Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali

Power struggles with kids can quickly turn into arguments with everyone feeling like they must win. This often results in loss of temper which causes huge disconnection with everyone feeling like they have lost. In this episode Dr Shefali helps show parents how they can end the power struggles in their homes.

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Being a parent can come with a whole set of unrealistic expectations that can quickly become overwhelming, but also dealing with our parents' expectations of us causes even more stress. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps parents deal with all the judgment they feel from family and outsiders.

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We feel powerless when our kids have too much control i\. In this episode, Dr. Shefali talks to two parents who feel like they are being held hostage by their kids and want to regain some sense of parental authority.

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Many parents feel like it’s their job to overparent and micromanage their kids. This often leads to disconnection and disempowerment. Dr Shefali shares the secrets of conscious parenting with two moms whose inner anxiety is currently in the driver's seat.  

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In the West we are taught to suppress and run away from any painful feelings and not talk about them. In the East the approach is very different. Dr. Shefali speaks with  two moms that are both suffering loss and puts them on a new path to healing using Eastern philosophies.

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Am I good enough as a parent is a universal concern. We all want the best for our children but we get stuck in our own unworthiness. What our children truly need from us isn’t often what we think it is. Dr. Shefali helps two parents who are stuck with the worry of being good enough.

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Whether you have a toddler or a teen, tantrums are a huge challenge for parents to overcome. Dr Shefali helps moms navigate these difficult behaviors and helps everyone stay calm in the storm.  

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Patterns: We all live them, repeat them and boy, do they get us into trouble. Often what we do in early childhood we repeat in our adult life. In this episode, Dr Shefali helps two parents become aware of their patterns and how to pivot away from them. 

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Every parent subconsciously makes big mistakes with their kids. In this episode, Dr. Shefali breaks down our common mistakes and teaches us about what we can do instead.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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 healing your past and reclaiming your life in the present moment.

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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 children.

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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 challenges by offering conscious tools and strategies to raise empowered and resilient children. She helps parents overcome obstacles that get in the way of creating authentic connections with their kids. 

No matter what struggles you have, you will receive profound wisdom that will resonate deeply with your own life experiences.

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