On this Short Talk on Talks with Dr. Shafer, Dr Shafer discusses the concepts of fear and reconditioning thanks to neuroplasticity. Dr Shafer shares her personal journey of overcoming doubt and conditioned responses that hindered her growth. Through self-awareness and understanding the origins of her reactions, she emphasizes the importance of breaking free from maladaptive coping mechanisms and embracing new responses. This Short Talk highlights the role of neuroplasticity in healing and the significance of acknowledging emotions as part of the journey towards reclaiming one's story and autonomy.

Takeaways:

• Reconditioning involves understanding and changing our responses to fear or other stimuli we may have developed maladaptive responses to.


• Breaking free from conditioned responses requires intentional effort.


• Neuroplasticity allows us to adapt and heal over time.


• Acknowledging emotions is crucial for personal growth.


• Old survival mechanisms we learned in early life may no longer serve us as adults.


• Self-discovery is key to understanding our behaviors.


• Upholding autonomy is essential for happiness.


• Small incremental changes can lead to significant improvements.


• Emotions should be acknowledged, not suppressed.

Soundbites:

• "Doubt never really seems to go away completely."


• "Breaking conditioning requires intent, action, and consistent accountability."

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. 

Dr. Shafer's story is one of triumph, self-awareness, and tireless creation. As she has reclaimed her own story, rebuilding her life after difficult experiences, she launched We Don’t Tell Our Stories, an online community to help people suffering from Domestic Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence. Her love of writing inspired her to launch Little House of Dreams Publishing, a children’s literature publishing house focused on sharing the stories of children. Dr Shafer believes it is never too early to show young people how important their voice truly is, and the power they possess to create a better world. 

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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Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse