Next-Level You Podcast

Stefanie Dingbaum
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Welcome to Next-Level You Podcast with Stefanie Dingbaum! This podcast is your go-to space for empowering conversations about personal growth, professional development, and stepping into your most authentic, next-level version of yourself. The weekly episodes are packed with mindset shifts, manifestation practices, and actionable strategies for achieving your goals, increasing your confidence, and gaining clarity. Whether you're chasing big dreams, seeking alignment, or ready to up-level your mindset, this podcast will inspire you to raise your energy, embrace your authenticity, and create a life that you're excited to wake up to every day--this is where transformation begins! Let's raise the vibe, unlock your potential, and make your dreams a reality--because your next-level self starts HERE! 

  1. 1D AGO

    115. Stop Comparing Your Chapter 1 to Their Chapter 10

    In this Microdose episode, Stefanie shares a mindset shift that can completely change how you grow: learning from expanders without falling into the comparison trap. Recording from Minneapolis while finishing her clinical hypnotherapy training, she explains why seeing someone a few steps ahead of you is one of the fastest ways to expand your belief in what’s possible, as long as you stop comparing your Chapter 1 to their Chapter 10. Stefanie breaks down what an expander is, why your brain needs evidence to believe new outcomes are possible, and how to use someone else’s success as inspiration instead of a reason to feel behind. She shares examples of expanders who have impacted her, plus practical guidance for staying in your lane, protecting your confidence, and letting their wins fuel your own next move. You’ll also hear a powerful reminder: you are likely already someone else’s expander, and your growth matters more than you realize. In this episode:  What “expanders” are and why they accelerate growth  How comparison quietly kills momentum and confidence  How to learn from mentors without trying to become them  Why celebrating their wins and yours matters  The mindset shift of remembering you are proof for someone, too Challenge: Identify one expander in your life. Ask yourself what they’ve shown you is possible, then take one inspired action this week based on that, without comparing timelines. Let us know what you think! Support the show Join my Email List! Buy Me a Drink! Affiliate Links: Select Balance: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off)Gloci: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off)The Patch Method: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off) Kin Euphorics: Affiliate LinkFuture Self Apparel: www.futureselfapparel.com (Use Code: STEFANIE10)Short Story Box: https://shortstorybox.com/referral/stefaniedingbaum(Your $25 Styling Fee gets waived)Earthley Wellness: https://earthley.com/ref/stefdingbaum/For First-Time Customers: use code CHOOSENATURAL to enjoy a 10% discountFor Returning Customers: use code COMEBACK to receive 10% off your orderConnect with Stefanie: Follow me on Instagram: @stefanie.dingbaum Stefanie Dingbaum Clarity Coaching:  www.stefaniedingbaum.comhello@stefaniedingbaum.comFind out more about my therapy private practice: www.waveshealingtherapy.comwaveshealingtherapy@hush.com...

