From an early age, we absorb all sorts of external ideas about what we are and what we deserve. Dr Shafer discusses acknowledging our limiting beliefs, coming back to ourselves and realizing that we do deserve to be authentic and to be happy. @talkswithdrshafer Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse @LittleHouseofDreamsEntertainment. All Rights Reserved.

In cooperation with We Don’t Tell Our Stories (www.wedonttellourstories), this week Dr Shafer discusses the gifts of vulnerability and how our most beautiful memories and beloved stories contain our vulnerable moments, which connect and bond us. #talkswithdrshafer #wedonttellourstories #vulnerability #growthmindset #lifecoach #empowerment

On Short Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer discusses how it is necessary to take note of whether you are worth more dead or alive to certain people in your life, and act accordingly to the honest assessment of that, for your fulfillment and safety. #talkswithdrshafer #empowerment #worthmoredeadthanalive #lifecoach #growthmindset #chooseyourtable #wedonttellourstories #grow

If there was one thing I could make more time for in the typical medical evaluation, it would be getting to know a patient’s habits, goals, and beliefs, so that the goals and treatment plans were truly aligned with the patient’s needs and expectations. Modern medicine does not often allow for such a deep dive. Doing the work of understanding your goals, beliefs, values and habits ahead of a visit with your doctor can help make sure that you show up prepared to make a treatment plan that honors you and meets your needs.

Join us for this week’s podcast with Dr Shafer, who discusses dealing with triggers with CPTSD, and a surprising breakthrough. This week’s episode is in support of We Don’t Tell Our Stories, an online community where survivors can connect ina safe, welcoming community in support of growth and healing through storytelling and community. #talkswithdrshafer #wedonttellourstories #triggers www.wedonttellourstories.com

Short Talks with Dr Shafer: Name it, Claim it, and Reframe it. Dr Shafer discusses a real-life example of how we can apply Name it, Claim it, Reframe it in practice to lead to growth. #talkswithdrshafer

Hypervigilence: trauma & other neurological challenges change how we interact with our environment. Listen to your instincts and prioritize your safety, just as you must listen to what your body is telling you about your environment to maintain your balance. #talkswithdrshafer #wedonttellourstories #domesticviolenceawareness💜 #domesticabuseawareness