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Open Book23. Mastering Yourself is the Key to Transforming Your LifeIn this episode of the Open Book Podcast, Stephanie Kaplan discusses the importance of self-mastery as the foundation for improving every aspect of life—relationships, health, career, and overall fulfillment. She explains that true mastery involves understanding and managing one's emotions, beliefs, actions, self-identity, and the evidence one gathers from life experiences. Stephanie emphasizes that external circumstances do not define us; rather, it is our internal state that shapes our reality. Through mastering oneself, one can achieve an unshakeable sense of self and a fulfilling life. She shares practical insights and tools for listeners to begin their journey of se...2025-05-2930 minOpen Book22. Season 2 Kickoff: Life Updates & What It Really Means to Have an AwakeningWe're back and we're starting fresh. Season 2 of Open Book kicks off with a full relaunch from a completely new energy, intention, and mindset. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of everything that’s unfolded since I launched this podcast the same day I left Corporate America and jumped into full-time entrepreneurship.I talk life updates, the messy magic of starting a business, and what it really means to have an awakening, from my perspective around changing how you see yourself, your worth, and the reality around you.We’ll dive into:2025-05-2226 minOpen Book21. How You Can Use Your Emotions To Work For YouIn this episode of 'Open Book,' we return after a break to introduce a new format that integrates deeper dives into content from her Substack newsletter. The focus of this episode is the transformative power of understanding and leveraging emotions, to improve emotional IQ. We talk about how people tend to shame, blame, or ignore their emotions which hinders personal growth. By treating emotions as data points, one can decode these signals to understand better and enhance their life experiences. Various emotions are dissected, including fear, anxiety, disappointment, hope, anger, frustration, sadness, guilt, shame...2025-02-2046 minOpen Book20. You're Not Lost, Just Living from an Old Belief SystemIn this episode, Stephanie dives deep into the concept of feeling lost and the power of perception in shaping our reality.Inspired by a poem about the forest, she reflects on how we often feel stuck due to old belief systems, labels, and judgments that cloud our view of the present.Stephanie emphasizes that we’re never truly lost; rather, it's our limited perspective that creates that feeling. She shares personal stories and tools for shifting mindset, understanding that our inner world shapes our experiences.By trusting ourselves, changing our perspective, and recognizing th...2024-10-2426 minOpen Book19. Why Comparison is Useless: Only You Can Be You
This episode dives into the themes of comparison and authenticity, reminding listeners they are 100% unique and should embrace their individuality.
She discusses the impact of comparison on personal and business growth, and how stepping back helped her reconnect with her true path.
Key takeaway: The importance of being true to yourself, forging your own path, and not being swayed by others' opinions or successes.
Stephanie emphasizes the idea that mastering yourself is the key to true freedom and personal growth.
She shares insights on how each person's unique qualities are their greatest gifts and why comparison makes...2024-10-1622 minOpen Book18. Where to Start on Your Healing Journey
Stephanie returns after a pause, sharing insights from her personal journey, including taking time away from social media and reflecting deeply.
Discusses the impact of stepping away from distractions like social media to reconnect with authenticity and purpose.
Highlights the importance of clearing emotional blocks to create from a heart-centered, authentic place.
Addresses the common question of "how to start" in emotional healing and personal growth.
Stresses the need for self-awareness as the first step but emphasizes that awareness alone is not enough.
Shares the process of releasing stuck emotions by fully feeling them and then neutralizing...2024-10-0824 minOpen Book17. The Real Reason Why We Self-SabotageIn this episode of "Open Book," we're diving into the intricate world of self-sabotage—a common struggle that many of us face, often without realizing it. Self-sabotage acts as a coping mechanism, a way our subconscious mind tries to shield us from failure, rejection, and embarrassment. Yet, this very mechanism holds us back from reaching our full potential.
We'll explore how self-sabotage manifests in various aspects of life, such as procrastination on important projects, repetitive patterns in romantic relationships, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. These behaviors stem from deep-seated beliefs about ourselves, our capabilities, and our worthiness.
Th...2024-07-1636 minOpen Book16. Birthday Reflections: Breaking Down My Favorite QuotesAs I celebrate my 34th birthday this week, I’ve decided to make a special episode where I share and dissect some of my favorite quotes. These quotes have given me profound insights and I want to explain how I apply them in my daily life.
