Dr. Shefali, a renowned clinical psychologist and spiritual teacher, discusses the impact of parent-child relationships on authentic selves, conscious parenting, breaking toxic cycles, embracing imperfections, reclaiming presence in modern parenting, setting boundaries, and facing midlife crises as opportunities for self-discovery. She also explores hormonal issues in women and introduces the Hormone Harmony herbal formula.

Dr. Shefali, a NYT bestselling author and clinical psychologist, shares her deep insights into modern parenting challenges. The discussion delves into the impact of social media on children's mental health and the necessity of open communication. She advocates for storytelling as a vital skill for children while humorously comparing parenting to freediving. The conversation also touches on the need for reducing screen time and fostering creativity, alongside the importance of emotional health in raising well-rounded kids.

In the social-media age, we curate images of our lives on a screen—making it especially easy to translate images of perfection as the image of oneself. But the pressure to pretend we are perfect is exactly the thing holding us back from experiencing the happiness we seek—and limiting our ability to be our whole, authentic selves. In this episode of How to Build a Happy Life, we’ll define what we mean by “authenticity” and explore the psychological underpinnings of our ego-driven identities. A conversation with the clinical psychologist and mindfulness expert Dr. Shefali helps us work through one of the most challenging questions of all: Who am I?This episode was produced by Rebecca Rashid and is hosted by Arthur C. Brooks. Editing by A. C. Valdez. Fact-check by Ena Alvarado. Sound design by Michael Raphael.Be part of How to Build a Happy Life. Write to us at howtopodcast@theatlantic.com or leave us a voicemail at 925.967.2091.Music by Trevor Kowalski (“Lion’s Drift,” “This Valley of Ours,” “Una Noche De Luces”), Stationary Sign (“Loose in the Park”), and Spectacles Wallet and Watch (“Last Pieces”).Click here to listen to every full-length episode in the series.Try out this week’s tool-kit exercise, “The Chipping-Away Exercise,” and apply these lessons to your own life! Tag us on social media with #thechippingawayexercise, and listen to full-length episodes of How to Build a Happy Life at theatlantic.com/happy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Shefali, a clinical psychologist and New York Times best-selling author, joins Jay Shetty to discuss the suppression of feminine energy and how it hinders women's empowerment. They delve into topics such as breaking free from societal expectations, the importance of prioritizing self-healing, and embracing emptiness to discover our true selves. They also touch on gender expectations, male privilege, and the impact of broken parents in society.

Tom Bilyeu brings together an impressive lineup of guests including Naveen Jain, Ray Dalio, Dr. Shefali, Gerard Adams, Gary Vaynerchuk, Lewis Howes, and Jim Kwik in a replay of his epic AMA session. They discuss topics such as embracing change, the importance of sleep for optimal brain function, working hard and smart, the impact of the microbiome, negotiating money, and helping someone embrace change.

Dr. Shefali, expert on conscious parenting, discusses her idea that being a parent is not solely about loving your child. They delve into the concept of conscious parenting, heal relationships with parents, and different child-rearing methods. Tom and Lisa share their choice of not having kids and the challenges of balancing business priorities with parenting.

Dr. Shefali, a renowned clinical psychologist, shares her revolutionary parenting method to empower children and transform parents. She explains how parents unknowingly create blocks in their interaction with children. Oprah and Dr. Shefali answer questions from parents who have read her book and want to become more conscious parents.

Dr. Shefali, a renowned expert in parenting and emotional intelligence, delves into the universal concern of parental adequacy. She addresses a mother's fears about her triplets' future, highlighting the importance of imparting core values like kindness amidst personal loss. The conversation shifts to the significance of presence in parenting, encouraging mindfulness and self-care over control. With insights on overcoming childhood anxieties, Dr. Shefali emphasizes embracing self-worth to foster healthier parent-child connections.

Dr. Shefali, a parenting expert, helps two mothers navigate the challenges of supporting their children. Topics include managing night terrors, transitioning children to beds, understanding and supporting emotional journeys, interpreting nighttime behaviors developmentally, focusing on current needs over future worries, and dealing with parenting information in the digital age.

Dr. Shefali, a distinguished psychologist and expert on family dynamics, shares transformative insights on parenting. She discusses the critical relationship between childhood experiences and adult behaviors, urging mindfulness and self-awareness in parenting. Dr. Shefali critiques common parenting mistakes, such as micromanagement and unrealistic expectations, while promoting children's autonomy. She also addresses the negative impact of social media on childhood development, stressing the need for proactive parental guidance to nurture resilience in the digital age.