Dr. Shefali ON: Breaking Free of Expectations & Living Life on Your Own Terms
May 17, 2021
auto_awesome
Dr. Shefali, a New York Times best-selling author and clinical psychologist, discusses the importance of overcoming societal expectations that stifle women's empowerment. She emphasizes that many women put others before themselves, leading to a loss of identity. The conversation explores the dangers of objectification and the journey toward authenticity, urging women to reclaim their power. Additionally, Dr. Shefali shares insights on navigating familial dynamics and the need for personal growth, ultimately advocating for self-acceptance as essential to liberation.
Dr. Shefali (@DrShefali) joins Jay Shetty to talk about overcoming the objectification of feminine energy and how this suppression holds many women back from embracing their power
She is a New York Times best-selling author and a clinical psychologist specializing in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. She is an expert in family dynamics and personal development, teaching courses around the globe.
What We Discuss with Dr. Shefali:
00:00 Intro
02:19 Women are the nurturing emblem for our children
03:21 How women’s power has been dampened and weakened over time
09:06 Getting lost in the idea of containing another person as possession
12:49 First step to radical awakening
16:16 Women are conditioned to keep it all together
20:23 Finding the motivation and inspiration to keep moving
23:59 A lot of women are putting everyone before themselves
31:21 Why men move on faster in any situation
34:22 When we internalize the concept of objectification
46:47 Embracing emptiness: we are all the mirrors of each other