Impact Ready

Steph Saffer
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Have you ever felt like you had great potential but couldn't get to your next level? Harness the power of your impact with “Impact Ready”. Hosted by Steph Saffer, mindset coach, speaker, entrepreneur, and acupuncturist, this podcast is your guide to elevating your impact and sparking meaningful change. Dive into insightful discussions on ownership and the power of your energy, and unlock actionable strategies to create a ripple effect of exponential results. Get ready to impact.

  1. 29m ago

    249. The Art of Repair: Conflict Resolution, Communication and Trust in Relationships

    Every relationship hits rough patches, and the ones that last are built by people who know how to repair after conflict.Steph breaks down the art of repair, one of the most underrated skills in communication, leadership, and parenting. She walks through the five steps of an effective repair: returning to the conversation, owning your part, acknowledging the impact, getting curious about the other person's experience, and making a correction. Healthy relationships are rich in repair, and every sincere repair attempt strengthens trust and connection. Steph also shares why modeling repair for our kids is one of the most powerful emotional intelligence lessons we can give them.In this episode you'll discover:- Why what happens after a conflict shapes the relationship more than the conflict itself- The five steps to effective repair, from returning to the conversation to making a correction- How modeling repair builds trust with your team and teaches your kids conflict resolutionYour takeaways:- Repair is one of the most important and underrated skills in relationships and leadership.- Owning your part in a conflict is crucial for effective repair.- Modeling repair for others teaches valuable conflict resolution skills. Chapters00:00 The Importance of Repair in Relationships18:04 Steps to Effective Repair18:47 Conclusion and Call to Action---📊 Take the Impact Scorecard: impactreadyquiz.com⁠📩 Join my newsletter: stephsaffer.com⁠🤝 Work with me 1:1: stephsaffer.com/contact-me/⁠

  2. 4d ago

    248. Practicing Non-Attachment: Letting Go of Control

    Holding tighter to the plans, people, and outcomes you care about could be the very thing feeding your stress, and letting go may be where your freedom begins. Steph explores non-attachment, a life philosophy rooted in Eastern traditions that invites you to release your grip on outcomes, relationships, and circumstances. Through personal stories, she clears up common misconceptions and shows how non-attachment lets you engage fully with life while holding it with an open hand. Steph unpacks the illusion of control, the reality that change is constant, and how clinging fuels suffering. With mindfulness and self-awareness as guides, this episode offers a practical path to stronger emotional well-being, more resilient relationships, and lasting personal growth. In this episode you'll discover: What non-attachment really means and where the practice comes fromHow non-attachment differs from detachment and indifferenceWhy control over external circumstances is an illusion, and how clinging creates suffering Your takeaways: Non-attachment is about letting go of control.Asking 'What can I let go of?' can facilitate non-attachment.Embracing non-attachment can lead to greater joy and creativity. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Non-Attachment 02:28 Defining Non-Attachment 05:11 What Non-Attachment Is Not 07:11 The Practice of Non-Attachment 10:01 Understanding Control and Suffering 12:07 Personal Experiences with Non-Attachment 15:23 Practical Applications of Non-Attachment 17:36 The Broader Impact of Non-Attachment 📊 Take the Impact Scorecard: impactreadyquiz.com⁠📩 Join my newsletter: stephsaffer.com⁠🤝 Work with me 1:1: stephsaffer.com/contact-me/⁠

  3. Sep 28

    247. Bold Courage: How to Overcome Fear and Build Confidence

    We think that some people are born with courage and the ability to do hard things, but the reality is it is a skill we can practice and get better at, we just haven't been choosing to practice . Steph breaks down bold courage: the ability to take action even when fear is loud. She makes the case that courage is a learned skill you build over time, and she walks through real-life examples that show what bold courage looks like and where people get it wrong. You'll also learn the nine C's of courage, from coping to confidence to commitment, plus why community support matters so much when you're overcoming fear. This one is for anyone ready to make braver decisions and step into real personal growth. In this episode you'll discover: What bold courage is notHow to define bold courage through real-life examplesThe nine C's of courage Your takeaways: Bold courage is taking action in the face of fear.You can build the muscle of bold courage with practice.Discomfort is often a precursor to growth and confidence. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Bold Courage 02:59 Understanding What Bold Courage Is Not 04:58 Defining Bold Courage Through Real-Life Examples 09:55 The Nine C's of Courage 13:46 The Importance of Bold Courage in Life 18:10 Conclusion and Call to Action 📊 Take the Impact Scorecard: impactreadyquiz.com⁠📩 Join my newsletter: stephsaffer.com⁠🤝 Work with me 1:1: stephsaffer.com/contact-me/⁠

