The Authentic Path with Dr. Vanessa Calderón

Dr. Vanessa Calderon
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Welcome to The Authentic Path  - The Authentic Path explores the intersection of leadership, performance science, and ancient wisdom to help you create meaningful impact and lasting success, without losing yourself along the way.   Each episode offers expert interviews, high-yield content, and actionable strategies that are evidence-based and designed to help you walk a path of alignment and integrity, while you create success you can be proud of.   Hosted by Dr. Vanessa Calderón, a Harvard-trained physician and healer, Master Executive Coach, and Neuroplasticity Trainer with 20+ years of leadership experience and a decade of business development expertise. She has advised and coached leaders at every level - from Physicians to Fortune 500 executives, department heads, entrepreneurs, and teams - helping them drive results without sacrificing their values or well-being.   Dr. Calderón is also a first-generation Latina, mother of two, and comes from a lineage of ancestral healers. She blends neuroscience, ancestral wisdom, and proven strategy to help listeners create meaningful impact, experience fulfillment, and heal the hidden wounds that block them from their next level of success.   Subscribe and join us on the path to authentic leadership, fulfillment, and well-being.

  1. 6D AGO

    42. The Hidden Collective Trauma Behind Why You Give Endlessly but Struggle to Receive (Part 3)

    Resourced Wealth: learn more and join the waitlist here.  Part 3 of a 4-Part Series on Money, Power, and Capacity You know how to work hard. You know how to give. And yet, no matter how much effort you put in, you may still feel stuck at the same income level, overworking, under-earning, or feeling uncomfortable when things come easily. In this episode, I explore why earning isn’t the real issue for so many mission-driven women and why receiving is often the real block. We look at how history, culture, and the nervous system shape our capacity to receive support, money, rest, and recognition without guilt or self-betrayal. In this episode, we cover: Why over-giving and income plateaus are often signs of blocked receivingHow collective and ancestral trauma shape your ability to receive with easeWhy your capacity to receive sets the ceiling for your income and impactIf you’re generous, service-oriented, and deeply committed to making a difference, but secretly exhausted or stuck, this episode will help you understand why. If you’ve been listening to this series and feel the pull to go deeper, Resourced Wealth is the space where we work with this material in a more supported, intentional way. Resourced Wealth is a trauma-informed, nervous-system-rooted program for women of color entrepreneurs and leaders who want to heal their relationship with money and power, expand their capacity to receive, and grow their income and impact without burnout, overworking, or self-abandonment, so they can steward real wealth and have a larger impact in the world. Inside the program, we focus on safety, capacity, and embodied power first, so that growth becomes sustainable and aligned rather than forced or extractive. You can learn more about Resourced Wealth and see if it’s the right fit for you at https://www.vanessacalderonmd.com/resourcedwealth. About Me: I’m Dr. Vanessa Calderón - a Harvard-trained physician, Master Coach, and leadership expert with over 20 years of experience. My clients create meaningful results fast, because we combine neuroscience, psychology, and proven coaching strategies to get right to the heart of what drives transformation. I work with leaders, entrepreneurs, doctors, and other professionals who want to elevate their performance, create lasting impact, and live a well-rounded, fulfilling life (without burnout!).

    33 min

  2. JAN 25

    41. Why Money Has Never Been Neutral for Women: The Truth Behind Your Relationship with Money (Part 2)

    Resourced Wealth: learn more and join the waitlist here.  Episode 41 (Part 2 of a 4-Part Series on Money, Power, and Capacity) Money has never just been about money. It’s always been about power, safety, and choice. And for many women, that’s exactly why it feels so complicated. In this episode, I explore why wanting more money can bring up fear, guilt, and self-doubt, even when you’re capable, driven, and deeply mission-led. We look at how history, legacy, and the nervous system shape our relationship with money, and why this isn’t a mindset or strategy problem, it’s a safety one. In this episode, we cover: Why money is deeply tied to power, visibility, and safety for womenHow history and legacy still shape your relationship with money todayWhat it really takes to feel safe holding more income, impact, and influence This conversation is for women who want to grow their income and impact without burning out, playing small, or betraying themselves in the process. If you’ve been listening to this series and feel the pull to go deeper, Resourced Wealth is the space where we work with this material in a more supported, intentional way. Resourced Wealth is a trauma-informed, nervous-system-rooted program for women of color entrepreneurs and leaders who want to heal their relationship with money and power, expand their capacity to receive, and grow their income and impact without burnout, overworking, or self-abandonment, so they can steward real wealth and have a larger impact in the world. Inside the program, we focus on safety, capacity, and embodied power first, so that growth becomes sustainable and aligned rather than forced or extractive. You can learn more about Resourced Wealth and see if it’s the right fit for you at https://www.vanessacalderonmd.com/resourcedwealth. About Me: I’m Dr. Vanessa Calderón - a Harvard-trained physician, Master Coach, and leadership expert with over 20 years of experience. My clients create meaningful results fast, because we combine neuroscience, psychology, and proven coaching strategies to get right to the heart of what drives transformation. I work with leaders, entrepreneurs, doctors, and other professionals who want to elevate their performance, create lasting impact, and live a well-rounded, fulfilling life (without burnout!).

