Talks with Dr Shafer

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.

  1. 20h ago

    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 Detroit, Michigan, Presley is an artist known for her larger than life murals who has gone viral online for her wedding paintings.  Presley's work creates a sense of community and presence in the moment as she paints a scene while interacting with it, and provokes thought and discussion about her work from around the world. Featured in Hour Detroit Magazine and national publications such as People, Presley is making a big impact with her art, and she shares with us her story, her love of art and community, and what is coming up next.  Check out Presley's ArtPrize Art Instillation, Performative, featured at the Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown from September 18-October 3, 2026; voting opens September 18. https://www.artprize.org/entries#84584 Connect with Presley Bergmooser here and bring her to your live event: https://www.presleymadeit.com/ Follow on Social Media as @presleymadeit Thank you Presley Bergmooser for being on the show & sharing your inspiring story with us! What inspired you about today's episode? Let us know, and share this episode with someone you think will love this talk.  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. All Rights Reserved #presleymadeit #livepainting #talkswithdrshafer #empowerment #storytelling

    Made By Presley: Elevating Precious Moments Through Art

  2. Aug 11

    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 developing a stutter in the third grade, the impact stuttering had on him as a child, and how he has been sharing his story on social media, creating community and providing education and resources for people with stuttering, and those who want to learn more about stuttering. With his first illustrated children's book, Finn Finds His Voice, Travis Althouse not only wrote but illustrated the story about Finn and his journey to find his voice at school where he doesn't fit in with the other fish. Join us for an inspiring conversation and share with someone you think would enjoy this talk! Get your copy of Finn Finds His Voice here: https://a.co/d/04PNlGb4 Connect with Travis Althouse here: https://www.travisstuttering.com/ Thank you Travis Althouse for being on the show & sharing your inspiring story with us! What inspired you about today's episode? Let us know, and share this episode with someone you think will love this talk  Follow across Social Media as @travis.stuttering 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. All Rights Reserved #travisstuttering #stuttering #talkswithdrshafer #empowerment #storytelling

    Travis Althouse: Sharing His Story & Supporting Those Who Stutter

  3. Jul 28

    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 different seasons of life.  On this inspiring episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer sits down with Special Guest Morgan St. Jean, a New York musician now based in LA, to talk about music, love, learning to embrace your own voice in life and the music industry, and more. Watch and listen with us where you enjoy podcasts, and let us know your favorite Morgan St. Jean song: Made For, Not All Men, Skin and Bones, God's Country, Past Life. There are so many beautiful hits, it's hard to choose just one. Learn more about Morgan St. Jean here:  https://www.morganstjean.com/ Keep an eye out for upcoming tour dates in Europe for Morgan St. Jean! Follow on Social Media as @morganstjean Add your favorites to your playlist and support independent musicians! Thank you Morgan St. Jean for being on the show & sharing your inspiring story with us! What inspired you about today's episode? Let us know, and share this episode with someone you think will love this talk.  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. All Rights Reserved #morganstjean #music #talkswithdrshafer #empowerment #storytelling

    Girls Just Wanna Tour, Write Songs, Live and Love Out Loud

  4. Jul 21

    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 dog named Posha who is on a journey of self-discovery. Kathy DiMario wrote the book with her daughter Kelly DiMario, and the book was lovingly illustrated by Emily Foster, a high school junior from Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. Kathy shares her curriculum for self-esteem building with the help of Posha's inspiring story in schools,  and most recently shares Posha's story with a Tonie created for What Kind of Dog Am I? Get your copy of What Kind of Dog Am I? and the accompanying Tonie here: https://www.whatkindofdogami.com/ Connect with LKathy DiMario here: ⁠⁠https://www.kathleendimario.com/⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram as @poshatherescuedog Thank you Kathy DiMario for being on the show & sharing your inspiring story with us!What inspired you about today's episode? Let us know, and share this episode with someone you think will love this talk  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. All Rights Reserved #kathydimario #selfesteem #talkswithdrshafer #empowerment #storytelling

    Building Kids Self-Esteem with the Story of a Rescued Dog

  5. Jul 14

    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 both first-hand in her classrooms from TK to fifth grade and from educators around the world how giving kids a safe space to speak their mind can have a big impact on the classroom. Learn more about the Telly Tale Phone at: https://www.tellytalephone.com/ Do you have a Telly Tale Phone? Let us know how you are using yours! Connect with Anais Zavala at Telly Tale Phone on Social Media as @tellytalephone for inspiring shorts, helpful tutorials and more! Thank you Anais Zavala for being on the show & sharing your inspiring story with us! What inspired you about today's episode? Let us know, and share this episode with someone you think will love this talk  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. PC: Guest: Anais Zavara Host: Stephanie Baker Photography All Rights Reserved #teacher #tellytalephone#talkswithdrshafer #empowerment #storytelling

    Let's Talk: Good Gossip with the Telly Tale Phone

  6. Jul 7

    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 career in embroidery, Hannah is making embroidery and crafting accessible and cool to people across the country, and building a community of crafty people from around the world who love creating something unique and special. From Youtube Tutorials to engaging social media content, Hannah is bringing back the joy of embroidery and reminding us of the benefits of slowing down and putting our own imprint on the world around us. Join us for an inspiring talk about the healing power of craft, embracing change on our growth journey, and more. Learn more about Hannah Arnold's work with Sherwood Forest Creations and get your kits and tuturials here:https://www.sherwoodforestcreations.com/ Connect with Hannah Arnold on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube as @sherwoodforestcreations Thank you Hannah Arnold for being on the show & sharing your inspiring story with us! What inspired you about today's episode? Let us know, and share this episode with someone you think will love this talk  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. Photo Credit: Guest: Hannah Arnold/USA Today Dr Shafer: Stephanie Baker Photography Music Credit: Impulse, Shafer Stedron All Rights Reserved #sherwoodforestcreations #embroidery #talkswithdrshafer #empowerment #storytelling

    Stitching Together a Beautiful Life

  7. Jun 30

    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 of Talks with Dr Shafer to help give us tips on how to "un-mute" ourselves, Annelise is the friend and mentor we all need who tells us not what we want to hear, but what we need to hear to help us master the communication skills we need to build our most beautiful future. Connect with Annelise here: https://www.herspeakingcoach.com/contact On LinkedIn as linkedin.com/in/annelise-mccarthy-b31533142 and  Instagram as @theannelisemccarthy 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. All Rights Reserved Photo Credits Guest: Annelise McCarthy TWDS: Stephanie Baker Photography Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse #annelisemccarthy #communication #talkswithdrshafer #empowerment #storytelling

    Learning to Un-MUTE Yourself

  8. Jun 23

    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 the story of his journey.  Learn more about Steve Barton's work here:  https://bartonstudios.com/ Connect with Steve Barton on Instagram @stevebartonofficial, Facebook @stevebartonstudios, and YouTube at @stevebarton and learn how you can paint along with Steve and bring home a piece of tropical magic. Thank you Steve Barton for being on the show & sharing your inspiring story with us! What inspired you about today's episode? Let us know, and share this episode with someone you think will love this talk.  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. All Rights Reserved Photo Credits: TWDS photos by Stephanie Baker Photography: Guest photos: Steve Barton #stevebarton #art #talkswithdrshafer #empowerment #storytelling

    Art and the Heart Behind It
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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, 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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  • Creator
    Shafer Stedron, MD
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    185
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Shafer Stedron, MD
  • Show Website
    Talks with Dr Shafer