Held Together: Stories of Love and Motherhood Across a Lifespan
Held Together: Stories of Love and Motherhood Across a Lifespan  
Podcast: Talks with Dr Shafer
Published On: Tue Mar 03 2026
Description: Join Dr Shafer and Dr Rebecca Thompson for a conversation on family, love, parenting, grief, community, medicine, and more on this inspiring episode of Talks with Dr Shafer. Rebecca Thompson, MD is a family physician and author of Held Together, a shared memoir that sheds light on the stories of Dr Thompson's experiences navigating life-threatening pregnancies, loss, and chronic illness as a female physician, as well as the diverse stories of women in her life as they navigate family, parenting, grief and more. A gift of perspective and an invitation for pause and introspection, Dr Thompson shares her inspiration for writing Held Together, and the value of sharing our stories in our own healing journey as well as in the communities we build and participate in. Get your copy of Held Together where you buy books, and here: https://www.amazon.com/Held-Together-Motherhood-Medicine-Imperfect/dp/0063339013Learn more about Dr Rebecca Thompson, MD  and upcoming events here: www.rebeccanthompson.comConnect on Social Media:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-thompson-md-msc-99458a65/https://www.facebook.com/rebecca.thompson.354831https://www.instagram.com/rebecca.n.thompson/https://www.threads.com/@rebecca.n.thompsonThank you Dr Rebecca Thompson for being on the show and sharing your expertise with us!Have a question or comment about today's show? Let us know!Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment.Connect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/⁠⁠To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshaferThis episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.Little House Of Dreams Entertainment, LLC, 2026.All Rights Reserved