Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali

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. No matter what struggles you have, you will receive profound wisdom that will resonate deeply with your own life experiences. Parenting & You with Dr. Shefali is produced by Maia Wisdom. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to http://www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com.

Episodes

May 13, 2025 54 mins
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 adolescents. This episode offers hear...
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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 invaluable lessons passed down from ...
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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. You can also email us at team@mai...
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April 22, 2025 34 mins
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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April 15, 2025 43 mins
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 parenting advice from Dr. Shefali...
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April 8, 2025 39 mins
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.drshefali.com/podcast. You can a...
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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 parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, ple...
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March 25, 2025 40 mins
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/podcast. You can also email us at t...
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March 18, 2025 45 mins
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 www.drshefali.com/podcast. You ...
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March 11, 2025 43 mins
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 advice from Dr. Shefali, please go t...
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March 4, 2025 39 mins
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. You can also email us at team@m...
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February 25, 2025 41 mins
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 from Dr. Shefali, please go to ww...
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February 18, 2025 46 mins
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, dealing with mommy guilt and her perspective...
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February 11, 2025 44 mins
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. You can also email us at team@ma...
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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 podcast and receive parenting advic...
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January 28, 2025 47 mins
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 would like to be a guest on this podca...
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January 21, 2025 46 mins
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 advice from Dr. Shefali, please ...
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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, please go to www.drshefali.com/podca...
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January 7, 2025 42 mins
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.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also ...
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December 31, 2024 44 mins
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 Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drsh...
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