    31 min

  2. 4D AGO

    114. The Version of Me That Walked Off That Stage

    Your inner critic will try to talk you out of being seen, and your next level self will do it anyway. In this episode, Stefanie shares a real behind the scenes recap of her first on-stage speaking experience, including what she learned, what surprised her, and why visibility is one of the fastest ways to grow, even when it feels terrifying. She opens up about recording while under the weather, the mental stories that show up right before you take a big leap, and how learning to talk back to your inner critic is part of the work. Stefanie breaks down six key takeaways from the stage, including why audiences connect more deeply with imperfection than polish, why being in front of your ideal audience changes everything, and why the ROI of speaking does not always show up immediately. This episode is a permission slip to stop waiting until you feel “ready,” trust what you are being called to share, and rise even when your nerves are loud. In this episode, you’ll learn:  How to stop believing your inner critic’s stories and talk back to it  Why visibility feels scary, and why it is still worth it  Why imperfection builds trust and connection faster than “perfect” delivery  How to define abundance in your opportunities, even if they feel small  Why speaking from the soul lands more than a scripted performance  Why the ROI of speaking can be delayed, and how to stay anchored anywayLet us know what you think! Support the show Join my Email List! Buy Me a Drink! Affiliate Links: Select Balance: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off)Gloci: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off)The Patch Method: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off) Kin Euphorics: Affiliate LinkFuture Self Apparel: www.futureselfapparel.com (Use Code: STEFANIE10)Short Story Box: https://shortstorybox.com/referral/stefaniedingbaum(Your $25 Styling Fee gets waived)Earthley Wellness: https://earthley.com/ref/stefdingbaum/For First-Time Customers: use code CHOOSENATURAL to enjoy a 10% discountFor Returning Customers: use code COMEBACK to receive 10% off your orderConnect with Stefanie: Follow me on Instagram: @stefanie.dingbaum Stefanie Dingbaum Clarity Coaching:  www.stefaniedingbaum.comhello@stefaniedingbaum.comFind out more about my therapy private practice: www.waveshealingtherapy.comwaveshealingtherapy@hush.com...

    29 min

  3. APR 21

    113. Your Nervous System Is Running Your Relationships: Here's How to Take It Back (with Tara Gush)

    Your nervous system is running your relationships, and when you learn how to regulate it, everything about how you communicate starts to change. In this episode, Stefanie is joined by Tara Gush, a transformation and nervous system coach who specializes in breathwork, somatic practices, and stress management. Together, they break down why your nervous system sits at the root of every relationship you have, from romantic and family dynamics to friendships, business partnerships, and everyday interactions, and how dysregulation can quickly turn communication into shutdown, defensiveness, or reactive patterns. Tara shares her unique background moving from special education teaching to dog training and eventually into nervous system work, and how behavior change becomes sustainable when you stop trying to “fix” yourself from the top down and start working with the body. Stefanie and Tara also talk about the somatic side of healing, including movement, shaking, and breath practices that help release what the body is holding, plus a grounded definition of regulation that isn’t about being calm all the time. It’s about building a nervous system that is flexible, resilient, and able to move through emotions without getting stuck. In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why nervous system regulation is the foundation of healthy communication  What regulation actually means (and why it does not equal “calm 24/7”)  How dysregulation shows up in relationships as shutdown or defense  The somatic piece most people miss when trying to change patterns  Why movement and shaking can be powerful tools for release  How breathwork supports nervous system flexibility and emotional capacityConnect with Tara: WebsiteInstagramLet us know what you think! Support the show Join my Email List! Buy Me a Drink! Affiliate Links: Select Balance: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off)Gloci: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off)The Patch Method: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off) Kin Euphorics: Affiliate LinkFuture Self Apparel: www.futureselfapparel.com (Use Code: STEFANIE10)Short Story Box: https://shortstorybox.com/referral/stefaniedingbaum(Your $25 Styling Fee gets waived)Earthley Wellness: https://earthley.com/ref/stefdingbaum/For First-Time Customers: use code CHOOSENATURAL to enjoy a 10% discountFor Returning Customers: use code COMEBACK to receive 10% off your orderConnect with Stefanie: Follow me on Instagram: @stefanie.dingbaum Stefanie Dingbaum Clarity Coaching:  www.stefaniedingbaum.comhello@stefaniedingbaum.comFind out more about my therapy private practice: www.waveshealingtherapy.comwaveshealingtherapy@hush.com...

