Scar Bearers
Scar Bearers
Chris DT Gordon
On Scar Bearers, I discuss my battle with necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating bacteria) and other stories, and how those experiences didn’t make me perfect; they made me better! I also interview others who have faced major (salute) struggles and still persevered, reaching the summit on the other side of the valley and often climbing higher than before. We also get geeky occasionally. 😉 Please join me and contribute to this imperfect, yet fantastic and fun community!
#59: How to be a warrior grandma with Lynn Warren!
Lynn Warren is a warrior grandmother of three and retired nurse/diabetes educator who survived necrotizing fasciitis and COVID during the same four-month hospitalization. She takes one day at a time as she still has some healing to do.   She loves revamping favorite recipes for diabetic people and dogs and hopes to have a recipe book soon.   Facebook: Lynn Warren  Email: [email protected]   My link: https://linktr.ee/chrisdtgordon My email: [email protected]   Theme music and post-production by @nateberan
Jun 17, 2021
20 min
How (or why) gratitude makes you healthy (Part 1)!
You've heard me talk about how great gratitude is, but what proof do I have of that...right?   You'll need to watch to find out...or click on this link, and then watch the video: https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/images/uploads/How_Gratitude_Supports_Health_11x17print_bleed.pdf  My link: https://linktr.ee/chrisdtgordon  My email: [email protected]   IG: @chrisdtgordon
Jun 16, 2021
8 min
#58 How to heal over time with Kathleen Sibilski!
Kathleen Sibilski is a NF survivor who was born in a suburb of Milwaukee and currently live in Delavan, WI. She's a Special Education teacher's aide, an art instructor, a freelance artist, and a voracious reader who's been married for 31 years to her husband Joe, who is a college instructor. They have a 29-year-old son, Jack, and a 24-year-old daughter, Mary, both of whom are musicians.    Instagram: @kathytaffaffy    email: [email protected]  Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SaintIcon  My link: https://linktr.ee/chrisdtgordon My email: [email protected]   Theme music and post-production: @nateberan
Jun 10, 2021
36 min
How to see people in a whole new way!
We know the people in our various social circles, but do we really? By using one simple reframing technique, we can find a whole new appreciation in those whom we love and like.   My link: https://linktr.ee/chrisdtgordon   My email: [email protected]
Jun 9, 2021
6 min
#57: How to live a full life with Jennifer Borow!
Jennifer Borow is a mom of one amazing boy, married to the love of her life and resides in Cleveland, Ohio  (city of lights, city of magic).   In 2014 Jennifer survived Necrotizing Fasciitis after contracting it from an emergency c-section. After a lengthy recovery, receiving rehab, psychological and trauma counseling, she bounced back and has declared herself ’She-Ra, Princess of Power’.   When she is not working her day job as a complex liability adjuster for an insurance company, she is a moderator for a couple of Facebook groups, loves photography, shares her love of 80’s music with her family and dances around the dining room like ‘she just don’t care’.   Facebook: Jennifer Leslie Borow  Instagram: littlehumantamer  My link: https://linktr.ee/chrisdtgordon Theme music and post-production by @nateberan
Jun 3, 2021
53 min
How to be a hero!
Do you need a cape and a secret identity to be a hero? No, of course not (just ask Edna Mode). You just need to do one thing! What's that one thing? Well, just listen and find out. ;) My link: https://linktr.ee/chrisdtgordon [email protected]
Jun 2, 2021
6 min
#56: How to develop your self-worth with Susan Moser!
Susan Moser lived in shame, guilt and anger for nearly 30 years. Being born with a rare form of cancer -- the only documented case in a newborn -- Moser didn’t want her health realities to define her life. So she hid them and in that silence grew a deep seeded belief that because she was born with cancer, she was inherently a bad person. This created a debilitating sense of doubt and judgment across all areas of her life, which she ultimately unwound in order to embody sustained empowered self-worth.     Driven to support others in finding similar freedom, Susan launched Grow Into Greatness as a vehicle for motivation and mentorship to ignite mindset revolutions in others and to empower them to feel confidence in owning their authenticity so they can live what she calls “a light your soul on fire life.” By using the lens of her story, and the application of her 3D Method framework and others, she provides pathways and tools to transform your mind to fuel you and bring ease to daily life.     Susan is a mother via gestational carrier, ostomite, lawyer and VP of business development in the insurance industry, founder of Grow Into Greatness and a co-author of the best seller “You Were Made to Be Unstoppable”.  Susan has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning, Positive Self-Story Teller, Vibrant Life Show, More with Mollie, The Stupid Cancer Show, Survivors Around You, Ellie and has appeared as a speaker on navigating the impact of traumatic health realities on numerous occasions, including at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's Survivorship Day.     Links:  IG--www.Instagram.com/suemodo17   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-mos...  Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growi...  Website: www.growtintogreatnessnow.com   My link: https://linktr.ee/chrisdtgordon  Theme music and post-production by @nateberan
May 27, 2021
28 min
How to appreciate the little things in life!
Today (May 26th) is the anniversary of my re-birthday (the date I was discharged from the hospital), so I wanted to share a recent story that reflects the mindset that has motivated me to become a speaker.   It's amazing how big of an impact the little things on our lives can have!   When's the last time you noticed something seemingly insignificant and felt appreciation for it?   Make it today!   https://linktr.ee/chrisdtgordon  [email protected]
May 26, 2021
4 min
#55: How to not let your past dictate your future with Lisa Kastner!
Successful people are human icebergs: You only see a tiny percentage of what has made them what they are.   Case in point, Lisa Kastner is an award-winning author and publisher whose rough upbringing and young adulthood (which included a bout of homelessness) prepared her for obstacles she's had to face as a successful adult.   www.runningwildpress.com   www.runningwildpress.submittable.com   Twitter: @runwildbooks  IG: @run.wild.books   My website: https://linktr.ee/chrisdtgordon  My email: [email protected]   Theme music and post-production by @nateberan
May 20, 2021
34 min
How to own your success and ask for mental help!
Do you downplay your accomplishments? Do you add asterisks to goals you've reached?   STOP!   Also, if you struggle with your thoughts, please seek help. Mental health is health!   www.nami.org   My link: https://linktr.ee/chrisdtgordon   My email: [email protected]   Theme music and post-production by @nateberan
May 18, 2021
17 min
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