Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali

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...

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 bou...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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-par...

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...

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...

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 th...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 pa...

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...

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...

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....

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...

 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...

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...