The Parenting Revival Podcast

Weaponized incompetence isn’t about chores. It’s about power, responsibility, and emotional load inside a family system. In this episode, I unpack the psychology behind avoidance patterns — why some men underperform at home, how it becomes neurologically reinforced, and why it slowly erodes respect in a marriage. More importantly, we explore how this dynamic affects children. Because your marriage...

In this episode, I talk about trauma in a grounded, honest way. Your past may explain your patterns — but it does not have to define your future. We explore the difference between understanding your wounds and living inside them. Because awareness without action keeps you stuck. In This Episode, I Cover: What trauma actually does to the nervous system Why triggers are body memories, not character...

Couples therapy can be life-changing. But it is not appropriate for every couple. In this episode, I talk openly about the situations where I will not proceed with couples therapy — and why responsible therapists sometimes say no. Because therapy is not about saving every relationship at all costs. It’s about safety, readiness, and real growth. In This Episode, I Cover: Why couples therapy is not...

In this episode, I share something personal — my decision to step away from social media, even as an entrepreneur whose work depends on being visible. For years, I believed that constant online presence was necessary for growth. That showing up daily was the price of building a business. But what I didn’t realise was how heavy it had quietly become. In this episode, I talk about: Why I chose to go...

The Truth About Why Fathers Don’t Feel Guilt Like Mothers Do Why does mum guilt feel constant and crushing — while dads seem to move through life with far less emotional weight? In this episode, I break down dad guilt vs mum guilt, not from a blaming lens, but from a nervous system, conditioning, and role-expectation perspective. This is not about who cares more. It’s about how men and women are w...

In this episode, I dive into the myth of the “sacrificing mother” and the dangerous belief that exhaustion, overwhelm, and burnout are somehow proof of devotion. I talk about why so many mothers feel guilty for resting, why they push themselves past their limits, and how society quietly conditions women to believe that suffering is part of being a good mum. I break down the truth behind burnout —...

In this episode, I break down one of the most emotionally charged, culturally sensitive issues in a marriage: the role of in-laws and how their presence, expectations, and emotional patterns can influence your relationship — even when they’re nowhere near your home. I explore why parents’ opinions carry so much weight, why couples get stuck between loyalty and partnership, and how our upbringing s...

Why do mothers carry more mental load — even when fathers are “helping”? In this episode, I unpack the neuroscience behind why moms’ brains stay always on, the social conditioning that keeps women in the “household CEO” role, and how fathers can step into shared ownership without shame or confusion. We’ll talk about: 🧠 How motherhood literally rewires the brain for constant vigilance 🫶 Why menta...

In this deeply moving episode, Sharanya V explores the unseen emotional inheritance that shapes the way we parent. She reveals how unresolved childhood wounds resurface during tantrums, bedtime battles, and moments of overwhelm — and how recognizing those “ghosts” allows you to break intergenerational cycles of fear, shame, and silence. 💔 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your strongest parentin...

Show Summary: In this honest post-Deepavali reflection, Sharanya V explores what happens after the celebrations end — when the house is quiet but your body is still buzzing. She breaks down the emotional hangover of festival season: the exhaustion, the in-law pressure, the hidden guilt, and the way stress seeps into marriages and parenting. With warmth, humor, and science, she guides you through a...

In this powerful opening episode of The Parenting Revival Podcast, Sharanya V breaks down one of the most invisible but destructive dynamics in early parenthood — the Silent Scorecard. It’s the mental tally we keep of who’s doing more, caring more, trying more. What starts as quiet resentment turns into emotional distance. Sharanya uncovers the psychology behind this habit, why it’s so common amon...

Episode Summary: Most couples don’t struggle because they don’t love each other — they struggle because they keep missing each other. The truth is, timing is everything in marriage. In this episode, I unpack why women often bring up important conversations when their husbands aren’t mentally ready, and why men often initiate intimacy without realizing their wives aren’t emotionally prepared. Both...

