Lessons in Discernment

Lessons in Discernment is for anyone who's ever known something was off, but talked themselves out of it anyway. Hosted by writer Stéphanie St-Jean, it's a podcast about the slow, honest work of coming back to yourself. Each episode explores discernment not as a skill to master, but as a practice to return to—through reflection, conversation, and a lot of compassion for the in-between. You don't just arrive at self-trust. You keep choosing it. Substack: lessonsindiscernment.substack.com Children’s book & resources: linktr.ee/lessonsindiscernment Instagram: instagram.com/lessonsindiscernment

Lessons in Discernment is a education podcast hosted by Stéphanie St-Jean, with 7 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Stéphanie St-Jean hosts Lessons in Discernment, a education show with 7 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  Unlearning the Myth: Queer Abuse, Neurodivergence, and Finding Freedom with Khelsy

  Feb 13, 202648 minS1

  <p>What happens when the abuser doesn’t fit the stereotype?</p><p>For this episode of Lessons in Discernment, I’m joined by Khelsy (@noonesmad)—a Paris-based content creator exploring queerness, neurodivergence, and life after narcissistic abuse.</p><p></p><p>Together, we unpack the myths surrounding abuse in queer relationships, the role of U-hauling culture in masking unhealthy dynamics, and how neurodivergence can shape both vulnerability and resilience in recovery.</p><p></p><p>Khelsy shares how working with a narcissistic abuse recovery coach and a therapist using ketamine-assisted psychotherapy helped her reclaim her truth, and how storytelling became...

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  Episode #11

  Protecting Children from Coercive Control: Bill C-223 with MP Lisa Hepfner

  Oct 22, 202526 minS1

  <p>When the courts don’t recognize coercive control, children pay the price.</p><p>This week on Lessons in Discernment, I’m joined by Canadian Member of Parliament Lisa Hepfner, sponsor of Bill C-223: The Keeping Children Safe Act—a groundbreaking piece of legislation that could transform how family violence is recognized and prevented in Canada.</p><p>We talk about the stories that inspired the bill, the cultural shift it represents, and what it would mean for survivors and children to finally be protected from coercive control in the eyes of the law.</p><p>Find Lisa Hepfner on Ins...

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  Episode #10

  Speaking Truth Strategically: Surviving Family Court with Alex Mack

  Oct 14, 202526 minS1

  <p>What does it mean to tell the truth strategically — especially in a system that wasn’t built to protect you?</p><p>In this episode of Lessons in Discernment, I sit down with Alex Mack—legal coach, high-conflict strategist, and domestic violence survivor. She’s the founder of Exodus Strategy Consultants and the creator of the CLEAR Method and StrongHER Masterclass, where she teaches women how to protect themselves in family court without losing their voice or their sanity.</p><p>Together, we explore what it takes to move from survival to strategy, how to communicate effectively in the face of...

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  Episode #9

  The First Lap of Healing: Circling Back, Naming Lessons, and Carrying Them Forward

  Oct 6, 20258 minS1

  <p>In this episode, I introduce my new Instagram series, Memory Mile: The First Lap, where I revisit the fall of last year in real time. I walk through why I’m retracing those memories, how each month carries its own theme—from fog, to awakening, to reckoning—and what lessons I’ve uncovered in hindsight. </p><p>If you’ve ever wondered why healing isn’t linear, or why circling back to painful memories can be freeing instead of retraumatizing, this conversation is for you.</p><p>Find me on Substack: lessonsindiscernment.substack.com</p> <p>Check out my Linktree to v...

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  Episode #8

  Rewriting the Story: Trauma, EMDR and Resilience with Kate Michaud

  Sep 29, 202530 minS1

  <p>What does it mean to truly rewrite your story after trauma? In this episode of Lessons in Discernment, I sit down with Kate Michaud—EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist, social worker, and founder of New Mindset Therapy.</p><p>Together, we explore the power of EMDR as a tool for reprocessing trauma, the unintended consequences of diagnostic labels, and the path to reclaiming agency after experiences of narcissistic abuse and emotional manipulation.</p><p>For me, EMDR was a turning point in my own journey of rediscovering self-worth. This conversation deepens that perspective with Kate’s expertise and her vision for...

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