Sometimes, it's the quiet man who has the most tumultuous past.

For three years in the early 1970's a pre-teen Ralph Park was sexually abused by a neighbor. After escaping his abuser, Ralph created a life which eventually included a multi-million dollar business, a ten acre mansion, and a loving family. Despite his inner demons, Ralph had seemingly achieved the American Dream.

Until one day, more than 40 years after his childhood sexual abuse ended; his abuser walked in to Ralph's office, and upended his life once again.

The next episode of Bearing Scars unwraps the spiraling downfall of a quiet leader and his fight to regain his own life's story.

Subscribe today to discover all the stories of those who have overcome.

Links from episode:

https://rainn.org

https://988lifeline.org

Sometimes, it's the quiet man who has the most tumultuous past.

For three years in the 1960's a pre-teen Ralph Park was sexually abused by a neighbor. After escaping his abuser, Ralph created a life which eventually included a multi-million dollar business, a ten acre mansion, and a loving family. Despite his inner demons, Ralph had seemingly achieved the American Dream.

Until one day, more than 40 years after his childhood sexual abuse ended; his abuser walked in to Ralph's office, and upended his life once again.

The next episode of Bearing Scars unwraps the spiraling downfall of a quiet leader and his fight to regain his own life's story.

Subscribe today to discover all the stories of those who have overcome.

We all have secrets. This powerful episode of Bearing Scars features someone you may have thought was a typical Navy veteran who became a chamber of commerce president, and then a nationally known veterans advocate. But what you haven't known is the secret Bridget Lake has kept for years. She reveals the full story for the first time on Bearing Scars. Her journey from the military, to addiction, to the deadly consequences of her life spiral will move you. But her fight to becoming the successful community leader she is today will inspire you. If you have a daughter, son, friend or neighbor who needs to be inspired and reminded the American Dream doesn't have an expiration date, then this episode of Bearing Scars is a must-listen.

Links from episode:

https://bridgetlake.com/

https://rainn.org/

https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

https://www.camaraderiefoundation.org/

https://www.mccormick.us/

We all have secrets. Our next episode of Bearing Scars features someone you may have thought was a typical Navy veteran who became a chamber of commerce president, and then a nationally known veterans advocate. But what you haven't known is the secret Bridget Lake has kept for years. She reveals the full story for the first time on the next episode of Bearing Scars. Her journey from the military to addiction, to the deadly consequences of her life spiral will move you. But her fight to becoming the successful community leader she is today will inspire you. If you have a daughter, son, friend or neighbor who needs to be inspired and reminded the American Dream doesn't have an expiration date, then the next episode of Bearing Scars is a must-listen.

Professional wrestler, American Gladiator and addiction counselor Matt Morgan is the next guest on Bearing Scars. Matt proves that sometimes the size of the man in the fight and the size of the fight in the man can both be imposing. He reveals his secrets to success in both WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) and TNA (Total Nonstop Action) wrestling where he worked alongside superstars such as Hulk Hogan, John Cena, Brock Lesnar, AJ Styles, and Mark Henry, among others in his career. Yet through all his battles, Morgan discusses defeating his toughest opponent yet: addiction.

Links from episode:

https://www.wwe.com

https://www.tnawrestling.com

https://www.na.org

https://www.longwoodfl.org

https://www.orlandorecovery.com

https://www.bearingscars.com

Professional wrestler and addiction counselor Matt Morgan is the next guest on Bearing Scars. In this one minute preview of his full episode, Matt proves that sometimes the size of the man in the fight and the size of the fight in the man can both be imposing. Full episode debuts Jan. 21, 2026 on all major podcast platforms and at BearingScars.com.

The premier episode of Bearing Scars features Nobel Peace Prize nominee and one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World discussing his two decade journey from homeless drug addict moments away from ending it all to sobriety, college, law school, and international prominence. Host Michael Ertel and Desmond delve into the heart of forgiveness and second chances.

Links from the show:

https://bearingscars.com/

https://www.desmondmeade.com/

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/653904/let-my-people-vote-by-desmond-meade/

https://floridarrc.com/

https://www.cleanslateinitiative.org/

Are you ready to get inspired? Bearing Scars debuts in January with Nobel Peace Prize nominee and one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World, Desmond Meade. Desmond discussing his journey from homeless and drug addiction to his current status as one of the most respected men in the world.