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. 5D AGO

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

    Send us a text 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 behind🌟 Ready to Get the Results You Desire? If you want personalized support to help you move faster and further, the next step is to schedule a complementary consult with me. In this session, we’ll explore your vision, identify the obstacles in your way, and see if my coaching is the right fit for you. 👉 Schedule your consult here. 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!).

    15 min

  2. DEC 14

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

    Send us a text 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. 🌟 Ready to Get the Results You Desire? If you want personalized support to help you move faster and further, the next step is to schedule a complementary consult with me. In this session, we’ll explore your vision, identify the obstacles in your way, and see if my coaching is the right fit for you. 👉 Schedule your consult here. 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

  3. DEC 7

    34. How to reconnect to your intuition (and rebuild your self-trust muscle)

    Send us a text In this episode, I’m diving into what it really means to reconnect with your intuition… not as something mystical, but as a powerful form of intelligence and a strategy for leadership, business, and self-liberation. I share:  • Why intuition matters for mission-driven leaders and entrepreneurs   • How we became disconnected from our inner knowing  • The cultural and historical forces that taught folks not to trust themselves  • Simple, practical ways to reconnect and strengthen your intuitive muscle  • Why intuition is deeply rooted in ancestral wisdom and oral traditions If you’re feeling called to reconnect with yourself in a deeper way, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. Tune in and let’s walk you back home to your inner knowing. 🌟 Ready to Get the Results You Desire? If you want personalized support to help you move faster and further, the next step is to schedule a complementary consult with me. In this session, we’ll explore your vision, identify the obstacles in your way, and see if my coaching is the right fit for you. 👉 Schedule your consult here. 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!).

    39 min

  4. NOV 30

    33. Fear of Falling into Old Patterns - And What to Do About It

    Send us a text Ever find yourself afraid of “slipping back” into old habits, even after making real progress? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Vanessa unpacks the neuroscience and psychology behind the fear of regression - and why it’s not failure, but a natural part of growth. You’ll learn: Why you fall back into old patterns even after you've made real progressHow your brain clings to the familiar (and how to work with it)The difference between consistency and commitmentPractical tools to move forward with compassion and agency✨ A grounded, science-backed reminder that growth isn’t about never falling,  it’s about learning to begin again with grace. 🌟 Ready to Get the Results You Desire? If you want personalized support to help you move faster and further, the next step is to schedule a complementary consult with me. In this session, we’ll explore your vision, identify the obstacles in your way, and see if my coaching is the right fit for you. 👉 Schedule your consult here. 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!).

    22 min

  5. NOV 23

    32. The Magic of Gratitude and it’s Link to Having More Abundance

    Send us a text This Thanksgiving week, Dr. Vanessa invites you to experience gratitude as more than a mindset - as a science-backed, nourishing practice that rewires your brain and expands your capacity for abundance. In this episode, you’ll learn: How gratitude reshapes your brain and nervous systemThe energetic frequency of gratitude (and why it attracts abundance)Why most people struggle to sustain gratitude practices - and how to make them stickSimple daily practices to amplify joy, success, and abundance✨ Tune in to discover how this one simple practice can change not just your mood — but your entire reality. 🌟 Ready to Get the Results You Desire? If you want personalized support to help you move faster and further, the next step is to schedule a complementary consult with me. In this session, we’ll explore your vision, identify the obstacles in your way, and see if my coaching is the right fit for you. 👉 Schedule your consult here. 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

  6. NOV 16

    31. How to Partner with Your Emotions and Reconnect With Your Inner Compass

    Send us a text Your emotions aren’t obstacles, they’re messengers. In this science-informed episode, Dr. Vanessa explores how to stop fighting your emotions and start partnering with them as powerful guides for truth, alignment, and leadership. You’ll learn: What it really means to “partner” with your emotionsThe neuroscience behind emotional awareness and regulationWhy we’ve disconnected from our feelings, in life and in leadershipHow to balance your divine feminine and masculine energiesA five-step practice to reconnect with your emotional compass✨ Tune in to learn how to transform your emotions from internal enemies into trusted allies — and lead with grounded wisdom, authenticity, and heart. 🌟 Ready to Get the Results You Desire? If you want personalized support to help you move faster and further, the next step is to schedule a complementary consult with me. In this session, we’ll explore your vision, identify the obstacles in your way, and see if my coaching is the right fit for you. 👉 Schedule your consult here. 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!).

    28 min

  7. NOV 9

    30. Why you always feel guilty and how to stop

    Send us a text Do you ever go through your day constantly feeling guilty or telling yourself "I feel bad" even though you're doing nothing wrong? In this episode, Dr. Vanessa breaks down the truth about chronic guilt - why it shows up, where it comes from, and how to finally release it. You’ll learn: The neuroscience and evolution of guiltThe difference between guilt and shame (and why it matters)How guilt is not equally distributed - and certain folks experience it more than othersA simple framework to finally heal and release your chronic guilt patterns, and lead from love, integrity and compassion instead.✨ A must-listen for anyone ready to drop the unnecessary chronic guilt and “shoulds,” and lead from integrity and self-trust. 🌟 Ready to Get the Results You Desire? If you want personalized support to help you move faster and further, the next step is to schedule a complementary consult with me. In this session, we’ll explore your vision, identify the obstacles in your way, and see if my coaching is the right fit for you. 👉 Schedule your consult here. 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!).

    34 min

  8. NOV 2

    29. The Science of People-Pleasing and How to Stop (Without Becoming Selfish)

    Send us a text Do you ever say “yes” when you really want to say “no”? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Vanessa Calderón unpacks the psychology and neuroscience behind people-pleasing - why we do it, how it starts, and what to do instead. You’ll learn: • The hidden fear and trauma responses that drive people-pleasing • Why it’s not all bad, and the strengths you’ve gained from it • The 5-step process to stop pleasing others without losing your compassion • How to set boundaries with integrity (and less guilt) If you’re ready to reclaim your time, energy, and confidence, this episode will show you how to stop abandoning yourself and start honoring what is right for you. 🎧 Listen now to start breaking free from people-pleasing, for good. 🌟 Ready to Get the Results You Desire? If you want personalized support to help you move faster and further, the next step is to schedule a complementary consult with me. In this session, we’ll explore your vision, identify the obstacles in your way, and see if my coaching is the right fit for you. 👉 Schedule your consult here. 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!).

    26 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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