In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Schafer — a neurologist, author, life coach, and founder of the survivor-led community We Don’t Tell Our Stories. Drawing from her own journey of overcoming domestic abuse, Dr. Schafer shares what it truly means to reclaim your story, heal from trauma, and step into your fullest potential.

We talk about the moment she decided to take her life back, how her background in neuroscience and psychology shapes her work as a coach, and why healing isn’t linear — but it is possible. She also opens up about her growing platform for survivors, her upcoming book, and the mindset shifts that helped her rediscover her voice and purpose.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or unsure how to begin your own healing journey, this conversation is filled with powerful insights, practical wisdom, and the gentle reminder that you matter — and your story does too.

Connect with Dr. Shafer

Website: www.drshaferstedronova.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shafer-stedron-4b7a19263/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talks_with_dr_shafer

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Out now, Dr Shafer co-authors the Cracking the Rich Code 16th Edition, endorsed by Tony Robbins. Check out Dr Shafer's chapter along with 20 other thought leaders' invaluable lessons on living a rich, fulfilling life! Get your copy at drshaferstedronova.com

Coming May 2025, Dr Shafer shares her children's book, The Boy and His Brightly Colored Blocks, about a young boy whose mother helps him through tricky transitions and the trouble of having to do anything other than play with his beloved blocks.

Hosted by Caroline Haldeman, a passionate mental health advocate and the founder of Minds Over Matter NC, an organization dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and supporting individuals on their mental health journeys. To learn more about Caroline and the work she does, please visit www.carolinehaldeman.com