Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali

It is very hard to parent our children when we are constantly feeling anxious. Our thoughts race and our fears overwhelm us. When our children observe us, they feel disempowered and afraid. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps parents cope with their anxieties in a more conscious manner. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to ww...

Many parents are consumed by worries about their children. We can be anxious about their past, present and future. In this episode Dr. Shefali helps parents find the balance between loving their children and not excessively worrying about 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 also emai...

Most parents aim for the highest standards when raising children. This triggers anxiety and stress that harms both them and their children. In this episode Dr. Shefali helps two parents discover how striving for perfectionism may actually create the opposite effect and what they can do about it. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, plea...

In our quest for happiness, we parents often micro-manage our kids’ moods and emotions. This leads them to feel stifled and pressured to control their feelings. The end result is a whole lot of misery and frustration. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps us reframe our quest for happiness. This plot change will change your parenting forever. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and rec...

Guilt is one of the most common parental emotions. It can eat us from the inside and tear us apart. It leads us to have poor boundaries and poor presence. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps parents understand the root of their guilt and how to overcome it. 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 c...

It is easy to compare ourselves to other parents and feel insecure that we are not doing a good enough job. When we do this, we often feel unworthy and our kids pick up on this. In this episode, Dr. Shefali dives deep into “the comparison trap” and helps two mothers find their way back to worth and empowerment. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr...

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.drshefali.c...

Children are like sponges soaking up our emotions and behaviors. They often pick up and mirror our anxieties without us even realizing. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps two mothers discover how their own patterns are getting in the way of connecting to their kids.  If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podc...

Every parent wants to control and fix their kids but this approach typically backfires. When parents don’t get their way they feel frustrated and upset. Dr. Shefali coaches two parents through their control issues and helps them return to a place of inner empowerment and peace. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefa...

Divorce is never easy for parents or children, but there is a way to consciously pave a path forward. In this episode Dr. Shefali helps two parents find their foothold amid their pain and frustrations post-divorce so that they can better show up for their 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/podcast...

Is sibling rivalry causing distress in your home? Are you tired of your children not getting along?  In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps two families who are struggling with their children’s aggressive behavior toward each other.  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@maia...

Many of us parents create fantasies around who our children will be and how we will parent them. When these fantasies don’t come true, we feel anxious and frustrated and often blame our children for this. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps two parents understand that the root of the problem is not their children but instead their unrealistic expectations.  If you would like to be a guest on this...

Are you a parent who is afraid of messing up your kids? Are you worried about how your kids will turn out? Well, you are not alone. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps two mothers who are grappling with the challenges of effectively supporting their children. No matter how old your kid is, or what their issue is, you will get a clearer understanding of how to optimize your connection with your chil...

Swept away by everyday life, many of us parents struggle to fully engage with our children in the present. As a result, we miss out on precious moments leading to lingering regrets. In this episode, Dr. Shefali delves into the profound art of connecting with our children in the here and now, exploring the transformative power of present-moment parenting. This episode will offer you the gift of hea...

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 ch...