  4. Sep 24

    246. Change is the Constant: Setting Down our Burdens

    Some of the heaviest things you carry are old stories, old grief, and old regret, and letting go is where emotional freedom begins. Steph explores what happens when we hold on to past pain, grief, and regret, and why that grip creates so much suffering. Drawing on Buddhist teachings, the natural rhythms of change, and a powerful client story about releasing grief, she shows how acceptance and mindfulness open the door to real transformation. We look at the stories that keep us stuck, how to feel emotions fully while allowing them to move through, and why "keep it moving" is a useful practice . Steph closes with practical steps to identify what you're ready to release so you can make room for more peace, resilience, and personal growth. In this episode you'll discover: The impermanence of life and the importance of accepting changeThe role of mindfulness and awareness in letting goThe ongoing practice of emotional release and freedom Your takeaways: Holding on to past pain causes suffering and prevents growthWe often carry stories and burdens that are no longer ours to holdReleasing emotions can lead to greater freedom and peace Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the theme of change and holding on 00:19 The stories we tell ourselves about the past 02:21 The impact of holding on to pain and grief 04:04 A client owner's story of releasing grief 05:15 The phrase 'keep it moving' and embracing change 07:11 Feeling emotions fully without clinging 08:22 Nature's lesson on change and renewal 09:33 Practical steps to identify what to let go 📊 Take the Impact Scorecard: impactreadyquiz.com⁠📩 Join my newsletter: stephsaffer.com⁠🤝 Work with me 1:1: stephsaffer.com/contact-me/⁠

  5. Sep 21

    245. Breakdowns & Breakthroughs: The Pattern of Personal Growth

    Ever notice that your biggest breakthroughs almost always show up right after your hardest breakdowns? That's not a coincidence, it's a pattern most people experience. In this episode, Steph explores the essential relationship between breakdowns and breakthroughs in personal growth. She shares her own experiences navigating pain and transformation, encouraging listeners to reflect on the breakthroughs hiding inside their own struggles. The conversation is a reminder that resilience isn't built by avoiding discomfort, it's built by moving through it. Steph unpacks why personal growth is a cyclical process of pain and joy, how recognizing patterns in our struggles can lead to real insight, and where to find hope even in the middle of a hard season. In this episode you'll discover: Why breakdowns are often precursors to breakthroughsHow to recognize the patterns in your own strugglesWhere vulnerability and strength actually intersect Your takeaways: Breakdowns are often precursors to breakthroughsRecognizing patterns in our struggles can lead to insightsResilience is built through overcoming adversity Chapters 00:00 Embracing Breakdowns for Breakthroughs 05:02 The Pattern of Pain and Growth 09:27 Finding Hope in the Struggle 📊 Take the Impact Scorecard: impactreadyquiz.com📩 Join my newsletter: stephsaffer.com🤝 Work with me 1:1: stephsaffer.com/contact-me/

