Talks with Dr Shafer

In this engaging conversation on  Talks with Dr Shafer , Dr. Shafer welcomes Special Guest T R Monroe, a former US Marine and State Trooper turned Author and Poet, who shares his compelling journey from military service to civilian life. They discuss the differences in training between military and police forces, the challenges of transitioning back to civilian life, and the importance of peer sup...

On this Short Talk on Talks with Dr. Shafer , Dr Shafer focuses is on mastering our responses (and overcoming maladaptive reactions we may be repeating) in relationships, particularly when faced with triggering situations. Dr. Shafer emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and intentionality in our interactions, encouraging listeners to take a pause and reflect rather than react impulsively. B...

On this informative episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer welcomes Maris Segal and Ken Ashby, relationship experts and couplepreneurs. Maris and Ken share their journey of becoming a successful couple in both business and life, and how they help others succeed in relationships. Ken and Maris discuss the four relationship rhythms: respect, responsibility, reframing, and resilience. They highli...

On this Short Talk on Talks with Dr Shafer , Dr. Shafer discusses how our fears can be holding us back. Using the example of the pervasive fear of rejection and its impact on personal growth, Dr Shafer illustrates how often fear of an outcome itself can lead to fulfillment of the prophecy: we are afraid we will be rejected so we don’t put ourselves out there, and thus we never reach our goal, endi...

On this inspiring episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer chats with Gina Casazza. Gina Casazza is a Stand Up Comedian, Actress, Podcast Host, Speaker & Author of the book You Really Truly Do Belong! Gina shares her journey of pursuing her passions and embracing life's challenges. She emphasizes the importance of time and the value of using it wisely. Gina believes in setting goals, maintai...

Unlock the Healing Powers of your Tears! On this Short Talk on Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr. Shafer discusses the healing powers of your tears. Dr Shafer emphasizes the importance of emotional release through crying when we are feeling overwhelmed, rather than stuffing down our emotions and stifling our tears. She emphasizes that societal conditioning often leads individuals to suppress their emotions...

Surviving Abuse and Narcissistic Control: Mia J Hanks Shares Her Story Trigger Warning: Today's episode discusses Narcissitic Abuse, Domestic Abuse, and Intimate Partner Violence.  In this inspiring and informative episode of Talks with Dr. Shafer , Dr Shafer welcomes Special Guest Mia J. Hanks, author and survivor of domestic abuse. Mia J Hanks shares her powerful story of survival from domestic...

In this Short Talk on Talks with Dr. Shafer , Dr Shafer delves into the concept of personal growth and the challenges that come with it, particularly focusing on the Tall Poppy Syndrome. Dr. Shafer discusses the importance of addressing our inner world to achieve health and wellness, the impact of growth on relationships, and the necessity of personal and career adjustments for ongoing personal de...

Join us for this engaging conversation on  Talks with Dr Shafer as Dr. Shafer welcomes Special Guest Utkarsh Narang. Utkarsh Narang is a Learning Consultant, Executive Coach, TedX Speaker, Author and Content Creator based in Melbourne, Australia. Utkarsh started out his career as a physiotherapist before pivoting repeatedly to find his passion, and has moved continents and careers to reclaim his s...

On this Short Talk on Talks with Dr. Shafer , Dr Shafer discusses the concepts of fear and reconditioning thanks to neuroplasticity. Dr Shafer shares her personal journey of overcoming doubt and conditioned responses that hindered her growth. Through self-awareness and understanding the origins of her reactions, she emphasizes the importance of breaking free from maladaptive coping mechanisms and...

On this informative episode of Talks with Dr Shafer ,  Dr. Shafer  welcomes Special Guest Dr. Ann Tsung, NASA Physician, Critical Care and ER Physician, Real Estate Investor, and Time Creator Coach. Dr Shafer and Dr Tsung explore the themes of personal growth and productivity. Dr. Tsung shares her journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a successful physician and productivity coach, emph...

*Trigger Warning: Suicide and Death by Suicide are Discussed in this Episode On this episode of Talks with Dr Shafer , Dr. Shafer welcomes Special Guest Dr. Chestovich, MD. Dr. Michelle Chestovich is a physician practicing family medicine, coach, mom, a podcast host of the Re-Mind Yourself Podcast, a Speaker and an advocate for awareness of the high risk of Female Physician Suicide. Gretchen lost...

Say More's Tulaine Montgomery with Guest Dr Richard Davidson on the Neuroscience of Empathy Today on Talks with Dr Shafer , instead of our regular episodes, we are giving you a taste of a podcast we think you'll love as much as we do. The name is Say More with Tulaine Montgomey and in it, Tulaine talks to people who are dedicated to making the world a better place, all while taking care of...

