Invisible Scars

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...

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 adul...

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 resilienc...

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 w...

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 sh...

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...

⚠️ 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...

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 stil...

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 heart...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, re...

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...

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...

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 hum...

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 th...

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 cal...

 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 cre...

How do you turn unimaginable grief into a life filled with purpose? In this heartfelt episode, Jessalynn welcomes Jessica Janzen—a motivational speaker, mindset coach, entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, and mom of three who radiates joy and resilience. Jessica opens up about her mental health struggles, including a suicide attempt in high school, and the heartbreak of losing her son, Lewiston,...

What if your greatest challenge became your life’s purpose? In this inspiring episode, Jessalynn sits down with Brooks Bell and Sarah Beran, two powerful voices in colon cancer advocacy. Brooks shares her journey as a successful entrepreneur who made the courageous decision to walk away from her company to focus on her health and advocacy, while Sarah opens up about facing a stage four diagnosis a...

What if grief wasn’t something to “get over” but instead, a journey to embrace? In this deeply moving episode, Olu ( @johnnyvenus ) of Earthgang shares his story of profound loss, resilience, and the power of community. From navigating the grief of losing his father to finding healing through yoga and music, Olu opens up about his transformative wellness journey. He introduces @compxss_ , his plat...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains stories of child sexual abuse."What does it mean to not just survive, but succeed?" In this courageous first-time account, Jessalynn sits down with Aaron Pritchett, a celebrated country music artist and trauma survivor, who is breaking his silence to share his incredible journey. Aaron recounts the challenges of being separated from his biological m...

Are you ready for an open and heartfelt conversation? In Season 2’s debut, Jessalyn sits down with designer, author, and former Bachelorette star Jillian Harris, who opens up about her mother’s lifelong battle with bipolar disorder—and the gaps she sees in mental health support for families like hers. Jillian reflects on her journey from childhood through her own recent mental health revelations,...