Talks with Dr Shafer

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The "BUT" Wheel: Propelling Yourself Forward with Your Thoughts Jan 09, 2025

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In this episode of Short Talks on Talks with Dr Shafer, where Dr Shafer helps listeners tackle how to master their mindset and regulate their nervous system, Dr. Shafer discusses the importance of mindset in reclaiming personal stories and building a beautiful future. She introduces important and helpful tools like the BUT Wheel to help listeners break free from limiting beliefs and emphasizes the role of mindfulness and emotional regulation in personal growth. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Dr Shafer encourages listeners to embrace new experiences and reframe their thoughts to achieve their goals.

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Takeaways

Storytelling is a powerful tool for personal growth.
Mindfulness practices can help regulate our emotional responses.
The BUT Wheel is a method to reframe limiting beliefs.
Flexibility in mindset is crucial for trying new things.
Motivation is essential for achieving long-term goals.
We can prove to ourselves that we are capable of change.
Everyone is on a journey of improvement and learning.
Changing our thoughts can change our life trajectory.
Practicing mindfulness can help regain control over our nervous system.
Identifying limiting beliefs is the first step to overcoming them.

Reclaiming Your Story: The Power of Mindset
Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs

Soundbites

"It's easy to get sucked back into old patterns."
"Mindfulness can help us take back control."
"Flexibility within my mind is essential."

Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment.

Dr. Shafer's story is one of triumph, self-awareness, and tireless creation. As she has reclaimed her own story, rebuilding her life after difficult experiences, she launched We Don’t Tell Our Stories, an online community to help people suffering from Domestic Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence. Her love of writing inspired her to launch Little House of Dreams Publishing, a children’s literature publishing house focused on sharing the stories of children. Dr Shafer believes it is never too early to show young people how important their voice truly is, and the power they possess to create a better world.

Connect with Dr. Shafer: https://drshaferstedronova.com/

To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshafer

This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

Little House Of Dreams Entertainment, LLC, 2024.

Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse

Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Jan 07, 2025

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In this enlightening conversation on Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr. Shafer and Special Guest Dr. Melissa Kalt, MD explore the profound impact of narcissistic abuse and the journey towards recovery. Dr. Kalt shares her personal transformation from a physician to an executive consultant specializing in rapid narcissistic abuse recovery. They discuss the challenges within the medical system, the importance of identifying root causes of chronic symptoms, and the empowerment that comes from taking control of one's healing journey. The conversation emphasizes the significance of support, coaching, and the concept of anti-fragility in overcoming trauma and building a stronger future.

Takeaways:

Storytelling can be a powerful tool for healing.
Chronic symptoms often stem from unresolved trauma.
Empowerment is key in the healing process.
Understanding narcissistic abuse is crucial for recovery.
Coaching can accelerate the healing journey.
Identifying root causes leads to more effective treatment.
Anti-fragility means becoming stronger through challenges.
Self-worth is inherent and not dependent on others.
Support systems are vital for navigating recovery.

Healing from Narcissistic Abuse: A Journey to Empowerment
From Medicine to Coaching: Dr. Kalt's Transformation

Soundbites:

"Chronic symptoms are trauma-based wake-up calls."
"I am worthy just because I exist in the world."

Thank you to Dr Melissa Kalt, MD, for being on the show.

Learn more and connect with Dr Melissa Kalt and her program, Rapid Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, at MelissaKaltMD.com

Connect with Dr. Shafer: https://drshaferstedronova.com/

To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshafer

This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

Little House Of Dreams Entertainment, LLC, 2025.

Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse

Living Your Richest Life: Frame Your Story for Success Jan 02, 2025

Show notes

On this Short Talk on Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr. Shafer discusses the importance of mastering one's mindset, particularly in relation to wealth and personal fulfillment. Dr Shafer emphasizes the need to reclaim one's story and align personal goals with true desires rather than societal expectations. The conversation explores the emptiness that can accompany external achievements and the significance of tapping into core memories of joy to guide one's path to true wealth. Dr. Shafer also reflects on personal growth over the past year and encourages listeners to continue their journey of self-discovery and perseverance.

