Conversations That Heal

For so long, you’ve been the strong one.

The dependable one.

The one who shows up for everyone else even when it costs you yourself. But what happens when you finally decide to choose you? In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the courage it takes to stop abandoning yourself to keep others comfortable.

Choosing you isn’t selfish it’s sacred. It’s the moment you stop shrinking, stop overgiving, and stop waiting for permission ...

They Are Not Your Responsibility

There comes a moment in healing when you realize that love does not require self-abandonment.

In today’s episode of Conversations That Heal, we’re talking about one of the hardest truths to accept: they are not your responsibility.

Not their healing. Not their choices. Not their emotional regulation. Not the outcomes of their lives.

If you’ve been the fixer, the caretaker, the emotional anchor, or t...

Episode Title: From New Age to New Life: Finding Peace, Purpose, and Partnership Through Christ with Tamisha Souza

In this powerful episode of Conversations That Heal, Dr. Stephanie Diane Jeffreys sits down with Tamisha Souza—a Christian dating coach and mentor for men who want to pursue marriage with clarity, confidence, and Christ at the center.

Tamisha opens up about her journey from the New Age movement to fully surren...

There’s a season of life no one talks about, the “I don’t know” season.

The space where grief, life changes, failed relationships, and old wounds collide. The place where certainty fades and you’re left trying to figure out who you are now and what comes next.

In this episode, I talk honestly about navigating the “I don’t know” season—the discomfort, the questions, the loss, and the quiet healing that begins even when clarity hasn’...

What if gratitude wasn’t just about thanking people for what they gave you, but also for what they couldn’t? In this episode, I share the thank-you notes I wrote for 2026… and they aren’t the kind you’d expect. I thanked people for not prioritizing me. For not showing up. For giving the bare minimum. For being exactly who they were. For not having the capacity to be who they told me they were. These thank-you notes weren’t writt...

In this deeply reflective episode, Dr. Stephanie Jeffreys explores the moments when old wounds resurface often when we least expect them. Healing is not linear, and sometimes, memories, emotions, or triggers return to remind us of the parts of ourselves still longing for attention and compassion.

Dr. Stephanie discusses how resurfacing trauma can actually be an invitation for deeper healing  not a setback, but a signal that you’re ...

“Coming Home to Yourself: Rediscovering Self-Love After Loss with Naomi Sarah”

In this heartfelt episode of Conversations That Heal, Dr. Stephanie Jeffreys sits down with Naomi Sarah, a mindset and alignment guide who helps women embrace self-love, self-worth, and trust in the universe for deep transformation.

After ending an 11-year relationship, Naomi found herself standing at the crossroads of pain and possibility. Through shado...

We Are Medicine: Healing Through Yoga, Plant Medicine, and Radical Self-Love with Taylor Briggs

In this transformative episode of Conversations That Heal, Dr. Stephanie Diane Jeffreys sits down with Taylor Briggs—a multifaceted entrepreneur, yoga teacher, and founder of Sol | Locs and Wellness. Taylor shares her powerful journey of self-discovery and liberation through yoga, Reiki, plant medicine, and holistic care designed to serv...

In this heartfelt Q&A edition of Conversations That Heal, Dr. Stephanie Jeffreys dives deep into the questions that matter most from healing after trauma and navigating relationships, to finding yourself through travel and learning what it truly means to live in peace.

Each answer is a reminder that no matter where you are in your journey, healing is possible, growth is within reach, and purpose often reveals itself through the...

On July 31, 2025, I lost my best friend of 45 years, Derika. Our mothers were best friends, and from the very beginning, she was more than a friend she was my sister. Her love, laughter, and presence helped shape the woman I am today.

This special episode of Conversations That Heal is my heartfelt tribute to her life and the bond we shared. It’s a conversation about grief, love, and how healing continues even when our hearts are br...

In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Conversations That Heal, Kristi Stoyak shares what it means to live in defiance not out of rebellion, but from a place of healing, purpose, and self-worth.

From surviving the weight of trauma to reclaiming her narrative, Kristi walks us through her journey of choosing herself again and again, even when the world told her she wasn’t enough. She opens up about the moments that nearly brok...

🦋 New Episode Alert: “Strength Can Be a Weakness” 🦋

How many times have you heard, “You’re so strong,  "I don’t know how you do it”… while you silently wonder who’s there to hold you?

In today’s Conversations That Heal episode, I take you behind the scenes of perpetual strength and talk about:

• Why being everyone’s “rock” can chip away at your own mental and emotional health
• Learning it's okay not to be okay.
• Practical ways t...

Dreaming in the Debris: Melissa Menny’s Journey from Childhood Trauma to Healing Through Words

In this powerful episode of Conversations That Heal, we sit down with Melissa Menny—writer, poet, and founder of theAddressHer.com—as she opens up about her extraordinary journey of healing after surviving what she calls “a wreckage of a home.”

Melissa’s story begins with unimaginable adversity: the death of her father from alcoholism at...

In today’s episode of Conversations That Heal, Dr. Stephanie Jeffreys invites listeners into a heart-centered dialogue on what it truly means to give yourself grace. So often, we extend compassion to others while being our own harshest critics. But healing begins when we allow ourselves to be human—flawed, growing, and still worthy of love.

Stephanie shares personal reflections and practical wisdom on releasing unrealistic expectat...

In this powerful episode of Conversations That Heal, we’re joined by Carla A. Pinto — a New York attorney whose story is a testament to grit, resilience, and the courage to reinvent yourself.

Carla took the bar exam not once, not twice, but eight times over four relentless years — without a single break. Each failure chipped away at her confidence, while workplace betrayals and crumbling relationships intensified the pressure. Behi...

In this deeply moving episode of Conversations That Heal, we sit down with Svetlana Serigny — a multilingual mother, chemist, MBA graduate, and passionate advocate for alternative healing — as she shares the extraordinary survival story of her son Marc.

After experiencing profound personal losses, including the heartbreaking loss of twins at 29 weeks and a painful divorce, Svetlana found hope again through her “last chance” baby, M...

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Jeffreys explores the all-too-familiar pattern of constantly rushing in to save others—emotionally, financially, or spiritually—while leaving yourself drained, overlooked, and often heartbroken. If you’ve ever felt like the fixer, the rescuer, or the strong one who shows up for everyone but yourself, this conversation is for you.

Stephanie shares personal insights and wisdom for those who give until i...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Coach Lee, a dynamic force who balances life as a criminal defense attorney by day and productivity & accountability coach by passion. From courtroom strategy to personal development coaching, Coach Lee shares how she stepped into her dual purpose and why she believes you do have time for what matters—you just need to use it wisely.

We dive deep into:

• 🔑 The connection between l...

Healing in the Shadows: A Deep Dive with Amanda, Reiki Practitioner & Shadow Work Coach

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Amanda, a former corporate recruiter who courageously walked away from the corporate world to pursue a life of healing, self-discovery, and purpose. Now a dedicated Reiki practitioner and Shadow Work coach, Amanda shares her raw and inspiring journey through trauma, mental health struggles, and ulti...