Talks with Dr Shafer

In this informative episode just in time for the back-to-school season,  Dr Shafer sits down with Dr. Emily Levy, the founder and director of EBL Coaching, a specialized tutoring program that offers individualized one-on-one home, virtual, and on-site instruction to clients in the New York and New Jersey area using research-based, multi-sensory techniques. Dr Levy shares how her unique experiences growing up with a mother who speci...

Our stories can change in an instant. Barry Adkins, author, speaker, and father of Kevin, who died of alcohol poisoning the next he moved out of his parent's home at age 18, sits down with Dr Shafer to share Kevin's story and how Barry is working tirelessly to change the lives of youth across the country by sharing Kevin's story. Barry shares his journey of grief, the importance of educating young people about the dange...

Leaving a Legacy of Kindness: The Biggest Impact We Can Make.

This week on Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer welcomes the inspiring Joe Schmit, 19-Emmy Award Winning Sports Broadcaster, Renowned Speaker, Author of The Right Thing to Do and Kindness Advocate to the show. Joe and Dr Shafer explore the profound impact of kindness and the journey of self-discovery through storytelling. Joe shares his path from aspiring athlete to Emmy-wi...

In this inspiring episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, join the conversation as Dr. Shafer Stedron sits down with Special Guest, Denise Cesare, to share her story of overcoming a serious health issue that put her career at risk. Denise Cesare, Speech Language Pathologist, Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur shares how she learned to live with  spasmodic dysphonia, the profound impacts it had on her career as a speech language pathologist...

Do you feel like you have a good understanding of financial health?

Did you receive guidance as a child that set you up for financial success, or were you left to figure it out on your own?

On this informative episode, Dr Shafer is joined by financial expert January Liddell, Author of Alina the Super Saver, Book 1 of the Honey Maker Series and Host of the Sexy Freedom Media Podcast. Together, Dr Shafer and January explore t...

Are you searching to connect with your real self? On this inspiring episode, Dr. Shafer sits down with Simone Knego, a  TED-X speaker. author, and mother of six who shares her journey from being a CPA to a successful speaker and author. Simone discusses her struggles with self-doubt, the importance of building confidence, and her transformative experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Simone Knego introduces her 'REAL Method'...

Are you entering into a season of change, wondering "What Now?"

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Shafer and Michele Locke, Family Law Attorney, former Judge and the Host of the can't-miss podcast, Love Lust Law, delve into the complexities of navigating divorce and family law. Michele shares her personal journey through surgeries, divorce, and self-discovery, and how she uses her vast experience in family la...

In this inspiring conversation about multiculturalism and learning, Dr Shafer welcomes Kristen Kim,  the Creator, Producer and Co-Host of the award-winning non-profit and family podcast Culture Kids, which she hosts with her young son, Asher. Kristen Kim shares her story of immigrating to the US as a young child, early life opportunites to learn about other cultures, and how these experiences, a love of travel, and the desire to ed...

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Shafer Stedron and Orlanda Bettison, primary school educator with a degree in Psychology and the Founder of the My Brain Books educational series discuss the importance of mental health awareness in children, the role of storytelling in emotional regulation, and the significance of teaching emotional skills early in life. Dr Shafer and Orlanda explore the challenges of parenting and education, the...

Love, Intimacy, and You: Building True Intimacy in Relationships

In this enlightening conversation about intimacy, Dr. Shafer Stedron and Victoria Icenhower explore the profound themes of self-love, intimacy, and the impact of shame on relationships. Victoria shares her personal journey of empowerment and the importance of creating safe spaces for open discussions about sexuality. Dr Shafer and Victoria Icenhower delve into the ...

In this inspiring talk on Talks with Dr. Shafer,  Dr Shafer welcomes Special Guest Lisa Mannina-Sulzer, Pilot, Podcast Host of the forthcoming Grounded and Rising, Writer, metastatic Breast Cancer Warrior and Advocate. Lisa Mannina-Sulzer shares her inspiring journey as a cancer warrior and resilience advocate, and how her journey of embracing vulnerability and self-discovery has led to breakthroughs in her life, increased happines...

On this riveting conversation with New York Times Bestselling Author, Dr Theresa Brown of The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four Patients' Lives, Dr. Shafer and Dr Theresa Brown, PhD, BSN, RN explore the complexities of the healthcare system, emphasizing the need for empowerment, communication, and empathy in patient care. They discuss the challenges faced by healthcare professionals, from staffing issues, the safety concerns...

Join Dr Shafer and Brooke McIntosh as they talk about supporting mental health, Brooke's run around Australia, and how we can all take steps every day to reclaim our stories, even in our darkest moments, one step at a time, to build our most beautiful life.

As Brooke McIntosh reaches the halfway point on her groundbreaking run around Australia in support of Just One More and the Blue Tree Project and to bring awareness to m...

Some of the most important lessons our children need to learn are often not taught in school, but Lil' Iguana's Children's Safety Foundation has been helping to change that for over 30 years! In today's inspiring guest episode, Dr. Shafer speaks with Erica Trainor from Lil' Iguana's Children's Safety Foundation about the importance of teaching children safety through engaging methods like music. They discuss the evolution of safety...

Walking Each Other Home: An Author's Mission to Create a Children's Hospice

Dr. Shafer welcomes John Masiulionis, founder of PR from the Heart and author of 'Walking Each Other Home- Zachary's Mission, A Hospice for Children' to the show to share his inspiring story and his mission to support children's authors and his big goal of creating a children's Hospice in San Diego. John shares his journey fro...

Sex Ed Without Shame

In this must-listen episode, Dr Shafer welcomes Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers, PhD, LMFT, the renowned Licensed Family Therapist, Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex Therapist, Medical Family Therapist, Speaker and Author of Shameless Parenting and Sex, God and the Conservative Church. Dr Tina Schermer Sellers discusses the profound impact of shame on sexuality and parenting. Dr Sellers shares her journey into th...

In this heartfelt conversation about grief and purpose, Colleen and Matt Kaminski share with Dr Shafer their journey of grief after the stillbirth of their son, Blake Edward, at 28 weeks. In their darkest moment, the Kaminiski family experienced unexpected opportunity to spend precious time with their son thanks to the hospital having a CuddleCot. Colleen and Matt discuss the importance of the CuddleCot in their family's journe...

Dr Shafer welcomes community builder and marketing expert Mialisa Garnes on the show! Mialisa shares with us how she went from feeling alone to creating an impactful community that doesn't shy away from real talk about health, parenting and more.

Mialisa Garnes and Dr Shafer dive in to real talk about being a woman, a mother and a community leader and builder in 2025. As the Founder and Chief Strategist of the Wellness Grow...

On this week's inspiring episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr. Shafer welcomes Julie Barth, Author of Notes From a Blackberry and Founder of CBJ Outreach, to share her story of resilience and how she has channeled her resolve to helping other women reclaim their stories by giving aid to women-led households in crisis . We discuss the profound challenges many women face while experiencing trauma, and Julie's personal experien...