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The Authentic Path with Dr. Vanessa Calderón

Dr. Vanessa Calderon

31 episodes

23 hours ago

Send us a text Do you ever say “yes” when you really want to say “no”? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Vanessa Calderón unpacks the psychology and neuroscience behind people-pleasing - why we do it, how it starts, and what to do instead. You’ll learn: • The hidden fear and trauma responses that drive people-pleasing • Why it’s not all bad, and the strengths you’ve gained from it • The 5-step process to stop pleasing others without losing your compassion • How to set boundaries with...

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Send us a text Do you ever say “yes” when you really want to say “no”? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Vanessa Calderón unpacks the psychology and neuroscience behind people-pleasing - why we do it, how it starts, and what to do instead. You’ll learn: • The hidden fear and trauma responses that drive people-pleasing • Why it’s not all bad, and the strengths you’ve gained from it • The 5-step process to stop pleasing others without losing your compassion • How to set boundaries with...

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Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/31)

The Authentic Path with Dr. Vanessa Calderón

29. The Science of People-Pleasing and How to Stop (Without Becoming Selfish)

Send us a text Do you ever say “yes” when you really want to say “no”? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Vanessa Calderón unpacks the psychology and neuroscience behind people-pleasing - why we do it, how it starts, and what to do instead. You’ll learn: • The hidden fear and trauma responses that drive people-pleasing • Why it’s not all bad, and the strengths you’ve gained from it • The 5-step process to stop pleasing others without losing your compassion • How to set boundaries with...

1 day ago

26 minutes

The Authentic Path with Dr. Vanessa Calderón

28. Finding Your Next Edge of Growth: Why You Play Small and How to Step Into Your Next Growth Zone

Send us a text Growth doesn’t happen in comfort - it happens at the edge. In this episode, Dr. Vanessa Calderón explores how to identify your growth frontier, the place between where you are now and who you want to become - this is where real transformation occurs. You’ll learn: • What your “edge” really means and how it shows up in leadership, money, and relationships • The neuroscience behind your comfort zone and why your brain resists change • How to recognize your personal growth patt...

1 week ago

31 minutes

The Authentic Path with Dr. Vanessa Calderón

27. Empowered Forgiveness: How to Heal and Move On Without Erasing the Lesson

Send us a text If you feel stuck in a cycle of pain or resentment - perhaps from a childhood experience or an unfair work environment, this episode is for you. What if forgiveness didn’t mean forgetting, or letting anyone off the hook? In this episode, Dr. Vanessa Calderón breaks down the concept of empowered forgiveness, a practice of releasing resentment without losing your boundaries or self-respect. You’ll learn: • What empowered forgiveness really is (and what it’s not) • How...

2 weeks ago

36 minutes

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26. The Science of Courage and How to Have More of It (so you can take action in the face of fear and create a life you can be proud of)

Send us a text Wouldn't it be awesome if fear just disappeared? Sadly, because our brain is wired to experience fear, as long as we have a human brain, we will also have fear. The good news is - we can lean into courage so that fear never paralyzes us or keeps us stuck. In this episode, Dr. Vanessa Calderón unpacks the science and practice of courage, showing why it feels so uncomfortable and how to build it like a muscle. You’ll learn: Why everything you want in life, including success, love...

3 weeks ago

20 minutes

The Authentic Path with Dr. Vanessa Calderón

25. Confidence or Arrogance? How to Tell Which One You’re Leading With

Send us a text If you're like most people, you likely want a bit more confidence in some areas of your life. But you never want to be perceived as arrogant or fake. So what's the difference? And how do you know which one you're showing up from? In this episode, Dr. Vanessa Calderón unpacks the subtle differences between confidence and arrogance. You’ll learn: The subtle - and important difference - between confidence and arroganceThe neuroscience of confidence vs. arroganceHow insecurity disg...

4 weeks ago

28 minutes

The Authentic Path with Dr. Vanessa Calderón

24. The Exact Steps You Need to Take to Build More Confidence

Send us a text Most of us wait for confidence before we act, but the truth is, confidence comes at the end - not at the beginning. In this episode, I share a powerful and simple framework: The 4 C’s For More Confidence and shows you how to move from doubt to confidence with a repeatable process. You learn: Why making a decision before you’re ready primes your brain for successHow to take action even when fear feels overwhelmingThe science of practice, repetition, and rewiring your brainThe po...

1 month ago

27 minutes

The Authentic Path with Dr. Vanessa Calderón

23. How to Know if You’re Burned Out and What to Do About It

Send us a text Feeling exhausted, checked out, or questioning if your work even matters? You might be moving along the stress–trauma continuum without realizing it. In this episode, Dr. Vanessa Calderón breaks down: The hidden signs of burnout and how to recognize them earlyThe stress curve and why not all stress is badPractical steps you can take in every zone - from thriving to crisisHer own story of burnout and recoveryYou’ll walk away with clarity on where you are today, and tools to get ...

1 month ago

42 minutes

The Authentic Path with Dr. Vanessa Calderón

22. Self-Compassion and Its Link to Productivity, Achievement, and Business Success

Send us a text What if the secret to achieving more isn’t pushing harder, but treating yourself with more compassion? In this episode, we explore: The 3 pillars of self-compassionHow self-compassion reduces stress, procrastination, and perfectionismThe surprising research linking self-compassion to higher achievement, resilience, and creativityPractical strategies you can use today to cultivate self-compassion and be more productive, a better leader, and a stronger entrepreneur.If you’ve ever...

1 month ago

32 minutes

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21. Why You Quit on Your Goals, and How to Recommit (so that you achieve your goals and desires)

Send us a text We’ve all been there - starting strong, full of excitement, only to lose steam and drift away from our goals. But why does this happen, and how can you shift it? In this episode, we dive into: The surprising (and very human) reasons we give up on our goalsWhy “misaligned goals” might be setting you up to quit before you even startHow to use recommitment as your most powerful tool for successPractical strategies to stay motivated and keep your fire aliveIf you’ve ever felt stuck...

