Checkered Jaguar
Checkered Jaguar
Brescia Dover
The Checkered Jaguar is a podcast that normalizes difficult + vulnerable conversations. Host Brescia Dover engages in important discussions surrounding mental health, culture, life, and other meaningful topics. You can expect Brescia to be joined by occasional guests who will aid in bringing more important and real conversations to the table. Brescia is a Hodgkin's Lymphoma Cancer survivor, mental health advocate, and owner of The Checkered Jaguar boutique marketing agency.
Getting Real About Sex: Breaking The Taboo With Sex Therapist Bethany Gardner-Blue
Today we are joined by Bethany Gardner-Blue who is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in relationship issues, Women’s issues, ADHD, LGBTQ+, and sex therapy. In this episode, we will be discussing sexuality and getting comfortable with having "sex" conversations. I hope that by the end of this episode, you will feel less guilt, shame, or fear surrounding this topic. So many individuals aren’t raised in a sex-positive environment, which creates problems with their future partners or their self-down the road. Let this episode serve as an education and awareness check, so that future you can feel more at-ease when it comes to your sexuality.  Find Beth on social: https://www.instagram.com/bet.talks.sex/
Jun 13, 2024
47 min
Navigating Infertility And Faith Transitions With Baylie Janis
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 Butterfly! Bailey is an inspiring individual who is an amazing mom, friend, and business owner. Learn more about The Social Butterfly: https://www.instagram.com/heysocialbutterfly_/ Follow along with Bailey: https://www.instagram.com/bayliejanis/
May 13, 2024
1 hr 7 min
Turning Pain into Purpose: A Conversation with 4-Time Cancer Survivor William Yank
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 story to share. The Leukemia and Lymphoma society named him their honored hero for Indianapolis’s visionaries of the year campaign and he continues to share his inspiring story with audiences all over.
Apr 13, 2024
46 min
Beyond The Battle: A Conversation With 2x Cancer Survivor Rick Czaplewski
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 called “Better Dirty Than Done, An Inspirational True Story, a book about survivorship.”  Learn more about Rick: https://rickczaplewski.com/
Mar 13, 2024
47 min
How To Get Out Of Your Own Way
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 marketing services: https://www.checkeredjaguar.com/  
Feb 13, 2024
26 min
The Grit of Entrepreneurship With GROUNDWRK Co-Founders, Christian Nelson + Ryan Coyle
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 grown Groundwrk. Find GROUNDWRK on social: @groundwrkphx Find GROUNDWRK on the web: www.groundwrkphx.com  
Jan 13, 2024
48 min
The Art of Adulting: Navigating The Difficult Journey of Adulthood
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.
Dec 13, 2023
12 min
Girlhood Unveiled: A Conversation with 10-Year-Old Charlie
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.
Nov 13, 2023
26 min
You Deserve More: Recognizing When Your Relationship Needs to End
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 than you deserve in a relationship, but that's not true. We are going to talk about finding the courage to end/move on from "red flag" relationships + opening up the door for finding a more meaningful kind of romantic relationship.
Oct 13, 2023
12 min
Navigating Non-Binary and Trans Identity. Featuring James Mount
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. 
Sep 13, 2023
42 min
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