What if healing isn’t about becoming someone new - but remembering who you were before life taught you to hide?

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Shafer - neurologist, Jay Shetty–certified life coach, author, publisher, and host of Talks with Dr. Shafer - for a grounded, honest conversation about reclaiming your story and consciously building a future that reflects who you truly are.

Dr. Shafer shares her non-linear journey from musician to physician, and how creativity, neuroscience, and self-awareness intersect in real healing. We explore how identity shapes the brain, why so many people feel stuck in outdated narratives, and what it actually takes to move from survival into self-trust.

We also dive into her advocacy work supporting survivors of domestic abuse and intimate partner violence through We Don’t Tell Our Stories, and why community, voice, and storytelling are essential parts of recovery.

In this conversation, we explore:
• What “reclaiming your story” looks like in real life
• How the brain responds when we release shame and rewrite identity
• The role of creativity in healing and growth
• Why self-awareness is the foundation of transformation
• Empowering young voices through storytelling
• Healing beyond silence after domestic abuse
• Building purpose-driven work without burning out

This episode is an invitation to step out of who you were told to be - and into who you actually are.

🌐 Learn more about Dr. Shafer: https://www.instagram.com/talks_with_dr_shafer/

https://drshaferstedronova.com/

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