Turning 34 has made me reflect on my journey, especially the past two years of personal growth and self-investment. I’ve learned to love and invest in myself continually, understanding that personal growth is an ongoing process
The quotes:
“When you change the way you look a...2024-07-1139 minOpen Book15. Being Truly Unbothered by Living Your Most Authentic LifeStephanie shares her transformative practice of choosing a word to embody each year. This year's word is "unbothered," and Stephanie delves into what this truly means—not just ignoring problems, but genuinely allowing others to be themselves without letting it disturb your peace.
She explores the importance of releasing control, focusing on personal growth, and freeing up energy for self-improvement.
Stephanie discusses how our judgments and attempts to control others often reflect our own insecurities and beliefs. By shifting focus inward and addressing our own triggers, we can cultivate a more peaceful and empowered mindset. Th...2024-07-0219 minOpen Book14. Finding and Mastering Your Own Inner Compass to Unlock Your Soul Potential with Master Intuitive and Medium Allie NinfoDive into this incredible episode on unlocking your most empowered life with Allie Ninfo, who is a mentor and friend.
We explore the depths of intuition and psychic development, personal transformation, purpose and life lessons, abundance mindset, manifestation and neutrality, masculine and feminine energies, soulmates, self image, energy, how thoughts become physical in the body, and so much more.
Allie Ninfo is an intuitive energetic healer who's dedicated to unlocking your unique potential and reclaiming your well-being. With over a decade of mastering intuitive skills and neuroscience, Allie guides...2024-06-251h 30Open Book13. Shift Your Energy to Be More MagneticIn this episode of Open Book, Stephanie Kaplan explores the concept of embodying your most magnetic self through the lens of energy dynamics and self-perception. She discusses how our internal energy, influenced by childhood beliefs and self-image, impacts our ability to attract desired outcomes. Stephanie highlights the importance of shifting from seeking external validation to fostering self-awareness and internal validation.
She introduces practical tools for observing oneself from a third-party perspective, emphasizing the role of self-perception in shaping personal interactions and achievements. Stephanie guides listeners through exercises to identify and transcend limiting beliefs, enabling them to align...2024-06-1722 minOpen Book12. Why We Need to Start Questioning Our Beliefs vs Just Accepting Them at Face ValueThis episode is all around getting curious, and the importance of questioning our beliefs and the assumptions underlying our actions.
The discussion begins with a compelling question: "Who said that?"—a prompt urging listeners to challenge the status quo and the "ultimate truth" of their ingrained beliefs. It is about embracing curiosity about why we adhere to specific behaviors and thoughts, and not to accept these at face value.
Throughout the episode, Stephanie discusses the significance of self-inquiry and how curiosity can lead to transformation. Just as a butterfly cannot see its own beauty, people of...2024-06-1120 minOpen Book11. How to Break Down a Trigger, Law of Reflections Part 2This is Part 2 from last week episode, Listen to episode 10 first then come listen to this one.
In this episode we go deeper into the application of the "Law of Reflections" in everyday situations. Life is one big mirror of how we are being towards ourselves. Stephanie provides tangible examples from her personal experiences that illustrate how the external events mirror our internal states and how to break this down to get the lesson and shift it.
She discusses a recent scenario involving flight upgrades to exemplify how our external environment reflects...2024-06-0320 minOpen Book10. How Life is One Giant Mirror of How we Feel About Ourselves, Using The Universal Law of ReflectionsOnly listen if you are willing to take radical responsibility for your life!
In this essential episode, I share the pivotal concept that revolutionized my life, initiating my spiritual awakening and demonstrating the incredible control we have over our reality.
Explore the Law of Reflections, a universal truth that our life acts as a mirror, reflecting our inner emotions and beliefs. This episode will guide you through understanding how everything around us—from people to situations—is a reflection of our internal state, teaching us what needs to shift for genuine transformation.
We'll also...2024-05-2941 minOpen Book9. Uncover the Mind Through the Conscious vs Subconscious Parts of the BrainThis episode covers the profound interplay between the conscious and subconscious mind. Discover how these two facets of your brain can sometimes conflict, leading you to act on autopilot and hindering your personal growth.
We explain how outdated subconscious programming can dictate your daily life, often keeping you stuck in old patterns. Through insightful discussion, we reveal strategies for aligning your conscious desires with subconscious beliefs, allowing for transformative changes in your life.
Learn about the neural pathways that guide your habits and how to reprogram them to serve your true aspirations. Whether you’re lo...2024-05-2138 minOpen Book8. Current Day Stressors that Keep us Stuck in Fight or FlightThis episode dives deep into the pervasive issue of the fight-or-flight response, that surprisingly, 70% of people are living in today. We discuss how this state hinders personal growth and self-awareness, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and moving beyond this reactive mode that is in place for life threatening situations not our everyday life.