    1h 9m

  4. APR 17

    112. The Room is the ROI

    The room you choose is not just an expense. It is an identity decision, and the right room can change everything. In this microdose episode of Next Level You, Stefanie breaks down why “the room is the ROI” and how the spaces you invest in will either drain you or transform you. She shares why being intentional about the masterminds, retreats, networking events, and trainings you join matters so much, especially when you are building a business and evolving into a new version of yourself. Stefanie walks through several real examples of rooms that shifted her life and business, including investing in a mastermind with Lori and Chris Harder, attending an LA retreat that opened up major spiritual and personal breakthroughs, and joining a podcast coaching container that helped her launch the show and create ripple effects she never could have predicted. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the difference between choosing a room from intuition versus desperation, and why energy always attracts more of the same. You’ll leave with clear signs to help you discern aligned rooms, reflection questions to ask before you invest, and a challenge to audit the rooms you are currently in so you can protect your energy and accelerate your growth. In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why the right rooms expand you and the wrong ones drain you  The difference between intuition-led decisions and desperation-led decisions  Red flags to watch for (and why “selling energy” can kill connection)  Questions to ask before joining any room  Why one aligned room can do more than ten scattered ones Challenge: Audit your current rooms. Are they reflecting where you’re going, or where you’ve been? Give yourself permission to leave what feels misaligned and invest in what feels expansive. Let us know what you think! Support the show Join my Email List! Buy Me a Drink! Affiliate Links: Select Balance: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off)Gloci: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off)The Patch Method: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off) Kin Euphorics: Affiliate LinkFuture Self Apparel: www.futureselfapparel.com (Use Code: STEFANIE10)Short Story Box: https://shortstorybox.com/referral/stefaniedingbaum(Your $25 Styling Fee gets waived)Earthley Wellness: https://earthley.com/ref/stefdingbaum/For First-Time Customers: use code CHOOSENATURAL to enjoy a 10% discountFor Returning Customers: use code COMEBACK to receive 10% off your orderConnect with Stefanie: Follow me on Instagram: @stefanie.dingbaum Stefanie Dingbaum Clarity Coaching:  www.stefaniedingbaum.comhello@stefaniedingbaum.comFind out more about my therapy private practice: www.waveshealingtherapy.comwaveshealingtherapy@hush.com...

    23 min

  5. APR 14

    111. The 95% You've Never Worked On

    Most of what runs your life is happening beneath your awareness, and you cannot change what you keep trying to “think” your way out of. In this episode of Next Level You, Stefanie records from Minneapolis on the final night of her clinical hypnotherapy certification and gives a clear, grounded breakdown of what hypnotherapy actually is, what it is not, and why it can create change in ways that traditional talk work sometimes cannot. She explains the difference between the conscious and subconscious mind, why the subconscious drives so many of our patterns, and how hypnosis helps you access the deeper programming that lives underneath your habits, triggers, and limiting beliefs. Stefanie also debunks the biggest myths people have about hypnosis, including the fear of being “controlled,” getting “stuck,” or being unconscious. She shares what a real clinical hypnotherapy session looks like, why you stay aware and in control the entire time, and how this work can support everything from confidence and emotional healing to behavior change and self-trust. This episode is an empowering invitation to stop only working on the surface and start doing the deeper work that actually shifts your internal wiring. In this episode, you’ll learn:  What hypnotherapy is (and what it is not)  Why subconscious programming matters more than willpower  The difference between clinical hypnotherapy and stage hypnosis  Common myths, like being asleep, being controlled, or getting stuck, and the truth behind each  Why intelligence and imagination can make hypnosis easier, not harder  What hypnotherapy can help with beyond habits like smoking or weight loss  How Stefanie plans to incorporate hypnotherapy into her work moving forwardLet us know what you think! Support the show Join my Email List! Buy Me a Drink! Affiliate Links: Select Balance: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off)Gloci: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off)The Patch Method: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off) Kin Euphorics: Affiliate LinkFuture Self Apparel: www.futureselfapparel.com (Use Code: STEFANIE10)Short Story Box: https://shortstorybox.com/referral/stefaniedingbaum(Your $25 Styling Fee gets waived)Earthley Wellness: https://earthley.com/ref/stefdingbaum/For First-Time Customers: use code CHOOSENATURAL to enjoy a 10% discountFor Returning Customers: use code COMEBACK to receive 10% off your orderConnect with Stefanie: Follow me on Instagram: @stefanie.dingbaum Stefanie Dingbaum Clarity Coaching:  www.stefaniedingbaum.comhello@stefaniedingbaum.comFind out more about my therapy private practice: www.waveshealingtherapy.comwaveshealingtherapy@hush.com...

