Spreading the Word

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Dr Shafer in the News: 
CBS LA (KCAL) Feature Interview with Kristine Lazar on Back to School, Nervous System Regulation, and Book 8/16/2025
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/video/dr-shafer-stedron-shares-some-back-to-school-tips/


ABC LA (ABC7)  Feature Interview with John Gregory on Back to School, Supporting Neurodivergent Children, how to perform a "Brain Reset," Book on 8/12/2025


CBS Minnesota WCCO with Jeff Wagner Feature Interview on Emotional Regulation, Back to School Season, Reading Event and Book 8/8/2025
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/video/author-helps-parents-of-neurodivergent-kids-make-smooth-transition-to-school/


WRTV News ABC Indianapolis Feature with Nicole Griffin Interview on 'The Boy and His Brightly Colored Blocks' and Pathological Demand Avoidance 7/8/2025 https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/indiana-authors-the-boy-and-his-brightly-colored-blocks-explores-pathological-demand-avoidance-pda


13 ABC WHAM Rochester Feature Interview, Neurologist Talks Parenting Neurodivergent Kids, 5/15/2025 
https://13wham.com/news/good-day-arc-rochester/local-neurologist-talks-parenting-neurodivergent-kids


9 and 10 News The Four Mindset Shift Feature with Dr Shafer Wellness Wednesday 10/23/2024
https://www.9and10news.com/2024/10/23/if-youre-feeling-stuck-a-shift-in-mindset-could-be-the-cure/


9 and 10 News The Four Navigating Election Stress Feature Wellness Wednesday 11/4/2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pTZZoiNhRI


9 and 10 News The Four Discussing a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Feature Wellness Wednesday 12/10/2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDxhefhtqjE&list=PLkG04Nxhvn_OMInHYU50jXQDYE0b7zPK4&index=3


9 and 10 News, The Four, Features with Dr Shafer
Seasonal Affective Disorder Wellness Wednesday 12/10/2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJE4zJmflMw&list=PLkG04Nxhvn_OMInHYU50jXQDYE0b7zPK4&index=4


Navigating Holiday Stress Feature Wellness Wednesday 12/11/2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IJ67JUQdQk&list=PLkG04Nxhvn_OMInHYU50jXQDYE0b7zPK4&index=2

Blood Donation Feature Wellness Wednesday 1/22/2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxrvtI-jN3Y&list=PLkG04Nxhvn_OMInHYU50jXQDYE0b7zPK4


The Boy and His Brightly Colored Blocks Book Release Feature 4/24/2025
https://www.9and10news.com/video/2025/04/24/the-boy-and-his-brightly-colored-blocks/




Dr Shafer Panels and Keynote Speaking: 


Building a Culture of Reading in Your Classroom Panelist, Mall of America, Bloomington, Minnesota 8/9/2025


Turning Pages, Changing Lives Speaker, Huntington Bank Rotunda Mall of America, Bloomington, Minnesota 8/9/2025


Keynote Speaker, Healthy Revolution Series, "The Neurological Challenges We Face As We Age: Navigating Balance." 
Event Replay: https://vimeo.com/1081172321/1cb16a98f2?ts=0&share=copy


Hormones, Health & Confidence Webinar Speaker and Panelist hosted by the Wellness Growth Agency 6/20/2025


Speaker on the topic of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine at the Czech Management Association Meeting
and Book Presentation for Opportunities for Growth, The World 2100 by Bohumir Stedron, PhD, et al.
3/30/2023


Reading and Discussion The Boy and His Brightly Colored Blocks and Emotional Regulation, Center Grove Elementary School, Greenwood, Indiana 5/9/2025






Book Reviews and Spotlights: 


Neighborly Reviews Bookcast Ep. #48The Boy and His Brightly Colored Blocks/Walking Each Other Home 4/28/2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUj7I4iHDoA&t=35s


Children's Book Spotlight Series Ep. #239: Shafer Stedron The Boy and His Brightly Colored Blocks 5/6/2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqU7W4qwflY


Reading with Your Kids Pod with Jed Doherty Feature, Raising Empowered Kids: Lessons from Dr Shafer Stedron
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-reading-with-your-kids-pod-28144310/episode/raising-empowered-kids-lessons-from-dr-275864398/




Dr Shafer Guests: 


Soul Glow with Zo: Featuring Dr Shafer Stedron 7/18/2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPnZp6u5mlk


Tracy Otsuka ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Raising Emotionally Safe Kids after Domestic Abuse with Dr Shafer Stedron 7/30/2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7jmHdu9-SY


and many more!


Dr Shafer Hosts:


Host, Talks with Dr Shafer Podcast, Weekly Guest Interviews
https://www.youtube.com/@TalkswithDrShafer

School and Event Readings: 

Dr Shafer reads and speaks at schools, bookstores and events across the country. Contact shaferstedronova@gmail.com to learn more about having Dr Shafer speak at your school or event!

Some fun events Dr Shafer has read at recently: 

Center Grove Elementary School, Greenwood, Indiana 5/9/2025

Harbor Springs Farmer's Market, Kid's Day 6/28/2025

McLean and Eakin Story Time 7/10/2025

Harbor Springs Farmer's Market, Kid's Day 7/19/2025

Turning Pages, Changing Lives Mall of America Hungtington Bank Rotunda 8/9/2025

St Francis Xavier School Preschool and Developmental Kindergarten Spring 2025