Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali
This is not your typical parenting podcast. It is a podcast about raising the parent as much as it is about raising our children. Join Dr. Shefali, the pioneer of conscious parenting, New York Times bestselling author, clinical psychologist, and Oprah’s favorite parenting expert, as she engages in raw and heartfelt conversations with parents in real time. Dr. Shefali tackles everyday parenting challenges by offering conscious tools and strategies to raise empowered and resilient children. She helps parents overcome obstacles that get in the way of creating authentic connections with their kids.
Episodes
Why Strong Willed Children Trigger Us
On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali speaks with a mother struggling to parent a strong willed child and the emotional exhaustion, frustration, and self doubt that can come with it. Through the conversation, Dr. Shefali reveals how strong willed children often become mirrors, exposing our own triggers, fears, control patterns, and unresolved wounds.Dr. Shefali shares how parents can create healthy boun
The Pain Beneath Sibling Rivalry and Bullying
On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali speaks with two mothers navigating deeply emotional parenting challenges. One mom opens up about the constant sibling rivalry between her three children and the tension it creates at home. The other shares the heartbreak of watching her child struggle with bullying, isolation, and the emotional pain that impacts the entire family.Through compassionate guidance and p
The Secret Struggle of Modern Fathers
As we celebrate Father’s Day, Dr. Shefali sits down with Dominic Watts, mindful father, holistic coach, and author, for a powerful conversation about conscious fatherhood and the importance of presence in parenting.Dominic shares how men rarely talk openly about what it truly means to be a mindful dad and why so many fathers struggle to stay emotionally connected in the chaos of everyday life. He
Why We Parent Like Our Parents
On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali works with a mother who realizes she’s repeating the same painful parenting patterns she experienced in her own childhood. What once showed up between her and her parents is now resurfacing in the relationship with her children — and even affecting the dynamic with her partner.As generational wounds, emotional triggers, and unconscious behaviors rise to the surface,
The Hidden Weight of Never Feeling Enough
On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with Rachel Hollis, mother of four and multiple New York Times bestselling author, for a deeply vulnerable conversation about healing, self worth, and conscious parenting.Rachel opens up about her recent personal transformation and the lifelong struggle of feeling “not enough,” a wound that quietly impacted her relationships, family, health, and sense of s
The Cost of Over Parenting
In today’s episode, Dr. Shefali talks to a mom who is dealing with her young child’s behavioral issues. What makes it even more challenging is that she is separated from her husband and feels the added pressure of navigating this on her own.Dr. Shefali helps her and other parents explore different strategies and ways to show up as the conscious parents they want to be, especially when your co-pare
Joss Stone: The Truth About Marriage After Kids
On today’s episode, we’re honored to be joined by Joss Stone, a Grammy Award-winning artist, popular podcaster, and devoted mother of four. She shares a candid conversation about navigating her career while being a mother and a wife. Joss opens up about the challenges she and her husband face in raising their kids and staying on the same page, and offers insight on how to balance motherhood while
Are You a Fixer Parent?
In this episode, Dr. Shefali talks with two parents who, when children are struggling, instinctively try to fix the situation by talking too much, lecturing, or offering constant advice. What they don’t realize is that this approach can unintentionally shut their children down and disconnect them from their sense of self worth. Dr. Shefali guides these parents toward a more conscious approach, hel
Showing Up for a Child Who Sees the World Differently
On today’s episode, we’re joined by a very special guest, Lisa Candera. She’s an attorney, life coach, and podcaster dedicated to helping parents navigate the challenges of raising children with autism. Lisa shares her personal struggles and successes with her own son, offering insight on how to show up as more attuned, present, and grounded for your children.If you would like to be a guest on thi
Stuck Between Two Parenting Styles
In today’s episode, Dr. Shefali speaks with a mom who is struggling to align with her ex-husband on parenting. As a mother of two young boys, she is trying to raise them with compassion, empathy, and healthy boundaries, while her ex-husband takes a more rigid, tough approach with fewer boundaries. Dr. Shefali addresses how common this dynamic is among parents and shares guidance on how couples can
Why No One in Your House Is Sleeping
Having trouble sleeping or are your kids struggling to get a good night’s rest? Dr. Shefali is joined by Chrissy Lawler, a marriage and family therapist and founder of The Peaceful Sleeper. As a mom of four daughters, she brings both professional expertise and real life experience to her approach. Chrissy shares practical, compassionate strategies to help families get better sleep, from newborns t
I Thought I Was a Conscious Parent… Until I Wasn’t
Dr. Shefali is joined by her dear friend and mentor Barnet Bain, an Academy Award winning and Emmy nominated director. Barnet shares a deeply personal reflection on his journey as a parent, revealing how he believed he was practicing conscious parenting until his adult child left home. In that moment, he realized his love had conditions. Through this honest conversation, he explores what it truly
Why Kids Resist Responsibility and How Parents Can Shift
Do you struggle to get your kids to take on more responsibility at home? In this episode, Dr. Shefali talks with parents who feel stuck when chores and responsibility become daily battles. She explores the hidden psychological patterns that can prevent children from stepping up and shares powerful mindset shifts to help parents foster independence without control or conflict. If you’ve ever felt f
Mindfulness, Healing & Meditation: Parenting Through Change
In this powerful episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with Emily Fletcher, founder of Ziva Meditation and Ziva Kids, to explore how meditation and conscious parenting helped her navigate divorce while raising her young son between two homes. Emily shares how choosing herself was essential to becoming the parent she wanted to be, and how mindfulness supported both her healing and her child’s wellbeing. T
Becoming Your Parents? Breaking the Parenting Patterns You Swore You’d Never Repeat
Are you worried you’re becoming the parent your parents were? Many parents find themselves reacting in ways that trigger shame, guilt, and self-criticism, leaving them stuck in a painful spiral. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps parents understand why these patterns show up and how conscious parenting can break the cycle. Through compassionate insight and practical awareness, she guides listeners
Letting Go of Shame: Co-Parenting and Conscious Growth
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Shefali features Miki Agrawal, a successful serial entrepreneur and bestselling author, who shares how her young son inspired her latest eco focused venture, a diaper innovation designed to help break down disposable diapers using fungi based technology. Miki also opens up about learning to co parent with her ex, creating emotional safety for her child, and working t
Breaking Generational Trauma and Making a Difference
In this powerful episode, Dr. Shefali is joined by Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen for a raw and deeply moving conversation about childhood trauma, resilience, and healing. Brittany opens up about growing up as an at risk child raised by a mother struggling with addiction, sharing the pain, instability, and lasting emotional impact she continues to navigate today. She reflects on how the support
From Disappointment to Conscious Connection
On today’s powerful episode, Dr. Shefali speaks to parents whose fantasies about parenthood and expectations for their children haven’t turned out the way they imagined.She explores the disappointment that arises when reality doesn’t match the picture parents had in their minds and shows a conscious, healthier way to cope with these emotions. Through compassion and awareness, Dr. Shefali helps par
Redefining Success as a Bossbabe and Mom
On today’s podcast, Dr. Shefali is joined by Natalie Ellis, founder of BossBabe and CEO Mama. Natalie opens up about the pressure of trying to do it all and how overwhelming and complicated motherhood and entrepreneurship can feel. She shares her personal parenting journey, the struggles behind building a successful brand, and the wisdom she’s gained along the way. As a serial entrepreneur and mot
The Truth About Mom Guilt
On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Julie Smith. As a mother of three and bestselling author with a massive online following, Dr. Smith opens up about her personal journey, the mistakes she’s learned from, and the mom guilt so many parents silently struggle with.Drawing from both her professional training and real life experience, she helps parents navigate life’
When Parenting Anxiety Takes the Wheel
In today’s episode, Dr. Shefali speaks directly to parents struggling with parental anxiety. She explores the deep need many parents feel to keep their children constantly happy, emotionally connected, and perfect in everything they do. Dr. Shefali gently reveals how these worries and constant questions are rooted in the parent’s own anxiety rather than anything truly being wrong with their child.
