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The Empowered Brain

Vanessa Calderon, MD MPP

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The Empowered Brain is the only podcast that uses science, psychology and coaching to help you rewire your brain, become more effective create a happier life. Listen and learn how to master your mind, master your emotions, thrive amidst daily stressors, and master time. Dr. Vanessa Calderón is a Harvard grad, Physician, Master Coach, and mother of 2. She has over 20 years of clinical and leadership experience and is the founder of the The Journey (to your empowered brain). The Journey uses t ...
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Welcome to Moving Mattresses in Three Inch Heels where laughter meets learning in the vast world of women's health and wellness! This will be a time for us as women to take our foot off the pedal, slow down, and prioritize ourselves. Self-care is a necessity that we can learn to implement into our daily lives. Let’s start our new era together, the one where we say to ourselves: Today I start with ME. Whether you're looking to balance your life, explore the hormonal tango you never signed up ...
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In this episode, we delve into the pervasive feelings of competition, jealousy, and envy, particularly among high achievers. We explore why these feelings arise, how they differ between genders, and the deep-seated impacts they have on our well-being. We'll also provide practical strategies for overcoming these negative emotions and fostering a mor…
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Dr. Ashlee Greer is a former psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping clients create more freedom, time, and money by shifting the deeply rooted subconscious barriers that have held them back. She is an expert in stress response, trauma, and the mind/body connection. Her one-of-a-kind proven methodology transforms your money mindset on…
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In today's episode, we explore the pervasive and often misunderstood concept of selfishness, especially as it affects women. We'll dive into the historical context of how selfishness has been used to control and limit women's roles, examine the impact of these beliefs on both women and men, and discuss practical steps for dismantling these harmful …
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In this episode, I'm doing something a little different and sharing an interview I did on Dr. Rashmi Schramm's podcast. I don't always cross-post my interviews, but this one is special because I shared some valuable insights that I believe you will benefit from. We dive into the continuous journey of life, the integration of spirituality and profes…
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Welcome to a special recap episode of "Moving Mattress in Three Inch Heels"! In this episode, we dive into the highlights of episodes 1 through 4, featuring empowering conversations with four incredible women who share their insights on personal development, adrenal health, stress management, hormone balance, and more. Episode 1: The Strength in No…
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In this enlightening episode, we delve deep into the concepts of ancestral and generational trauma, exploring their scientific foundations, how they manifest in our lives, and practical steps for healing. Our discussion includes insights into epigenetics, neuroscience, and the profound impact of trauma across generations. The episode is designed to…
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In this episode, we delve into the importance of thoughtwork and self-mastery to create results you desire for more abundance, fulfillment and success. Dr. Calderón provides a comprehensive overview of how the brain works, including the roles of the conscious, subconscious, and autonomic brain. The episode concludes with a practical exercise called…
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In this empowering episode, we're diving deep into the vital connection between life balance and blood sugar with the incredible Danielle Hamilton. Danielle Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Restorative Wellness Practitioner and a renowned blood sugar expert specializing in blood sugar, hypoglycemia, and reactive hypoglycem…
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In this episode, I explore why many high achievers struggle to let their success come easily. I delve into how societal beliefs, cultural values, and personal experiences contribute to this struggle. You’ll also learn actionable strategies to help you embrace your success without self-sabotage. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The five main reaso…
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In today's episode, we delve into the emotion of sadness, discussing why it's essential to feel and process it rather than avoiding it. We explore the societal and psychological reasons behind our tendency to suppress sadness and provide practical strategies for acknowledging and managing this fundamental human emotion. What You'll Learn in This Ep…
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Brie Wieselman, LAc, MTCM is a licensed primary care provider and medical director of Brie Wieselman Integrative Health. Brie is the CEO of the Reverse-Age Method, a groundbreaking anti-aging program for women over 35 – and we will definitely talk more about that! For the past 14 years, she has paved the way for quality functional care, working wit…
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In this enlightening episode, we delve into the profound connection between self-compassion and various aspects of life, including mental health, success, and personal fulfillment. We passionately discuss why self-compassion is essential, especially for those from historically marginalized communities, and debunks common misconceptions about it bei…
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In today's episode, we tackle the pervasive myth that being hard on oneself is necessary for success. We explore the origins and impacts of this belief, discussing how it is shaped by social conditioning, evolutionary biology, and generational trauma. What You'll Learn: Understanding the Negative Impact: Learn how the ingrained habit of self-critic…
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Join us in this enlightening episode of "Moving Mattresses in Three Inch Heels" with your host, Julia Jordan, featuring the dynamic Dr. Vanessa Calderon, a board-certified emergency medicine physician, Harvard graduate, and a transformative master coach. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the cognitive thought model and its profound impact on tr…
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In this episode, I dive into the “Laziness Lie." Using psychological insights and historical context to demonstrate how societal and cultural pressures have distorted our views on laziness and guilt. What You Will Learn Origins and Impact of the "Laziness Lie": Understand where the misconception of laziness comes from, its historical roots, and its…
