On this installation of Musing from the Mind of Dr. SDB, Dr. Stephanie explores the Love Petal of the Successful & Fulfilled Woman framework and challenges one of the most persistent romantic myths: that love is supposed to complete us. Dr. Stephanie shares candid reflections from her own journey through marriage, divorce, growth, and self-discovery to reveal a powerful truth — healthy love doesn’t fix you, save you, or fill your voids. It complements the wholeness you’ve already cultivated.

This episode is an invitation to move from love driven by loneliness or depletion to love grounded in wholeness, clarity, and self-respect.

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By day she is a healthcare innovation attorney, but Dr. Stephanie D. Barnes is always Thee Liberated Lawyer committed to helping high-achieving experience a joyful, fulfilled and meaningful life. Life is too long to be unfulfilled!

Dr. Stephanie's mission is to equip high achieving women to be successful AND fulfilled. We should not have to choose! She uses her experience as a trusted counsel and master strategist to help women identify real solutions and strategies to go from burnout to being ignited, invigorated, and inspired! The Successful and Fulfilled Woman is a high-achieving woman who is ready to get everything she desire now and does not have time to wait years before living a joyful, fulfilled and meaningful life. Dr. Stephanie equips powerful women to make powerful decisions to create the life they desire and deserve.

Dr. Stephanie received her law degree from Harvard Law School and her PhD in Organizational Leadership from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She is the host of the podcast, Living Life in the And! and Thee Liberated Lawyer blog. She was a founding host of the Black CEO Morning Show and the podcast, Conversations from the C-Suite: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Being A CEO. She is an internationally acclaimed speaker, TEDx Presenter and coach, badass bodybuilder and senior model.

Follow Dr. Stephanie D. Barnes www.facebook.com/DrStephanieDBarnes and instagram @drstephaniedbarnes.

🚀 Ready to Transform Your Life?

Are you a high-achieving woman feeling stuck, uninspired, or ready for a fresh start? Dr. Stephanie D. Barnes is here to help you step into the success and fulfillment you deserve!

✨ If you're ready to:

✅ Reignite your passion and purpose

✅ Start over after a major life change

✅ Create a meaningful and fulfilling life

✅ Stop marking time and start truly living

Then it’s time for a Revelation Conversation! This powerful one-on-one session will help you gain clarity, break through barriers, and take the first step toward your New You!

💻 Book your complimentary session now: www.everythingideserve.com

Go to www.drstephaniedbarnes.com to learn more about how to transform and become the New You!

On this installation of Musing from the Mind of Dr. SDB, Dr. Stephanie continues the Designing Your Life on Purpose Series with the Friends Petal of the Successful & Fulfilled Woman framework. This episode unpacks how friendships shape identity, influence growth, and quietly teach us what to normalize, tolerate, and believe is possible. Through personal stories and practical insight, listeners will learn how to discern whether their circle is upgrading or downgrading them, identify “fuelers” versus “drainers,” and cultivate relationships that align with the woman they are becoming. This conversation is an invitation to choose friendships that celebrate joy, support expansion, and reflect the next-level version of you. Be sure to catch the beginning of the series!

Take the Fulfilled, Fit & Free Profile at LiveLifeInTheAnd.com

By day she is a healthcare innovation attorney, but Dr. Stephanie D. Barnes is always Thee Liberated Lawyer committed to helping high-achieving experience a joyful, fulfilled and meaningful life. Life is too long to be unfulfilled!

Dr. Stephanie's mission is to equip high achieving women to be successful AND fulfilled. We should not have to choose! She uses her experience as a trusted counsel and master strategist to help women identify real solutions and strategies to go from burnout to being ignited, invigorated, and inspired! The Successful and Fulfilled Woman is a high-achieving woman who is ready to get everything she desire now and does not have time to wait years before living a joyful, fulfilled and meaningful life. Dr. Stephanie equips powerful women to make powerful decisions to create the life they desire and deserve.