The Moment Everything Changed With My Child With Kristina Kuzmic
In this episode, Dr. Shefali talks with Kristina Kuzmic, best selling author, viral sensation, and single mom, who opens up in a raw and honest way about her struggles with her son and how she realized she was controlling instead of connecting. Kristina shares how this experience challenged her to grow and ultimately become a better parent for her son. Dr. Shefali and Kristina share practical advi
Why Your Child Is Pulling Away
In this episode, Dr. Shefali speaks with two parents who feel disconnected with their kids and are struggling to truly connect with them. They want their kids to feel safe, receive input without feeling criticized, and feel empowered by their parents’ presence but don’t know how. Dr. Shefali helps these parents shift their communication and learn how to engage with their children in a more consci
Motherhood Changes Everything
Becoming a mother, whether for the first time or again, can be a life altering transition. In today’s episode, Dr. Shefali is joined by Caggie Dunlop, host of Saturn Returns with Caggie, who recently became a first time mother and is known for guiding listeners through pivotal moments in life, when the universe pushes us to grow, evolve, and realign with our truth. Together, they explore the emoti
Breaking Silence and Releasing Shame
In this episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with Dr. Jessica Zucker for a powerful and compassionate conversation about the emotional weight women carry in silence. This episode is for listeners who have felt isolated in their grief, shame, or unspoken experiences around loss and womanhood. Together, they explore how secrecy and suppression keep women stuck and how honest, brave conversations can beco
Reconnecting to Yourself to Raise Resilient Children
In this episode, Dr. Shefali is joined by Eleanor and Emma, the founders of The Reconnected, for a deeply grounding conversation about what parents are truly missing right now - themselves. This dialogue speaks directly to overwhelmed, disconnected parents who are doing “all the right things” yet still feel lost, reactive, or depleted. Through conversations about breathwork, play, and nervous syst
Dr. Shefali’s Mistakes Exposed by her Daughter
This is a repeat of an earlier episode. In this heartwarming and insightful Mother’s Day episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with her daughter, Maia, for a candid conversation about their journey together. They dive deep into Dr. Shefali’s personal parenting challenges, exploring the mistakes she had made along the way, and how Maia is one of her greatest teachers. Listen in for a powerful reflection o
From Surviving to Thriving: Healing Family Wounds with Dr. Ramani
This is a repeat of an earlier episode. Join Dr. Ramani, clinical psychologist and expert on narcissism, in an insightful conversation with Dr. Shefali as they delve into the complexities of parenting, relationships, and self-empowerment. Together, they explore transformative paths to healing, self-awareness, and living a more fulfilling life. If you would like to be a guest on this podcas
Becoming the One: Sheleana Aiyana on Healing, Love, and Awakening
In this special episode, Dr Shefali is joined by Sheleana Aiyana, the best selling author of Becoming the One, founder of Rising Woman, and a devoted mother. Her teachings integrate somatic awareness, inner child work, and soulful practical spirituality, offering people around the world a path to healing and conscious love. Get ready for a powerful and intimate dialogue.If you would like to be a g
The Myth of Motherhood with Vanessa Bennett
In this episode, Dr. Shefali is joined by Vanessa Bennett, a licensed depth psychotherapist, author, and facilitator whose work helps people break free from self-abandonment, heal from codependency, and reconnect with their authentic selves beneath layers of conditioning. A mother and author of The Motherhood Myth and co-host of the Cheaper Than Therapy podcast, Vanessa brings depth psychology, ar
Stop Projecting, Start Parenting
In this episode, Dr Shefali talks about kids and their big emotions. As parents, we often feel overwhelmed, overreact, or overmanage our children’s feelings. Drawing from her own personal experience as a mom, Dr Shefali shares how she once projected her own issues onto her daughter and what she learned from it. She guides parents toward understanding themselves and offers practical ways to respond
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt & Chris Pratt: Real Talk on Motherhood, Fatherhood & Stepparenting
This is a repeat of an earlier episode. In this very special episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with New York Times bestselling author, successful podcast host, and devoted mom Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, joined by her husband, Hollywood star Chris Pratt. Together, they dive deep into honest, heartfelt conversations about parenting, the unique differences between mothers and fathers, and Katherine
Parenting Through the Storm
