PODCAST · health
Talks with Dr Shafer
by Shafer Stedron, MD
Reclaim your story and build your most beautiful future.Join Dr. Shafer, a physician, life coach, mother, musician and author as she shares stories of resilience, discovery, and personal growth. Explore what it means to nurture your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, heal from the past, and form genuine connections. An inspiring, and safe space for connection, where you can ask the important questions and find support. Join us each week to explore mindset, wellness, and the transformative power of storytelling.
Episodes
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Is it Your Personality, Or A Performance?
What if one day you realized that your personality was just a well-practiced performance? The author of Performing Normal: A Woman’s Story from Self-Abandonment to Self-Leadership, therapist turned truth teller Amy Watkins, LPC joins us on Talks with Dr Shafer today to share her story, and how…
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Making Reading Cool & Connecting for Kids with Aron Nels Steinke
Aron Nels Steinke is an incredible voice in children's literature. The author of Speechless, a Pacific Northwest Book Award Winner, and the beloved Mr Wolf's Classroom series, Aron started out as an artist, drawing from a young age, and started to accompany his drawing series with words, leading…
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Dr Shafer's I Love This Book features a Neuropsychologist's Work Supporting Kids with Kidlit
Dr Suzy Gray is a neuropsychologist, elementary school educator, and children's author of the illustrated children's books Lily and the Fairy Cake (A Story for Autism Spectrum Disorder) and her newest book, Teddy the Bear (A Story for Anxiety), published by Miriam Laundry Publishing. Dr Gray…
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Becoming A Champion
Becoming a Champion may not look anything like what you imagine it would: just ask David Fasoli and his French Bulldog, Iza. The Bay City duo, brought together by a friend after Iza was born from a surprise litter, navigated rough waters during Covid together, and through their adventures on the...
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When Memory Fails But Music Remains
When memory fails us, our love of music can often remain. One artist is using her mother's love of music, which inspired her own musical journey from early childhood to the present day, to help connect with her mother as her memory and ability disappears due to her battle with Alzheimer's…
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Made By Presley: Elevating Precious Moments Through Art
Reclaiming your story can look like choosing to paint where and how you want to, and one artist is bringing a community of inspired people along with her on the journey! Today's guest, Presley Bergmooser, is a live painter, professional muralist and the founder of Presley Made It. Located in...
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Travis Althouse: Sharing His Story & Supporting Those Who Stutter
Travis Althouse, M.S. CCC-SLP is a Speech Therapist who is known around the world for his videos where he shares his own journey living with a stutter, is now the author of a new children's book, Finn Finds His Voice. On this episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, Travis shares his journey of…
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Girls Just Wanna Tour, Write Songs, Live and Love Out Loud
Whoever said don't meet your heroes clearly never met the incredible Morgan St. Jean. A beloved singer-songwriter who has created a community where her fans feel accepted, loved and inspired by her music, Morgan creates more than songs, she writes anthems for so many people and for so many...
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Building Kids Self-Esteem with the Story of a Rescued Dog
On this inspiring episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer sits down with Special Guest Kathy DiMario. Inspiring author, psychologist and professor as well as the CEO of Second Acts Career Services in Toms River, New Jersey, Kathy is the author of What Kind of Dog Am I?, the story of a rescued...
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Let's Talk: Good Gossip with the Telly Tale Phone
What is good gossip? Kids are learning just that, along with emotional regulation, patience, and communication skills thanks to an elementary school teacher's invention, the Telly Tale Phone. Educator and Entrepreneur Anais Zavala shares with us the why behind her invention and how she has seen...
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Stitching Together a Beautiful Life
Life doesn't come ready made: it's up to us to stitch together the life we desire. Hannah Arnold is the Founder of Sherwood Forest Creations which specializes in embroidery kits, courses, and accessories. A fellow Michigan creator who pivoted from work as a Physical Therapist to now embracing a...
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Learning to Un-MUTE Yourself
Annelise McCarthy is a leading voice and expert in communication, known for her work as an international speaker, The CEO of Use Your Voice, a LinkedIn Top Voice, and Communication Expert who has helped individuals from CEOs to Olympians on their leadership journey. Here on this inspiring episode...
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Art and the Heart Behind It
Dr Shafer sits down with renowned mixed medium artist Steve Barton for an inspiring discussion about his art, the heart behind it, and how to create a life you want to live. Steve invites us to see the extraordinary in the ordinary moments and find beauty in our everyday lives through his art and...
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The Cowgirl Coach: Whales, Horses, and an Unbreakable Mindset
On this week's episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer sits down with Alicia VanderGriend, founder of Cowgirl Life Co. and the Cowgirl Coach, a certified yoga instructor, mindset coach, and project management professional with a master's degree in marine biodiversity. Pivoting from a career in...
