Some thoughts feel so real they seem like facts. But what if they’re just old patterns, fear echoes, or habits your nervous system hasn’t let go of yet? In this episode, I’m breaking down what it really means to witness your thoughts instead of being ruled by them.

I’m sharing why anxiety thrives in unchecked thought spirals and how learning to pause, notice, and respond with calm authority can change everything. You don’t have to argue with every thought. You just have to remember who’s in charge.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. How to stop letting your thoughts run the show
2. Why calm can feel unfamiliar and even unsafe at first
3. The power of choosing a different response from your observational self

Mentioned in this episode:
The Charity: Water Story - https://youtu.be/bdBG5VO01e0?si=DkFF3p0eYWjKw_-b

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
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💗 Dr. Steph
@DrStephanieLopez
www.brave-method.com

What if the anxiety, the spiraling, the constant overwhelm isn’t just happening to you? What if it’s tied to what you’ve been avoiding? If you've done the learning, read the books, and saved the posts, but still feel stuck, this is for you.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the quiet ways we choose avoidance over action, and how that avoidance becomes a slow form of self-abandonment. This isn’t about shame, it’s about telling the truth. Because knowing isn’t healing. And the life you want isn’t waiting for you to be more ready, it’s waiting for you to be willing.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Why knowing more doesn’t equal healing.
2. The cost of avoiding discomfort and delaying action.
3. How choosing differently can shift your nervous system and your life.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Which of these results do you want and inspire you the most?
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💗 Dr. Steph
@DrStephanieLopez
www.brave-method.com

Ever find yourself stuck in a spiral of overanalyzing, replaying conversations, or trying to “figure out” your feelings? I’ve been there! In this episode, I’m breaking down a truth that changed everything for me: overthinking isn’t a mindset issue. It’s emotional avoidance wrapped in logic.

I’ll walk you through why your brain goes into overdrive, how your nervous system plays a role, and the simple shift that helps you reconnect to what’s actually underneath the spiral. If you’re tired of living in your head, this one’s for you.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Why overthinking is a nervous system response, not a personality flaw.
2. How emotional suppression fuels anxiety and mental spirals.
3. Simple first steps to help you pause, feel, and come back to yourself.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Which of these results do you want and inspire you the most?
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💗 Dr. Steph
@DrStephanieLopez
www.brave-method.com

Jessica London never planned to start a postpartum care business. But after a traumatic first birth and a frustrating recovery, she realized just how broken the system really is—and decided to do something about it. In this episode, Jessica shares her journey from orthopedic physical therapist to holistic pelvic floor specialist, and how healing her own birth trauma led to a mission to help other moms do the same.

Her story is honest, vulnerable, and packed with insight on the mind-body connection, nervous system work, and redefining what support should actually look like in postpartum care.

In this episode, we cover the following:
1. Why Jessica shifted from ortho PT to pelvic health and virtual postpartum care
2. How her traumatic first birth became the foundation of her business mission
3. The role nervous system work played in her second, healing birth

You can connect with Jessica on:
Website: https://www.yourpostpartumpt.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourpostpartumpt

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Which of these results do you want and inspire you the most?
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💗 Dr. Steph
@DrStephanieLopez
www.brave-method.com

If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in overdrive no matter how hard you try to "calm down," there’s a reason for that—and it’s not because you’re broken. In this episode, I’m sharing something most people don’t even realize is possible: you can recalibrate your nervous system. I’ll walk you through what it means to be stuck in survival mode, why self-talk and willpower aren’t enough, and the exact shift that helps your body actually feel safe. If you’ve tried everything but still feel on edge, this episode is the missing piece.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Why your nervous system might be stuck in survival mode and how to recognize it.
2. The difference between willpower (mind) and regulation (body).
3. How to begin resetting your nervous system for lasting calm and confidence.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Which of these results do you want and inspire you the most?
www.brave-method.com/testimonials

💗 Dr. Steph
@DrStephanieLopez
www.brave-method.com

If you’ve ever felt ashamed of your anger or afraid to set a boundary, this episode will change how you see both. I’m joined by Remy Ramirez, trauma coach and host of The Patrauma Party Podcast, for a powerful and raw conversation about reclaiming your anger, healing people-pleasing, and stepping into your power. We talk about how anger can become your internal alarm system—not something to fear—and why boundaries are an act of self-respect, not rejection. This one is tender, fierce, and filled with truth.