It’s difficult to be a parent even on the best days, but what happens when you’re faced with a crisis, something unimaginable and frantic? Parenting through moments like a flood, hurricane, trauma, war, or divorce can shake us to the core and create deep uncertainty for our children. In this episode, Dr Shefali guides parents through how to handle these intense stresses and find strength, stabilit
The Overachiever Club: Letting go of Perfect
Are you a parent striving to be the best, do it all, and create the perfect life while also succeeding at work? In this episode, Dr Shefali breaks it all down for overachieving parents, helping them see what truly matters and how to find balance, authenticity, and peace along the way.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www
Parenting Through Panic: Calming Your Inner Storm
In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps parents explore how to navigate their own big emotions—especially in the heat of challenging moments with teenagers, toddlers, or even their own parents. She unpacks what happens when our inner child goes into panic mode and how that can trigger a negative spiral of anxiety, reactivity, and guilt. Through conscious tools and compassionate insight, this conversati
Redefining Motherhood with Clarity and Confidence with Zoe Blaskey
In this empowering episode, Dr. Shefali is joined by Zoe Blaskey, transformational coach, acclaimed podcaster, and bestselling author of Motherkind. Together, they explore the emotional challenges many mothers face, including guilt, exhaustion, and the pressure to meet constant expectations. Zoe shares her mission to help mothers shift from overwhelm and comparison to a place of clarity, confidenc
Screens, Scrolls & Sanity: Parenting in the Age of Social Media
In this powerful episode, Dr. Shefali dives deep into one of the most pressing challenges modern parents face when it comes to kids and social media. From knowing when to give your child a phone to setting healthy boundaries around screen time, Dr. Shefali offers practical advice and conscious parenting strategies to help you navigate this complex terrain. She explores the emotional and psychologi
Power, Presence & Parenting with Tracy Anderson
Dr. Shefali welcomes fitness and wellness icon Tracy Anderson, bestselling author and creator of the Tracy Anderson Method. For the first time, Tracy opens up to Dr. Shefali, sharing stories she has never told before about her unique parenting style, the heartbreak of losing both her children’s fathers, and the valuable lessons she has learned through it all. This powerful and honest conversation
Transforming the Toddler Years with Devon Kuntzman
Dr. Shefali chats with Devon Kuntzman—mom, former nanny, certified coach, and author of the new book Transforming Toddlerhood. Devon flips the script on what it means to parent during the toddler years, reminding us that toddlers don’t need to be managed, they need to be understood. Together, Dr. Shefali and Devon dive deep into this crucial stage of development, offering fresh insights and practi
Parenting with Heart, Science, and Resilience with Dr. Brooke Weinstein
Dr. Shefali sits down with Dr. Brooke Weinstein—neuroscience expert, parenting coach, and host of Thrive Like a Human. A widowed mom who has transformed personal hardship into wisdom, Brooke opens up with honesty and vulnerability about her journey through grief, loss, and life’s transitions. She shares powerful insights on regulating emotions, managing stress, and parenting with greater calm, cla
Getting on the Same Parenting Page
The top complaint Dr. Shefali hears from parents is: “My partner and I aren’t on the same parenting page.” Misalignment can make raising kids harder, leaving children confused and more likely to act out. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps a couple uncover their parenting misalignments and guides them toward unity—for the betterment of their kids and family. If you would like to be a guest on this
Big Kids, Bigger Feelings with Alyssa Campbell
Dr. Shefali chats with bestselling author, educator, and mom Alyssa Campbell, author of Big Kids, Bigger Feelings. They explore Alyssa’s personal journey through parenting — from emotional triggers to the everyday struggles and triumphs of raising emotionally aware kids. This raw and real conversation offers relatable insights and practical tools for every parent. If you would like to be a guest o
Showing Up in the Hard Moments: Parenting with Courage and Wisdom
Life doesn’t always go as planned—and parenting is no exception. As parents, we often face unexpected challenges that demand courage, flexibility, and deep wisdom. In this powerful episode, Dr. Shefali offers compassionate, practical guidance on how to show up for those difficult moments with presence and strength. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from
Breaking the Silence: A Mother-Daughter Journey Through Body Image, Healing, and Empowerment
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with a courageous mother-daughter duo to explore their journey through eating disorders, body shaming, teenage struggles, and the societal pressures young girls face. Together, they reveal the pain, resilience, and healing that brought them closer—and ultimately made them stronger than ever. This eye-opening conversation offers in
