Talks with Dr Shafer

Shafer Stedron, MD
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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.

  1. From Fighting to Moving Forward: How Mediation Can Make Divorcing Different

    1D AGO

    From Fighting to Moving Forward: How Mediation Can Make Divorcing Different

    Divorce is an unfortunately common and disruptive experience for many. How can divorcing be different? Many marriages end in divorce, and the process and experience can have profound impacts on our health and happiness. Joe Dillon of Equitable Mediation is an expert with an impressive 98% success rate in helping couples mediate rather than end up in court battles to settle their divorce. A child of divorce in the 1980's who experienced the trauma of divorce court from the perspective of a child, Joe used his experience in Finance and Business to start Equitable Mediation Services to help couples mediate, rather than litigate, their divorces. Join Joe and Dr Shafer for an informative conversation on finding a way forward during divorce and how we can use resources to help make a challenging time in life easier to navigate. In order to move forward and reclaim our stories, we have to learn how to get through the toughest chapters. But we don't have to do it alone.  Website and more about Joe Dillon and Equitable Mediation: https://www.equitablemediation.com/ https://www.equitablemediation.com/meet-the-team/joe-dillon-divorce-mediator Courses and Resources: https://www.equitablemediation.com/resources/tag/courses-kits/ Connect on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/equitablemediation/ https://www.facebook.com/equitablemediation https://www.youtube.com/@Equitablemediation https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfdillon/ Equitable Mediation Services works with clients in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington. Thank you Joe Dillon for being on the show and sharing your expertise with us!Have a question or comment about today's show? Let us know! Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment. 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

    55 min
  2. Good Daughtering: How Is Daughtering Impacting Your Life and Health

    FEB 17

    Good Daughtering: How Is Daughtering Impacting Your Life and Health

    "As a daughter, we get to be the one who's not in control. We should get to be the one who is cared for." - Dr Allison Alford, Interpersonal Communication expert and author of Good Daughter: The Work You've Always Done, the Credit You've Never Gotten, and How to Finally Feel Like Enough. What does it mean to daughter, and how has society and early life experiences shaped the way we daughter every day? Join Dr Shafer and Special Guest Dr Allison Alford for a conversation about what it means to daughter, disentangling societal expectations from our roles as daughters, and how we can choose to show up in healthy and fulfilling ways within our family systems to create the relationships we always wanted. Listen where you enjoy podcasts, and subscribe to Talks with Dr Shafer so you don't miss out on upcoming inspiring episodes! Learn more about Good Daughtering and Dr Allison Alford here: https://www.harpercollins.com/.../good-daughtering... Check out Dr Allison's Good Talk Consulting: https://goodtalkconsulting.com/ Thank you Dr Allison Alford for being on the show! What does being a good daughter mean to you? Let us know! Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment. 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

    52 min
  3. Helping NICU Families

    FEB 3

    Helping NICU Families

    Helping NICU Families: A Mom's Quest to Help NICU Families Connect The experience of having a baby is full of surprises. Ending up needing intensive care at birth is a big challenge for families and can leave them feeling overwhelmed and looking for ways to navigate this next chapter. Paige Pedroli, author of the award-winning children's book, Welcome to the NIC-Zoo, is helping families connect and bringing comfort to NICUs around the country with her adorable children's book. Paige shares how her experience with her daughters, who both required NICU stays after birth, inspired her to write Welcome to the NIC-Zoo, and how the support and care she received from the nurses and doctors in the NICU helped her and her family navigate a difficult time and give them a head start on parenting after discharge home from the hospital.  Connect with author Paige Pedroli and NIC-Zoo! Follow on Instagram: @nicu_childrensbook  Learn More Here : ⁠www.nic-zoobook.com⁠  Want to bring NIC-Zoo to your NICU? Let us know!  Amazon Link : ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Welcome-NICZoo-Childrens-Picture-Board/dp/B0DGDPGT61/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3HK7BCRITCRP0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.66lrLbvQYxaPdws3EQaIBVwoovFSmvEZGyuaRQGIg1j22h4izC8dPzB6Z8TLHxEhG7ydo5PB9FDd1deglgEvveL_8FIZ8W7G52DNVhST1gw.wGHJvIhok_YAowShE_oXtrAurVVtzJjuDaJNqHfx6bc&dib_tag=se&keywords=welcome+to+the+niczoo&qid=1769723607&sprefix=welcome+to+the+nic+zoo%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-1⁠ We want to thank Paige Pedroli for being on the show and for her amazing work helping NICU families.  This episode is dedicated to all of the amazing NICU families, doctors, nurses, staff and loved ones that give vital support and care to patients and families in the NICU. Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment. 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