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Take Back Your Focus and Reconnect with What Truly Matters
"Until you look inward, you will keep modeling the habits, the beliefs and the legacies that you never meant to pass down." - Michelle Machado, PhD, MBA Dr Michelle Machado, PhD, MBA is a NeuroChange Solutions Consultant, two times TEDx Speaker, author of the upcoming Alive Again: 4 Steps to...
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Traveling the World with Baby Brown Bear and Air Supply
"No matter if you get in trouble you can always return home." Life is full of opportunities for adventure, and for mistakes and mischief along the way! This week's guest, Author Cari Hitchcock, shares her delightful children's book series, The Adventures of Baby Brown Bear, where Baby Brown Bear...
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Embracing Imperfection to Find the Perfect Sound with Recording Artist Pace Randolph
Embracing Imperfection to Find the Perfect Sound with Recording Artist Pace Randolph Pace Randolph is a singer, songwriter and director of the world's biggest choir, The Choir Imperfect, a project to create community through song that is bringing people together across the globe. With his debut...
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Becoming Aesha: Healing and Embracing Her Story
Trigger Warning: Eating Disorders Discussed in Today's Episode This week on Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer sits down with model, actor, author and counselor Aesha Waks. Aesha shares her experience working in the entertainment industry as a teenager, and how media influenced her body perception,...
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12 Year Old Author and Advocate Shares the Voices of Shelter Dogs
On this special episode featuring Kids Who Are Changing the World, we sit down with Dr Shafer and Amelie Anastasia, 12 year old Author (Fox Tales, Fox Tales 2, Wolf Tales) of the upcoming Shelter Dogs and Philanthropist. Amelie shares how her love of animals from wildlife to pets inspired her to...
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Helpful Habits for a Healthier Life When Living with Autoimmune Disease
Building helpful habits for a healthier life when living with autoimmune disease takes focus and dedication. Pharmacist, scientist, host of Autoimmune Health Secrets and coach Amy Behimer, PharmD, NBC-HCW, shares with us how she navigated being faced with several autoimmune diseases and turned…
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Helping Middle Graders Make Sense of the World
We sit down with Dr Shafer and Dana Kramaroff, educator and author of the Middle Grade hit The Do More Club and educator, for an inspiring discussion on this week's episode of Talks with Dr Shafer. Dana shares how her experiences growing up inspired The Do More Club, a story about a Jewish boy…
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Reclaiming Her Story, One Recipe at a Time with Executive Chef Claire Sharryn Roberto
Reclaiming Her Story, One Recipe at a Time Executive and classically trained Cordon Bleu Chef, Nutritionist, and Founder of CSR Consultancy, Claire Sharryn Roberto is known online for sharing her delicious, healthy, and beautiful recipes often inspired by her work with VVIP clients and in tune…
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Unlock the Power of Your Voice
Unlock the power of your voice and learn to speak to be heard on this week's episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, featuring Neurologist Dr. Shafer Stedron and Special Guest Jackie Romankow, Actor, Singer and Professional Dialect and Speech Coach based out of New York City. A Speaking Coach with New...
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Let's Get Organized!
Lisa Woodruff has a passion for creating functional organization across the board, whether in home spaces or in planning for life events. As the CEO of Organize 365 and author of the upcoming Escaping Quicksand, Lisa sits down with Dr Shafer to talk about how we can reclaim our space (be it our...
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Promoting Early Life Literacy with Miss Pam!
The first years of life help shape our children's future, and the way they learn as babies and infants is through interactions with the adults in their world. Play, song and books are wonderful ways to bond with your baby and help them on their journey to learning all about this amazing world. In...
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Grieving Out Loud
The process of dying and death are a part of each person's story. A topic many of us don't want to discuss, and one that can make us feel a sense of loss of control, our own deaths and what we want surrounding them from how we want to be remembered and celebrated to the details around how we want...
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Held Together: Stories of Love and Motherhood Across a Lifespan
Join Dr Shafer and Dr Rebecca Thompson for a conversation on family, love, parenting, grief, community, medicine, and more on this inspiring episode of Talks with Dr Shafer. Rebecca Thompson, MD is a family physician and author of Held Together, a shared memoir that sheds light on the stories of…
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From Fighting to Moving Forward: How Mediation Can Make Divorcing Different
Divorce is an unfortunately common and disruptive experience for many. How can divorcing be different? Many marriages end in divorce, and the process and experience can have profound impacts on our health and happiness. Joe Dillon of Equitable Mediation is an expert with an impressive 98% success...
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Good Daughtering: How Is Daughtering Impacting Your Life and Health
"As a daughter, we get to be the one who's not in control. We should get to be the one who is cared for." - Dr Allison Alford, Interpersonal Communication expert and author of Good Daughter: The Work You've Always Done, the Credit You've Never Gotten, and How to Finally Feel Like Enough. What…
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Helping NICU Families
Helping NICU Families: A Mom's Quest to Help NICU Families Connect The experience of having a baby is full of surprises. Ending up needing intensive care at birth is a big challenge for families and can leave them feeling overwhelmed and looking for ways to navigate this next chapter. Paige...