On this episode of Talks with Dr Shafer , Dr Shafer talks with Special Guest Geeta Sidhu-Robb, success coach, lawyer and founder of WCORP. Geeta shares her story of resilience and motivation to create a better work world for women. Growing up in a wealthy but racially divided environment, Geeta learned that money doesn't give you rights. Geeta founded W Corp to help companies create workplaces...

The Conflicted Feelings of Growth Short Talk on Talks with Dr Shafer Growing Gains from Growing Pains: This Short Talk on Talks with Dr. Shafer explores the theme of growth and the conflicting feelings that often accompany it. Dr Shafer reflects on the growth of her podcast, Talks with Dr. Shafer, and how it has evolved over time. Dr. Shafer discusses the different perspectives she could take on h...

On this informative episode of Talks with Dr Shafer , Dr. Shafer interviews Carl Knickerbocker, JD. Carl Knickerbocker is a lawyer specializing in Family Law and an advocate for parallel parenting and Family Law reform, and the founder of Unapologetic Parenting.  Carl Knickerbocker and Dr Shafer discuss the need for the court system to be trauma-informed and the importance of parallel parenting in...

Question: What is the least you need for your happiness?  On this Short Talk on Talks with Dr Shafer , Dr Shafer explores the question of what is the least you need for the greatest return on your happiness. Dr Shafer emphasizes the importance of staying true to yourself and not trying to fit in with others when answering this question. Dr. Shafer discusses the concept of cognitive dissonance and...

"Just One More:" Overcoming Trauma to Running Around Australia for Mental Health with Brooke McIntosh On this Episode of Talks with Dr Shafer , Dr Shafer welcomes Special Guest Brooke McIntosh to the show. Brooke Mcintosh, an elite athlete and entrepreneur, shares her inspiring story of overcoming adversity and using running as a tool for both improving her own mental health and advocati...

"Our Words Can Be A Weapon Or A Warm Welcome."- Dr Shafer On this Short Talk on Talks with Dr Shafer , Dr. Shafer discusses the power of language in love and life. She emphasizes the importance of using simple and direct language to effectively communicate and connect with others. Dr. Shafer also highlights the negative impact of using specialized language to isolate or elevate certain i...

International Parental Child Abduction: Living Through the Unthinkable and Advocating for Children with with Jeffery Morehouse On this powerful episode of Talks with Dr Shafer we are joined by Special Guest Jeffery Morehouse, Executive Director of Bring Abducted Children Home. Jeffery Morehouse shares his experience of his son being internationally kidnapped to Japan in 2010 and his advocacy work...

In this Short Talk on Talks with Dr Shafer , Dr. Shafer discusses self-sabotage and the importance of incorporating self-checks into our routines to help us identify areas where we can create new habits to move us towards our goals to overcome old habits that are not serving our goals. Dr Shafer emphasizes the need to align our daily actions with our long-term goals and shares personal examples of...

On this episode of Talks with Dr Shafer , Dr Shafer is joined by fellow physician Dr. Rachel Beanland, MD. Dr Beanland shares her journey of going into medicine and then realizing that she wanted to make a bigger impact globally. Through exploring mindfulness, yoga, and meditation, she found a way to make changes in her lifestyle and career that aligned with her authentic self. Dr. Beanland emphas...

The Attack on Blake Lively and Weaponized Distraction in Domestic Violence Trigger Warning: Domestic Violence is Discussed On this Short Talk on Talks with Dr. Shafer , Dr Shafer explores the importance of our attention, using the timely discussion surrounding Blake Lively's media tour in support of her new film, It Ends with Us as an example of the cost of distraction. The world is in competi...

On this episode of Talks with Dr Shafer , Dr Shafer welcomes Special Guest Eric Fisher, MS, CCC, author of T he Martial Art of Recovery: Self-Mastery Practices to Subdue Addiction and Achieve Mental Wellness and certified counselor specializing in trauma, addiction, depression, and mental health. Eric Fisher shares his journey to becoming a counselor, his experiences with the FBI, and his work in...

My Story: The Beginning of Talks with Dr Shafer and My Passion For Reclaiming Your Story On Today's Inspiring Episode of Talks with Dr Shafer , Dr. Shafer shares her personal story of healing and growth, emphasizing the importance of reclaiming one's story and living authentically. Dr Shafer shares her journey from being a full-time physician to a part-time physician and then a full-time m...