    31 min
  4. Behind the Curtain: Behind the Scenes of Life on Broadway

    JAN 27

    Behind the Curtain: Behind the Scenes of Life on Broadway

    Places, Please! Have you ever wondered about life behind the curtain of your favorite Broadway show? The beauty and the brutality of life on stage is a compelling story, and we have the inspiring Wesley Ryan here to share their experiences on Broadway, from their early start on the stage to touring the world with the Broadway smash Hamilton, and all of the life experiences that happened behind the scenes along the way. Inspired by their experience and a need for transparency in the entertainment world, Wes Ryan created Places, Please! a forthcoming tv series that is "Euphoria meets SMASH—The Pitt but make it Broadway." Join Dr Shafer and Wes Ryan for an inspiring talk and tips and tricks to help you make the most of your Broadway experience.  Places, Please: learn more and get involved https://www.tiktok.com/@wesleyryann/video/7565736415162649887 Listen to the full episode here, on Youtube and wherever you enjoy podcasts  Thank you to Wesley Ryan for being on the show! Follow Wes Ryan on Socials:  IG: @wesleyryann Places, Please IG: @placespleasetv Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. Connect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/⁠⁠ To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshafer Photo Credits:  Guest Photos: Wesley Ryan Dr Shafer Photos: Stephanie Baker Photography 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 #talkswithdrshafer #podcast #wesleyryan #placespleasetv #broadway #hamilton

    1h 44m
  5. Preventing Childhood Suicide: Preteen Girl Aims to Save Lives

    JAN 20

    Preventing Childhood Suicide: Preteen Girl Aims to Save Lives

    Content Warning: This episode discusses Suicide and Death by Suicide  National Institutes of Health research has shown an alarming increase in the rates of preteen suicide, up 8% in ages 8-12 since 2008. This week on Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer sits down with Sho Williamson and Tammy Williamson for an important discussion on preteen suicide risk and awareness. Sho, a 6th grade student in Pellston, Michigan, has been raising awareness for suicide prevention among kids after her young cousin died by suicide. Sho, Tammy and their community have rallied together to help others suffering from thoughts of self harm and to raise awareness about resources available to people in crisis. Tammy, who lost her sister to suicide, and Sho went about fundraising for special Suicide Awareness Benches to place in their community high school and veterans park to help those suffering to know that they world is a better place with them in it, and give some tools to help them stay another day.  Would you like to support Sho's efforts?  Connect with us to learn more about Suicide Awareness Benches and how you can support Sho's efforts in Northern Michigan and how you can bring suicide awareness education to your community! A big thank you to the Industrial Arts Institute in Onaway, Michigan for creating the Suicide Awareness Benches found at Pellston High School and Pellston's Veterans Park.  If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline Support Group is here. Please get the help you need. The world is better with you in it.  We want to thank Sho and Tammy Williamson for being on the show and for their amazing work in our community.  Follow Tammy Williamson on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tammy.s.williamson This episode is dedicated in the memory of Annabella "Bella" Creque  8/15/09- 3/30/25 and Sarah "Sunshine " Smith 8/7/79 - 11/5/98. Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment. 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

