On this installation of Musings from the Mind of Dr. SDB, Dr. Stephanie reflects on how her perspective on childhood movies has evolved over time. She discusses the impact of media on personal beliefs and societal norms, using examples from films like 'Purple Rain', 'Gone with the Wind', and the series 'Bridgerton'. Dr. Barnes emphasizes the importance of recognizing harmful narratives in entertainment and the need for a critical perspective that balances joy with truth. She also touches on themes of women's status, ethical wealth, and the dangers of romanticizing harmful behaviors in real life.

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 reflects on the power of change, challenge, and sacrifice. Sometimes the most loving thing you can do for your goals is to change your environment. Dr. Stephanie shares why she switched gyms and trainers, how a farther drive became sacred think-time, and the exact cues that reveal when it is time to level up. No shade to the starting line—just truth about complacency, loyalty, and growth.

You’ll learn:

• How to spot stagnation vs. fatigue
• Why environment beats willpower
• A simple 7-day Level-Up Challenge (audit → upgrade → sacrifice → track → report)

Note: "If it's not measured, it's not managed" (or "What gets measured gets managed") is a popular management principle, often misattributed to Peter Drucker, that highlights the importance of metrics for tracking progress and making data-driven decisions.

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!

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie gets honest about 2025—what worked, what wobbled—and models a practical Year-Design using the Fulfilled, Fit & Free Profile. You’ll learn how to turn self-awareness into simple, trackable habits that move you toward a more focused, funded, and fulfilling 2026.

Take the assessment: www.livelifeintheand.com→ Fulfilled, Fit & Free Profile

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 discusses the importance of strategic waiting in achieving personal goals, particularly in bodybuilding. She emphasizes the difference between delaying due to fear and making a conscious decision to wait for the right moment to compete. Dr. Barnes shares her journey of preparing for competitions, the significance of building a competitive edge through training and nutrition, and the lessons learned from waiting. The conversation highlights the value of patience, preparation, and self-awareness in the pursuit of excellence.

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 critiques the narrative presented in Hallmark movies, arguing that they perpetuate harmful stereotypes about women, love, and success. She emphasizes the need for a new narrative that allows women to be both ambitious and fulfilled in their personal lives. Dr. Barnes shares insights from her research on media influence and encourages women to challenge societal expectations and design their lives for both success and love.

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!

Perfection can save a life in the OR—but it can also cost your life outside of it. In this candid, high-octane conversation, Dr. Stephanie D. Barnes sits down with Dr. Lisa Hunsicker—board-certified plastic surgeon and race car driver—to talk about what it really takes to be whole in a system that trains you to be superhuman. We go there: the weight of perfectionism, the burnout nobody wants to admit, and the quiet courage it takes to lay it down—the armor, the anxiety, the never-enough.

Dr. Hunsicker shares the rituals and boundaries that help her protect her heart, the racing mindset that keeps her present at 150 mph, and the roadmap behind her upcoming workbook, The Strength to Lay It Down—a guide for clinicians (and any high achiever) ready to reconnect to purpose without losing themselves.

What We Cover

• Perfection vs. Presence: Why “flawless” can be fatal to joy—and how to choose present over perfect without lowering standards.
• The Cost of the Cape: How the “hero complex” fuels burnout—and how to right-size your role so you can keep serving and stay human.
• Boundaries That Breathe: Micro-rituals, language, and schedules that protect your nervous system on and off shift.
• Community as Medicine: Building circles that hold you accountable to rest, recovery, and real talk.
• Racing Wisdom for the Ward: The focus, recovery, and self-talk techniques Dr. H uses on the track—and in clinic.

Connect with Dr. Lisa

IG: @revallaplasticsurgery

@soulfulsurgeon

FB: Revalla Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlisahunsicker/

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 explores the complex nature of comparison, discussing its potential to be both harmful and beneficial. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and intentionality in navigating comparison, highlighting the spectrum from unhealthy to healthy comparison. Dr. Barnes shares personal anecdotes and insights on how to recognize and shift from toxic comparison to a more constructive approach that fosters personal growth and fulfillment. Ultimately, she encourages listeners to embrace their unique journeys and trust their individual paths.

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 discusses the concept of joy and the detrimental effects of joy killing, particularly in the context of social media and personal interactions. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, compassion, and celebrating others' achievements as a means to cultivate joy in one's own life. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their own behaviors and attitudes towards joy and to embrace a mindset of positivity and support.

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!