The Inner Script Podcast

Stephanie Baubie, NP | Integrative Nurse Practitioner

If you are in a season where your old life no longer fits, but the next version of you has not fully arrived yet, you are in the right place. The Inner Script is a podcast for highly sensitive women navigating life transitions that affect not just who they are, but how their body feels. Hosted by Stephanie Baubie, Integrative Nurse Practitioner, this show supports women moving through identity shifts, breakups, burnout, career changes, and health awakenings where something feels off and familiar coping strategies stop working. Stephanie brings clinical training and lived experience together to help you understand how transition impacts the nervous system and the body. At the heart of the show is nervous system regulation as a stabilizing force during change. You will learn how a dysregulated nervous system shows up during life transitions, why symptoms can intensify even when labs are normal, and how to begin nervous system healing through practical, body based tools. Episodes explore fight or flight symptoms, chronic stress, somatic healing, nervous system and sleep, waking up at 3am, and that wired but tired state so many women experience during periods of change. Because the podcast is led by a nurse practitioner, conversations around integrative medicine are grounded and evidence informed. Topics include women’s health, stress and hormones, cortisol imbalance, perimenopause symptoms, natural sleep remedies, and best supplements for women without fear based messaging. The Inner Script also explores emotional intelligence, emotional awareness, self sabotaging patterns, limiting beliefs, the inner critic, and the mindset shifts required to trust yourself again. This is not surface level self help. It is guidance for women learning how to feel safe in their body while becoming someone new. Subscribe and join a growing community of women who are learning to trust themselves, honor their sensitivity, and rewrite their inner script, one episode at a time.

  1. Fear of Being Seen: Identity, Self-Trust, and Coming Home to Yourself with Kristen Shea (Episode 21)

    4 days ago

    Fear of Being Seen: Identity, Self-Trust, and Coming Home to Yourself with Kristen Shea (Episode 21)

    Why do so many women feel disconnected from who they truly are? In this episode, Stephanie Baubie sits down with visibility coach, publicist, and personal brand strategist Kristen Shea for a conversation about identity, self-trust, nervous system healing, and the fear of being seen. Kristen shares her own journey of walking away from unhealthy family dynamics, rebuilding her life from the ground up, and discovering that true transformation isn't about becoming someone new—it's about shedding the survival patterns, shame, and conditioning that have kept you disconnected from yourself. Together, they explore somatic healing, intuition, chronic illness, authenticity, people-pleasing, and why so many of us stay trapped in roles that no longer fit. If you've ever felt stuck, misaligned, or afraid to fully express who you are, this episode offers a powerful invitation to come back home to yourself. This Episode Is For You If: You struggle with people-pleasing, self-abandonment, or feeling disconnected from your authentic selfYou feel called toward a deeper purpose but fear judgment, visibility, or making a major life changeYou're interested in nervous system healing, intuition, self-trust, and personal transformation Am I being seen or am I performing? Get Steph’s free reflection guide on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/160662105  Connect with Stephanie Baubie, NP: - Join the Patreon community (for FREE): https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheInnerScript  - Share your thoughts, questions, or story with Stephanie. Follow along on Instagram at @theinnerscriptpod: https://www.instagram.com/theinnerscriptpod/#  Timestamps (00:00) Meet visibility coach Kristen Shea (01:45) The spiritual awakening that changed everything (06:20) Why so many women feel disconnected from themselves (08:06) Core wounds, shame, and somatic healing (11:20) Nervous system regulation and emotional release (12:51) The difference between being visible and being truly seen (17:18) Why shame keeps people stuck (23:17) Chronic illness, identity, and self-sabotage (25:52) Intuition, psychic gifts, and self-trust (34:43) Manifestation, identity, and nervous system regulation (37:35) Inner child healing versus identity transformation (43:28) Recognizing narcissistic relationship dynamics (47:36) How to overcome the fear of judgment (51:16) Practical steps to reconnect with yourself (57:19) Where to find Kristen Shea Connect with Kristen Shea: Website: https://www.kristenshea.com Personal Brand Bundle: https://quantumkris.mykajabi.com/offers/5LLPfs6L/checkout The Ascension Lab: https://quantumkris.mykajabi.com/the-ascension-lab-1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekristenshea  Disclaimer: Everything shared here is for educational purposes and personal reflection only. Not medical advice. Always work with your own healthcare provider for individual care. Podcast Production by Jamie Brooke.