Parenting Through the Unknown: Embracing Change with Dr. Shefali
Do you struggle with change as a parent? Are transitions difficult, and does the unpredictability of the future leave you feeling anxious or unsettled? In this episode, Dr. Shefali explores why so many parents cling to routine and predictability—and how that attachment can actually limit growth. She dives into how embracing the unknown can help you become a more present, conscious, and resilient p
The Parenting Trap: When Love Turns Into Control
In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Shefali explores the subtle but powerful trap many parents fall into: emotional enmeshment and codependency. From being there every step of the way since infancy, we often struggle to let go and allow our children to experience life on their own terms. This need to hold on can create chaos, stifle growth, and damage connection. Dr. Shefali offers a compassionate gu
Why Kids "Act Out": Breaking the Cycle of Mislabeling and Misunderstanding
Why do our kids act out—and why are we so quick to label them as “bad”? In this insightful episode, Dr. Shefali dives deep into the real reasons behind children's difficult behaviors. She unpacks how negative labels create harmful attention patterns and prevent true healing. With compassion and clarity, Dr. Shefali guides parents to look beneath the surface, uncover the root causes, and shift from
Parenting Under Pressure: Raising Kids While Healing Yourself
In this episode, Dr. Shefali guides parents who feel overwhelmed by the pressure to keep their children happy, safe, and well-behaved — all while managing their own inner struggles, many from their own childhood. She offers insights to help parents release this emotional burden and shows them a healthier, more mindful path forward for themselves and their families. If you would like to be a guest
From Fear to Freedom: A Stepmom’s Journey with Terri Cole
In this episode, Dr. Shefali sits down for an in-depth, raw, and honest conversation with psychotherapist and transformational coach Terri Cole, who is renowned for helping people turn fear into freedom. Terri opens up about her personal experience of becoming a stepmom to three teenage boys — sharing how challenging it was, what she learned along the way, and how her journey can guide and inspire
Letting Go of Mother Guilt
In this episode, Dr. Shefali addresses the heavy burden of mother guilt — that lingering feeling moms carry when they know they’ve made mistakes and wish they could turn back time. She shares powerful insights on how to forgive yourself, release regret, and show up as the parent your children truly need now. If you’ve ever wished you could undo a moment and be the best mom you can be today, this c
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt & Chris Pratt: Real Talk on Motherhood, Fatherhood & Stepparenting
In this very special episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with New York Times bestselling author, successful podcast host, and devoted mom Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, joined by her husband, Hollywood star Chris Pratt. Together, they dive deep into honest, heartfelt conversations about parenting, the unique differences between mothers and fathers, and Katherine opens up about her journey as a stepmom
Blended Families: Becoming One Happy Family
In this episode, Dr. Shefali dives deep into the unique challenges of blended families — from navigating parenting differences to maintaining consistency and connection as a couple. She works with a couple who are feeling overwhelmed while raising their blended family of four children. Through her guidance, they learn how to reconnect as partners and create a more harmonious family dynamic. You wi
Strength in Struggle: Kate Northrup on Money, Motherhood & Meaning
In this powerful episode, Dr. Shefali welcomes financial wellness advocate, entrepreneur, and devoted mother Kate Northrup to the show for a raw and revealing conversation about women and their relationship with money. Kate opens up about her own personal hardships - moments of financial struggle, emotional setbacks, and the societal expectations she had to unlearn. With honesty and vulnerability,
Being a Conscious Parent: Breaking Generational Patterns
Being a conscious parent is one of the most challenging and rewarding journeys we can take. It requires the courage to look in the mirror, ask tough questions, and do the deep inner work needed to break generational cycles. It’s often easier to place blame on our children or partners, avoiding our own accountability. In this episode Dr Shefali talks to two parents and offers honest insights, pract
From Surviving to Thriving: Healing Family Wounds with Dr. Ramani
Join Dr. Ramani, clinical psychologist and expert on narcissism, in an insightful conversation with Dr. Shefali as they delve into the complexities of parenting, relationships, and self-empowerment. Together, they explore transformative paths to healing, self-awareness, and living a more fulfilling life.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali,
Help Me Parent My Teen!