In this episode, we cover the following:
1. How trauma and people-pleasing disconnect us from our anger and self-worth.
2. Why anger is a vital tool for healing, boundary-setting, and self-protection.
3. What healthy anger and shadow work actually look like in real life.

You can connect with Remy on:
Podcast: The Patrauma Party - Heal from trauma, improve self-worth and learn to love yourself, dammit
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatraumaparty
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatraumaparty/

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Which of these results do you want and inspire you the most?
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💗 Dr. Steph
@DrStephanieLopez
www.brave-method.com

If you’ve ever smiled when you wanted to cry, said yes when you wanted to scream no, or played the role of “the strong one” until it broke you—this episode is for you. I’m unpacking the “Good Girl” script and how it trains us to perform for approval at the expense of our truth. I’ll walk you through the emotional and physical cost of pretending, how this pattern gets wired into our nervous system, and what it takes to come back home to yourself. It’s time to stop abandoning yourself to keep the peace.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. How the “good girl” script teaches women to perform, please, and pretend.
2. Why pretending feels safe—but actually creates internal chaos.
3. Small, practical shifts to stop abandoning yourself and start choosing truth.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Which of these results do you want and inspire you the most?
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💗 Dr. Steph
@DrStephanieLopez
www.brave-method.com

Ever find yourself spiraling and wondering, “Is this anxiety… or am I just insecure?” In this episode, I break down the key differences between these two emotional experiences and why untangling them matters more than you think. Understanding this distinction can radically improve your self-awareness—and with that, your healing. I’ll walk you through how each one shows up in your body and behavior, how they often feed off each other, and the questions to ask yourself to figure out what’s really going on underneath the surface.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. The major differences between anxiety and insecurity.
2. How anxiety and insecurity interact and amplify each other.
3. Reflection questions to help you slow down and increase your self-awareness.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Which of these results do you want and inspire you the most?
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💗 Dr. Steph
@DrStephanieLopez
www.brave-method.com

What if chronic pain wasn’t just about your body, but about emotions you’ve been carrying for years? In this episode, I’m joined by chronic pelvic pain and mind-body coach Miriam Bouve for an incredible conversation about the deeper roots of pain. We talk about why so many people feel broken, why emotional healing is essential for physical healing, and how suppressed feelings can actually keep you stuck. If you’ve struggled with pain, anxiety, or just felt disconnected from your body, this conversation will open your heart—and your mind—to new possibilities.

In this episode, we cover the following:
1. Why the brain—not just the body—plays a huge role in chronic pain.
2. How emotional suppression keeps pain and anxiety stuck.
3. Why feeling your feelings is key to true healing and freedom.

You can connect with Miriam on:
Website: https://www.mindbodymir.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbodymir

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Which of these results do you want and inspire you the most?
www.brave-method.com/testimonials

💗 Dr. Steph
@DrStephanieLopez
www.brave-method.com

Have you ever said, “I just want to feel calm again,” but somehow end up in the same spiral of anxiety, panic, or guilt? You’re not broken—and this episode will explain why. I’m diving into the hidden reasons we unconsciously stay in the very patterns we say we want to escape. You’ll learn why your nervous system might be choosing discomfort as a form of safety, how to spot the signs, and what it actually takes to create lasting change. This one might challenge the way you think… and it might just set you free.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Why we sometimes subconsciously choose patterns like anxiety or guilt—without realizing it.
2. How your nervous system can mistake stress for safety.
3. The first steps to break the cycle and choose peace, not panic.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Which of these results do you want and inspire you the most?
www.brave-method.com/testimonials

💗 Dr. Steph
@DrStephanieLopez
www.brave-method.com