1 month ago

43 minutes

The Authentic Path with Dr. Vanessa Calderón

20. The Masks You Wear vs Authenticity (and What To Do About It)

Send us a text Are you wearing masks that block your authentic self from shining through? In this episode, we uncover: The most common masks people wear (which ones are you wearing?)Why authenticity is the most magnetic frequency you can embodyHow to know when you need to wear a mask intentionally, and do so without letting it drain your energy or run the showIf you’ve ever caught yourself playing small, faking confidence, or hiding behind perfection… this one’s for you. 🌟 Ready to Get the Re...

2 months ago

32 minutes

The Authentic Path with Dr. Vanessa Calderón

19. What K-Pop Demon Hunters Can Teach Us about Authenticity and Leadership

Send us a text What does a K-Pop animated film about demon hunters have to do with leadership? More than you think. In this episode, we explore: The hidden link between shame and authenticityHow what you’ve been taught to hide might actually be your greatest strengthWhy your success and ease are directly tied to how authentically you live and leadA powerful reminder: shame only survives in the dark, but authenticity magnetizesListen in for a surprising lesson in self-acceptance, leadership, a...

2 months ago

34 minutes

The Authentic Path with Dr. Vanessa Calderón

18. The Link Between Healing and Self-Mastery: Why You Need Both - and can't have one without the other

Send us a text In high-performance circles, we talk a lot about mindset, discipline, and hustle. But what if the real path to growth isn’t pushing harder... it’s healing deeper? In this episode, we explore: What self-mastery actually means (and what it doesn’t) How your “productivity blocks” are due to your brains archaic patterns The link between healing and self-mastery What becomes possible when you achieve true self-mastery If you’ve ever felt stuck, unfulfilled, or hard o...

2 months ago

24 minutes

The Authentic Path with Dr. Vanessa Calderón

17. Emotional Mastery: How to feel difficult emotions and why it matters for your success and fulfillment

Send us a text What if the thing standing between you and your next breakthrough isn’t a strategy, but an emotion you’re avoiding? In this episode, we explore how emotional mastery is the key to success, freedom, fulfillment, and embodied leadership. Tune in to learn: Why difficult emotions aren’t obstacles… they are the path How your brain responds to emotional discomfort What happens when you avoid vs. actually feel your feelings A simple framework to process emotions with grace and powe...

2 months ago

24 minutes

The Authentic Path with Dr. Vanessa Calderón

16. Stretching Beyond the Container You've Created: How to Expand Into the Next Version of You

Send us a text Have you ever felt like the version of you that once fit… now feels too small? In this episode, we explore what it means to outgrow your current identity, and how to step into the next version of yourself with clarity and courage. Tune in to learn: How your beliefs shape your “container” The neuroscience behind why change feels uncomfortable Practical tools to help you stretch into your next version of youHow to move through guilt when success starts to feel easy

3 months ago

27 minutes

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15. The Connection Between Spirituality, Success and Fulfillment

Send us a text Spirituality isn’t just for the yoga mat or Sunday service, it’s a powerful force behind meaningful leadership, conscious business, and lasting fulfillment. In this episode, we explore: Why spirituality is often left out of leadership conversationsThe difference between spirituality and religionHow purpose is a spiritual pathIndigenous wisdom on spiritual and sacred livingSimple ways to reconnect when you’ve felt disconnected

3 months ago

25 minutes

The Authentic Path with Dr. Vanessa Calderón

14. Choosing Happiness: The Hidden Reason You’re Avoiding What Makes You Happy

Send us a text In this episode, we’re diving into a big question that I see in so many of the leaders and entrepreneurs I work with: Why do smart, capable, purpose-driven professionals choose success, but avoid what actually makes them happy? We’ll explore why this happens, from cultural conditioning to nervous system regulation, and how to begin making choices that are more aligned with your joy, without sacrificing your impact. Because if you want to build a life that’s truly sustainable, h...

3 months ago

35 minutes

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13. Energy Explained: The Science of Energetics & What to Do When You Feel Stuck

Send us a text Everything is energy, even your thoughts, emotions, and leadership presence. In this episode, we explore the science of energy, and how your energetic state shapes your well-being, decision-making, success, and the way others experience you. You’ll learn: What “everything is energy” really means in science and practiceThe science behind physiologic and emotional energyHow your body, emotions, and nervous system hold and move energySigns your energy might be stuck, and why it ha...

3 months ago

26 minutes

The Authentic Path with Dr. Vanessa Calderón

12. The Magnetic Leader – The Science Behind Leadership Magnetism and How to Become More Magnetic

Send us a text What makes someone truly magnetic? In this episode, we explore the emotional and energetic roots of leadership presence - the kind that inspires trust, draws people in, and doesn’t require force or performance. We cover: The science behind energetic presence and resonanceHow the heart, nervous system, and emotions shape your leadership fieldTraits of magnetic leaders—and how to embody themSimple, daily practices to strengthen your energetic alignmentThis is for leaders who want...

3 months ago

25 minutes

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11. The Wise and Regulated Leader: How to Regulate Your Nervous System in a Chaotic World to Live and Lead with Wisdom

Send us a text Feeling constantly overwhelmed, stressed for time, or always “on”? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore what it really means to have a regulated nervous system, and why it’s one of the most important leadership tools you’ll ever cultivate. Tune in to learn: The biology behind a regulated for dysregulated nervous system.How and why dysregulation sabotages your clarity and confidencePractical, science-backed tools to regulate your nervous system, even in chaosHow a...

4 months ago

36 minutes