  6. Sep 17

    244. 7 Rules for Friendships

    Ever wonder why some friendships feel light and energizing while others seem to drain the joy out of you? In this episode, Steph unpacks seven essential rules for protecting your self-worth and setting boundaries in relationships, whether you're navigating middle school friend drama or adult social dynamics. She breaks down how to spot toxic behavior, why your body is often the clearest signal of whether a relationship is healthy, and how jealousy and gossip reveal more about the other person than about you. Steph also explores the idea that not every friendship is meant to last forever, and why outgrowing people can be a sign of growth rather than failure. It's a grounded, practical guide to building connections that actually support your emotional health. In this episode you'll discover: 7 rules to healthy relationshipsThe role of boundaries in maintaining self-respectThe significance of outgrowing friendships and seasons of life Your takeaways: You don't have to chase people who keep leaving you out.Your body is the best indicator of how a relationship makes you feel.Jealousy, criticism, gossip and control are low-frequency behaviors that drain your good energy. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the 7 Rules of Relationships 02:08 The Impact of Relationships on Well-Being 04:17 Rule 3: Recognize Toxic Behavior 05:06 Rule 4: Be Authentic, Not Performative 06:19 Understanding Jealousy and Insecurity 07:03 Setting Boundaries with Kindness 07:43 The Importance of Outgrowing Friendships 08:20 Relationships as Seasons of Life 09:36 Shining Your Light and Supporting Others 10:07 Final Thoughts and Sharing the Message 📊 Take the Impact Scorecard: impactreadyquiz.com📩 Join my newsletter: stephsaffer.com🤝 Work with me 1:1: stephsaffer.com/contact-me/

  7. Sep 14

    243. Anger and Grief: The Emotion Beneath the Emotion

    What if the anger you can't shake isn't really about anger at all? In this episode, Steph Saffer explores the tangled relationship between anger and grief, and how often one is used to hide the other. She shares personal experiences and client stories that show how anger can act as a shield, protecting people from having to sit with sadness and loss. Steph walks through why rage feels powerful and active while grief can feel like surrender, and why recognizing the grief underneath the anger is often the real starting point for healing. This conversation is an invitation to build more self-awareness around your own emotions and ask what you might be allowing yourself to actually grieve. In this episode you'll discover: Why anger and grief are so often intertwined, and how one can mask the otherThe difference between how rage feels versus how grief feels in the bodyWhat it looks like to recognize and process grief instead of avoiding it Your takeaways: Many people use anger to avoid feeling the sadness underneath itRecognizing the grief hiding beneath anger is often the first step toward healingUnresolved grief doesn't just stay emotional, it can show up as physical illness and ongoing distress Chapters 00:00 The Power of Anger and Grief 09:05 Navigating Personal Experiences with Grief 13:34 Healing Through Grief and Anger 📊 Take the Impact Scorecard: impactreadyquiz.com📩 Join my newsletter: stephsaffer.com🤝 Work with me 1:1: stephsaffer.com/contact-me/

  8. Sep 10

    242. 6 Leadership Lessons I Learned From Bodybuilding

    What can bodybuilding teach you about leadership? More than you'd think. Steph shares six leadership lessons she's learned from watching her wife compete in bodybuilding, a sport neither of them expected to become part of their lives. Drawing on her wife's third competition season, Steph breaks down what happens when consistency, mindset, and great coaching collide with the demands of extreme physical challenge. She connects the discipline required for a bodybuilding season directly to the traits that build powerful impact as a leader. This episode is a reminder that growth often shows up in the places you least expect it. In this episode you'll discover: How choosing hard things on purpose builds "tolerance to extremity"Why consistency, not intensity, is what actually produces results over timeWhy recovery has to be treated as part of the plan, not a break from it Your takeaways: Growth comes from choosing discomfort on purpose, not waiting for life to hand it to youSmall, consistent actions compound into results that intensity alone can never produceYou need a coach or outside perspective because you can't see your own blind spots from inside the process 📊 Take the Impact Scorecard: impactreadyquiz.com📩 Join my newsletter: stephsaffer.com🤝 Work with me 1:1: stephsaffer.com/contact-me/

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Have you ever felt like you had great potential but couldn't get to your next level? Harness the power of your impact with “Impact Ready”. Hosted by Steph Saffer, mindset coach, speaker, entrepreneur, and acupuncturist, this podcast is your guide to elevating your impact and sparking meaningful change. Dive into insightful discussions on ownership and the power of your energy, and unlock actionable strategies to create a ripple effect of exponential results. Get ready to impact.

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  • Creator
    Steph Saffer
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    249
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Steph Saffer
  • Show Website
    Impact Ready

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