    45 min

  6. APR 7

    110. The Root Cause Your Doctor Isn't Looking For

    It all comes back to gut health, and if you are only treating symptoms, you are missing the real root. In this episode, Stefanie is joined by Jennifer Hanway, a board-certified holistic nutritionist with nearly 20 years in the industry, to break down what most people are not being told about their hormones, skin, mood, energy, and overall health. Jennifer shares how her own severe gut health crisis (including being hospitalized) became the turning point that led her into holistic nutrition, and why she now teaches that the body does not work in silos. Together, they unpack how gut health impacts everything from perimenopause and menopause symptoms to brain fog, sugar cravings, thyroid issues, inflammation, and skin concerns, and why building a supportive healthcare team matters when you are trying to heal on a deeper level. This episode is a grounded, practical conversation that will help you connect the dots between what you are feeling and what may actually be driving it. In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why gut health is often the missing link behind stubborn symptoms  How hormones, mental health, and digestion are all connected  What brain fog and sugar cravings can signal in the body  Why perimenopause and menopause symptoms are not “just something you deal with”  The importance of labs, testing, and building a healthcare team that works together  How to approach healing from a place of self-care, not punishmentLet us know what you think! Support the show Join my Email List! Buy Me a Drink! Affiliate Links: Select Balance: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off)Gloci: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off)The Patch Method: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off) Kin Euphorics: Affiliate LinkFuture Self Apparel: www.futureselfapparel.com (Use Code: STEFANIE10)Short Story Box: https://shortstorybox.com/referral/stefaniedingbaum(Your $25 Styling Fee gets waived)Earthley Wellness: https://earthley.com/ref/stefdingbaum/For First-Time Customers: use code CHOOSENATURAL to enjoy a 10% discountFor Returning Customers: use code COMEBACK to receive 10% off your orderConnect with Stefanie: Follow me on Instagram: @stefanie.dingbaum Stefanie Dingbaum Clarity Coaching:  www.stefaniedingbaum.comhello@stefaniedingbaum.comFind out more about my therapy private practice: www.waveshealingtherapy.comwaveshealingtherapy@hush.com...

    1h 2m

  7. MAR 31

    109. Your Brain Is Hardwired to Focus on the Negative (And It's Sabotaging Your Success)

    Your brain is hardwired to focus on what could go wrong, and if you are not aware of it, it will quietly sabotage your confidence, relationships, and success. Stefanie records from her hotel room in Minneapolis while completing her clinical hypnotherapy certification, and dives into the powerful concept of negativity bias. She explains why your mind naturally gives more weight to criticism, mistakes, and worst case scenario thinking, even when there is far more evidence that things are going well. Stefanie breaks down what negativity bias is, why it exists from an evolutionary standpoint, and how it shows up in everyday life, like replaying one negative comment for days while barely registering multiple compliments. Then she shares practical, actionable tools to rewire this default programming so you can stop living from fear, self doubt, and scarcity. You’ll walk away with a clear set of strategies, including the 3 to 1 gratitude practice, win tracking, thought reframes, and simple journaling prompts that train your brain to see the whole picture instead of tunnel vision on what is wrong. In this episode, you’ll learn:  What negativity bias is and why your brain defaults to it  How it quietly impacts your mindset, confidence, and decision making  Questions to help you spot negativity bias in real time  8 tools to rewire your brain, including gratitude stacking and win tracking  Why reducing negative input matters more than you think  How affirmations and repetition reshape your subconscious  The shifts you will notice when the tools start working Challenge: Pick one tool from the episode and practice it daily for a week. Notice what shifts, then DM Stefanie and share what you are seeing. Let us know what you think! Support the show Join my Email List! Buy Me a Drink! Affiliate Links: Select Balance: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off)Gloci: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off)The Patch Method: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off) Kin Euphorics: Affiliate LinkFuture Self Apparel: www.futureselfapparel.com (Use Code: STEFANIE10)Short Story Box: https://shortstorybox.com/referral/stefaniedingbaum(Your $25 Styling Fee gets waived)Earthley Wellness: https://earthley.com/ref/stefdingbaum/For First-Time Customers: use code CHOOSENATURAL to enjoy a 10% discountFor Returning Customers: use code COMEBACK to receive 10% off your orderConnect with Stefanie: Follow me on Instagram: @stefanie.dingbaum Stefanie Dingbaum Clarity Coaching:  www.stefaniedingbaum.comhello@stefaniedingbaum.comFind out more about my therapy private practice: www.waveshealingtherapy.comwaveshealingtherapy@hush.com...