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In this episode you'll learn why it's important to get to know your core self and differentiate that from your thinking brain. You'll also learn simple and tangible ways to start doing this now. Links: Connect with me on: IG and FB. Watch my free class and learn how to get more done in a day without stress and burnout. Get your free copy of the Pod…
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Join us on this transformative journey in today’s episode of Moving Mattresses In Three Inch Heels, as we dive deep into the connection between our adrenals and metabolism. Host Julia Jordan welcomes the incredibly knowledgeable Betsy Markle, R.D., a seasoned dietitian and holistic nutritionist, to explore the often overlooked aspects of metabolic …
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Get ready to be inspired! In this exhilarating episode of Moving Mattresses In Three Inch Heels, host Julia Jordan sits down with the dynamic Shannon Wilkerson, a four-time published author and a passionate advocate for personal and professional development. Shannon, who specializes in coaching single mothers, shares her powerful insights on not se…
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In this week's podcast, I break down the difference between the self-awareness vs the self-confidence gap and how they're related. Plus you'll learn steps you can start taking to feel a little less insecure and more self-aware. Links: Connect with me on: IG and FB. Watch my free class and learn how to get more done in a day without stress and burno…
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What I have learned (and honestly, keep learning over and over again) that no matter how bad you want something or how committed you are to make it happen you will likely still doubt yourself, feel discouraged, and maybe even quit. This is true in almost any aspect of your life, especially if what you want is wildly different from what you experien…
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Who is the person in your life you will spend the most amount of time with? The person you will have the most conversations with. The person you will spend the most amount of alone time with. The person who will be with you from the moment you take your first breath, to the second you take your last. That person is you. In fact, the relationship yo…
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Whether you've lost a loved one in the past or are currently experiencing the loss of a loved one, grief is somewhat a rite of passage as we go through our life journey. On this week's podcast, I dive into grief and discuss: My recent experience with grief and loss of my mother The latest research on how to process and integrate grief How to naviga…
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My student, Noura, is an immigrant and a mom of 3 (including a newborn), who had really big aspirations. She's a registered dietician, works clinically with patients, and also started her own business using her dietician skills to help more people. She has an innate drive to learn and continually improve, which is what brought her to my program, Th…
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Moving Mattresses in Three Inch Heels! I'm Julia Jordan, your host, and I couldn't be more thrilled to embark on this journey with you. After years of contemplation, I'm finally taking the leap into the podcasting world, and I'm diving in headfirst. While future episodes will feature guests, today it's just you a…
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Turns out there’s a way to achieve your goal without it having to be hard, overwhelming or anxiety provoking. And, I want to teach you how. Because when you achieve the goals you set, it opens you up to continue to pursue your deepest desires, and when you do this over and over again, you create an authentic life you can be proud of. On this week's…
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The practice of manifestation has been around for centuries, in fact it's been recorded as a cosmic law (kind of like gravity… it's always been around - even before people believed in it - you can't see it, but you know it's there). You don't need to know the science to practice it, but the science behind it is super cool (okay, I'm a scientist and…
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One thing that has really helped me play life big, achieve big things in my business and in my life, while also having fun is learning how to take an L, and by L, I mean, a Loss. Confession: I used to be super competitive. So much so, that if I didn't think I could win, I didn't want to play. And let me tell you, that did not make for a lot of fun …
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It would be great if people just did the good stuff we expected them to do and we never had to have difficult conversations. But, alas, life is life. It's not always perfect. And, if we want more peace and fulfillment in our lives, we need to stop avoiding difficult conversations. On this week's podcast I teach you how to rethink difficult conversa…
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Everything you want is on the other side of courage. On this week's podcast, I walk you through a few steps you can start taking now to help you have more courage and get you to where you want to be in life. Links: Connect with me on: IG and FB. Watch my free class and learn how to get more done in a day without stress and burnout. Get your free co…
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The energy you carry is sacred. Your energy affects everything around you. It affects your work products, the quality of your relationships, and your fulfillment in life. So, it would make a lot of sense to intentionally protect it and ensure we're surrounding ourselves with things that fuel our energy. In this episode you'll learn: The science beh…
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It's Valentine's week, so I'm offering you a different way to think about unconditional love. Take a listen to this podcast episode and learn different ways you can offer yourself and others around unconditional love. Links: Connect with me on: IG and FB. Watch my free class and learn how to get more done in a day without stress and burnout. Get yo…
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This is the last episode in our 4-part series on mastering self-discipline. In this episode, we talk all about human motivation. You'll learn how to use your brain's intrinsic motivational centers to keep you on track to achieve the goals you set. Links: Connect with me on: IG and FB. Watch my free class and learn how to get more done in a day with…
