Healing from Anxiety: A Conversation with Dr. Steph, Former NASA Psychologist | 122

Trish welcomes Dr. Stephanie Lopez, a former NASA psychologist turned healing coach specializing in helping daughters of narcissistic mothers. Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Dr. Steph explains her journey from working at NASA to becoming a healing coach, driven by her own experiences with anxiety and emotional breakdowns. This conversation covers practical strategies for managing anxiety and emotional trauma, insights into recognizing narcissistic traits in parents, and how Dr. Steph guides her clients toward healing and self-acceptance. Dr. Steph also shares her beautiful journey with surrogacy, highlighting the importance of mindset and healing in personal and professional growth.00:00 Introduction to Today's Episode00:06 Meet Dr. Steph: From NASA Psychologist to Healing Coach01:08 Dr. Steph's Journey: From NASA to Healing04:10 Understanding High-Functioning Anxiety06:15 Practical Tips for Managing Anxiety14:50 Recognizing and Overcoming Narcissistic Abuse20:24 Healing from Narcissistic Parenting22:03 Personal Healing Journey25:08 Surrogacy Journey Begins27:42 Mindset and Birth Experiences32:07 Adoption Story and Belief in Fate35:24 Healing Programs and Offerings37:06 Conclusion and FarewellMore from Dr. Stephanie Lopez:Grab her FREE Ditch Anxiety Training Follow her on Instagram @DrStephanieLopezListen to her podcast The Broken to Brave Podcast with Dr. StephResources: 🎙 FREE Birth Workshop: 3 Secrets to a Confident Birth! 🎙Want to feel prepared and in control? Watch my free workshop now!Connect w/ Trish: On InstagramOn FacebookOn YouTubeOn Pinterest On TikTokFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.