    59 min
  2. The Mistake We Make When Treating Anxiety and Depression (Episode 20)

    17 June

    The Mistake We Make When Treating Anxiety and Depression (Episode 20)

    Why do anxiety and depression happen, and are we asking the wrong questions about mental health? In this deeply personal solo episode, Stephanie Baubie shares her own experiences with anxiety, depression, grief, intrusive thoughts, medication, therapy, and nervous system healing. She explores why mental health symptoms are often viewed solely through a diagnosis lens, while deeper contributors like nervous system dysregulation, childhood experiences, lifestyle factors, sensitivity, stress, sleep, nutrition, and emotional processing are often overlooked. Stephanie offers a compassionate, whole-body perspective on mental health and explains why symptoms may be signals worth listening to rather than problems to suppress. This Episode is For You If: You struggle with anxiety, depression, overwhelm, or low mood and want a deeper understanding of what may be contributingYou consider yourself a highly sensitive person and often feel overstimulated by people, environments, or stressYou are curious about nervous system regulation, holistic mental health, and addressing root causes rather than symptoms alone Free Patreon resource: Download the Anxiety & Depression Reflection Guide and start exploring the root causes beneath your symptoms. https://www.patreon.com/posts/160074008  Timestamps: (01:12) Why Stephanie no longer believes she was simply "born anxious" (08:08) Understanding sensitivity, empathy, and nervous system wiring (11:16) College, mono, lifestyle habits, and Stephanie's first experience with medication (13:01) A second depressive episode and finding the right support (17:01) Why Stephanie's psychiatrist changed how she views mental health treatment (20:26) Viewing anxiety and depression as signals rather than pathology (22:09) The six pillars of health and their connection to mental wellness (22:40) How nutrition, blood sugar, caffeine, and vitamin deficiencies affect mood (26:16) Cortisol, sleep, emotional processing, and nervous system regulation (28:26) Boundaries, stress management, and identifying hidden root causes Connect with Stephanie Baubie, NP: - Join the Patreon community (for FREE): https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheInnerScript  - Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinnerscriptpod/#  Disclaimer: Everything shared here is for educational purposes and personal reflection only. Not medical advice. Always work with your own healthcare provider for individual care. We sometimes include links to products and services we find interesting. These may or may not be affiliate links. Thanks for your support! This podcast is produced by Brave Moon Podcasts.

    34 min
  3. Why High-Functioning Women Feel Exhausted | Nervous System Healing with Dr. Nikki Cerone-Fancher (Episode 19)

    10 June

    Why High-Functioning Women Feel Exhausted | Nervous System Healing with Dr. Nikki Cerone-Fancher (Episode 19)

    What if your fatigue, hormone symptoms, anxiety, bloating, or fertility struggles were not signs that your body was broken, but signs that your body has been trying to protect you all along? In this episode of The Inner Script Podcast, integrative nurse practitioner Stephanie Baubie sits down with Dr. Nikki Cerone-Fancher, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and licensed acupuncturist, for a deeply grounding conversation about acupuncture, nervous system regulation, burnout, fertility, emotional processing, and women’s health. This episode also explores the connection between unprocessed emotions and physical symptoms, how Chinese medicine views stagnation and healing, and simple practices women can use to regulate their nervous systems and reconnect with rest. In This Episode: - Nervous system regulation and women’s health - Acupuncture and chronic stress - Burnout, fatigue, and overfunctioning - Fertility and hormone imbalance - Emotional processing and physical symptoms - Simple tools to support nervous system healing Need a reset? Stephanie and Dr. Nikki share simple nervous system regulation practices you can begin using immediately to support rest, healing, and emotional resilience: https://www.patreon.com/posts/recalibrate-your-160553577 Connect with Stephanie Baubie, NP: - Join the Patreon community (for FREE): https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheInnerScript  - Share your thoughts, questions, or story with Stephanie. Follow along on Instagram at @theinnerscriptpod: https://www.instagram.com/theinnerscriptpod/#  Timestamps (00:00) Why women feel stuck in survival mode (04:31) What Chinese medicine and acupuncture actually are (10:42) Why high-functioning women burn out (18:27) Yin depletion, rest, and chronic overdoing (25:08) How emotions become stored in the body (33:15) Why women often carry stress in the pelvic region (39:12) Fertility, survival mode, and nervous system safety (47:30) Chinese herbs, progesterone, and reproductive health (55:11) Burnout vs fatigue and what the body is signaling (01:02:20) Simple ways to regulate your nervous system daily Connect with Dr. Nikki Cerone-Fancher: Website: New Mission Acupuncture: https://www.newmissionacupuncture.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newmissionacupuncture Collective Rest: Collective Rest Ear Acupuncture Circle: https://www.newmissionacupuncture.com/blog/collective-rest Women’s Health & Fertility Services: Services at New Mission Acupuncture: https://www.newmissionacupuncture.com/services