Takeaways

Mastering your mindset is crucial for achieving true wealth.
Align your goals with your true desires, not societal expectations.
External achievements often lead to feelings of emptiness.
True success is defined by personal fulfillment and joy.
Core memories of happiness can guide your life choices.
Reclaiming your story is essential for personal growth.
Reflecting on past challenges can reveal personal victories.
Personal development occurs through perseverance and determination.
True wealth resides in living a life aligned with your purpose.
Continuous work on mindset is necessary for future growth.

Mastering Your Mindset for Wealth
Reclaiming Your Story: The Path to True Success

Sound Bites

"What is a truly successful life?"
"True wealth resides in our richest lives."
"You did it. And I am so grateful to be here today."

Connect with Dr. Shafer: https://drshaferstedronova.com/

To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshafer

This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

Little House Of Dreams Entertainment, LLC, 2024.

Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse

Avoiding Grave Mistakes: A Pharmacist's Fight Against Medication Errors Dec 31, 2024

Show notes

On this enlightening episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr. Shafer and Clinical Pharmacist, Speaker, Patient Safety Advocate and Podcast Host of Take Care with Meds Lidia Molinara discuss the critical importance of patient safety and advocacy in healthcare. Lidia shares her journey to becoming a pharmacist and her mission to empower patients through education, communication, and advocacy. They explore the barriers patients face in advocating for themselves, the significance of open communication between patients and healthcare professionals, and the need for a culture of safety in healthcare settings. The discussion emphasizes the importance of documenting health experiences, understanding medication errors, and fostering a partnership between patients and providers to improve health outcomes.

Takeaways:

Patients must advocate for themselves in healthcare.
Communication is key to reducing medication errors.
Education empowers patients to make informed decisions.
Journaling health experiences can enhance patient advocacy.
Healthcare professionals should create a culture of safety.
Errors in healthcare should be openly discussed and addressed.
Patients are experts in their own health experiences.
The ACE framework (Advocacy, Communication, Education) is essential for patient safety.
Open dialogue between patients and providers builds trust.
Systemic changes are needed to improve patient safety.

Empowering Patients: The Role of Advocacy in Healthcare

Thank you to Lidia Molinara for being on the show!

You can learn more about Lidia Molinara Bsc.Pharm, FASCP, MBA, CGP, PSO Here: ⁠https://lidiamolinara.com/⁠Watch Lidia Molinara's TED Talk here: ⁠TEDxSugarLand 2024⁠

Listen to Lidia Molinara's Podcast Take Care with Meds Here: https://lidiamolinara.com/podcast/

Connect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/ ⁠⁠

To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠ / @talkswithdrshafer ⁠⁠

This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

Little House Of Dreams Entertainment, LLC, 2024.

Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse

Coercive Control: Cutting the Puppet Strings Dec 26, 2024

Show notes

In this Short Talk on Talks with Dr. Shafer, Dr Shafer discusses the importance of reclaiming personal narratives and understanding coercive control, particularly in the context of domestic violence, workplace abuse and violence, and public smear campaigns. The conversation highlights the case of Blake Lively and the implications of workplace misconduct, emphasizing the need for awareness and advocacy against controlling behaviors, and how we all need to play our part to stay centered in the truth and not allow ourselves to be pulled into abusive narratives to be used as pawns in an abusers game. Dr. Shafer encourages listeners to challenge cultural beliefs and stay centered in their truth to foster personal empowerment and support for victims.

Takeaways:

Reclaiming our stories is essential for personal empowerment.
Coercive control is a fundamental aspect of all forms of abuse.
People deserve autonomy and respect in all environments.
Cultural beliefs about women often perpetuate abuse and control.
Understanding emotional manipulation is key to breaking free from control.
Staying centered in truth helps navigate complex social dynamics.
Everyone can be affected by coercive control, directly or indirectly.
Mindset shifts can lead to significant personal and societal change.

Reclaiming Our Stories: A Path to Empowerment
Understanding Coercive Control in Society

Read the Complaint "Blake Lively v. Wayfarer Studios LLC et al" Here:

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/12/21/us/complaint-of-blake-lively-v-wayfarer-studios-llc-et-al.html?smid=url-share

Connect with Dr. Shafer: https://drshaferstedronova.com/

To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshafer

This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

Little House Of Dreams Entertainment, LLC, 2024.

Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse

Advocating for a Cure for Parkinson's Disease: Sharon's Son George Dec 24, 2024

Show notes

On this moving episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer welcomes Special Guest Dr George Ackerman, lovingly known as Sharon's son, George. George Ackerman, Author, Lawyer, and Advocate shares his journey as a caregiver for his mother Sharon who lived with Parkinson's disease for over a decade before her death in 2021. Since Sharon's death, George has made it his mission to advocate for people with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers. George discusses his books, advocacy, and community efforts his organization Together for Sharon has made to create a movement to both support patients with PD and their families and to work towards a cure for PD. George discusses the challenges and the rapid progression of the disease, as well as the importance of exercise in managing Parkinson's symptoms. George emphasizes the need for awareness and support for those affected by Parkinson's and the importance of not feeling alone in the fight against the disease.

Takeaways

Parkinson's disease can progress rapidly, and caregivers need support and resources to navigate the challenges.
Exercise is crucial in managing Parkinson's symptoms and slowing the progression of the disease.
There is a need for increased awareness and support for people with Parkinson's and their caregivers.
Advocacy plays a vital role in raising awareness and working towards finding a cure for Parkinson's. Advocacy and raising awareness are crucial in the fight against Parkinson's disease.
Open conversations about the symptoms and challenges of Parkinson's are important to provide support and understanding.
Sharing personal stories and experiences can help individuals with Parkinson's and their caregivers feel less alone.
Supporting research and funding scholarships for future neurologists can contribute to finding a cure for Parkinson's.

Learn More about Dr George Ackerman and Together for Sharon at

https://www.togetherforsharon.com/georges-story/

Including more about the available books, community support, podcasts, and links to organizations and foundations working to support patients with PD and further research on PD.

Books:

A Son's Journey: From Parkinson's Disease Caregiver to Advocate

https://www.togetherforsharon.com/my-book-a-sons-journey/

Voices of Resilience

https://www.togetherforsharon.com/my-book-voices-of-resilience/

Connect with Dr. Shafer: https://drshaferstedronova.com/

To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshafer

This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

Little House Of Dreams Entertainment, LLC, 2024.

Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse

Mastering Your Mindset: Finding Joy This Holiday Season Dec 19, 2024

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Mastering Your Mindset: Finding Joy This Holiday Season

In this holiday-themed Short Talk on Talks with Dr. Shafer, Dr Shafer discusses the importance of finding joy during the holiday season by reconsidering how your schedule and traditions are serving you and choosing what brings you joy in the holiday season and beyond. Dr Shafer emphasizes the need for self-care, reflection, and the courage to let go of traditions that no longer work for us. By prioritizing what brings us joy, we can create a fulfilling and authentic holiday experience, and meaningful connections, as well.

You can't feel joy if you don't take the time to experience it.
Sometimes the thing to do is simply nothing.
We need to make the intentional step of adding rest into our to-do list.
The moments that bring us joy are often small but impactful.
Without motivation, our desire to behave differently will likely fail.
We do not have to relive trauma and pain out of a feeling of duty to traditions.
You can choose the activities that best honor you.
There are no rules in life; stay true to yourself.
When you prioritize your experience, you give the world the gift of your joy.
Reflect on what traditions bring you joy and which to let go.

"You don't have to do all of the things."
"There are no rules in life."

Connect with Dr. Shafer: https://drshaferstedronova.com/

To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshafer

This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

Little House Of Dreams Entertainment, LLC, 2024.

Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse

FRAMED: Exposing the Role of the Family Court System in Abuse Dec 17, 2024

Show notes

Trigger warning: Abuse and the Family Court System are discussed in this episode.

In this moving episode of Talks with Dr. Shafer, Dr. Shafer welcomes authors Dr. Christine Cocchiola and Amy Polacko to discuss their book 'Framed: Women in the Family Court Underworld.' The conversation delves into the experiences of women navigating the family court system while facing coercive control and abuse, and how experts Dr Cocchiola and Amy Polacko are bringing awareness to this harrowing reality. They share their personal journeys, the importance of storytelling, and the systemic issues within family courts that often fail to protect victims. Dr Cocchiola and Amy Polacko emphasize the need for legislative change, the role of community support, and the importance of raising awareness about coercive control as a form of domestic abuse.

