is full of resilience, hope, and highlights the power of embracing change. Baylie also owns a social media management company called The Social Butterfl...

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 sto...

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 ca...

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! Follow along with The Checkered Jaguar on social: https://www.instagram.com/checkeredjaguar/ https://www.tiktok.com/@checkeredjaguar Learn more about The Checkered Jaguar m...

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...

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 tha...

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...

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, bi...

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 soc...

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...

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 surrou...

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 s...

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 transgend...

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.

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 e...

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.

On this episode, we cover an important and highly relevant topic in society that many stigmatize and don’t like to talk about: marijuana. This episode will cover the science behind marijuana, why there is a stigma associated with it, and the benefits that marijuana may have on users. My goal with this episode is for our listeners to take away a deeper understanding towards weed, and maybe even tak...

On this episode we are joined by siblings Meghan Parrish + George Dover. We will be discussing what it is like for a family that is raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints when one of their children decides to leave the church. We will be covering how a scenario like this not only affects the family but the sibling dynamic as well. This episode is going to help siblings in the LD...

Host Brescia Dover, brings up important topics surrounding self-love and self-compassion & teaches how to cut out self-criticism in life. This episode is the perfect quick listen, & will leave you feeling inspired & ready to embrace the skin you are in.

On today’s episode we are joined by Cole Jones. Cole was in a severe car accident three years ago that dramatically changed his life and ultimately led to him being diagnosed with epilepsy. Looking at Cole you honestly wouldn’t know that he has epilepsy. The truth is though, not many people are educated about what epilepsy actually is- I know I wasn’t until I met Cole. This is the overarching them...