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Behind the Curtain: Behind the Scenes of Life on Broadway
Places, Please! Have you ever wondered about life behind the curtain of your favorite Broadway show? The beauty and the brutality of life on stage is a compelling story, and we have the inspiring Wesley Ryan here to share their experiences on Broadway, from their early start on the stage to…
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Preventing Childhood Suicide: Preteen Girl Aims to Save Lives
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…
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Skincare is Healthcare: A Scientific Approach to Healthy Skin
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…
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Quills Up! A Movement to Reclaim Self-Worth Through Storytelling
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…
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Resilient Parenting to Help Raise Resilient Kids with Dr Kate Lund
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...
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Join Refemme: A Movement to Help Patients with Breast Cancer Navigate Their Needs
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…
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Behavior As Communication: A Behavior Analyst Helps Us Connect with Our Kids
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...
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The Theory of Music: How Music Makes Us Feel
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...
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Every Story Matters: Sticky Note Stories that Touch the Soul
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…
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Death Row Investigator: A Journalist's Quest to Share the Untold Stories of Death Row Inmates
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...
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October's Child: A Year-long Effort to Bring Joy to Kids in Need Each October
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...
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The Holocaust Across Generations: One Son's Journey to Bring Survivor Stories to Light
The Holocaust Across Generations: One Son's Journey to Bring Survivor Stories to Light Dr Shafer sits down with Willie Handler, Canadian Author known for his humor-filled works of fiction including Loved Mars Hated the Food, The Road Ahead and Deep Into The Weeds, whose writing turned…
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Breast Health and Beyond: Taking on Healthcare Disparities, Building Community, and Improving Lives
We're Talking Breast Health and Beyond: Dr Shafer welcomes the unstoppable Maimah Karmo, breast cancer survivor and Founder of Tigerlily Foundation, which aims to empower young women before, during and after cancer, and fight healthcare disparities. Maimah shares her journey as a breast cancer...
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Getting Physical: How Physical Therapy Can Get You Moving Again
Do you have chronic pain that seems to be limiting you? Working with a specialist in physical therapy can help understand the underlying cause or causes of your pain and make positive change in your physical routine to take back your life. Dr. Shafer Stedron welcomes special guest, internet...
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Digital Detox: How to Reclaim Your Attention
Are you feeling dopamine-depleted? It may be time for a digital detox. Yes, social media can be addictive, and stepping away from it can make you feel the effects of withdrawal. On this episode, join Dr Shafer and Special Guest Colin Corby, technologist, author, TedX Speaker and creator of the...
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How to Win: A Life Reclaimed
Join Dr. Shafer and family law attorney and author Renee Bauer for real talk on divorce, the journey of personal evolution, the importance of authenticity, and the challenges of navigating relationships both during and after divorce. Renee shares how her app, Parent Co-Pilot, can help on the…
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Is Your Child Struggling? Evidenced-Based Tools to Help Kids Thrive in School
In this informative episode just in time for the back-to-school season, Dr Shafer sits down with Dr. Emily Levy, the founder and director of EBL Coaching, a specialized tutoring program that offers individualized one-on-one home, virtual, and on-site instruction to clients in the New York and New...
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Sharing Kevin's Story: A Father's Journey
Our stories can change in an instant. Barry Adkins, author, speaker, and father of Kevin, who died of alcohol poisoning the next he moved out of his parent's home at age 18, sits down with Dr Shafer to share Kevin's story and how Barry is working tirelessly to change the lives of youth across the...
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How a Small Act of Kindness Sparked a Legacy of Love
Leaving a Legacy of Kindness: The Biggest Impact We Can Make. This week on Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer welcomes the inspiring Joe Schmit, 19-Emmy Award Winning Sports Broadcaster, Renowned Speaker, Author of The Right Thing to Do and Kindness Advocate to the show. Joe and Dr Shafer explore…
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Life with Spasmodic Dysphonia: A Speech Therapist's Journey to Reclaim Her Voice
In this inspiring episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, join the conversation as Dr. Shafer Stedron sits down with Special Guest, Denise Cesare, to share her story of overcoming a serious health issue that put her career at risk. Denise Cesare, Speech Language Pathologist, Author, Speaker, and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Reclaim your story and build your most beautiful future.Join Dr. Shafer, a physician, life coach, mother, musician and author as she shares stories of resilience, discovery, and personal growth. Explore what it means to nurture your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, heal from the past, and form genuine connections. An inspiring, and safe space for connection, where you can ask the important questions and find support. Join us each week to explore mindset, wellness, and the transformative power of storytelling.
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Shafer Stedron, MD
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Reclaim your story and build your most beautiful future.Join Dr. Shafer, a physician, life coach, mother, musician and author as she shares stories of resilience, discovery, and personal growth. Explore what it means to nurture your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, heal from the past,...
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