You Are Not Your Scars
Are you sick and tired of being held back by the chains of your past? Of others dictating your life … telling you what to say, how to act, and even how to feel? Are you searching for a way to silence the inner critic, breakthrough limiting beliefs, and come "home" to your true, authentic self? A way to find your voice and speak your truth? A way to laugh, love, and play again? Are you ready to step into a future you design? If you're looking for actionable tools and strategies to take back your power and create a life you love, then you're in the right place! I've done it again and again. And so have my guests. I’m Ellie Shefi. I am a survivor of rape and domestic abuse. I’ve been homeless, lived in my car, and eaten the food restaurants were throwing away at the end of the night. I'm a cancer survivor and medical miracle who has been defying the doctors' death deadlines for decades. I’ve endured countless medical surgeries—often with little hope of survival. At my breaking point, I even begged God to just let me die. (Now that is hitting rock bottom!) Yet, today, I am a limitless thriver. I am a successful attorney, entrepreneur, #1 international best-selling and award-winning author, sought-after international speaker, strategist, media host, publisher, philanthropist, mentor, coach, and consultant. I have mastered turning fear into fuel, and pain into purpose, and now I am blessed to live joyful life I love. You see … Like so many of us, I, too, have scars—emotional, mental, and physical. But throughout my journey, I have learned that I am not my scars! I have healed and moved beyond the scars and the wounds and burdens that caused them. I have cast off the chains of the past and set myself free. I no longer allow my scars to hold me back…to deny me my personal path toward a life of authenticity and abundance. I'm here to help you do the same. If you’re sick and tired of being defined by events, circumstances, and beliefs—if you’re longing to shed past pain and rise beyond your adversities—if you’re looking for post-traumatic growth—then this podcast, You Are Not Your Scars, is for you! On this podcast, my guests and I show you how to shed your scars, claim your internal freedom, and create a life you love. We equip you with the tools and strategies you need to find your voice, stand in your power, and become the architect of your life. We guide you in charting a new course for your journey, help you build a resilient mind, and help you develop your unique, authentic, and aligned soul signature that no one can imitate or destroy. Joining me every episode are masters of resiliency, mindset, personal development, overcoming trauma, and more! They are here to offer you the tools, resources, and strategies you need to break free from the past, claim your future, and create a life you love. No matter how deep your wounds are, you are resilient. You are unbreakable. And you are unstoppable. You have control over your life! Live life on your terms today. While you may have been forged from the fire, you are free by design. Remember: You Are Not Your Scars! Catch up on episodes at youarenotyourscarspodcast.com.
Episodes
Get inspired as host Ellie Shefi chats with global thought leader and impact entrepreneur Fiona McIntyre about her journey towards forming im...
In this episode of You Are Not Your Scars, host Ellie Shefi int...
In this episode, Dr. Teri Rouse discusses how asking better questions can lead to better outcomes. She shares a strategy of askin...
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Are you tired of living life in the shadows? Are you ashamed or embarrassed by your past? Do you long to share your story, but don't because you're afraid? Then don't miss this episode! Listen as host Ellie Shefi chats with renowned author, speaker, and coach, Raul Lopez, Jr., as Raul shares powerful strategies for sharing your story to heal yourself and others. If you're looking to harness the po...
Are you over letting your environments and circumstances dictate how you think, act, and feel? Are you ready to hit the mute button on your fears, doubts, and negative self-talk? If you're ready to claim your X-factor and step into who you were born to be, don't miss this episode! Listen as host Ellie Shefi chats with visionary entrepreneur, transformational teacher, high-performance coach, consultant, sought-after international sp...
Do you feel lost, overwhelmed, or burnt out? Are you ready to stop living to satisfy the demands and expectations of others? Do you long to truly feel the vibrancy of life again? If this is you, then this episode is a must! Listen as host Ellie Shefi chats with Sean Smith, master neuro-transformational results coach, best-selling author, multiple TEDx speaker, and founder of Elite Success Systems, as Sean shares actionable tools an...
Is your life driven by others? Do you succumb to the pressures of how society says your life "should" be? Do you long to break free and make decisions driven by your wants, needs, dreams, desires, and values? Then today's episode is for you! Watch as international powerhouse Vera Futorjanski chats with host Ellie Shefi about getting still, listening to the voice within, and designing an aligned, authentic life you love. Vera is the...
