Meet Stephanie Stichler | Heart Centered Life Coach

We had the good fortune of connecting with Stephanie Stichler and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Stephanie, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking.
Title: Step Out of the Cave: Why Saying “Yes” Is the Fast‑Track to Growth

I’ve spent years helping women rewire their brains, break up with fear, and write new chapters that actually belong on the bestseller list of their lives. Guess what every plot twist has in common? Risk.

The Hard Truth (No Sugar Added)
Your primitive brain—let’s call her Cavewoman Carla—has one job: keep you alive. To do that, she’ll shove you back into the safe, familiar cave every time you eye the horizon. “Stay in here,” she whispers. “Sabertooth tigers, public speaking, and awkward networking events live out there.”

Carla isn’t wrong; danger exists. But she’s also completely oblivious to growth, purpose, and the electric thrill of a life well‑lived. If you let Cavewoman Carla drive, you’ll have a perfectly safe—but painfully small—existence.

The Neuroscience Behind the Knocking Knees
When you contemplate a leap—changing careers, launching a course, or finally posting that vulnerable story—the amygdala lights up like Times Square. Stress hormones surge, heart pounds, palms sweat. Classic *fight‑flight‑freeze* choreography.
But here’s the kicker–those chemicals peak and fade in about 90 seconds. If you hold steady, breathe, and refuse to catastrophize, the wave passes. On the other side is a calmer prefrontal cortex ready to map out your next brave step. That’s neuroplasticity in real time: every “yes” forges new neural roads from fear to courage.

My Favorite Three – Letter Word: “Yes”
Saying *yes* is the reason I transitioned from a career in mental health, working FOR someone in a corporate setting, to trauma‑informed life coach, the reason I leapt onto stages I once avoided, the reason *Your Health Rewired* exists today. Each yes felt like skydiving without goggles—but each one expanded my capacity, clientele, and impact.

* The first yes grew my confidence faster than any certification course.
* The second yes rewired my belief that success was for “other people.”
* The third yes? It multiplied my revenue and—more importantly—my reverence for God’s bigger plan.

Trust me, I still hear Carla banging her club against the cave wall, but now her objections are background noise to a life playing at full volume.

Ready to Outsmart Your Inner Cavewoman?
1. Name the Risk– Get crystal‑clear: is it writing the book, applying for the promotion, or finally investing in a coach? Write it down—clarity disarms fear.
2. Surf the 90‑Second Wave: Feel instead of resist the emotion. Feel the surge, breathe., relax your body. Chemicals flush, courage returns.
3. Borrow Belief.: When your faith in yourself wobbles, borrow mine—or better yet, borrow God’s. He didn’t wire you for timidity. (2 Timothy 1:7 is practically my voicemail greeting.)
4. Take Micro‑Action. Send the email, register the domain, book the discovery call. Momentum is the enemy of doubt. Just take one small step at a time. You are right where you are supposed to be. Drop any judgement that is telling you otherwise.

Final Thought
Growth never happens in the cave. The view, the relationships, the impact—everything worth having waits outside where the light hits your face and the wind messes up your hair. Your brain will protest. Smile, thank Carla for her concern, and step out anyway.

Because the life you crave is always on the other side of *yes*.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
From Preemie Diapers to Purpose: How God Turned My Detour into a Calling

I’m Stephanie—therapist‑trained, neuroplasticity‑obsessed, and powered by a faith that refuses to whisper. If you’re wondering what sets my coaching apart, buckle up: it’s equal parts clinical know‑how, lived experience, and Holy‑Spirit‑sanctioned courage.

The Career Curveball

At 29, I planned to collect my therapy license, not NICU wristbands. Then my twins arrived eleven weeks early, and life hit pause. Thousands of supervised clinical hours already under my belt suddenly sat on a shelf next to breast‑pump parts and tiny oxygen monitors. My professional roadmap ripped in half—so God handed me a better one.

Therapist by Training, Coach by Calling

I never lost my therapist brain; I just upgraded the delivery system. Coaching lets me give women immediate tools—practical strategies they can use **today**, not after six months of digging in the past. Think of it as therapy’s energetic little sister who shows up with a clipboard full of action steps.

Leaving the Corporate Comfort Zone

I later landed a corporate coaching gig—benefits, steady paycheck, the whole predictable package. And then God nudged (okay, shoved) me toward entrepreneurship. The fear? Crippling. The voice of the Holy Spirit? Louder. I combined Scripture, mindset rewiring, and neuroscience to talk myself through every sweaty‑palmed decision. One by one, I swapped corporate security for kingdom purpose.

Lessons Learned on the Tightrope

1. “Everything Is Figureoutable” Marie Forleo penned it; I lived it—one Google search, prayer, and messy beta program at a time.
2. “I can do hard things”. Courage isn’t the absence of cortisol; it’s doing the webinar while your amygdala throws a tantrum.
3. God Equips the Called — When I almost sprinted back to safety, He dropped the next breadcrumb—sometimes an instagram reel, sometimes a person, always on time.
4. **Small Steps Compound.** A single LinkedIn post, a five‑minute breath exercise, one brave “yes.” Add them up, and you’ve got a life unrecognizable from last year’s.

Why It Matters for You

My blend of clinical rigor, coaching momentum, and unapologetic faith means you get:
– Brain‑based strategies that rewire thought loops.
– Trauma‑informed tools gentle enough for nervous systems on high alert.
– Spiritual alignment that reminds you whose you are when imposter syndrome circles.