Thank you to Dr Christine Cocchiola and Amy Polacko for being on the show!

You can learn more about Framed: Women in the Family Court Underworld, purchase a copy for yourself or someone who would benefit from this impactful book, and leave a review here:

⁠https://www.amazon.com/Framed-Women-Family-Court-Underworld/dp/B0DB6MNR2W⁠

Learn more about Dr Christine Cocchiola and her work here:

⁠https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com/⁠

Learn more about Amy Polacko and her work here:

⁠https://www.freedomwarrior.info/⁠

and Follow Dr Christine Cocchiola on instagram as drcocchiola_coercivecontrol and facebook as Christine Marie Cocchiola

and Follow Amy Polacko on instagram as FreedomWarriorTribe and facebook as Amy Polacko

and join the Framed Facebook group here: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/framedbooklaunch⁠

Connect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/ ⁠

To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: ⁠ / @talkswithdrshafer ⁠

This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

Little House Of Dreams Entertainment, LLC, 2024.

Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse

Getting Curious, not Furious in the Face of Negativity Dec 12, 2024

Show notes

In this Short Talk on Talks with Dr. Shafer, the focus is on mastering your mindset, particularly when dealing with individuals who tend to assume the negative in conversations. Is there someone who always seems to take you the wrong way, no matter what you say?

Dr. Shafer discusses the importance of curiosity over anger as a tool to help better understand someone who seems committed to misunderstanding you. Dr Shafer listeners to ask questions and seek understanding rather than reacting defensively when they need to interact with someone who is assuming the negative. By practicing perspective taking and recognizing the impact of personal experiences on communication, individuals can foster better relationships and navigate conflicts more effectively.

Takeaways

Get curious instead of furious when negativity arises to improve communication.
Asking questions can lead to better understanding.
People interpret what they hear through their own experiences.
We don't have to engage with or respond to every conflict or comment.
Put your ego aside to connect better with others.
Understanding the other person's perspective is crucial in effective communication.
Curiosity can disarm tense situations.
Mastering your mindset helps in personal and professional relationships.
Perspective taking can change the outcome of conversations and lead to a sense of understanding, even when we don't agree.

Mastering Your Mindset: The Art of Curiosity
Navigating Negative Assumptions in Conversations

"Get curious instead of furious."
"What did you hear me say?"
"Leave your ego to the side."

Connect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/ ⁠⁠

To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠ / @talkswithdrshafer ⁠⁠

This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

Little House Of Dreams Entertainment, LLC, 2024.

Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse

Perspective Shift Disease to Condition: A Rheumatologist's Holistic Perspective on Treating Patients Dec 10, 2024

Show notes

In this enlightening and inspiring episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer welcomes Special Guest, fellow female physician Dr. Isabelle Amigues. A Rheumatologist, TedX Speaker and survivor of Stage IV Breast Cancer, Dr Amigues shares her journey from practicing Rheumatology in France to becoming a Rheumatologist in the US, her personal battle with breast cancer, and how it transformed her mindset and her approach to medicine. Dr Amigues emphasizes the importance and value of integrating alternative practices with traditional medicine, the power of mindset in healing, and the shift from a disease perspective to one of helping patients to manage conditions in a holistic way. Dr. Amigues advocates for direct patient care, allowing physicians to reconnect with their passion for medicine and provide holistic care to their patients.

Thank you to Dr Isabelle Amigues, MD for being a Guest on the show! You can learn more about Dr Isabelle Amigues and Unabridged MD here: https://www.unabridgedmd.com/

Watch Dr Isabelle Amigues' podcast on Youtube: ⁠UnabridgedMD - YouTube⁠

Follow Dr Amigues on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter as UnabridgedMD⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/ ⁠

To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: ⁠ / @talkswithdrshafer ⁠

This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

Little House Of Dreams Entertainment, LLC, 2024.

Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse

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