Episode 31: Dr. Danella Hafeman

In this warm and insightful episode of The Ripple Effect, Dr. Stephanie Romero hosts Dr. Danella Hafeman for a reflective conversation on mindfulness, mental health, and the intersection of personal practice with professional impact. The two reconnect over their shared roots in mindfulness training and discuss the evolution of Dr. Hafeman’s journey—from early exposure to meditation in high school and college to integrating mindfulness into her clinical work through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Dr. Hafeman shares how mindfulness became a cornerstone of both her personal growth and her research on emotion regulation among youth.  Learn More at www.awakenpittsburgh.org Music: Weather Any Storm by Cody Francis and Forever and A Day by Kim Aspen (canva.com) Produced by Say Some Thing Studios, a creative media division of Elevate 1 Consulting. Awaken Pittsburgh, a 501c3 non-profit organization, relies on the generosity of our community to achieve our mission of fostering well-being, empathy, and compassion for all. Your support helps mindfulness practitioners reach individuals across the Greater Pittsburgh Area through evidence-based programs, activities, and events. Give Today! awakenpittsburgh.org/support Campaign Music:  "Chill Mode" by Audiobinger from the free music archive. This work is openly licensed via CC BY 4.0.