    51 min
  4. Why Healthcare Feels Broken | The Truth About Provider Burnout, Patient Frustration, and the System No One Talks About (Episode 18)

    3 June

    Why Healthcare Feels Broken | The Truth About Provider Burnout, Patient Frustration, and the System No One Talks About (Episode 18)

    Why does healthcare feel broken right now? Patients often feel dismissed while providers feel overwhelmed and burnt out. In this honest solo episode, Stephanie Baubie shares a side of healthcare rarely discussed publicly. Drawing from her experience as both an integrative nurse practitioner and a patient, she explores provider burnout, compassion fatigue, nervous system dysregulation, and the deeper system issues creating tension between patients and clinicians. Instead of blaming either side, Stephanie asks a bigger question: what if both are struggling under the same broken system? This Episode is For You If: You have ever felt dismissed, unheard, or frustrated by healthcare experiencesYou work in healthcare and feel emotionally exhausted or burnt outYou want a more honest conversation about what is really happening inside the healthcare system Free Resource: Healthcare appointment coming up? Here’s a free checklist to help you prepare for your next visit: https://www.patreon.com/posts/my-healthcare-158805002 Connect with Stephanie Baubie, NP: - Join the Patreon community (for FREE): https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheInnerScript  - Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinnerscriptpod/#  Timestamps: (02:10) Why patients and providers are being pitted against each other(06:05) What patients often misunderstand about rushed appointments(10:30) Why healthcare environments can dysregulate providers(15:12) The emotional cost of back-to-back patient care(20:28) Stephanie's personal breaking point as a clinician(27:50) Why triggers in healthcare are often overload, not weakness(34:18) A difficult patient story that changed perspective(42:02) Why clinicians often absorb blame for system failures(48:15) What patients and providers actually have in common(53:46) Why healing and efficiency often cannot coexist Disclaimer: Everything shared here is for educational purposes and personal reflection only. Not medical advice. Always work with your own healthcare provider for individual care. We sometimes include links to products and services we find interesting. These may or may not be affiliate links. Thanks for your support! This podcast is produced by Brave Moon Podcasts.

    28 min
  5. Why Women Struggle With Pleasure, Low Libido & Painful Sex | Somatic Sexologist Ruby Josif (Episode 17)

    27 May

    Why Women Struggle With Pleasure, Low Libido & Painful Sex | Somatic Sexologist Ruby Josif (Episode 17)

    What if low libido, painful sex, emotional shutdown during intimacy, or difficulty orgasming was not something “wrong” with you, but your body asking for more safety, slowness, and connection? In this episode of The Inner Script Podcast, integrative nurse practitioner Stephanie Baubie sits down with somatic sexologist Ruby Josif for a deeply honest conversation about women’s sexuality, nervous system regulation, emotional safety, pleasure, intimacy, and embodiment. Ruby explains the difference between traditional sex therapy and somatic sexology, why so many women feel disconnected during sex even after years of therapy, and how unprocessed emotions, chronic stress, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation can impact libido, orgasm, pain with sex, and intimacy. This episode also explores emotional safety in relationships, why women often abandon their own needs during intimacy, how long-term couples can maintain passionate sex lives, and why pleasure is not selfish, it is part of healing. In This Episode: - Somatic sexology vs traditional sex therapy - Low libido and nervous system dysregulation - Emotional safety and orgasm - Painful sex and what women should know - How women store emotions in the body - Need a check-in? There’s a free gentle nervous system and intimacy guide on Patreon. Here you go: https://www.patreon.com/posts/158804934  - Join the Patreon community (for FREE): https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheInnerScript  - Share your thoughts, questions, or story with Stephanie. Follow along on Instagram at @theinnerscriptpod: https://www.instagram.com/theinnerscriptpod/# Timestamps (00:00) Introduction to somatic sexology and intimacy (03:20) Difference between sex therapy and somatic sexology (09:05) Why women feel disconnected during sex (15:42) Emotional safety, pleasure, and intimacy (24:30) Low libido and nervous system dysregulation (31:18) Internal orgasms and female pleasure myths (40:50) Pain during sex and what women should know (49:26) Storing emotions in the pelvic region (56:41) Simple somatic practices to reconnect to the body (01:02:44) The truth about intimacy in long-term relationships Connect with Ruby Website: www.ruby-josif.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruby.josif.sex.coach TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ruby.josif

