On this week's talk with Dr Shafer, join Neurologist Dr Shafer and Special Guest Bailey Payne for a deep discussion on behavior, connecting in times of conflict and creating a safe environment to work on behavioral challenges together. Bailey Payne is a board-certified Behavior Analyst with a Master's in Clinical Psychology who has worked everywhere from CPS, to a state hospital, as an autism specialist for the Kansas Autism Waiver, a Behavioral Specialist for the May Institute of Autism, and as a Licensed Behavior Analyst serving the Bowling Green, Kentucky community. Bailey Payne is sharing her expertise with readers as the author of Behavior Breakthrough, coauthored by Jen Lill Brown, which aims to help give caregivers the tools they need to finally make those behavioral breakthroughs.Real talk, real tips for connection, and really raw vulnerability await you in this inspiring episode. Share with someone you know who is wanting to breakthrough with their child's behaviour but feeling stuck.

Listen here:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/talks-with-dr-shafer/id1723838159and where you enjoy podcasts!Thank you

Bailey Payne for being a guest on the show!
Learn more about Bailey Payne: www.baileypayne.com

Get a copy of Behavioral Breakthrough where you buy books!https://a.co/d/9TCdoOv

Follow Bailey Payne on Socials: https://www.instagram.com/behavior_breakthrough

Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment.

Connect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/⁠⁠

To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshafer

This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

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Ever wonder why a certain song seems to pull at your heartstrings, or teleport you back in time? Music theory helps us to understand how music can hijack our brain and tap into our deepest feelings and memories. Dr Shafer sits down with internet sensation Musician, Music Theory expert, Author (Lakeside), Artist and delightful human Brigid Kaelin for a heartwarming and eye-opening episode on music theory, life, and how looking through life with the lens of positive intent and curiosity can change everything. Thank you to Brigid Kaelin for being on the show!Connect with Brigid Kaelin here:
Https://www.brigidkaelin.com And follow along with her amazing videos on social media platforms: @BrigidKaelinGet your copy of Lakeside by Brigid Kaelin here: https://www.amazon.com/Lakeside-Brigid-Kaelin/dp/195305899Xand wherever you buy books!

Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment.

Connect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/⁠⁠

To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshafer

This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

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Every story matters. Especially the ones scribbled on sticky notes.

Matt Eicheldinger is the New York Times best-selling author of five books, with many more coming soon, including the middle Grade Matt Sprouts series (Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes, Matt Sprouts and the Day Nora Ate the Sun, Matt Sprouts and The Search for the Chompy Wompers), Sticky Notes, Holes in My Underwear: over 100 poems that will Knock Your Socks Off, and the upcoming When The Rain Came, the first book of a YA adventure trilogy. Matt created a social media movement for connecting with kids through his sticky-notes stores, with many millions of views across platforms of stories he shares from his time as a 6th grade teacher and the lessons he learned from his students. An inspiring, passion led author, Matt Eicheldinger is making the world a better and more understanding place, one story at a time.

Join Dr Shafer and Matt on this week's episode of Talks with Dr Shafer for a heartwarming discussion on the importance of storytelling and of showing up for one another, inside and outside of the classroom.

Thank you Matt Eicheldinger for being on the show and for so generously sharing your story with us. Learn more about Matt Eicheldinger's work and to connect here:

https://matteicheldinger.com/

Get your copies of Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes, Matt Sprouts and the Day Nora Ate the Sun, Matt Sprouts and The Search for the Chompy Wompers, Sticky Notes, and Holes in My Underwear: over 100 poems that will Knock Your Socks Off wherever books are sold!

Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment.

Follow Matt Eicheldinger on social media for many more inspiring stories. Matt is making the internet a more positive place, one story at a time!

Connect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/⁠⁠

To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshafer

This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

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Sit down with us for a talk that may just change your mind on concepts such as justice, loss and grief. Dr. Shafer Stedron speaks with Sophia Laurenzi, a journalist and former Death Row Investigator about her journey through grief after the loss of her father to suicide, and how her work on Death Row inspired her upcoming memoir. Sophia shares how she transitioned from a career in criminal justice to writing, the complexities of processing grief, and the importance of empathy in understanding both personal and societal issues.

Sophia shares her insights on the nuances of suicide prevention and the need for an increasingly compassionate approach to mental health advocacy. Join us as we discuss how love and relationships never truly die, but continue to evolve after we lose someone we cared for, and how Sophia's relationship to her grief and her father have changed since his death.

Content Warning: This episode discusses Suicide, Mental Health, Death Row, and The Death Penalty.

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline Support Group is here. Please get the help you need. The world is better with you in it.

We want to thank Sophia Laurenzi for being on the show and for so generously sharing her story with us.

Learn more about Sophia Laurenzi's work and to connect here:

https://www.sophialaurenzi.com/. ⁠Website⁠

Subscribe to Sophia Laurenzi's Substack, Surface Level:

https://sophialaurenzi.substack.com/. ⁠Substack⁠

Follow Sophia Laurenzi on ⁠Instagram⁠

Resources shared by Sophia Laurenzi:

• SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices for Education)
• AFSP
• The Trevor Project
• The Dinner Party

Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment.