Dr. Stephanie received her law degree from Harvard Law School and her PhD in Organizational Leadership from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She is the host of the podcast, Living Life in the And! and Thee Liberated Lawyer blog. She was a founding host of the Black CEO Morning Show and the podcast, Conversations from the C-Suite: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Being A CEO. She is an internationally acclaimed speaker, TEDx Presenter and coach, badass bodybuilder and senior model.

Follow Dr. Stephanie D. Barnes www.facebook.com/DrStephanieDBarnes and instagram @drstephaniedbarnes.

🚀 Ready to Transform Your Life?

Are you a high-achieving woman feeling stuck, uninspired, or ready for a fresh start? Dr. Stephanie D. Barnes is here to help you step into the success and fulfillment you deserve!

✨ If you're ready to:

✅ Reignite your passion and purpose

✅ Start over after a major life change

✅ Create a meaningful and fulfilling life

✅ Stop marking time and start truly living

Then it’s time for a Revelation Conversation! This powerful one-on-one session will help you gain clarity, break through barriers, and take the first step toward your New You!

💻 Book your complimentary session now: www.everythingideserve.com

Go to www.drstephaniedbarnes.com to learn more about how to transform and become the New You!

On this installation of Musings from the Mind of Dr. SDB, Dr. Stephanie begins the Designing Your Life on Purpose Series. This first part introduces Family — Boundaries Are a Form of Love. Dr. Stephanie explores the intricate dynamics of family relationships, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries for self-respect and emotional well-being. She discusses the complexities of familial love, the necessity of healing from past wounds, and the significance of thriving within one's family structure. The conversation highlights that healing does not always equate to reconciliation and that personal fulfillment requires emotional sovereignty and clarity in relationships. Ultimately, Barnes encourages listeners to embrace their power to create healthy boundaries and to pursue fulfillment actively.

Take the Fulfilled, Fit & Free Profile at LiveLifeInTheAnd.com

By day she is a healthcare innovation attorney, but Dr. Stephanie D. Barnes is always Thee Liberated Lawyer committed to helping high-achieving experience a joyful, fulfilled and meaningful life. Life is too long to be unfulfilled!

Dr. Stephanie's mission is to equip high achieving women to be successful AND fulfilled. We should not have to choose! She uses her experience as a trusted counsel and master strategist to help women identify real solutions and strategies to go from burnout to being ignited, invigorated, and inspired! The Successful and Fulfilled Woman is a high-achieving woman who is ready to get everything she desire now and does not have time to wait years before living a joyful, fulfilled and meaningful life. Dr. Stephanie equips powerful women to make powerful decisions to create the life they desire and deserve.

Dr. Stephanie received her law degree from Harvard Law School and her PhD in Organizational Leadership from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She is the host of the podcast, Living Life in the And! and Thee Liberated Lawyer blog. She was a founding host of the Black CEO Morning Show and the podcast, Conversations from the C-Suite: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Being A CEO. She is an internationally acclaimed speaker, TEDx Presenter and coach, badass bodybuilder and senior model.

Follow Dr. Stephanie D. Barnes www.facebook.com/DrStephanieDBarnes and instagram @drstephaniedbarnes.

🚀 Ready to Transform Your Life?

Are you a high-achieving woman feeling stuck, uninspired, or ready for a fresh start? Dr. Stephanie D. Barnes is here to help you step into the success and fulfillment you deserve!

✨ If you're ready to:

✅ Reignite your passion and purpose

✅ Start over after a major life change

✅ Create a meaningful and fulfilling life

✅ Stop marking time and start truly living

Then it’s time for a Revelation Conversation! This powerful one-on-one session will help you gain clarity, break through barriers, and take the first step toward your New You!

💻 Book your complimentary session now: www.everythingideserve.com

Go to www.drstephaniedbarnes.com to learn more about how to transform and become the New You!