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Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali

Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali

Dr. Shefali / Maia Wisdom 109 episodes Latest May 26, 2026

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 We Parent Like Our Parents Jun 9, 2026 25:12 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 Jun 2, 2026 41:31 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 May 26, 2026 30:07 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 May 19, 2026 43:03 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? May 12, 2026 37:08 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 May 5, 2026 39:06 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 Apr 28, 2026 26:59 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 Apr 21, 2026 34:04 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 Apr 14, 2026 35:54 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 Apr 7, 2026 33:02 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 Mar 31, 2026 34:59 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 Mar 24, 2026 33:19 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

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