Dr. Shefali, a renowned clinical psychologist and expert in conscious parenting, shares transformative insights on personal growth and family dynamics. She encourages listeners to reflect on their upbringing, emphasizing the importance of breaking unhealthy cycles and fostering authenticity. The conversation highlights the detrimental effects of modern parenting and technology on children, advocating for compassionate and mindful approaches. Discover the power of self-discovery, setting boundaries, and embracing midlife as opportunities for profound personal growth.

Dr. Shefali, a New York Times bestselling author and clinical psychologist, dives deep into transformative parenting strategies. She emphasizes the delicate balance of introducing kids to social media while prioritizing mental health. The conversation shines a light on the crucial role of storytelling in developing communication skills and discerning truth in today’s world. Dr. Shefali advocates for mindfulness and urges parents to set clear boundaries around screen time, encouraging a nurturing environment for children amidst modern challenges.

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 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, 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 discusses present-moment parenting and connecting with children, exploring topics like parental guilt, overcompensation, intergenerational trauma, and nurturing the inner child. The podcast emphasizes the importance of being fully present with children, releasing past baggage, and embracing each moment anew in parenting.

Dr. Shefali, a parenting expert, addresses sibling rivalry and aggressive behavior in children. Topics include understanding emotional age, demonstrating empathy physically, and handling sibling dynamics. Strategies for setting boundaries and involving older children in caring for younger siblings are discussed. The importance of parents modeling emotional regulation and conflict resolution is emphasized.

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, renowned for conscious parenting, delves into raw conversations with parents. She offers tools for creating authentic connections with kids and overcoming parenting obstacles. Revolutionize your parenting approach with practical advice from this insightful podcast.