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Checkered Jaguar

Brescia Dover 62 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

The Checkered Jaguar is a podcast hosted by Brescia Dover that creates space for difficult and vulnerable conversations. It explores mental health, culture, life, and other meaningful topics. Brescia, a Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor and mental health advocate, is occasionally joined by guests. The show aims to bring real, important discussions to the table. It is also connected to her boutique marketing agency, The Checkered Jaguar.

Episodes

My Mental Health Survival Kit: Anxiety, Coping Tools & What Actually Helps
My Mental Health Survival Kit: Anxiety, Coping Tools & What Actually Helps Oct 13, 2026 00:17:11 Mental health looks different for everyone, but over the years I’ve built my own little “mental health survival kit” of tools that help me when I’m anxious, overwhelmed, overthinking, or simply having a hard day.In this episode of The Checkered Jaguar, I’m sharing the things I actually use in my everyday life, from morning rituals, movement and breathwork to gratitude, letting myself cry, changing
Depersonalization and Anxiety: Finding Yourself Again with Niall Sankey
Depersonalization and Anxiety: Finding Yourself Again with Niall Sankey Sep 13, 2026 00:55:54 What does depersonalization actually feel like, and why can anxiety make it so frightening? Niall Sankey joins Brescia Dover on The Checkered Jaguar to share how a THC experience triggered depersonalization, leaving him feeling disconnected from his body and surroundings.They discuss the anxiety cycle, talk therapy, grounding techniques, relationships, productivity, vulnerability, and learning to
What It's Really Like Living with OCPD (Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder)
What It's Really Like Living with OCPD (Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder) Aug 13, 2026 00:23:24 In this episode of The Checkered Jaguar, I'm opening up about something I've only recently come to fully accept: my diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD).For years, I believed my perfectionism, need for control, and constant overthinking were simply part of who I was. It wasn't until navigating my autoimmune disease and facing some of life's biggest challeng
If You Have Ankylosing Spondylitis, This Episode Is for You
If You Have Ankylosing Spondylitis, This Episode Is for You Jul 13, 2026 00:25:08 In this episode, I’m sharing my personal story with ankylosing spondylitis. AS is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune condition that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints.I open up about what my symptoms have looked like, the journey to getting answers, what it feels like to live with chronic pain and inflammation, and the emotional side of being diagnosed with an invisible illness. I al
Healing in a World That Keeps You Sick | Featuring Jensen Dover
Healing in a World That Keeps You Sick | Featuring Jensen Dover Jun 13, 2026 00:39:22 In this episode of The Checkered Jaguar, Brescia sits down with her brother, Jensen Dover, for an honest conversation about health, healing, inflammation, and the lifestyle changes that can truly transform the way we feel.After recently being diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation and pain, Brescia opens up about the emotional and physical cha
Trichotillomania, Anxiety & Control | Erin Hatch’s Story
Trichotillomania, Anxiety & Control | Erin Hatch’s Story May 13, 2026 00:33:48 In this episode of The Checkered Jaguar, Erin Hatch shares her experience living with trichotillomania, anxiety, and control-related coping behaviors, and how these patterns began in childhood and have continued into adulthood.Erin opens up about growing up in an environment marked by instability and unpredictability, and how those early experiences shaped the way she processes stress, anxiety, an
OCD, Panic Attacks & Anxiety | Jacob Hatch’s Story
OCD, Panic Attacks & Anxiety | Jacob Hatch’s Story Apr 13, 2026 00:33:29 In this episode of The Checkered Jaguar, Jacob Hatch shares his personal experience living with OCD, panic attacks, and anxiety, and what it was like to go years without fully realizing what he was experiencing was actually Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.Jacob opens up about how his symptoms first began, how OCD showed up in different ways throughout his life, and the emotional toll of living in a
Loving a Child Through Mental Illness | A Parent’s Perspective with Susie Dover
Loving a Child Through Mental Illness | A Parent’s Perspective with Susie Dover Mar 13, 2026 00:52:36 In this deeply honest episode of The Checkered Jaguar, Brescia Dover sits down with her mom, Susie Dover, to explore mental health through a perspective that is rarely talked about—the parent’s.As both Brescia and one of her brothers navigated serious mental health challenges growing up, Susie had to learn how to support her children while also protecting her own well-being.Together, they share th
Dating with Discernment: Self-Love, Non-Negotiables, and Choosing the Right Person
Dating with Discernment: Self-Love, Non-Negotiables, and Choosing the Right Person Feb 13, 2026 00:22:16 In this solo episode of The Checkered Jaguar, Brescia dives into an honest, vulnerable conversation about self-love, dating, and why choosing the right life partner matters more than ever — especially on the eve of Valentine’s Day.This episode goes beyond surface-level self-care and explores the deeper truth: self-love is discernment. It’s the courage to honor your non-negotiables, to walk away fr
Entrepreneur Lessons I Learned Building a Boutique Marketing Agency
Entrepreneur Lessons I Learned Building a Boutique Marketing Agency Jan 13, 2026 00:25:38 In this episode, I’m sharing the real, behind-the-scenes lessons I’ve learned as an entrepreneur and marketing agency owner while building The Checkered Jaguar. From navigating unexpected roadblocks to refining systems, boundaries, and client relationships, this episode is a candid look at what it actually takes to run a boutique marketing agency.I break down the challenges that don’t get talked a
A Veterinarian’s Untold Story: Dr. Thomas Kile on PAO Surgery, Pain, Love, and Starting Over
A Veterinarian’s Untold Story: Dr. Thomas Kile on PAO Surgery, Pain, Love, and Starting Over Dec 13, 2025 01:07:04 In this powerful and deeply human episode, I sit down with Dr. Thomas Kile to explore the parts of his story that rarely get talked about — the moments of pain, transition, growth, and profound resilience that have shaped who he is today.Together, we dive into the emotional chapters behind his life as a veterinarian: navigating childhood shifts, understanding the long-term impact of his parents’ d
The PAO Surgery Recovery Journey: The Final Chapter of Healing from Hip Dysplasia
The PAO Surgery Recovery Journey: The Final Chapter of Healing from Hip Dysplasia Nov 13, 2025 00:18:03 In this solo episode of The Checkered Jaguar, I open up about a major milestone in my healing journey — getting the screws removed from my hips after undergoing two PAO surgeries.Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO) surgery is a surgical procedure used to treat hip dysplasia, a condition where the hip socket (acetabulum) is abnormally shallow or misshapen. This can lead to hip pain, instability, and ear

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