Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali

On today’s episode, we explore how to navigate grief, especially the unimaginable loss of a child — one of the most heartbreaking experiences a parent, grandparent or family can endure.

Dr. Shefali is joined by New York Times bestselling author Dr. Laura Berman, who experienced the devastating loss of her son firsthand. She opens up about what happened, how social media played a role in his death, and what she has learne...

On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali welcomes Dr. Will Cole to explore why children are facing health challenges once more commonly associated with adults—from diabetes and autoimmune conditions to hormonal concerns, digestive issues and mental health struggles. Dr. Cole shares his perspective on accelerated biological aging, what may be contributing to these challenges and steps parents can take to support their children&rs...

On today’s episode, we dig deep into overparenting with Dr. Siggie Cohen, a renowned child development specialist and parenting expert.

Dr. Siggie explains how, with the best intentions, parents may actually be holding their kids back by doing too much for them. We overtalk, overlecture, overprotect, overaccommodate and overdo almost everything, which can lead to helplessness, weaker coping skills, fragility and increased anxi...

On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with power couple Erin Lichy and Abe Lichy to ask a question so many couples wrestle with: Can you really have it all?

Erin, known from The Real Housewives of New York City, is a mom of four and an entrepreneur. Her husband, Abe, is an attorney, entrepreneur and podcast host. Together, they open up about what it really takes to balance marriage, parenting, careers and a very full life.

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On today’s episode, we’re digging deep into what it takes to raise conscious daughters. Girls today are facing pressures that can feel unprecedented, including anxiety, self harm, body image struggles, constant comparison and the pressure to be perfect. So many may look okay on the outside while quietly struggling on the inside.

Dr. Shefali’s new book is a blueprint for parents, filled with strategies, tools and te...

On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali dives into her new book, Raising Conscious Sons, and the urgent need to rethink how we are raising boys today.

Kids are facing more pressure, anxiety and uncertainty than ever, while parents are often left feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unsure of what to do. Dr. Shefali created this book to give parents a clear, powerful and practical blueprint for helping their sons become resilient, confide...

On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with international parenting coach Mary Van Geffen, who specializes in helping mothers raise strong willed, or as she calls them, “spicy” children.

As the mother of a spirited child herself, Mary understands just how humbling and triggering parenting can be. Dr. Shefali also shares her own experience raising a strong willed child and the lessons she has learned along the wa...

Dr. Shefali sits down with entrepreneur, bestselling author, and Habits & Hustle podcast host Jennifer Cohen for a conversation about confidence, resilience, and becoming your most empowered self. Jennifer shares the inspiration behind her book, Bigger, Better, Bolder, and explains why she is passionate about giving women practical tools to build confidence and take action. She also reflects on her experience as a working mom, ...

On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali is joined by two moms and founders of Mindful Mantas to explore the world of homeschooling. They share their personal journeys as mothers and entrepreneurs, and explain what inspired them to create a different learning path for their children. The conversation covers the pros and cons of homeschooling, the importance of recognizing that every child learns differently, and how one founder’...

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 parent child relationship be...

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 mother’s stor...

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 families, break down the stigma...

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. Shefali is Karen Meyer C...

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 back. Dr. Shefali unpac...

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 protecting children through separati...

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. This powerful and honest co...

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 boundaries without becoming overl...

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 powerful insight, Dr. Shefali ...

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 discusses the practice of pre...