Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali

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 that toddlers don’t need to be managed, they need to be understood. Together, Dr. Shefali and Devon dive deep into this crucial stage of development, offering fresh insights and practical wisdom to help parents better navigate and embrace the toddler years.  If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali,   please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com If you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker.  And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 vulnerability about her journey through grief, loss, and life’s transitions. She shares powerful insights on regulating emotions, managing stress, and parenting with greater calm, clarity, and resilience. This heartfelt conversation will shift the way you approach life, parenting, and moving forward after profound change.  If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali,   please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com If you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker.  And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 episode, Dr. Shefali helps a couple uncover their parenting misalignments and guides them toward unity—for the betterment of their kids and family.  If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali,   please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com If you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker.  And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 struggles and triumphs of raising emotionally aware kids. This raw and real conversation offers relatable insights and practical tools for every parent.  If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali,   please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com If you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker.  And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 compassionate, practical guidance on how to show up for those difficult moments with presence and strength.   If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali,   please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com If you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker.  And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 young girls face. Together, they reveal the pain, resilience, and healing that brought them closer—and ultimately made them stronger than ever. This eye-opening conversation offers insight, inspiration, and hope for other mothers and daughters navigating similar challenges.  If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali,   please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com If you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker.  And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 routine and predictability—and how that attachment can actually limit growth. She dives into how embracing the unknown can help you become a more present, conscious, and resilient parent.  If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali,   please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com If you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker.  And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the delicate balance between love and control in parenting. Explore emotional enmeshment and the pitfalls of codependency that parents often face. Dive into personal stories about navigating body modifications and the importance of trust with children. Learn how self-awareness helps parents avoid projecting their own struggles onto their kids. Embrace the emotional journey of childhood, recognizing that children's feelings are valid and not a reflection of your parenting. Create a compassionate space for open emotional expression.

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 create harmful attention patterns and prevent true healing. With compassion and clarity, Dr. Shefali guides parents to look beneath the surface, uncover the root causes, and shift from blame to connection.   If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali,   please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com If you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker.  And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 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 offers insights to help parents release this emotional burden and shows them a healthier, more mindful path forward for themselves and their families.  If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali,   please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com If you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you ccan become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker.  And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices