A deeply inspiring conversation with Countess Stephanie von Bismarck on what it takes to break free from expectations and step into a life of truth, courage, and reinvention.
Born into one of Europe’s most distinguished families, Stephanie chose authenticity over perfection and rebuilt her life with purpose and clarity. Having lived across the UK, US, France, Germany, and Sweden, she brings a global perspective to her work as a child protection advocate, digital education activist, and thought leader. Today, she is also the host of How Do We Manage?, a podcast exploring how we stay human to navigate life, technology, and the modern world.
In this episode, Stephanie opens up with remarkable honesty about:
→ Growing up with the weight of history and finding her own voice
→ Choosing what’s right for herself with fearless action
→ How inner work and self-trust shaped her reinvention
→ Her mission for conscious digital awareness and child protection
→ Ageless wisdom on staying curious, growing boldly, and embracing lifelong learning
This conversation is a reminder that every woman holds the strength to follow her truth and claim her own life path.

00:00 Intro
02:42 Red Thread: Children Protection & Digital Education
08:40 Growing Up Bismarck: Identity vs. Expectation
12:50 We Can All Choose Our Own Path
18:25 20 Years in Child Protection
19:20 Fearless Calling for Children Protection
30:16 Fearless Leap: Starting Her Podcast
38:23 Finding Peace Under Public Scrutiny
45:38 Limitless Living Across Cultures
50:05 Women Are Wired Differently and Powerfully
59:05 Digital Education: Why It Matters
01:01:44 Why the Youngest Generation Is the Unhappiest
01:11:20 Staying Peaceful in a Fast-Paced World
01:15:50 Ageless Living: Coming Back to Yourself
01:21:19 Ageless Role Model
01:25:20 Turning 50: Curiosity Is the New Youth
01:29:10 Lifelong Learning
01:30:46 Three Advice to Her 20-Year-Old Self
01:31:42 Penthouse Rule
Connect with Stephanie
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/stephanievonbismarck/?hl=en (@stephanievonbismarck)
https://www.instagram.com/howdowemanage/?hl=en (@howdowemanage)
🎙 How Do We Manage? — Stephanie’s podcast exploring how to navigate life, technology, and the modern world.
Listen here: https://podfollow.com/how-do-we-manage
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