    57 min
  6. Why Your Hormones Feel Out of Control (And What’s Actually Causing It) (Episode 16)

    20 May

    Why Your Hormones Feel Out of Control (And What’s Actually Causing It) (Episode 16)

    Curious about your own cycle? Here's a complete guide to understanding your cycle better: https://www.patreon.com/posts/exclusive-cycle-158611885  If you’ve ever felt like your hormones are all over the place, this episode will change how you understand your body. We break down the four phases of the menstrual cycle and why symptoms like PMS, mood swings, low energy, and burnout are often caused by lifestyle misalignment, not hormone dysfunction. You’ll learn how stress, under-eating, and over-exercising impact progesterone, cortisol, and your nervous system. This is not about rigid cycle syncing. It’s about learning to listen to your body and support it in a way that actually works. In This Episode: Why hormones aren’t the root problemThe four phases of your cycle explainedHow stress impacts progesterone and PMSWhat cortisol steal and estrogen dominance really meanHow to support your body through each phase Connect with Stephanie Baubie, NP: - Join the Patreon community (for FREE): https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheInnerScript  - Share your thoughts, questions, or story with Stephanie. Follow along on Instagram at @theinnerscriptpod: https://www.instagram.com/theinnerscriptpod/#  This Episode is For You If: You feel like your hormones are “out of control”You experience PMS, irritability, or emotional swings before your periodYou’ve been told your labs are “normal” but you don’t feel normalYou struggle with low energy, burnout, or inconsistent motivationYou want to better understand your cycle without rigid frameworks In This Episode: Why hormones are not the root problem (0:00)The four phases of your cycle explained (3:20)What’s actually happening during your menstrual phase (6:10)The follicular phase and why motivation increases (10:45)Ovulation, confidence, and biological attraction (15:30)Why the luteal phase feels so hard (19:40)The truth about progesterone and PMS (24:15)What “cortisol steal” really means (28:50)Estrogen dominance explained simply (33:10)How to support your body through each phase (38:20) Resources Mentioned: Targeted supplements (context-based, not prescriptive)Nervous system regulation practicesNutrition and fueling awareness My Fullscript dispensary link is below for trusted, quality-tested products. Supplements are not right for everyone, so please consult your healthcare provider first. There’s no obligation to purchase, and food, lifestyle, and nervous system health always come first: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/sbaubie Disclaimer: Everything shared here is for educational purposes and personal reflection only. Not medical advice. Always work with your own healthcare provider for individual care. We sometimes include links to products and services we find interesting. These may or may not be affiliate links. Thanks for your support! This podcast is produced by Brave Moon Podcasts.

    26 min
  7. How Stress Lives in the Body, Burnout & Healing Through Art with Hannah Saarinen (Episode 15)

    13 May

    How Stress Lives in the Body, Burnout & Healing Through Art with Hannah Saarinen (Episode 15)

    Want a free downloadable symptom journal? Here it is: https://www.patreon.com/posts/inner-circle-if-157659899 What if your headaches, anxiety, burnout, or exhaustion are messages from the body? Stephanie sits down with medical illustrator and OR nurse Hannah Saarinen to discuss chronic stress, nursing burnout, nervous system healing, and how art became a pathway back to herself. Hannah shares how years of healthcare work, childhood stress, and emotional overload impacted her health, and how creativity helped her heal. In This Episode: - How stress can show up physically - The truth about nursing burnout - Why many women normalize anxiety - How childhood patterns affect adult health - Healing through art and self-expression Timestamps (00:00) Meet Hannah Saarinen (04:12) Nursing school memories and early ambition (10:26) Verbal abuse and trauma in hospital settings (18:04) Anxiety before work and burnout symptoms (25:18) Leaving nursing and moving abroad (33:41) Stress, ADHD symptoms, and nervous system health (42:20) Childhood survival mode explained (51:08) Turning patient experiences into art (1:00:34) Why anatomy inspires healing artwork (1:10:11) Hannah’s vision for art in hospitals Connect with Hannah Website: https://arthazenergy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art_haz_energy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@art_haz_energy  Disclaimer: Everything shared here is for educational purposes and personal reflection only. Not medical advice. Always work with your own healthcare provider for individual care.

