Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali

Revisit: Eva Mendes on Parenting & You Feb 18, 2025

In a special new episode of Parenting & You, Dr. Shefali has a conversation with her dear friend, Hollywood star and author, Eva Mendes. Eva and her husband, Ryan Gosling, have two daughters who are 8 and 10 years old. Eva discusses how Dr. Shefali’s conscious parenting has helped her become a better mom. In this exclusive, raw interview she opens up about parenting traps she falls into, dealing with mommy guilt and her perspective on aging. She also reveals the inspiration of her new children’s book Desi, Mama, and the Never-Ending Worries.

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How To Avoid Judging Our Kids Feb 11, 2025

Have you gotten stuck in the mode that everything your child does frustrates you? Do you find yourself judging everything they do and dislike how they are acting?

In this episode Dr Shefali shows why this can create conflict and exactly how you can turn this around.

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How to Successfully Connect With Your Teenager Feb 04, 2025

When parents learn what their children need from them at different developmental stages, it reduces conflict and increases connection. For example, the teen years require a very different set of strategies than others which most parents don’t know. In this episode Dr. Shefali discusses how you can connect with your teen in a more mindful and positive way.

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Gabby Bernstein on Parenting & You Jan 28, 2025

In a special new episode of Parenting & You, Dr. Shefali has a conversation with renowned spiritual teacher and New York Times bestselling author, Gabby Bernstein. Gabby says her willingness to heal changed her life forever and made her a better mom. In this episode, Gabby talks about her new book “Self Help” and shares her 4-step process to transform patterns that have held you back.

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How Do We Parent Adult Children? Jan 21, 2025

What do we do when our kids become adults? Our parenting techniques need a new strategy and approach. Even though we perceive them as our babies, we also want them to grow up. This can often feel like a double message for our children leaving them confused. In this episode, Dr Shefali helps two parents find the right way forward.

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Don’t Make the Same Mistakes As Your Parents! Jan 14, 2025

When we become parents it’s our greatest desire to be better than our parents were with us. But before you know it you find yourself being just like them, making the same mistakes. In this episode Dr Shefali explains how you can break generational patterns and change the dynamic with your children.

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Trying To Be The Best Parent! Jan 07, 2025

Most parents struggle with the best way to parent. When we fall from our standards, we feel disappointed and disheartened. This can inadvertently disrupt our ability to truly connect with our children. Dr Shefali explains how to overcome these internal setbacks and stay connected.

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Revisit - Control or Not Control our Kids? Dec 31, 2024

This is a repeat of an earlier episode. 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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Revisit - How our Anxieties Harm our Children Dec 24, 2024

This is a repeat of an earlier episode. 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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Managing Big Feelings Dec 17, 2024

As parents we can be ill-equipped by our kids big emotions. Children having a meltdown can cause parents to have an even bigger one! In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps parent’s regulate the inner chaos of themselves and their kids.

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Are You Stuck As A Parent? Dec 10, 2024

Have you been in a situation that was so painful that you felt frozen and couldn't find a way out? In this episode, Dr Shefali speaks to two parents that are stuck in a situation and desperately need her help.

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Unlocking Conscious Parenting Dec 03, 2024

Dr Shefali reveals what she observed in herself as a young mother and one of the main reasons she is passionate about conscious parenting. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps people move away from their own childhood baggage to live a better life.

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Revisit - Is My Past Ruining the Present? Nov 26, 2024

This is a repeat of an earlier episode. 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 We The Perfect Family? Nov 19, 2024

The fantasy of how you will be as a parent and what your children will be like can be very different from the reality. In this episode Dr Shefali helps families turn around this unhealthy way of thinking.

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Parental Guilt Nov 12, 2024

Do you feel guilty that you sometimes miss big events in your kids' lives? Or because you can’t be present for the small ones either? Our busy schedules don’t always allow us to be around as much as we might like to be. In this episode, Dr. Shefali offers parents solutions to overcome this guilt and re-evaluate their lifestyles.

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Red Flag Behaviors? Nov 05, 2024

Sometimes our kids exhibit dangerous behaviors that scare us and we don’t know what to do. It gives us anxiety when we see our kids suffer and have problematic behaviors. In this episode, Dr. Shafali helps parents understand the issues and how to work through it.

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Tame Your Inner Critic Oct 29, 2024

Are you anxious about what other people think of you? We all crave approval from others in our lives, and the voice in our head often tells us that we need to do better and that we aren't good enough. Dr. Shefali shares how we can liberate ourselves in the most powerful way possible and overcome these anxieties.

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Understanding Your Child's Brain Oct 22, 2024

Most parents don’t realize that conscious parenting involves understanding what's going on in a child's mind. Without this knowledge parents have a tendency to be reactive which can be detrimental to our children. In this episode Dr Shefali explains how we can better attune with our children once we appreciate what’s going on in their brains.

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Eva Mendes on Parenting & You Oct 15, 2024

In a special new episode of Parenting & You, Dr. Shefali has a conversation with her dear friend, hollywood star and author, Eva Mendes. Eva and her husband, Ryan Gosling, have two daughters who are 8 and 10 years old. Eva discusses how Dr. Shefali’s conscious parenting has helped her become a better mom. In this exclusive, raw interview she opens up about parenting traps she falls into, dealing with mommy guilt and her perspective on aging. She also reveals the inspiration of her new children’s book Desi, Mama, and the Never-Ending Worries.

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End Power Struggles with Your Kids Oct 08, 2024

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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Expectations Stress Us Out Oct 01, 2024

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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My Kids Are The Boss of Me Sep 24, 2024

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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Stop Overparenting! Sep 17, 2024

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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Turn Struggles into Power Sep 10, 2024

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 to Parent? Sep 03, 2024

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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Tantrums: From Toddlers to Teens Aug 27, 2024

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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Childhood Patterns Mess Us Up Aug 20, 2024

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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Stop These Parenting Mistakes! Aug 13, 2024

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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My Anxiety is Driving me Crazy! Aug 06, 2024

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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Stop Worrying About Your Kids Jul 30, 2024

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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How Perfectionism Harms Our Children Jul 23, 2024

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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The Secret to Happier Kids Jul 16, 2024

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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When Guilt Destroys Our Sanity Jul 09, 2024

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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Escape the Comparison Trap Jul 02, 2024

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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How Much Control Should I Have Over My Kids? Jun 25, 2024

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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How our Anxieties Harm our Children Jun 18, 2024

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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Help! I’m Losing Control of My Kid! Jun 11, 2024

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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Will Divorce Mess Up My Kids? Jun 04, 2024

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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Stop My Kids From Fighting! May 28, 2024

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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Where is my Fantasy Child? May 21, 2024

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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Is My Past Ruining the Present? May 14, 2024

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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Afraid To Mess Up My Kids! May 14, 2024

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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Introducing: Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali May 12, 2024

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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