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371: How To Do The Inner Work Of Parenting With Dr. Shefali Tsabary

Feb 24, 2023
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Shefali Tsabary, a renowned clinical psychologist, explores the transformative journey of conscious parenting. She discusses the vital inner work needed for effective parenting and shares five common strategies that hinder parent-child relationships. Her insights connect personal growth to parenting success, highlighting the need to address unresolved issues. Dr. Shefali emphasizes embracing individuality and emotional responses to foster nurturing environments, breaking free from societal pressure and perfectionism.
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INSIGHT

Parenting Triggers Childhood Wounds

  • Parenthood triggers our own childhood wounds intensely, often catching us unprepared.
  • This makes parenting a volatile experience marked by strong emotional reactions and self-judgment.
ADVICE

Discard Superhuman Parenting Fantasies

  • Release fantasies of raising a superhuman child to ease parenting burdens.
  • Instead, embrace raising an ordinary human being authentically and without ego.
ANECDOTE

Parenting Ego Clash Story

  • Shefali struggled with imposing her idealized version of herself onto her daughter.
  • Surrendering to her daughter's authentic self transformed their relationship positively.
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