Do you have trouble speaking up and asking for what you need? Are you longing for a "seat at the table" but don't know how to make that happen? Do you feel held back by people you encounter or situations you find yourself in? If this is you, then don't miss this episode! Tune in as host Ellie Shefi chats with guest expert José Piñero as he shares his tips and strategies to help you ask for what you want, access the opportunities yo...
Are you aimlessly wandering through life, unfulfilled, and distracted? Do you long for a joyful, vibrant life you love? Today's guest followed the path set out for her by others and appeared to have it all - a successful corporate job, a handsome husband, a gorgeous home, and a beautiful family! However, she realized that she was operating on auto-pilot, not living her dreams or fulfilling her true purpose. Tune in as Kate Butler c...
Are you tired of letting fear of rejection, failure, and success rule your everyday? Are you ready to break through old limitations and step into the “champiam” you are? In this episode, today's guest shares powerful ways you can let go of your fears and release yourself from your life's chains. Listen as host Ellie Shefi speaks with Christopher Hampton, a dedicated philanthropist and civil servant, who serves as a City Commissione...
Are you tired of letting fear, anxiety, stress, and trauma dictate your life? Are you even more tired of letting other people tell you what to say, how to act, and what to feel? Are you ready to break free of your past and reclaim your power? If you're ready to harness the power of your brain and become the architect of a joyful life you love, then don't miss this episode! Tune in as Host Ellie Shefi talks with world-renowned neuro...
Do you let fear and uncertainty hold you back? Tired of getting knocked out of the game when things don't go as planned? Let's face it -- life happens! Today's guest is a master of playfully and curiously embracing fear, uncertainty, and failure. A firm believer that "falling is part of the game," he empowers clients worldwide with the strategies they need to "face the fear and do it anyway,'' all the while knowing that they have t...
Tired of being talked over? Sick of having your ideas dismissed? Looking for ways to speak up and ask for the opportunities you desire? Today's guest has mastered these skills and is on a mission to reduce unconcious bias and help facilitate increased diversity, equity, and inclusivity in and out of the workplace. Join host Ellie Shefi as she sits down with Emmy® award-winning TV news anchor, best-selling author, keynote speaker, s...
Tired of feeling unseen, unloved, and unvalued? Over feeling out of control, lost, and overwhelmed? Are you ready to regain control, step into your power and purpose, and shine your light brightly into the world? Today's guest, Sammy “Shoebox Moses" Taggett, was discovered in a shoebox in a dumpster as an infant and then grew up in an orphanage in the Philippines. After hitting rock bottom, he set out on a journey of discovery and ...
Are you looking to incorporate more fun into your life? Have you followed the traditional path and achieved success, but find yourself unfulfilled and burnt out? Today's guest has lived that life. Tired of being successful, yet unhappy, he set out to find a way to have the income, impact, and fulfillment he desired. Persevering through a roller-coaster of highs and lows, he uncovered the secret to aligning purposeful play with prof...
Have you ever wanted to share your life experiences and the lessons you learned from them to help people? Do you desire to tell your story or the story of others? You're in the right place! Today's guest is a master of facilitating authentic conversations. After listening to stories from her cousin, Rosa Parks, today's guest felt called to share those stories with the world. Join Host Ellie Shefi ...
Are you tired of being unseen and unheard? Sick of waiting for an invitation that doesn't come? Ready to give yourself permission to do more, have more, and be more? Today’s guest spent years in the shadows waiting for others to invite her to the proverbial table. After a deathbed request moved her into action, she embarked on a path of giving herself the permission to dream, do, have, and be all ...
Are you ready to level up your life? Looking for tools and strategies to become the person you have always wanted to be? Today's guest spent many years trying to do the same. In the process, he assumed role after role, identity after identity. He faced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Exhausted by constantly needing to reinvent himself and his life, he set out to learn the secrets o...
Have you experienced trauma? Do you find yourself wondering why your life is the way it is? Why people treat you the way they do? Why you do the things you do? Today's guest was once a victim of abuse and trauma who wondered all of these things, but who finally found her healing by understanding the "why" behind her "what." Once clear on the "why" behind her "what," she embarked on a career in law...
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