    33 min
  6. Skincare is Healthcare: A Scientific Approach to Healthy Skin

    JAN 13

    Skincare is Healthcare: A Scientific Approach to Healthy Skin

    Skincare goes beyond sunscreen. Throughout our lives, there are essential steps we can take to ensure our skin is as healthy as possible. You may be inundated with all sorts of recommendations for how to get your skin glowing, but when it comes to skin health, it's best to hear it from the experts.  This week Dr Shafer sits down with double board-certified Dermatologist Angela Casey, MD. As the head of Dermatologic Surgery at OhioHealth, the creator of Bright Girl, a clean, dermatologist-designed skincare line for teens and tweens, and a busy mom who cares deeply about what her kids and her patients put on their skin, Dr Casey has fantastic information on skin health, what really works in skincare (and what you can save your money on), and how to keep an eye out for the most common cause of cancer in the US, skin cancer.  Dr Angela Casey is giving Talks with Dr Shafer listeners a discount! Get 15% off your order of Bright Girl Products on brightgirl.com here: https://brightgirl.com/discount/DrShafer Trouble with the link? Y ou can enter code DrShafer at checkout for 15% off  Thank you Dr Casey for being a guest on the show and for sharing your expertise with us! Make sure to share this episode with someone who would love to learn more about skin health from an expert. Learn more about Angela Casey MD and Bright Girl Beauty here: www.brightgirl.com Follow Angela Casey MD and Bright Girl Beauty on Socials:  @brightgirlbeauty @angelacaseymd Make sure you subscribe to Talks with Dr Shafer where you enjoy podcasts so that you don't miss our upcoming inspiring and informative episodes. Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment. 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

    1 hr
  7. Quills Up! A Movement to Reclaim Self-Worth Through Storytelling

    JAN 6

    Quills Up! A Movement to Reclaim Self-Worth Through Storytelling

    It’s a new year, and this year we are raising our quills and using our voices.  Whether you begin with a pen and journal, a podcast, a song, or a conversation, commit to sharing your story this year and stepping into the life you have always dreamed of living. We are excited to share this inspiring conversation about reclaiming your voice and stepping into your life authentically with special guest Deborah Weed. Deborah Weed has been in the entertainment industry for decades, is an award-winning children’s literature author of Paisley’s Last Quill, If Only, the Founder of the Self-Worth Movement, and is now creating a musical to capture Paisley’s essential message of self-worth in Paisley the Musical. After facing medical misdiagnosis and coping with debilitating illness, Deborah harnessed her creative energy to reclaim her story and help people of all ages do the same. Encouraging us all to put our Quill’s Up, Deborah Weed is here to start a movement! Paisley the Musical: learn more and get involved https://paisleysfashionforest.com/ Help kids embrace their worth https://selfworthinitiative.net/what-we-do-1 Listen here and where you enjoy podcasts  Thank you to Deborah Weed for being on the show! Get a copy of Paisley’s Last Quill, If Only, and The Luckiest Penny where you buy books! https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07DBFRQGK Follow Deborah Weed on Socials:  IG: @deborah.weed Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. 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, 2025. All Rights Reserved #talkswithdrshafer #podcast #deborahweed #paisleyslastquill #musical

    45 min
  8. Resilient Parenting to Help Raise Resilient Kids with Dr Kate Lund

    12/30/2025

    Resilient Parenting to Help Raise Resilient Kids with Dr Kate Lund

    On this informative episode, Dr Shafer sits down with Dr Kate Lund, Psychologist, TEDx Speaker, Parenting Expert and Award-Winning Author to learn more about how we can incorporate resilience and calm into parenting, even in the toughest moments. Dr Lund shares how her experience with chronic medical condition hydrocephalus impacted her life and shaped her career. The author of Bounce, Dr Kate Lund shares how her new book, Step Away, helps parents incorporate a calm and connecting approach to communicating with kids in a world that can often be overwhelming and disconnected. Parenting tips, personal anecdotes from a parenting expert and inspiration for how you can incorporate resilience into your parenting await you in today's talk on Talks with Dr Shafer.  Learn more about Dr Kate Lund on her website: https://www.katelundspeaks.com/ Get your copy of Step Away by Dr Kate Lund here:  https://a.co/d/b4bXYiBand wherever you prefer to purchase books! Follow Dr Kate Lund on socials:  @dr_kate_lund Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment. 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, 2025. All Rights Reserved

    50 min
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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
    163
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Shafer Stedron, MD
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    Talks with Dr Shafer