Dr. Stephanie Lopez

Broken to Brave | Guiding you to heal & break free from anxiety

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On the outside you look like you have it all together. On the inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck in survival mode. Broken to BRAVE is where high-achieving women learn they’re not failing and finally find the calm, confidence, and freedom they’ve been craving. I’m Dr. Steph, a former NASA psychologist turned healing coach. In this podcast, I’ll walk with you through the patterns that keep you over-functioning, people-pleasing, and second-guessing yourself, and I’ll show you how to break free. You’ll hear real stories, simple steps, and the brave questions that change every...

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Dr. Stephanie Lopez

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Spiritual Awakening Through Becoming a Mom with Diane Gatza 06.06.2023 42:54

In this captivating episode, we are joined by Diane Gatza, a specialist in financial planning during maternity leave and the creator of Confident Cards. Diane shares her remarkable journey, which began with her personal battle with postpartum depression and ultimately led to a profound spiritual awakening as a new mother. Through her experience, she discovered the importance of relinquishing contr...

Falling back into old patterns 30.05.2023 21:39

I recently realized that I had fallen back into old patterns: working without rest, pushing myself to a point where I felt exhausted, and repeating this cycle every day while also taking care of my girls and husband. If you can identify with this, please know that you are not alone. It is normal for all humans to fall back into old patterns. In this episode, I will share with you what I did and wh...

Is this podcast for you? Welcome to Broken to BRAVE 23.05.2023 18:54

Are you wondering if this podcast is for you? Well, if you've ever felt broken, struggled to control your reactions, experienced constant anxiety, or feared inheriting your mother's negative traits, then I assure you, you're in the right place. I want you to know that you have the power within you to transform your life. You have the ability to break free from the chains that have h...

What I wish I knew at the beginning of my healing journey 23.05.2023 18:59

Join me in this episode as I share the powerful lessons I wish I knew at the beginning of my healing journey, including the truth about defense mechanisms, the power of self-acceptance, and the importance of forgiving oneself and others. Defense mechanisms are so much more prevalent than you think... things that you think are inherently part of who you are, might just be wrong. Tune in as I addre...

Mistakes you're making that are keeping you stuck 23.05.2023 14:59

Women often turn to personal development tools like gratitude, affirmations, and talk therapy for emotional relief. While these tools can be helpful, they are, unfortunately, only part of the solution. Becoming too reliant on them can actually hinder progress, as they may overshadow the need for deeper internal healing and growth. Tune in as I encourage you to look beyond the limitations of conve...

Trailer for The Broken To Brave Podcast 10.05.2023 1:17

Welcome to the Broken to BRAVE Podcast, where Dr. Steph, PhD, LHEP–former NASA psychologist and coach–guides ambitious women to heal from their challenging upbringing due to a narcissistic, emotionally immature, or toxic mother. If you've ever felt broken, struggled to control your reactions, experienced constant anxiety, or feared inheriting your mother's negative traits, then this podc...