    50 min

  8. MAR 24

    108. It's Okay to be a Hot Mess: Finding Clarity in the Chaos (with Michelle Burke)

    Messy does not mean broken. Sometimes it is the exact doorway to your next level. In this episode of Next Level You, Stefanie sits down with Michelle Burke for a powerful conversation about finding clarity in the chaos and learning how to see the magic inside the mess. Michelle shares why she believes every single one of us is a “hot mess” at times, and how guilt, shame, and judgment keep us stuck in the same loops, even when we desperately want to grow. Together, they talk about what real transformation looks like when you stop trying to “fix” yourself and instead get curious about what your patterns are trying to show you. Michelle explains her approach to guiding people through hard seasons in small, doable steps, including how she works with concepts rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and five element theory to identify what emotions are running the show and how they show up in the body. They also touch on the myth of overnight success, the hidden hard parts of growth, and why the messy middle is often where the deepest breakthroughs happen. This episode is an invitation to release the pressure to have it all together, meet yourself with more compassion, and trust that clarity can be created even when life feels chaotic. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why the “hot mess” seasons are more normal than you thinkHow shame, guilt, and judgment keep you on the hamster wheelWhat it looks like to move through the mess without forcing a giant leapHow emotions connect to the body through five element theoryWhy “overnight success” is almost always a mythHow to find clarity when you feel stuck in the stormLet us know what you think! Support the show Join my Email List! Buy Me a Drink! Affiliate Links: Select Balance: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off)Gloci: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off)The Patch Method: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off) Kin Euphorics: Affiliate LinkFuture Self Apparel: www.futureselfapparel.com (Use Code: STEFANIE10)Short Story Box: https://shortstorybox.com/referral/stefaniedingbaum(Your $25 Styling Fee gets waived)Earthley Wellness: https://earthley.com/ref/stefdingbaum/For First-Time Customers: use code CHOOSENATURAL to enjoy a 10% discountFor Returning Customers: use code COMEBACK to receive 10% off your orderConnect with Stefanie: Follow me on Instagram: @stefanie.dingbaum Stefanie Dingbaum Clarity Coaching:  www.stefaniedingbaum.comhello@stefaniedingbaum.comFind out more about my therapy private practice: www.waveshealingtherapy.comwaveshealingtherapy@hush.com...

    56 min
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Welcome to Next-Level You Podcast with Stefanie Dingbaum! This podcast is your go-to space for empowering conversations about personal growth, professional development, and stepping into your most authentic, next-level version of yourself. The weekly episodes are packed with mindset shifts, manifestation practices, and actionable strategies for achieving your goals, increasing your confidence, and gaining clarity. Whether you're chasing big dreams, seeking alignment, or ready to up-level your mindset, this podcast will inspire you to raise your energy, embrace your authenticity, and create a life that you're excited to wake up to every day--this is where transformation begins! Let's raise the vibe, unlock your potential, and make your dreams a reality--because your next-level self starts HERE! 

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  • Creator
    Stefanie Dingbaum
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    115
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Next-Level You Podcast
  • Show Website
    Next-Level You Podcast