Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali

On today’s episode, we explore how to navigate grief, especially the unimaginable loss of a child — one of the most heartbreaking experiences a parent, grandparent or family can endure.Dr. Shefali is joined by New York Times bestselling author Dr. Laura Berman, who experienced the devastating loss of her son firsthand. She opens up about what happened, how social media played a role in his death, and what she has learned through the grieving process. Dr. Berman shares how she found a way forward through unimaginable pain and why she is now committed to helping other parents and families facing loss. This is a deeply emotional and powerful conversation that will move you, challenge you and may even change the way you look at grief, parenting and the world our children are growing up in.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

On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali welcomes Dr. Will Cole to explore why children are facing health challenges once more commonly associated with adults—from diabetes and autoimmune conditions to hormonal concerns, digestive issues and mental health struggles. Dr. Cole shares his perspective on accelerated biological aging, what may be contributing to these challenges and steps parents can take to support their children’s well-being. A functional medicine practitioner, pioneer in functional medicine telehealth, New York Times bestselling author and father of two, Dr. Cole draws on his new book, Heal Your Cells, to help parents better understand their own health, what their children may be experiencing and how to make more informed choices for the whole 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

On today’s episode, we dig deep into overparenting with Dr. Siggie Cohen, a renowned child development specialist and parenting expert.Dr. Siggie explains how, with the best intentions, parents may actually be holding their kids back by doing too much for them. We overtalk, overlecture, overprotect, overaccommodate and overdo almost everything, which can lead to helplessness, weaker coping skills, fragility and increased anxiety. It’s an important conversation about when helping our kids becomes too much help, and how we can give them the space and confidence to handle more on their own.As parents, it can be difficult to know when to step in and help—and when to step back. Should I bring my child’s forgotten homework to school? Should I get involved when they’re having issues with a friend? This week I’m turning to Yahoo Scout to identify common issues and get a perspective from reliable sources as we explore how to support our kids while helping them build independence.Try Yahoo Scout. #YahooPartner #YahooScout #ad

On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with power couple Erin Lichy and Abe Lichy to ask a question so many couples wrestle with: Can you really have it all?Erin, known from The Real Housewives of New York City, is a mom of four and an entrepreneur. Her husband, Abe, is an attorney, entrepreneur and podcast host. Together, they open up about what it really takes to balance marriage, parenting, careers and a very full life.They talk about how they keep intimacy alive, how they discipline their kids, what triggers them, how they divide responsibilities and how they actually get everything done without losing themselves or each other along the way.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

On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali dives into her new book, Raising Conscious Sons, and the urgent need to rethink how we are raising boys today.Kids are facing more pressure, anxiety and uncertainty than ever, while parents are often left feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unsure of what to do. Dr. Shefali created this book to give parents a clear, powerful and practical blueprint for helping their sons become resilient, confident, emotionally connected and truly empowered.She breaks down the core principles every parent needs to know, from building self-worth and emotional strength to helping boys navigate identity, relationships, pressure and masculinity.If you are raising a son, this book is a roadmap for helping him grow into a strong, conscious and deeply grounded man.What do you do when your child starts talking about trends you’ve never even heard of? This week, I’m turning to Yahoo Scout to understand looksmaxing and mewing — and then going deeper into what these trends can tell us about self-worth, belonging, and how we connect with our children.Try Yahoo Scout.#YahooPartner #YahooScout #ad

On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with international parenting coach Mary Van Geffen, who specializes in helping mothers raise strong willed, or as she calls them, “spicy” children.As the mother of a spirited child herself, Mary understands just how humbling and triggering parenting can be. Dr. Shefali also shares her own experience raising a strong willed child and the lessons she has learned along the way.Together, they discuss why these children often experience bigger emotions, challenge routines and expectations, and require a different approach to parenting. Mary explains how parents can stay calm, kind, and firm while raising confident, resilient children.This conversation will help parents see that a strong willed child is not a problem to fix, but a gift to understand and nurture.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.com If 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

Dr. Shefali sits down with entrepreneur, bestselling author, and Habits & Hustle podcast host Jennifer Cohen for a conversation about confidence, resilience, and becoming your most empowered self. Jennifer shares the inspiration behind her book, Bigger, Better, Bolder, and explains why she is passionate about giving women practical tools to build confidence and take action. She also reflects on her experience as a working mom, feeling like the black sheep in many mommy groups because her career didn’t fit the expectations of the traditional stay at home mom.As a mother, Jennifer believes that children learn by watching their parents. She shares how striving to become the best version of herself has had a positive influence on her children, who have adopted many of those same qualities through observation.Together, she and Dr. Shefali explore why supporting other women, leading by example, and living boldly can create a lasting impact on the next generation.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.com If 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

On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali is joined by two moms and founders of Mindful Mantas to explore the world of homeschooling. They share their personal journeys as mothers and entrepreneurs, and explain what inspired them to create a different learning path for their children. The conversation covers the pros and cons of homeschooling, the importance of recognizing that every child learns differently, and how one founder’s own experience with ADHD helped her better understand her child and create a more supportive learning environment.Dr. Shefali and the founders discuss why homeschooling is not the right fit for every family, but for some children it can be a powerful way to reduce stress, build confidence, and foster a lifelong love of learning.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