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Preventing Childhood Suicide: Preteen Girl Aims to Save Lives Jan 20, 2026

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Content Warning: This episode discusses Suicide and Death by Suicide

National Institutes of Health research has shown an alarming increase in the rates of preteen suicide, up 8% in ages 8-12 since 2008. This week on Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer sits down with Sho Williamson and Tammy Williamson for an important discussion on preteen suicide risk and awareness. Sho, a 6th grade student in Pellston, Michigan, has been raising awareness for suicide prevention among kids after her young cousin died by suicide. Sho, Tammy and their community have rallied together to help others suffering from thoughts of self harm and to raise awareness about resources available to people in crisis. Tammy, who lost her sister to suicide, and Sho went about fundraising for special Suicide Awareness Benches to place in their community high school and veterans park to help those suffering to know that they world is a better place with them in it, and give some tools to help them stay another day.

Would you like to support Sho's efforts?

Connect with us to learn more about Suicide Awareness Benches and how you can support Sho's efforts in Northern Michigan and how you can bring suicide awareness education to your community!

A big thank you to the Industrial Arts Institute in Onaway, Michigan for creating the Suicide Awareness Benches found at Pellston High School and Pellston's Veterans Park.

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline Support Group is here.

Please get the help you need. The world is better with you in it.

We want to thank Sho and Tammy Williamson for being on the show and for their amazing work in our community.

Follow Tammy Williamson on Facebook at

https://www.facebook.com/tammy.s.williamson

This episode is dedicated in the memory of Annabella "Bella" Creque 8/15/09- 3/30/25 and Sarah "Sunshine " Smith 8/7/79 - 11/5/98.

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.

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, 2026.

Skincare is Healthcare: A Scientific Approach to Healthy Skin Jan 13, 2026

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Skincare goes beyond sunscreen. Throughout our lives, there are essential steps we can take to ensure our skin is as healthy as possible. You may be inundated with all sorts of recommendations for how to get your skin glowing, but when it comes to skin health, it's best to hear it from the experts.

This week Dr Shafer sits down with double board-certified Dermatologist Angela Casey, MD. As the head of Dermatologic Surgery at OhioHealth, the creator of Bright Girl, a clean, dermatologist-designed skincare line for teens and tweens, and a busy mom who cares deeply about what her kids and her patients put on their skin, Dr Casey has fantastic information on skin health, what really works in skincare (and what you can save your money on), and how to keep an eye out for the most common cause of cancer in the US, skin cancer.

Dr Angela Casey is giving Talks with Dr Shafer listeners a discount!

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Thank you Dr Casey for being a guest on the show and for sharing your expertise with us!

Make sure to share this episode with someone who would love to learn more about skin health from an expert.

Learn more about Angela Casey MD and Bright Girl Beauty here: www.brightgirl.com

Follow Angela Casey MD and Bright Girl Beauty on Socials:

@brightgirlbeauty

@angelacaseymd

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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, 2026.

Quills Up! A Movement to Reclaim Self-Worth Through Storytelling Jan 06, 2026

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It’s a new year, and this year we are raising our quills and using our voices.

Whether you begin with a pen and journal, a podcast, a song, or a conversation, commit to sharing your story this year and stepping into the life you have always dreamed of living.

We are excited to share this inspiring conversation about reclaiming your voice and stepping into your life authentically with special guest Deborah Weed. Deborah Weed has been in the entertainment industry for decades, is an award-winning children’s literature author of Paisley’s Last Quill, If Only, the Founder of the Self-Worth Movement, and is now creating a musical to capture Paisley’s essential message of self-worth in Paisley the Musical. After facing medical misdiagnosis and coping with debilitating illness, Deborah harnessed her creative energy to reclaim her story and help people of all ages do the same. Encouraging us all to put our Quill’s Up, Deborah Weed is here to start a movement!

Paisley the Musical: learn more and get involved

https://paisleysfashionforest.com/

Help kids embrace their worth

https://selfworthinitiative.net/what-we-do-1

Listen here and where you enjoy podcasts

Thank you to Deborah Weed for being on the show!

Get a copy of Paisley’s Last Quill, If Only, and The Luckiest Penny where you buy books!

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07DBFRQGK

Follow Deborah Weed on Socials:

IG: @deborah.weed

Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more.

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.

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Resilient Parenting to Help Raise Resilient Kids with Dr Kate Lund Dec 30, 2025

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On this informative episode, Dr Shafer sits down with Dr Kate Lund, Psychologist, TEDx Speaker, Parenting Expert and Award-Winning Author to learn more about how we can incorporate resilience and calm into parenting, even in the toughest moments. Dr Lund shares how her experience with chronic medical condition hydrocephalus impacted her life and shaped her career. The author of Bounce, Dr Kate Lund shares how her new book, Step Away, helps parents incorporate a calm and connecting approach to communicating with kids in a world that can often be overwhelming and disconnected. Parenting tips, personal anecdotes from a parenting expert and inspiration for how you can incorporate resilience into your parenting await you in today's talk on Talks with Dr Shafer.

Learn more about Dr Kate Lund on her website: https://www.katelundspeaks.com/

Get your copy of Step Away by Dr Kate Lund here:

https://a.co/d/b4bXYiBand wherever you prefer to purchase books!

Follow Dr Kate Lund on socials:

@dr_kate_lund

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.

Join Refemme: A Movement to Help Patients with Breast Cancer Navigate Their Needs Dec 23, 2025

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A breast cancer diagnosis and treatment is overwhelming. After the shock of diagnosis sinks in, new challenges arise: what do you need to help you navigate this challenging season? On this week's episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer sits down with Kelly Rovetto, Medical Device Representative with a long career helping hospitals procure the equipment needed to help recover post-diagnosis who suddenly found herself diagnosed with breast cancer and overwhelmed. Kelly knew that there must be a better way to navigate getting what patients need after diagnosis, and helping loved ones easily access a "wish list" that will help make life a little easier for their loved one with breast cancer. Refemme was born, and with it, Kelly is building more than a website to help you understand what items you may need to help you navigate chemo, surgery and more. Kelly is also working to provide a bank of helpful articles for patients to help them and their loved ones understand the process of important tasks such as getting authorization for medical devices they may need. Kelly hopes to help her community feel supported and beautiful as they navigate their breast cancer journey. Join us for an inspiring hour with the Founder of Refemme, and share with someone you love who may benefit from this wonderful resource for patients with breast cancer and those who wish to support them. Learn more about Kelly Rovetto's project Join Refemme here: https://joinrefemme.com
Instagram: re.femme_ Facebook: Re-Femme LinkedIn: Kelly Rovetto TikTok: re.femme YouTube: Re-Femme

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.

Behavior As Communication: A Behavior Analyst Helps Us Connect with Our Kids Dec 16, 2025

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On this week's talk with Dr Shafer, join Neurologist Dr Shafer and Special Guest Bailey Payne for a deep discussion on behavior, connecting in times of conflict and creating a safe environment to work on behavioral challenges together. Bailey Payne is a board-certified Behavior Analyst with a Master's in Clinical Psychology who has worked everywhere from CPS, to a state hospital, as an autism specialist for the Kansas Autism Waiver, a Behavioral Specialist for the May Institute of Autism, and as a Licensed Behavior Analyst serving the Bowling Green, Kentucky community. Bailey Payne is sharing her expertise with readers as the author of Behavior Breakthrough, coauthored by Jen Lill Brown, which aims to help give caregivers the tools they need to finally make those behavioral breakthroughs.Real talk, real tips for connection, and really raw vulnerability await you in this inspiring episode. Share with someone you know who is wanting to breakthrough with their child's behaviour but feeling stuck.

Listen here:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/talks-with-dr-shafer/id1723838159and where you enjoy podcasts!Thank you

Bailey Payne for being a guest on the show!
Learn more about Bailey Payne: www.baileypayne.com

Get a copy of Behavioral Breakthrough where you buy books!https://a.co/d/9TCdoOv

Follow Bailey Payne on Socials: https://www.instagram.com/behavior_breakthrough

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.

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The Theory of Music: How Music Makes Us Feel Dec 09, 2025

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Ever wonder why a certain song seems to pull at your heartstrings, or teleport you back in time? Music theory helps us to understand how music can hijack our brain and tap into our deepest feelings and memories. Dr Shafer sits down with internet sensation Musician, Music Theory expert, Author (Lakeside), Artist and delightful human Brigid Kaelin for a heartwarming and eye-opening episode on music theory, life, and how looking through life with the lens of positive intent and curiosity can change everything. Thank you to Brigid Kaelin for being on the show!Connect with Brigid Kaelin here:
Https://www.brigidkaelin.com And follow along with her amazing videos on social media platforms: @BrigidKaelinGet your copy of Lakeside by Brigid Kaelin here: https://www.amazon.com/Lakeside-Brigid-Kaelin/dp/195305899Xand wherever you buy books!