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This is part three of our four-part series on mastering self-discipline. In this episode, we talk about the science of self-discipline and habit formation. After this episode, you'll understand how to wire your brain to be more disciplined, without being hard on yourself, and how to start creating habits that get you the results you want. Links: Co…
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This is part two of our four-part series on mastering self-discipline. In this episode, we dive into the science behind the flow state. You'll also learn how you can get yourself into a flow state to get more done with ease. Links: Connect with me on: IG and FB. Watch my free class and learn how to get more done in a day without stress and burnout.…
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The Business Accelerator Mastermind: Learn more and Join the Waitlist I’m pausing our self-discipline series, to share a conversation that will help you think differently about the pain you carry, and may help you rethink how you approach the year. We’ll be back to our self-discipline series next week. In this episode, I bring you the author of the…
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The Business Accelerator Mastermind: Learn more and Join the Waitlist Do you need to be more self-disciplined? What would be different for you if you were more disciplined? If you're like many of my students, you may think that if you were just more disciplined then you could achieve [insert ideal state here]. However, in working together, my stude…
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The Business Accelerator Mastermind: Learn more and Join the Waitlist Vision boards are amazing. Let me tell you why. Every time I've created a vision board, I have achieved everything that I put on it. Which is why I love vision boards. However, you might be a skeptic… you might not be a believer (yet). And that's OK. Because on this episode I am …
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The Business Accelerator Mastermind: Learn more and Join the Waitlist On this week's podcast, I'm doing a year-end wrap-up and sharing the 3 most important things I've learned this year and how you can use them to uplevel your life, expand your potential, and have more fun and freedom in life. Links: Connect with me on: IG and FB. Watch my free cla…
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The Business Accelerator Mastermind: Learn more and Join the Waitlist As we end the calendar year, I'd like to teach you how to evaluate your year and prepare for the next year. In this episode, you'll learn how to thoughtfully consider all your gains in the year and learn from your perceived losses using the Gain Theory. You'll also learn how to i…
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The Business Accelerator Mastermind: Learn more and Join the Waitlist In 2020 I took a huge and scary AF leap of faith and left my stable job to dive into entrepreneurship. Since, then, I've grown my business into a successful, profitable and sustainable service-based business. I've learned a lot along the way that I want to share with all of you. …
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The Business Accelerator Mastermind: Learn more and Join the Waitlist In 2020 I took a huge and scary AF leap of faith and left my stable job to dive into entrepreneurship. Since then, I've grown my business into a successful, profitable and sustainable service-based business. I've learned a lot along the way that I want to share with all of you. M…
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The Business Accelerator Mastermind: Learn more and Join the Waitlist Your inner critic, your internal judge, your inner mean girl are all different ways to refer to one thing, The Ego. No matter what you call it, the ego is and will always be part of you. Some ancient traditions have ceremonies to kill the ego, but even in those traditions there's…
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The Business Accelerator Mastermind: Learn more and Join the Waitlist Did you know that when you tell yourself you're not working hard enough, that you're not successful enough, not answering emails fast enough, not smart enough, or any other thing you're not doing enough of… it's actually slowing you down and making you LESS productive and less ef…
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If you are reading this odds are you have some level of privilege. You own a computer or smartphone, you have a job or the freedom to not work, and you have your basic physiological needs met. If you're reading this and have the privilege to also listen to the podcast, then I want to celebrate you, because this means you also highly likely have the…
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Practicing impermanence allows us to accept the uncertainty of life with grace. Impermanence is a fundamental concept that can be used as a powerful mindfulness tool. It involves recognizing and accepting the inherent transitory nature of all things and experiences in life. Learning how to practice it, allows us to approach the difficult things in …
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​​Raise your hand if you're a leader or a manager and have had to manage a difficult employee. What about a difficult employee you couldn't fire? If this is you, you're going to want to check out this week's podcast episode. We dive into detailed strategies for turning these workplace pain points into opportunities. Links: Connect with me on: IG an…
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Does any of this self-talk sound familiar? "I shouldn't be mad at this." "This isn't a big deal." "I was just lucky." What about ignoring your sense of hunger, thirst, or even the need to empty your bladder so you can get more done. These are all incredibly common forms of self-invalidation, which is another way to say self-rejection. On this week'…
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This week I bring you the last episode in our "What's Possible Series," where you get to learn from my students, as I celebrate them, and let them serve as an example of what's possible for you. Hearing these examples is important because without knowing what's possible for us, we usually let past failures, and other people's fears dictate our futu…
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Have you ever seen someone's success and your brain immediately tried to make excuses as to why they were able to do that but those results are not possible for you? If so, I totally get you. This thought-trap is so common, I do it too, and it's getting in the way of you creating the changes you want to make in your life. The changes you want to ma…
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Have you ever seen someone's success and your brain immediately tried to make excuses as to why they were able to do that but those results are not possible for you? If so, I totally get you. This thought-trap is so common, I do it too, and it's getting in the way of you creating the changes you want to make in your life. The changes you want to ma…
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