Founder of

Mama Bear Yourself

Meet Stephanie: Your Guide to Unshakeable Self-Trust

For years, I followed the path I was told – college, teaching, motherhood. But something always felt 'off.' I found myself shrinking, literally losing weight without trying, a physical manifestation of ignoring my own needs. That's when I realized: if there was no 'me,' my daughter wouldn't have a mom. So, I started putting myself first. I built a morning routine, learned about being a Highly Sensitive Person, and gave myself permission to simply be.

My own journey deepened when my daughter started struggling, much like I did as a child. I was determined to find a different way. That led me to an online neurodivergent community, where I discovered my daughter's neurodivergence and began to understand my own. Even before this, I was on a deschooling path, recognizing that life doesn't have one single right way to be lived. Through trusting my own intuition, I explored my cycle, Ayurvedic medicine, and a plant-based lifestyle, all guided by my body's innate wisdom.

The biggest challenge I see for ND moms is that we are conditioned to live by external rules, we often ignore our bodies and our true selves. Our bodies speak to us constantly, but we've been taught to listen to everyone else. My mission is to help you quiet that outside world and turn inward, learning to trust yourself, above all else.


My Coaching Philosophy

My coaching is deeply trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming. I believe we are all born with immense self-trust, but societal expectations and past experiences can squash that intuition. My unique approach helps you reconnect, focusing not just on your menstrual cycle, but also your sensory cycles – understanding how your ever-changing hormones impact everything. I help you step back from the chaos of life to see the bigger picture of who you are and who you're meant to be. When we learn to trust ourselves, we break cycles, creating space for our children to trust themselves too.


Consider me your best friend who's walked this path before you. I'm here to empower you, to offer direct yet warm guidance, and to encourage you to create a world that truly fits you.

"Accept no one's definition of your life, but define yourself."

~ Harvey Fierstein