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58. Why We Parent Like Our Parents
25:12||Season 2, Ep. 58On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali works with a mother who realizes she’s repeating the same painful parenting patterns she experienced in her own childhood. What once showed up between her and her parents is now resurfacing in the relationship with her children — and even affecting the dynamic with her partner.As generational wounds, emotional triggers, and unconscious behaviors rise to the surface, Dr. Shefali helps her uncover the root of the cycle and recognize that healing begins with awareness. Through powerful insight and compassion, she shows this mother that she has the ability to break free from inherited patterns and create a more conscious, peaceful connection within her family.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@maiawisdom.comIf you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker. And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com
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57. The Hidden Weight of Never Feeling Enough
41:31||Season 2, Ep. 57On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with Rachel Hollis, mother of four and multiple New York Times bestselling author, for a deeply vulnerable conversation about healing, self worth, and conscious parenting.Rachel opens up about her recent personal transformation and the lifelong struggle of feeling “not enough,” a wound that quietly impacted her relationships, family, health, and sense of self. Together, she and Dr. Shefali explore how unresolved childhood pain and the little girl within can unconsciously shape the way we parent, love, and live.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@maiawisdom.comIf you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker. And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com56. The Cost of Over Parenting
30:07||Season 2, Ep. 56In today’s episode, Dr. Shefali talks to a mom who is dealing with her young child’s behavioral issues. What makes it even more challenging is that she is separated from her husband and feels the added pressure of navigating this on her own.Dr. Shefali helps her and other parents explore different strategies and ways to show up as the conscious parents they want to be, especially when your co-parent has different philosophies.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@maiawisdom.comIf you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker. And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com55. Joss Stone: The Truth About Marriage After Kids
43:03||Season 2, Ep. 55On today’s episode, we’re honored to be joined by Joss Stone, a Grammy Award-winning artist, popular podcaster, and devoted mother of four. She shares a candid conversation about navigating her career while being a mother and a wife. Joss opens up about the challenges she and her husband face in raising their kids and staying on the same page, and offers insight on how to balance motherhood while still making time to stay connected and passionate in her marriage. Dr. Shefali answers some of her questions, and together they explore the idea of conscious parenting.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@maiawisdom.comIf you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker. And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com54. Are You a Fixer Parent?
37:08||Season 2, Ep. 54In this episode, Dr. Shefali talks with two parents who, when children are struggling, instinctively try to fix the situation by talking too much, lecturing, or offering constant advice. What they don’t realize is that this approach can unintentionally shut their children down and disconnect them from their sense of self worth. Dr. Shefali guides these parents toward a more conscious approach, helping them learn how to truly support their children without overstepping so they can build deeper connection, trust, and emotional resilience.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@maiawisdom.comIf you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker. And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com53. Showing Up for a Child Who Sees the World Differently
39:06||Season 2, Ep. 53On today’s episode, we’re joined by a very special guest, Lisa Candera. She’s an attorney, life coach, and podcaster dedicated to helping parents navigate the challenges of raising children with autism. Lisa shares her personal struggles and successes with her own son, offering insight on how to show up as more attuned, present, and grounded for your 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. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.comIf you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker. And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com52. Stuck Between Two Parenting Styles
26:59||Season 2, Ep. 52In today’s episode, Dr. Shefali speaks with a mom who is struggling to align with her ex-husband on parenting. As a mother of two young boys, she is trying to raise them with compassion, empathy, and healthy boundaries, while her ex-husband takes a more rigid, tough approach with fewer boundaries. Dr. Shefali addresses how common this dynamic is among parents and shares guidance on how couples can better co-parent, communicate, and work together while honoring both of their values. This conversation offers practical insight and support for navigating co-parenting challenges with greater understanding and intention.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@maiawisdom.comIf you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker. And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com