Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali

In this empowering episode, Dr. Shefali is joined by Zoe Blaskey, transformational coach, acclaimed podcaster, and bestselling author of Motherkind . Together, they explore the emotional challenges many mothers face, including guilt, exhaustion, and the pressure to meet constant expectations. Zoe shares her mission to help mothers shift from overwhelm and comparison to a place of clarity, confiden...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Shefali dives deep into one of the most pressing challenges modern parents face when it comes to kids and social media. From knowing when to give your child a phone to setting healthy boundaries around screen time, Dr. Shefali offers practical advice and conscious parenting strategies to help you navigate this complex terrain. She explores the emotional and psychologi...

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 conversation...

Dr. Shefali chats with Devon Kuntzman—mom, former nanny, certified coach, and author of the new book Transforming Toddlerhood. Devon flips the script on what it means to parent during the toddler years, reminding us that toddlers don’t need to be managed, they need to be understood. Together, Dr. Shefali and Devon dive deep into this crucial stage of development, offering fresh insights and practi...

Dr. Shefali sits down with Dr. Brooke Weinstein—neuroscience expert, parenting coach, and host of Thrive Like a Human. A widowed mom who has transformed personal hardship into wisdom, Brooke opens up with honesty and vulnerability about her journey through grief, loss, and life’s transitions. She shares powerful insights on regulating emotions, managing stress, and parenting with greater calm, cla...

The top complaint Dr. Shefali hears from parents is: “My partner and I aren’t on the same parenting page.” Misalignment can make raising kids harder, leaving children confused and more likely to act out. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps a couple uncover their parenting misalignments and guides them toward unity—for the betterment of their kids and family.  If you would like to be a guest on this...

Dr. Shefali chats with bestselling author, educator, and mom Alyssa Campbell, author of Big Kids, Bigger Feelings. They explore Alyssa’s personal journey through parenting — from emotional triggers to the everyday struggles and triumphs of raising emotionally aware kids. This raw and real conversation offers relatable insights and practical tools for every parent.  If you would like to be a guest...

Life doesn’t always go as planned—and parenting is no exception. As parents, we often face unexpected challenges that demand courage, flexibility, and deep wisdom. In this powerful episode, Dr. Shefali offers compassionate, practical guidance on how to show up for those difficult moments with presence and strength.   If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with a courageous mother-daughter duo to explore their journey through eating disorders, body shaming, teenage struggles, and the societal pressures young girls face. Together, they reveal the pain, resilience, and healing that brought them closer—and ultimately made them stronger than ever. This eye-opening conversation offers in...

Do you struggle with change as a parent? Are transitions difficult, and does the unpredictability of the future leave you feeling anxious or unsettled? In this episode, Dr. Shefali explores why so many parents cling to routine and predictability—and how that attachment can actually limit growth. She dives into how embracing the unknown can help you become a more present, conscious, and resilient p...

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Shefali explores the subtle but powerful trap many parents fall into: emotional enmeshment and codependency. From being there every step of the way since infancy, we often struggle to let go and allow our children to experience life on their own terms. This need to hold on can create chaos, stifle growth, and damage connection. Dr. Shefali offers a compassionate gu...

Why do our kids act out—and why are we so quick to label them as “bad”? In this insightful episode, Dr. Shefali dives deep into the real reasons behind children's difficult behaviors. She unpacks how negative labels create harmful attention patterns and prevent true healing. With compassion and clarity, Dr. Shefali guides parents to look beneath the surface, uncover the root causes, and shift from...

 In this episode, Dr. Shefali guides parents who feel overwhelmed by the pressure to keep their children happy, safe, and well-behaved — all while managing their own inner struggles, many from their own childhood. She offers insights to help parents release this emotional burden and shows them a healthier, more mindful path forward for themselves and their families.  If you would like to be a gues...

In this episode, Dr. Shefali sits down for an in-depth, raw, and honest conversation with psychotherapist and transformational coach Terri Cole, who is renowned for helping people turn fear into freedom. Terri opens up about her personal experience of becoming a stepmom to three teenage boys — sharing how challenging it was, what she learned along the way, and how her journey can guide and inspire...

In this episode, Dr. Shefali addresses the heavy burden of mother guilt — that lingering feeling moms carry when they know they’ve made mistakes and wish they could turn back time. She shares powerful insights on how to forgive yourself, release regret, and show up as the parent your children truly need now. If you’ve ever wished you could undo a moment and be the best mom you can be today, this c...

In this very special episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with New York Times bestselling author, successful podcast host, and devoted mom Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, joined by her husband, Hollywood star Chris Pratt. Together, they dive deep into honest, heartfelt conversations about parenting, the unique differences between mothers and fathers, and Katherine opens up about her journey as a stepmom...

In this episode, Dr. Shefali dives deep into the unique challenges of blended families — from navigating parenting differences to maintaining consistency and connection as a couple. She works with a couple who are feeling overwhelmed while raising their blended family of four children. Through her guidance, they learn how to reconnect as partners and create a more harmonious family dynamic. You wi...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Shefali welcomes financial wellness advocate, entrepreneur, and devoted mother Kate Northrup to the show for a raw and revealing conversation about women and their relationship with money. Kate opens up about her own personal hardships - moments of financial struggle, emotional setbacks, and the societal expectations she had to unlearn. With honesty and vulnerability,...

Being a conscious parent is one of the most challenging and rewarding journeys we can take. It requires the courage to look in the mirror, ask tough questions, and do the deep inner work needed to break generational cycles. It’s often easier to place blame on our children or partners, avoiding our own accountability. In this episode Dr Shefali talks to two parents and offers honest insights, pract...

Join Dr. Ramani, clinical psychologist and expert on narcissism, in an insightful conversation with Dr. Shefali as they delve into the complexities of parenting, relationships, and self-empowerment. Together, they explore transformative paths to healing, self-awareness, and living a more fulfilling life. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali,...

 In this powerful episode, Dr. Shefali speaks directly to parents of teenagers—those navigating the emotional rollercoaster of adolescence. When our kids become teens, we often feel rejected, disrespected, and even invisible. They can belittle us, challenge our authority, and make us question our worth as parents. Dr. Shefali offers compassionate guidance on how to understand this phase, shift our...

 In this compassionate episode, Dr. Shefali addresses a common but often unspoken burden—parental guilt. She reminds us that no parent gets everything right and that we can only do the best we can with the awareness we have at the time. Dr. Shefali offers powerful insights to help parents release guilt over past mistakes and embrace a more forgiving, conscious path forward.   If you would like to...

 In this powerful conversation, Dr. Shefali is joined by author and podcaster Jon Fogel, a father of four and advocate for conscious parenting. Together, they explore the importance of showing up fully and intentionally as a parent—especially as a father. Jon opens up about the parenting patterns he inherited from his own upbringing and how he sometimes falls into those same traps. With honesty an...

“Am I doing it right?”  is a question every parent asks. In this episode, Dr. Shefali dives into the pressures of modern parenting — from wondering if we’re doing too much, to questioning if we’re trying too hard to win our child’s approval. With compassion and wisdom, Dr. Shefali helps us release guilt, stop blaming ourselves, and embrace the beautifully challenging journey of raising children.  ...

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 ad...