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.

Every Story Matters: Sticky Note Stories that Touch the Soul Dec 02, 2025

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Every story matters. Especially the ones scribbled on sticky notes.

Matt Eicheldinger is the New York Times best-selling author of five books, with many more coming soon, including the middle Grade Matt Sprouts series (Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes, Matt Sprouts and the Day Nora Ate the Sun, Matt Sprouts and The Search for the Chompy Wompers), Sticky Notes, Holes in My Underwear: over 100 poems that will Knock Your Socks Off, and the upcoming When The Rain Came, the first book of a YA adventure trilogy. Matt created a social media movement for connecting with kids through his sticky-notes stores, with many millions of views across platforms of stories he shares from his time as a 6th grade teacher and the lessons he learned from his students. An inspiring, passion led author, Matt Eicheldinger is making the world a better and more understanding place, one story at a time.

Join Dr Shafer and Matt on this week's episode of Talks with Dr Shafer for a heartwarming discussion on the importance of storytelling and of showing up for one another, inside and outside of the classroom.

Thank you Matt Eicheldinger for being on the show and for so generously sharing your story with us. Learn more about Matt Eicheldinger's work and to connect here:

https://matteicheldinger.com/

Get your copies of Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes, Matt Sprouts and the Day Nora Ate the Sun, Matt Sprouts and The Search for the Chompy Wompers, Sticky Notes, and Holes in My Underwear: over 100 poems that will Knock Your Socks Off wherever books are sold!

Follow Matt Eicheldinger on social media for many more inspiring stories. Matt is making the internet a more positive place, one story at a time!

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.

Death Row Investigator: A Journalist's Quest to Share the Untold Stories of Death Row Inmates Nov 25, 2025

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Sit down with us for a talk that may just change your mind on concepts such as justice, loss and grief. Dr. Shafer Stedron speaks with Sophia Laurenzi, a journalist and former Death Row Investigator about her journey through grief after the loss of her father to suicide, and how her work on Death Row inspired her upcoming memoir. Sophia shares how she transitioned from a career in criminal justice to writing, the complexities of processing grief, and the importance of empathy in understanding both personal and societal issues.

Sophia shares her insights on the nuances of suicide prevention and the need for an increasingly compassionate approach to mental health advocacy. Join us as we discuss how love and relationships never truly die, but continue to evolve after we lose someone we cared for, and how Sophia's relationship to her grief and her father have changed since his death.

Content Warning: This episode discusses Suicide, Mental Health, Death Row, and The Death Penalty.

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline Support Group is here. Please get the help you need. The world is better with you in it.

We want to thank Sophia Laurenzi for being on the show and for so generously sharing her story with us.

Learn more about Sophia Laurenzi's work and to connect here:

https://www.sophialaurenzi.com/. ⁠Website⁠

Subscribe to Sophia Laurenzi's Substack, Surface Level:

https://sophialaurenzi.substack.com/. ⁠Substack⁠

Follow Sophia Laurenzi on ⁠Instagram⁠

Resources shared by Sophia Laurenzi:

SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices for Education)
AFSP
The Trevor Project
The Dinner Party

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.

October's Child: A Year-long Effort to Bring Joy to Kids in Need Each October Nov 18, 2025

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Halloween 2025 has passed, and was it ever so much fun! What if you could donate your Halloween costumes and decor to a charity that has been around for almost a decade to help make sure Halloween 2026 is the best Halloween ever for families in need? This week on Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer sits down with the founder of October's Child, Christophe Waggoner, to learn about how his desire to make sure that children in need had a costume to celebrate the holiday in has transformed his community in Austin, Texas over the last 9 Halloweens. A lesson in love, community building and service, Christophe shares the story behind October's Child, which has captured the attention of the nation with features in People, CBS Saturday Morning, The Washington Post and more.

Learn how you can get involved from near or far to make the 10th anniversary of October's Child on September 26, 2026 in Austin, Texas the biggest and best Halloween Costume giveaway yet!

Learn more about October's Child and how you can volunteer, donate, and share their mission here:

www.octoberschild.com

and on Instagram at @octobers_child_costumes

Do you have costumes or services to donate? Let Christophe know! Comment on our social media, on the October's Child website and on instagram.

It takes a village to make Halloween special for every child and family!

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.

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