- I'm Steph!

About me

Hi! My name is Stephanie McGurren, but most people call me Steph. I am a certified coach and a registered nurse, dedicated to supporting women during challenging times in their lives.

Helping people has been my calling since I was 8 years old when I knew I wanted to be a nurse. My journey has led me through various changes in my life and career, culminating in my current role as a women’s empowerment coach. I believe the world needs more femininity, especially now, to bring softness, love, and support and counteract the violence, anger, and entitlement that seem to be running rampant in our society. I am convinced that women hold the key to bringing love, compassion, and empathy back to our society.

At the age of 15, I joined my local fire department, eventually becoming an EMT when I turned 18. Following high school, I pursued a bachelor’s degree in nursing, launching my nursing career. While I spent most of my career in the Emergency Department, I also gained experience in the ICU and transfer center. Throughout, I witnessed the worst in people—seeing them scared, injured, or emotionally unstable. I faced being yelled at, threatened, and witnessing too many people of all ages pass away. To cope, I learned to suppress many feelings and emotions, reaching a point where I started not to care anymore. It was a wake-up call when I missed one of my patients having a heart attack, realizing I was burnt out and needed to leave the ED (don’t worry, the doctor caught the heart attack right away, and the patient did fine).

During this time, I also grappled with challenges in my non-monogamous relationship, adding to my sense of being lost. Mike and I have been in an open relationship for about 20 years, which aligns with both of us. However, coming from a Catholic upbringing and being exposed only to monogamy, it was also very challenging. I struggled to find support and advice during challenging times, feeling judged in therapy for being open, I turned to self-help books more than therapists. I felt like I knew nothing about relationships, communication, or myself.

There’s another significant aspect to my story—I am a people pleaser. Regardless of the type of relationship, platonic or romantic, I found myself giving more and more until I had nothing left. Maintaining my happiness became a struggle. It took me a long time to understand why I would one day just blow up. I eventually realized that I did nothing to care for myself or pursue my desires. I felt voiceless, with an opinion that didn’t matter. My lack of self-confidence made me feel unseen and unheard.

Now, things are different. I cherish the challenges in my non-monogamous relationship, viewing them as growth opportunities. I’ve discovered the importance of boundaries and no longer feel guilty when I set and honor them. Over the years, I’ve been helping my friends become better versions of themselves, and now I believe it’s my time to contribute to making the world a better place.

Though I’m a transplant to Denver, I will forever bleed Black and Gold. I speak a bit of Pittsburgh-ese and prefer listening to others than talking about myself. I love to travel and collect passport stamps, and I’m thrilled to explore in our new adventure van, Caezar (IG: AdvanturesWithCaezar), with my husband Mike and Kylo, our fur baby. While I’m a terrible dancer, you can often find me at concerts and festivals. Being near the water is my happy place.

How I can help you come back to yourself

I can help you in a couple of different ways. Sign up for my 6 week course to learn how to “come back to yourself” and learn how to love yourself again. You can opt for one-on-one coaching sessions, where we can work closely on your specific needs.  If you’re not ready for direct interaction but want to get a sense of who I am, you can follow my blog or connect with me on social media where you will learn tips to become more self-confident and finally get back to that person you once where or who you want to be.

One-on-One Coaching

Coaching

Book a package and you can have regular appointments, along with access to me via text or email for anything that comes up along the way

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Classes and Programs

Classes and Programs

Need help setting boundaries? Need help to see your self worth? Stay tuned for new class and programs.

Coming real soon!

Blogs and Social Media

Blogs and Social Media

Check out my blogs and social media where you can find tips, tricks and hacks while laughing and learning along with me. 

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