    24 min

  3. JAN 18

    40. It’s Not a Money Problem: The Hidden Legacy Wounds Running Your Financial Life (Part 1)

    Resourced Wealth: Learn more and join the waitlist here. In this first episode of a four-part series on money, power and capacity, I open a conversation about money that goes far deeper than budgets, strategies, or mindset hacks. This episode is about the invisible relationship many women have with money and why it often feels heavy, charged, or stressful even when you are capable, skilled, and successful. Inside this episode, I explore: Why money struggles are often not about effort or intelligenceHow legacy and ancestral wounds shape our nervous system responses to moneyWhy “just thinking differently” about money often doesn’t workHow safety, power, and survival are tied to money in the bodyThe hidden ways overworking, undercharging, guilt, and fear of visibility show up This episode is an invitation to see your relationship with money through a more compassionate and truthful lens. We are not starting with strategy. We are starting with safety, capacity, and healing. *** If you’ve been listening to this series and feel the pull to go deeper, Resourced Wealth is the space where we work with this material in a more supported, intentional way. Resourced Wealth is a trauma-informed, nervous-system-rooted program for women of color entrepreneurs and leaders who want to heal their relationship with money and power, expand their capacity to receive, and grow their income and impact without burnout, overworking, or self-abandonment, so they can steward real wealth and have a larger impact in the world. Inside the program, we focus on safety, capacity, and embodied power first, so that growth becomes sustainable and aligned rather than forced or extractive. You can learn more about Resourced Wealth and see if it’s the right fit for you at https://www.vanessacalderonmd.com/resourcedwealth. About Me: I’m Dr. Vanessa Calderón - a Harvard-trained physician, Master Coach, and leadership expert with over 20 years of experience. My clients create meaningful results fast, because we combine neuroscience, psychology, and proven coaching strategies to get right to the heart of what drives transformation. I work with leaders, entrepreneurs, doctors, and other professionals who want to elevate their performance, create lasting impact, and live a well-rounded, fulfilling life (without burnout!).

    23 min

  4. JAN 11

    39. The Science of Manifestation and How to Use it For More Ease in 2026

    In this episode, I break down the science of manifestation without the fluff or magical thinking. Manifestation is one of those concepts that people either cling to or completely dismiss, often because we’re missing the part in the middle. I walk you through what manifestation actually is, why you’re already doing it whether you realize it or not, and how your brain, nervous system, and energy work together to shape what you create. This episode is about using intention and aligned action so the work you’re already doing becomes more focused, effective, and sustainable. We cover: The actual science behind manifestation and why it’s not magical thinkingHow your attention, intentions, and actions shape what you createThe role of the reticular activating system in filtering your realityHow thoughts, emotions, and behaviors work together to produce outcomesWhy aligned action, discomfort, and identity are essential for growthIf you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or creator who is driven, thoughtful, and tired of pushing without seeing the results you want, this episode is for you. I’ll leave you with the question I end the episode with: Who do you need to become to make this goal a reality? About Me: I’m Dr. Vanessa Calderón - a Harvard-trained physician, Master Coach, and leadership expert with over 20 years of experience. My clients create meaningful results fast, because we combine neuroscience, psychology, and proven coaching strategies to get right to the heart of what drives transformation. I work with leaders, entrepreneurs, doctors, and other professionals who want to elevate their performance, create lasting impact, and live a well-rounded, fulfilling life (without burnout!).

    25 min

  5. JAN 4

    38. How To Do a Year-End Review That Actually Works

    In this episode, I walk you through a simple, powerful year-end review process that actually works and supports your growth. Most people use the end of the year to beat themselves up and focus on all the things they didn’t accomplish. I show you how to reflect in a way that feels grounded, compassionate, and aligned with who you are becoming. We cover: Why year-end reviews matter for conscious leaders and entrepreneursThe neuroscience behind year-end reviews and how to boost your motivation and clarityA 3-part process that helps you reflect without judgmentHow to understand what did not work without spiraling into shameHow to choose what you will do differently in the year aheadIf you want to close your year with intention and clarity, so that you can step into the next year with purpose - this episode is for you. About Me: I’m Dr. Vanessa Calderón - a Harvard-trained physician, Master Coach, and leadership expert with over 20 years of experience. My clients create meaningful results fast, because we combine neuroscience, psychology, and proven coaching strategies to get right to the heart of what drives transformation. I work with leaders, entrepreneurs, doctors, and other professionals who want to elevate their performance, create lasting impact, and live a well-rounded, fulfilling life (without burnout!).