In this powerful episode, Dr. Shefali speaks directly to parents of teenagers—those navigating the emotional rollercoaster of adolescence. When our kids become teens, we often feel rejected, disrespected, and even invisible. They can belittle us, challenge our authority, and make us question our worth as parents. Dr. Shefali offers compassionate guidance on how to understand this phase, shift our
Letting Go of Parental Guilt
In this compassionate episode, Dr. Shefali addresses a common but often unspoken burden—parental guilt. She reminds us that no parent gets everything right and that we can only do the best we can with the awareness we have at the time. Dr. Shefali offers powerful insights to help parents release guilt over past mistakes and embrace a more forgiving, conscious path forward. If you would like to b
Showing Up as a Conscious Father with Jon Fogel
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Shefali is joined by author and podcaster Jon Fogel, a father of four and advocate for conscious parenting. Together, they explore the importance of showing up fully and intentionally as a parent—especially as a father. Jon opens up about the parenting patterns he inherited from his own upbringing and how he sometimes falls into those same traps. With honesty an
Am I doing it right?
“Am I doing it right?” is a question every parent asks. In this episode, Dr. Shefali dives into the pressures of modern parenting — from wondering if we’re doing too much, to questioning if we’re trying too hard to win our child’s approval. With compassion and wisdom, Dr. Shefali helps us release guilt, stop blaming ourselves, and embrace the beautifully challenging journey of raising children. I
Raising Good Humans, Divorce, and Staying Connected with Aliza Pressman
Renowned parenting expert and psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman joins Dr. Shefali for a candid and insightful conversation about the challenges and triumphs of modern parenting. Together, they explore what it takes to stay connected to your children through key transitions — from teens leaving for college to navigating divorce, raising teenage daughters, and the everyday complexities of parenting ad
Dr. Shefali’s Mistakes Exposed by her Daughter
In this heartwarming and insightful Mother’s Day episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with her daughter, Maia, for a candid conversation about their journey together. They dive deep into Dr. Shefali’s personal parenting challenges, exploring the mistakes she had made along the way, and how Maia is one of her greatest teachers. Listen in for a powerful reflection on conscious parenting, growth, and the i
Inner Wounds From the Past Affect Our Children
Our inner wounds and past relationships have direct implications on our children. Our ability to connect deeply with our children emerges from how well we can connect with our own inner self. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps parents heal their pain from the past.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast.
How Conscious Parenting Changed My Life
Dr Shefali revisits parents who she has previously helped, to get an update on their progress. In this episode we witness how conscious parenting can transform lives.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor
The Biggest Mistake We Make As Parents
As parents we often struggle with our own inner pain and often feel damaged from our childhood so we operate out of panic and anxiety without even realizing it. This can lead to our kids acting out in ways we don’t know how to deal with. In this episode, Dr Shefali reveals the biggest mistakes we make as parents and how we can fix them. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive
Help, I’m Failing At Parenting!
Is there such a thing as a perfect parent? Our children don't need one, just a self aware and connected parent. In this episode Dr Shefali helps two parents who feel like they are not getting it right and failing as parents. She helps them figure out their blocks and how to overcome them.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www
What Am I Doing Wrong With My Teenager?
