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Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali

Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali

Dr. Shefali / Maia Wisdom 109 Episodes Aug 18, 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

How to Protect Your Child During Divorce
How to Protect Your Child During Divorce Aug 18, 2026 44:54 On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with clinical social worker and author Erica Komisar to talk about one of the most difficult experiences a family can face: divorce.Drawing from decades of experience working with children and families, Erica explains how attachment, anxiety, depression, and early childhood experiences can shape a child’s emotional well being. She also shares why the paren
A Mother’s Awakening: From Fear to Conscious Parenting
A Mother’s Awakening: From Fear to Conscious Parenting Aug 11, 2026 39:19 On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with an extraordinary mother who shares her incredible journey of navigating her son’s serious illness. It’s a deeply moving conversation about enduring unimaginable suffering while transforming grief and trauma into courage, empowerment, and dignity.Together, they explore how conscious parenting begins with the relationship we have with ourselves. This mo
Parenting Beyond the Diagnosis
Parenting Beyond the Diagnosis Aug 4, 2026 24:22 On today’s episode of Parenting & You, Dr. Shefali sits down with a mother whose daughter was diagnosed with ADHD and autism, only to discover later in life that she, too, had the same diagnoses.She shares how she learned to set healthy boundaries, navigate impulsive behaviors, and support her daughter while managing her own challenges. By sharing her personal story, she hopes to help other fa
Advocating for Your Child at School
Advocating for Your Child at School Jul 28, 2026 32:48 On today’s episode of Parenting & You, Dr. Shefali focuses on parents whose children are struggling in school, whether it’s academic challenges, emotional difficulties, attention issues, or simply adjusting to the classroom. Many parents find themselves overwhelmed trying to navigate schools, communicate with teachers and principals, and advocate for the support their child needs.Joining Dr. S
Why Won’t My Child Grow Up?
Why Won’t My Child Grow Up? Jul 21, 2026 20:02 On today’s episode of Parenting & You, Dr. Shefali talks with a mother who says her 19 year old son seems stuck, falling behind, and not ready to launch into adulthood. She worries he isn’t becoming more independent and believes excessive screen time, phone use, and video games may be contributing to the problem.She also wonders if her own overprotective parenting has unintentionally held him
Love Your Kids More Than the Conflict
Love Your Kids More Than the Conflict Jul 14, 2026 31:12 On a new episode of Parenting & You with Dr. Shefali, Dr. Shefali explores separation, divorce, and co-parenting, and why children often struggle when parents become stuck in grief, conflict, and unresolved emotions. Joining her is Gabriella Palmieri, a family lawyer and author of The Collaborative Co-Parent. Together, they share their personal stories firsthand and offer practical advice on p
Power, Presence & Parenting with Tracy Anderson
Power, Presence & Parenting with Tracy Anderson Jul 7, 2026 31:14 This is a repeat of an earlier episode. 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
Why Strong Willed Children Trigger Us
Why Strong Willed Children Trigger Us Jun 30, 2026 27:41 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
The Pain Beneath Sibling Rivalry and Bullying Jun 23, 2026 32:29 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
The Secret Struggle of Modern Fathers Jun 16, 2026 40:23 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
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
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

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