    16 min

  6. 12/28/2025

    37. 10 Lessons for a Happier and more Successful Life I Wish I’d Learned Sooner

    Every year around my birthday, I pause to reflect. Not to judge. But to listen to what life has actually taught me. In this episode, I share the 10 lessons that shaped me most this year. Lessons drawn from leadership, motherhood, entrepreneurship, nervous system work, intuition, and reconnecting with my ancestry. Inside, I explore: Why purpose doesn’t need to be big, public, or impressiveHow repeated life patterns are invitations, not punishmentsWhat nervous system regulation has taught me about leadership and expansionWhy receiving is just as important as givingHow to walk toward growth even when fear is loudThese are not abstract ideas or feel-good quotes. They are lived truths that changed how I lead, how I serve, and how I live. My hope is that one or two of these lessons land exactly where you need them. And that they support you in creating a more grounded, aligned, and fulfilling year ahead. Let’s dive in. About Me: I’m Dr. Vanessa Calderón - a Harvard-trained physician, Master Coach, and leadership expert with over 20 years of experience. My clients create meaningful results fast, because we combine neuroscience, psychology, and proven coaching strategies to get right to the heart of what drives transformation. I work with leaders, entrepreneurs, doctors, and other professionals who want to elevate their performance, create lasting impact, and live a well-rounded, fulfilling life (without burnout!).

    35 min

  7. 12/21/2025

    36. The Most Important Day You’re Ignoring: The Winter Solstice Explained

    In this episode, I explore the winter solstice and why this ancient moment matters for modern life, leadership, and business. We live in a culture that pushes constant productivity, even in seasons meant for rest. The winter solstice offers a different wisdom. In this conversation, I reflect on: What the winter solstice actually is and why it is a turning point, not an endingHow ancient civilizations honored this sacred momentWhat seasonal wisdom can teach us about leadership, nervous system regulation, and sustainable powerSimple ways to honor this season without falling behindAbout Me: I’m Dr. Vanessa Calderón - a Harvard-trained physician, Master Coach, and leadership expert with over 20 years of experience. My clients create meaningful results fast, because we combine neuroscience, psychology, and proven coaching strategies to get right to the heart of what drives transformation. I work with leaders, entrepreneurs, doctors, and other professionals who want to elevate their performance, create lasting impact, and live a well-rounded, fulfilling life (without burnout!).

    15 min

  8. 12/14/2025

    35. Overcoming the Fear of Failure: Why We Fear It, What It Does to the Brain, and How to Move Through It

    In this episode, I’m talking about the F word we all think about but rarely talk honestly about: failure. If failure has ever made you freeze, procrastinate, or shrink yourself, you’re not alone. I break down:  • Why we fear failure in the first place  • What actually happens in the brain when we fail  • How this fear holds leaders and entrepreneurs back  • Practical tools you can use to move through failure with more courage and clarity If you’re ready to stop letting fear dictate your potential, this episode will help you understand your brain, reframe failure, and take your next step with confidence. Tune in and learn how to turn failure into fuel for your purpose and growth. About Me: I’m Dr. Vanessa Calderón - a Harvard-trained physician, Master Coach, and leadership expert with over 20 years of experience. My clients create meaningful results fast, because we combine neuroscience, psychology, and proven coaching strategies to get right to the heart of what drives transformation. I work with leaders, entrepreneurs, doctors, and other professionals who want to elevate their performance, create lasting impact, and live a well-rounded, fulfilling life (without burnout!).

    27 min
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Welcome to The Authentic Path  - The Authentic Path explores the intersection of leadership, performance science, and ancient wisdom to help you create meaningful impact and lasting success, without losing yourself along the way.   Each episode offers expert interviews, high-yield content, and actionable strategies that are evidence-based and designed to help you walk a path of alignment and integrity, while you create success you can be proud of.   Hosted by Dr. Vanessa Calderón, a Harvard-trained physician and healer, Master Executive Coach, and Neuroplasticity Trainer with 20+ years of leadership experience and a decade of business development expertise. She has advised and coached leaders at every level - from Physicians to Fortune 500 executives, department heads, entrepreneurs, and teams - helping them drive results without sacrificing their values or well-being.   Dr. Calderón is also a first-generation Latina, mother of two, and comes from a lineage of ancestral healers. She blends neuroscience, ancestral wisdom, and proven strategy to help listeners create meaningful impact, experience fulfillment, and heal the hidden wounds that block them from their next level of success.   Subscribe and join us on the path to authentic leadership, fulfillment, and well-being.

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