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Ego is not strength. It’s a cage. In this episode, I unpack why ego — the mask of “I’ve got it all together” — is silently destroying men’s mental health, their marriages, and their fatherhood. We’ve been told that ego makes men strong. But the reality? Ego keeps men silent when they need help. It keeps husbands defensive instead of connected. It keeps fathers controlling instead of present. And a...

Mums are the queens of “pushing through.” We wake up tired, we keep going, and when the world praises us for being “supermum,” we convince ourselves that exhaustion is just part of the job. But what if that drive isn’t motivation at all… what if it’s denial in disguise? In this episode, I talk about the quiet ways burnout sneaks into motherhood and why so many mums mistake running on empty for bei...

You Can’t Raise Kids Without Trauma — And That’s Okay 💬 Episode Summary: As parents, we put immense pressure on ourselves to “get it right” and protect our children from every possible hurt. But here’s the truth no one talks about enough: trauma is unavoidable. Not because you’re failing, but because life — and human perception — is unpredictable. In this episode, I unpack: What trauma actually i...

You love your children. You want to raise them with patience, respect, presence. But sometimes, despite your best intentions — you snap, you shut down, you feel ashamed. And you wonder…   “Why does this feel so hard?” In this episode, I dive deep into a truth so many of us live but never name: 👉🏽 Parenting gets harder when you haven’t healed from the way you were parented. Whether it was em...

Saying “no” doesn’t make you selfish — it makes you self-aware. In this episode of The Parenting Revival Podcast, Sharanya explores why setting boundaries is one of the most powerful tools we have for emotional and mental wellness. You’ll learn why saying no feels so hard, how it affects your nervous system, and what actually happens to your health and relationships when you keep overriding your o...

This isn’t just a parenting podcast — it’s a revival. I’m Sharanya V, and I’m here to have the real conversations most people avoid — about parenting, marriage, identity, burnout, and the mental load that no one claps for. With over 15 years of experience across Asia and Australia, I work at the intersection of mindset, identity, and emotional safety — helping individuals, couples, and parents sto...

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a small but powerful moment — I found my compact powder, and realised I hadn’t used it in almost a year. That tiny object made me reflect on just how much of myself I’ve put aside since becoming a parent. This episode is a gentle but honest reminder: you’re not just a mum or a dad. You’re a whole person too. And when you start showing up for yourself again, everythi...

In today’s episode, I’m diving into one of the most powerful but overlooked tools in a relationship: the repair attempt. Based on the work of Dr. John Gottman, this episode is all about why you don’t need to avoid conflict — you just need to learn how to come back to each other after it. I’m sharing real-life stories from my coaching sessions, relatable examples from my own life, and 5 practical w...

“Parenting doesn’t end when they start sleeping through the night — it evolves. It stretches you, reshapes you, and rewires who you are forever.” In this deeply honest and reflective episode, I unpack what no one really says out loud: that children are a forever problem. Not because they’re a burden — but because they are a lifelong responsibility. A soul-deep, heart-expanding, identity-shifting c...

What happens when you intentionally choose a holiday that’s… not fancy, not luxurious, and definitely not what your kids are used to? In this episode, I share our recent family trip to Cameron Highlands — where we traded five-star comfort for something simpler, humbler, and more meaningful. This wasn’t just a trip — it was a conscious parenting decision. We revisited a place from my childhood, bra...

💡 In This Episode Sharanya dives into the raw, messy, and all-too-common reality of early parenthood that no one really talks about — burnout, identity loss, emotional exhaustion, and the invisible load carried mostly in silence. This episode is for every parent who's ever smiled on the outside while quietly unraveling on the inside. You’ll hear: Why early parenthood can feel like both love and g...

We’ve been told independence is the goal — but what if that idea is backwards? In today’s tender and truth-packed episode, Sharanya challenges the narrative that babies need to be "trained" to be independent. From sleep struggles to clingy days, we unpack how our discomfort with closeness often stems from unhealed parts of us — not from a problem with our child. You’ll learn: Why true independence...