If God could turn a NICU detour and a corporate exit into *Your Health Rewired*, imagine what He can do with your story.

Ready to Take the Next Step?
Let’s co‑write the chapter where you stop merely coping and start creating.

With grit and grace,

**Stephanie**
Certified Life Coach • Neuroplasticity Nerd • Proud Twin Mom

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Here’s a quick-hit itinerary that mixes your must-sees with a few bonus gems—zero fluff, all sunshine:

Hotel del Coronado** | Victorian beach hotel – Grab a lounger, pretend you’re old-money… then check the room rates and be grateful for day passes. | Head to the Sun Deck Bar just before sunset—less crowded, same killer view.
La Jolla Cove – Sea lions barking, water so clear it feels Photoshopped, cliffside trails that double as quad workouts. | Park at the free Birch Aquarium lot and walk down if street parking is madness. |
Torrey Pines State Reserve – Sandstone cliffs, rare pines, and Pacific panoramas that humble selfie sticks. Do the Guy Fleming Trail first—short, all the views, no regrets. |
Del Mar + Powerhouse Park – Classic beach town vibe. Post-brunch nap on the grass at Powerhouse, waves as your white-noise machine. If the tide’s low, walk south on the sand to Dog Beach—instant serotonin. |
If you want that ocean-front-luxury feel without the commute, grab cocktails at *L’Auberge Del Mar* -beautiful dramatic overlook, Order the Lavender Margarita; thank me later. |
The Fish House, Encinitas – Zero-pretension seafood shack that nails fresh-off-the-boat flavor. | Split the lobster tacos then chase it with a stroll along Moonlight Beach five blocks west.
Balboa Park –1,200 acres of museums, gardens, and Spanish-colonial eye candy—basically San Diego’s brainy side. | Skip the long zoo line by buying combo tickets online the night before.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
From Therapy Couch to Coaching Chair: The Women Who Rewired My World

I’ve logged enough hours on therapy couches to qualify for frequent-flyer status. Those sessions gave me priceless insight and strength—but it wasn’t until I signed up for my first virtual coaching session, that the lights truly blazed on. Coaching handed me something therapy rarely did: a roadmap I could put to work **before** I hit the parking lot.

The Catalysts Behind My Come‑Up

Brooke Castillo – The Architect of Thought Work

Brooke’s question, *“What if every result starts in your mind?”* slapped my limiting beliefs like a gospel choir’s amen. Her Model turned my clients’ “Why am I like this?” into “Here’s exactly what to tweak.” Immediate, practical, no fluff—my kind of miracle.

Mel Robbins – The Human Alarm Clock

Mel’s 5‑Second Rule (count 5‑4‑3‑2‑1, then move) felt almost too simple—until it rocketed me out of bed to write the sales page that doubled my revenue. Turns out courage can be timed on one hand.

Brené Brown – The Vulnerability Midwife

Brené gave me permission to drop my perfectionism and showed me how and why it wasn’t serving me. It was holding me back. *Atlas of the Heart* showed me a vocabulary for emotions that my nervous system could finally breathe into. Vulnerability isn’t weakness; it’s the Wi‑Fi password for genuine connection.

Leah Davidson – The Nervous System Ally

Leah’s coaching taught me how to befriend my nervous system instead of battling it. She showed me that resilience isn’t about brute strength; it’s about regulation—creating micro‑moments of safety that improve connection and ignite real joy. Her practical techniques taught me how to help clients shift from fight‑or‑flight to rest‑and‑receive in record time.

Dr. Caroline Leaf – The Neuroplasticity Evangelist – The Neuroplasticity Evangelist

Dr. Leaf’s research preached what my faith already whispered: *“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”* (Romans 12:2) She proved that rewiring thoughts isn’t wishful thinking; it’s biology backed by brain scans.

My Circle of Quiet Giants

Add in my Life Coach School peers, my hormone‑whispering natural path doctor, and every brave woman I’ve coached—each has sharpened me like Proverbs 27:17 promised. Iron truly does sharpen iron, and sometimes iron wears lipstick.

Therapy vs. Coaching: Same Stadium, Different Sport

Therapy excavated my past; coaching hands me the playbook for tomorrow. In therapy I processed emotions; in coaching I *processed—and then practiced.* I left sessions with:

– A **90‑second rule** for riding emotional waves, not drowning in them.
– A **thought download template** that exposes mental clutter faster than a spring‑cleaning binge.
– A **body‑based reset** to quiet the amygdala before it hijacks my day.

Why This Matters for You

Every strategy I teach was battle‑tested in my own life first. They moved me from surviving to serving, from anxious to anchored, from “someday” to “today.” I truly feel at 52 that I was able to FINALLY take what I was passionate about and turn it into purpose – using my passion to serve others.

Ready for Your Tactical Toolkit?

Book a free consultation and walk away with at least one actionable step—no airy pep talks, guaranteed.

Because your next level isn’t waiting inside the cave. It’s one brave *yes* and a handful of proven tools away.

With unwavering belief in your potential,

**Stephanie**\
Certified Life Coach & Neuroplasticity Nerd

Website: https://www.yourhealthrewired.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourhealthrewired

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/stephaniestichler

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Image Credits
Sarah Morgan Photography is a San Diego Brand Photographer! Love her work!