Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali
Podcast

Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali

Dr. Shefali / Maia Wisdom

130 episodes

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.Parenting & You with Dr. Shefali is produced by Maia Wisdom.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to http://www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

What this show covers

family dynamicsmarriagework-life balancerelationshipsanxietychild developmentindependenceoverparentingchildren's healthfamily wellnessfunctional medicinebiological aginggriefsocial mediachild loss

What listeners will find here

A candid look at whether marriage, kids, careers, and happiness can all coexist
Marriage, parenting, work, and happiness are at the center of this conversation with Erin and Abe Lichy. Dr. Shefali explores how they manage intimacy, discipline, triggers, and shared responsibilities while raising four kids and juggling demanding careers.
When Helping Hurts: A Closer Look at Overparenting
Overparenting is the focus here, with Dr. Siggie Cohen unpacking how doing too much for kids can undermine independence and resilience. The episode explores where support becomes overhelping and how parents can step back without feeling neglectful.
Why more kids are facing adult-style health issues earlier
Children’s health is the focus here, as Dr. Shefali and Dr. Will Cole discuss why kids are increasingly dealing with diabetes, autoimmune conditions, hormonal concerns, digestive issues, and mental health struggles. The conversation looks at accelerated biological aging, possible contributors, and practical ways parents can support family well-being.
A raw conversation on child loss, grief, and finding a way forward
Grief is the focus here, especially the devastating loss of a child. Dr. Shefali speaks with Dr. Laura Berman about her son’s death, the role social media played, and what she has learned about surviving unimaginable pain and helping other families through loss.

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