    53 min
  8. Popular Health & Wellness Trends That Could Be Hurting You (Episode 14)

    6 May

    Popular Health & Wellness Trends That Could Be Hurting You (Episode 14)

    Want a free checklist to ask yourself before trying that latest wellness trend? Here you go: https://www.patreon.com/posts/exclusive-before-157568211 This Episode Is for You If: - You feel confused by wellness advice online - You’ve tried all the protocols and still feel off - You want to know what health trends may backfire - You’re ready to trust your own body more In this brutally honest solo episode, Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Baubie breaks down the current healthcare and wellness trends she discourages. As an integrative nurse practitioner, Stephanie explains why so much online wellness advice lacks nuance, context, and clinical understanding. She shares how popular trends like aggressive detoxes, protein obsession, supplement stacking, fasting, cold plunges, and one-size-fits-all protocols can sometimes worsen symptoms instead of helping. Most importantly, she reminds listeners that healing is not about doing more. It is about learning what your unique body actually needs.  In This Episode, You’ll learn: - Why some health trends worsen symptoms - The truth about detox reactions - Why protein is not always the answer - How optimization culture can hurt women - Why rest may be more healing than discipline Connect with Stephanie Baubie, NP: - Join the Patreon community (for FREE): https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheInnerScript  - Share your thoughts, questions, or story with Stephanie. Follow along on Instagram at @theinnerscriptpod: https://www.instagram.com/theinnerscriptpod/#  My Fullscript dispensary link is below for trusted, quality-tested products. Supplements are not right for everyone, so please consult your healthcare provider first. There’s no obligation to purchase, and food, lifestyle, and nervous system health always come first: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/sbaubie Concepts Mentioned in This Episode: Creatine Probiotics Digestive enzymes High protein diets Calorie deficits Fasting Cold plunges Detox protocols Liver flushes Supplement stacking Nervous system regulation Digestion and bile flow Topics & Timestamps: (00:17) Why Stephanie is fired up (02:42) Why trends fail many women (05:21) Knowledge vs clinical application (09:33) Dangerous calorie deficit advice (11:01) The high protein trend (13:51) Detox myths explained (17:18) Why liver flushes concern her (18:55) Supplement stacking problems (20:57) Optimization culture and burnout (24:35) How to trust your body again About Your Host: Stephanie Baubie is an integrative nurse practitioner and the host of The Inner Script. She helps highly sensitive women understand what their body and nervous system are communicating so they can move out of confusion and into grounded self trust and embodied health. Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs. We sometimes include links to products and services we find interesting. These may or may not be affiliate links. Thanks for your support! This podcast is produced by Brave Moon Podcasts.

    27 min

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If you are in a season where your old life no longer fits, but the next version of you has not fully arrived yet, you are in the right place. The Inner Script is a podcast for highly sensitive women navigating life transitions that affect not just who they are, but how their body feels. Hosted by Stephanie Baubie, Integrative Nurse Practitioner, this show supports women moving through identity shifts, breakups, burnout, career changes, and health awakenings where something feels off and familiar coping strategies stop working. Stephanie brings clinical training and lived experience together to help you understand how transition impacts the nervous system and the body. At the heart of the show is nervous system regulation as a stabilizing force during change. You will learn how a dysregulated nervous system shows up during life transitions, why symptoms can intensify even when labs are normal, and how to begin nervous system healing through practical, body based tools. Episodes explore fight or flight symptoms, chronic stress, somatic healing, nervous system and sleep, waking up at 3am, and that wired but tired state so many women experience during periods of change. Because the podcast is led by a nurse practitioner, conversations around integrative medicine are grounded and evidence informed. Topics include women’s health, stress and hormones, cortisol imbalance, perimenopause symptoms, natural sleep remedies, and best supplements for women without fear based messaging. The Inner Script also explores emotional intelligence, emotional awareness, self sabotaging patterns, limiting beliefs, the inner critic, and the mindset shifts required to trust yourself again. This is not surface level self help. It is guidance for women learning how to feel safe in their body while becoming someone new. Subscribe and join a growing community of women who are learning to trust themselves, honor their sensitivity, and rewrite their inner script, one episode at a time.

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