So many parents find the teenage years of parenting particularly challenging. Not only is it tough for the parent but also for the teenager who is discovering who they truly are. In this episode, Dr Shefali shows parents what they unconsciously do and what they can do better in order to make the deepest connection with their teens. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive paren
Our Moods Can Hurt Our Kids
A parent's energy and emotional state can be infectious and contagious. We are often unaware of how our emotional state is absorbed by our kids and its effect on them. In this episode Dr Shefali explains how conscious parenting can help you to be a more attuned parent.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podc
Is My Child Normal?
No matter what age your children are - how do you know what behavior is normal? Many actions are healthy and part of the developmental growth curve but we always wonder and feel too embarrassed to ask. In this episode, Dr Shefali helps parents decide what behavior is normal and what is not.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to
Are Parental Pressures Too Much?
Parenting today is harder than ever. It is filled with so much pressure from the external world. We grapple with how much influence we should exert on our children while we guide and shape them. We wonder about the best way to help our children manifest their highest potential. Dr Shefal shares solutions to these struggles.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advic
Are You A SuperParent?
Are you a parent that is so competent that you end up doing everything for everyone and trying to fix everything? In this episode, Dr Shefali helps parents control their strong desire to fix everything and release their children into greater autonomy and empowerment.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast
Parental Disconnection
You think you are being a good parent but your kids are telling you that you are not! If you have been in this situation where you feel like you and your child are from different worlds there is a reason why. In this episode Dr Shefali helps reconnect parents with their kids and get to the core of their misunderstandings.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice
Revisit: Eva Mendes on Parenting & You
In a special new episode of Parenting & You, Dr. Shefali has a conversation with her dear friend, Hollywood star and author, Eva Mendes. Eva and her husband, Ryan Gosling, have two daughters who are 8 and 10 years old. Eva discusses how Dr. Shefali’s conscious parenting has helped her become a better mom. In this exclusive, raw interview she opens up about parenting traps she falls into, deali
How To Avoid Judging Our Kids
Have you gotten stuck in the mode that everything your child does frustrates you? Do you find yourself judging everything they do and dislike how they are acting?In this episode Dr Shefali shows why this can create conflict and exactly how you can turn this around.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast.
How to Successfully Connect With Your Teenager
When parents learn what their children need from them at different developmental stages, it reduces conflict and increases connection. For example, the teen years require a very different set of strategies than others which most parents don’t know. In this episode Dr. Shefali discusses how you can connect with your teen in a more mindful and positive way.If you would like to be a guest on this po
Gabby Bernstein on Parenting & You
In a special new episode of Parenting & You, Dr. Shefali has a conversation with renowned spiritual teacher and New York Times bestselling author, Gabby Bernstein. Gabby says her willingness to heal changed her life forever and made her a better mom. In this episode, Gabby talks about her new book “Self Help” and shares her 4-step process to transform patterns that have held you back. If you w
How Do We Parent Adult Children?
What do we do when our kids become adults? Our parenting techniques need a new strategy and approach. Even though we perceive them as our babies, we also want them to grow up. This can often feel like a double message for our children leaving them confused. In this episode, Dr Shefali helps two parents find the right way forward.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting
Don’t Make the Same Mistakes As Your Parents!
When we become parents it’s our greatest desire to be better than our parents were with us. But before you know it you find yourself being just like them, making the same mistakes. In this episode Dr Shefali explains how you can break generational patterns and change the dynamic with your children.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, ple
Trying To Be The Best Parent!
Most parents struggle with the best way to parent. When we fall from our standards, we feel disappointed and disheartened. This can inadvertently disrupt our ability to truly connect with our children. Dr Shefali explains how to overcome these internal setbacks and stay connected. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drs
Revisit - Control or Not Control our Kids?
This is a repeat of an earlier episode. There is a fine line between permissiveness and over-control and few parents get it right. Some parents fall too far one way or the other. In this week’s episode, Dr. Shefali helps parents find the right balance between giving their children freedom and healthy boundaries. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from D
Revisit - How our Anxieties Harm our Children
This is a repeat of an earlier episode. Children are like sponges soaking up our emotions and behaviors. They often pick up and mirror our anxieties without us even realizing. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps two mothers discover how their own patterns are getting in the way of connecting to their kids. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shef
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