Connect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/⁠⁠

To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshafer

This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

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Halloween 2025 has passed, and was it ever so much fun! What if you could donate your Halloween costumes and decor to a charity that has been around for almost a decade to help make sure Halloween 2026 is the best Halloween ever for families in need? This week on Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer sits down with the founder of October's Child, Christophe Waggoner, to learn about how his desire to make sure that children in need had a costume to celebrate the holiday in has transformed his community in Austin, Texas over the last 9 Halloweens. A lesson in love, community building and service, Christophe shares the story behind October's Child, which has captured the attention of the nation with features in People, CBS Saturday Morning, The Washington Post and more.

Learn how you can get involved from near or far to make the 10th anniversary of October's Child on September 26, 2026 in Austin, Texas the biggest and best Halloween Costume giveaway yet!

Learn more about October's Child and how you can volunteer, donate, and share their mission here:

www.octoberschild.com

and on Instagram at @octobers_child_costumes

Do you have costumes or services to donate? Let Christophe know! Comment on our social media, on the October's Child website and on instagram.

It takes a village to make Halloween special for every child and family!

Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment.

Connect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/⁠⁠

To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshafer

This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

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The Holocaust Across Generations: One Son's Journey to Bring Survivor Stories to Light

Dr Shafer sits down with Willie Handler, Canadian Author known for his humor-filled works of fiction including Loved Mars Hated the Food, The Road Ahead and Deep Into The Weeds, whose writing turned biographical during the COVID 19 Pandemic, culminating in his memoir, Out from the Shadows: Growing Up with Holocaust Survivor Parents. When faced with a desire to know more about his family, Willie uncovered decades-old secrets of his family, including a sibling he never knew existed who was tragically killed in the Holocaust. The son of two Holocaust survivors, Willie Handler shares his story of familial trauma, growing up in the shadow of the Holocaust's tragedies, and how he is working to help others share their family's stories as well. Willie discusses his new book, healing through storytelling, and how he aims to break the cycle of passing on trauma within his family system.

Trigger warning: Trauma, homicide, suicidal ideation and the Holocaust are discussed in this week's episode

Thank you Willie Handler for being on the show and for so generously sharing your story with us.

Learn more about Willie Handler's work and to connect here: www.williehandler.com

Subscribing to Willie Handler's Substack for access to his newsletter and to stay up to date with upcoming events and book releases:

https://williehandler.substack.com/publish/home

Get your copy of Out of the Shadows: Growing Up with Holocaust Survivor Parents by Willie Handler wherever books are sold!

https://williehandler.com/books-by-willie-handler/

Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment.

Connect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/⁠⁠

To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshafer

This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

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We're Talking Breast Health and Beyond: Dr Shafer welcomes the unstoppable Maimah Karmo, breast cancer survivor and Founder of Tigerlily Foundation, which aims to empower young women before, during and after cancer, and fight healthcare disparities. Maimah shares her journey as a breast cancer survivor and advocate for women's health. Maimah discusses the impact of current funding issues on vulnerable populations, the importance of community support, the need for resilience in the face of adversity, and much more on this inspiring and important episode of Talks with Dr Shafer.

Thank you Maimah Karmo for being a guest on the show!

Learn more about Maimah Karmo's work and to connect here:

https://maimah.com/

Learn more about the Tigerlily Foundation, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit women’s health and oncology organization dedicated to empowering young women (15-50) before, during, and after cancer.

https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/

Register for the Tigerlily Beacon Symposium, happening November 8, 2025 from 9am- 4pm EST at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capital Hill in Washington, DC:

https://beacon.tigerlilyfoundation.org/

Explore Maimah Karmo's podcast, Pure Bliss:

https://maimah.com/i-manifest-serenity-podcast/pure-bliss-show/

Connect on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maimah-karmo-1693553/

Follow on Instagram:

@maimahkarmo

Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment.

Connect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/⁠⁠

To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshafer

This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

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Do you have chronic pain that seems to be limiting you? Working with a specialist in physical therapy can help understand the underlying cause or causes of your pain and make positive change in your physical routine to take back your life. Dr. Shafer Stedron welcomes special guest, internet sensation Dr. Dan, for tips on how to take back your body from chronic pain and help prevent future injuries, as well.

Dr Dan Ginader, PT, DPT, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, shares the importance of movement, understanding pain, the role of physical therapy in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and much more.

Share this episode with a friend who wants to live a healthier life or is facing chronic pain!

Thank you Dr Dan Ginader, PT, DPT for being a guest on the show.

Get your copy of The Pain-Free Body by Dan Ginader! Out December 9, 2025, pre-order your copy now wherever books are sold.

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/808340/the-pain-free-body-by-daniel-ginader/

Learn more about Dr Dan DPT's work and to connect here:

website: https://mimsmethodpt.com/about.html

Explore Dr Dan DPT's YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.DanDPT

Follow Dr Dan DPT where you enjoy social media!

Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment.

Connect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/⁠⁠

To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshafer

This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

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