Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali

In this episode, Dr. Shefali is joined by Vanessa Bennett, a licensed depth psychotherapist, author, and facilitator whose work helps people break free from self-abandonment, heal from codependency, and reconnect with...

In this episode, Dr Shefali talks about kids and their big emotions. As parents, we often feel overwhelmed, overreact, or overmanage our children’s feelings. Drawing from her own personal experience as a mom, Dr Shefali...

This is a repeat of an earlier episode. In this very special episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with New York Times bestselling author, successful podcast host, and devoted mom Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, joined by her...

It’s difficult to be a parent even on the best days, but what happens when you’re faced with a crisis, something unimaginable and frantic? Parenting through moments like a flood, hurricane, trauma, war, or divorce can...

Are you a parent striving to be the best, do it all, and create the perfect life while also succeeding at work? In this episode, Dr Shefali breaks it all down for overachieving parents, helping them see what truly...

In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps parents explore how to navigate their own big emotions—especially in the heat of challenging moments with teenagers, toddlers, or even their own parents. She unpacks what happens when...

In this empowering episode, Dr. Shefali is joined by Zoe Blaskey, transformational coach, acclaimed podcaster, and bestselling author of Motherkind. Together, they explore the emotional challenges many mothers face...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Shefali dives deep into one of the most pressing challenges modern parents face when it comes to kids and social media. From knowing when to give your child a phone to setting healthy...

Dr. Shefali welcomes fitness and wellness icon Tracy Anderson, bestselling author and creator of the Tracy Anderson Method. For the first time, Tracy opens up to Dr. Shefali, sharing stories she has never told before...

Dr. Shefali chats with Devon Kuntzman—mom, former nanny, certified coach, and author of the new book Transforming Toddlerhood. Devon flips the script on what it means to parent during the toddler years, reminding us...

Dr. Shefali sits down with Dr. Brooke Weinstein—neuroscience expert, parenting coach, and host of Thrive Like a Human. A widowed mom who has transformed personal hardship into wisdom, Brooke opens up with honesty and...

The top complaint Dr. Shefali hears from parents is: “My partner and I aren’t on the same parenting page.” Misalignment can make raising kids harder, leaving children confused and more likely to act out. In this...

Dr. Shefali chats with bestselling author, educator, and mom Alyssa Campbell, author of Big Kids, Bigger Feelings. They explore Alyssa’s personal journey through parenting — from emotional triggers to the everyday...

Life doesn’t always go as planned—and parenting is no exception. As parents, we often face unexpected challenges that demand courage, flexibility, and deep wisdom. In this powerful episode, Dr. Shefali offers...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with a courageous mother-daughter duo to explore their journey through eating disorders, body shaming, teenage struggles, and the societal pressures...

Do you struggle with change as a parent? Are transitions difficult, and does the unpredictability of the future leave you feeling anxious or unsettled? In this episode, Dr. Shefali explores why so many parents cling to...

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Shefali explores the subtle but powerful trap many parents fall into: emotional enmeshment and codependency. From being there every step of the way since infancy, we often struggle to...

Why do our kids act out—and why are we so quick to label them as “bad”? In this insightful episode, Dr. Shefali dives deep into the real reasons behind children's difficult behaviors. She unpacks how negative labels...

In this episode, Dr. Shefali guides parents who feel overwhelmed by the pressure to keep their children happy, safe, and well-behaved — all while managing their own inner struggles, many from their own childhood. She...

In this episode, Dr. Shefali sits down for an in-depth, raw, and honest conversation with psychotherapist and transformational coach Terri Cole, who is renowned for helping people turn fear into freedom. Terri opens up...

In this episode, Dr. Shefali addresses the heavy burden of mother guilt — that lingering feeling moms carry when they know they’ve made mistakes and wish they could turn back time. She shares powerful insights on how to...

In this very special episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with New York Times bestselling author, successful podcast host, and devoted mom Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, joined by her husband, Hollywood star Chris Pratt...

In this episode, Dr. Shefali dives deep into the unique challenges of blended families — from navigating parenting differences to maintaining consistency and connection as a couple. She works with a couple who are...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Shefali welcomes financial wellness advocate, entrepreneur, and devoted mother Kate Northrup to the show for a raw and revealing conversation about women and their relationship with money...

Being a conscious parent is one of the most challenging and rewarding journeys we can take. It requires the courage to look in the mirror, ask tough questions, and do the deep inner work needed to break generational...