Highlighting the limitations imposed by constant stress, anxiety, and defensive behaviors that keep individuals in a perpetual state of survival. We draw connections between unaddressed emotional baggage, often stemming from childhood, and the chronic activation of this stress response. The episode...2024-05-1331 minOpen Book7. Using Meditation to Access Your Subconscious Mind & Become Aware of Your ThoughtsIn this episode we talk about meditation from the viewpoint of accessing the Theta Brain Wave State, and becoming aware of your thoughts. We cover myths, challenges with traditional meditation techniques, and encourage listeners to find their own style that works best for them. Stephanie highlights the importance of understanding that it's okay to struggle with meditation and that everyone can find a way that fits. She gives practical tips for incorporating meditation into daily life, using examples to help you understand the importance of cleansing the mind and connecting in with yourself. This episode is all about making...2024-05-0733 minOpen Book6. To Become You Must OvercomeThis is a raw and honest episode that was born out of having to overcome in order to become. Join us as Stephanie shares her recent journey of self-discovery and growth. She dives into the lessons learned over the past four days, lessons that were hard-earned but invaluable.
Key Points:
The Journey Within: Sometimes we let out mind get the best of us but being able to address it head on will show you the beauty on the other side.
Becoming the Person You Strive to Be: Manifesting dreams and goals often brings...2024-04-2917 minOpen Book5. How Beliefs Shape Our Perception and How New Perspectives Shift RealityToday's episode dives deep into the concepts of perception versus perspective, exploring how our beliefs shape our reality and how shifting our perspectives can lead to transformative change in our lives. Why it's important to understand the difference between perception and perspective, emphasizing that perception is the unique lens through which we view the world based on our beliefs and experiences, while perspective offers a broader vantage point to see things from different angles.
Throughout the episode, Stephanie illustrates how our perceptions influence our emotions and responses to events, highlighting the importance of uncovering subconscious beliefs to...2024-04-2326 minOpen Book4. Manifestation Broken DownThis episode dives into the intricacies of manifestation, exploring how harnessing the power of your thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and actions can shape your life. Manifestation is not merely a spiritual concept but a tangible process of creation that everyone engages in, consciously or unconsciously, on a daily basis.
In the episode focused on manifestation, Stephanie breaks down the steps to effectively manifesting desires, debunking common myths and misconceptions along the way. She emphasizes the importance of emotional balance, trusting intuition, feeling complete in the present moment, and maintaining an open heart to receive manifestations.
Throughout...2024-04-1527 minOpen Book3. How Your Mind & Emotions Affect Your HealthThis episode delves into the connection between emotional well-being and your physical health. Drawing from her journey, she reveals the four stages she encountered in her quest for holistic health. From self-advocacy to scrutinizing ingredient labels, Stephanie navigates through conventional wisdom to uncover deeper truths.
She stresses the importance of recognizing the emotional roots behind physical symptoms, showing how every ache and ailment may signal an underlying emotional imbalance. Through compelling examples, she explains how our thoughts and beliefs shape our reality, affecting our physical health.
The conversation also touches on epigenetics and how our...2024-04-0930 minOpen Book2. Two Key Concepts To Shifting Your PerspectiveEmbark on a transformative journey with Stephanie Kaplan in this insightful episode of the Open Book podcast. Delving into the intricate interplay between our thoughts and reality, Stephanie reveals how our inner beliefs and perceptions intricately shape the world we experience externally. Through relatable anecdotes and thought-provoking insights, she navigates the profound implications of mindset on our daily lives and relationships. The episode provides actionable strategies for reprogramming the mind and fostering greater self-awareness, Stephanie empowers listeners to take control of their reality and embrace their true potential. Join her as she explores the transformative power of mindset and...2024-04-0121 minOpen Book1. How Losing My Job Became My Biggest BlessingIn this debut episode of "Open Book," join Stephanie Kaplan on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Freshly fired from her 9-to-5 job, Stephanie shares her raw and authentic story of starting anew. From navigating grief to launching a business, she dives deep into her spiritual awakening and the pivotal moments that led to this day. With vulnerability and passion, Stephanie invites listeners to embrace their true selves, let go of limiting beliefs, and rewrite their own narratives. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and empowerment as Stephanie turns the page to a new chapter of her life...2024-03-2522 min