

Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali
Dr. Shefali / Maia Wisdom
This is not your typical parenting podcast. It is a podcast about raising the parent as much as it is about raising our children. Join Dr. Shefali, the pioneer of conscious parenting, New York Times bestselling author, clinical psychologist, and Oprah’s favorite parenting expert, as she engages in raw and heartfelt conversations with parents in real time. Dr. Shefali tackles everyday parenting challenges by offering conscious tools and strategies to raise empowered and resilient children. She helps parents overcome obstacles that get in the way of creating authentic connections with their kids. No matter what struggles you have, you will receive profound wisdom that will resonate deeply with your own life experiences.Parenting & You with Dr. Shefali is produced by Maia Wisdom.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to http://www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com.
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May 27, 2025 • 36min
Showing Up as a Conscious Father with Jon Fogel
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Shefali is joined by author and podcaster Jon Fogel, a father of four and advocate for conscious parenting. Together, they explore the importance of showing up fully and intentionally as a parent—especially as a father. Jon opens up about the parenting patterns he inherited from his own upbringing and how he sometimes falls into those same traps. With honesty and vulnerability, he discusses the moments he reacts in ways he wishes he didn’t, and how conscious parenting offers a better, more connected path forward. This episode is a heartfelt look at the journey of breaking generational cycles and parenting with presence and purpose.
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
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May 20, 2025 • 42min
Am I doing it right?
“Am I doing it right?” is a question every parent asks. In this episode, Dr. Shefali dives into the pressures of modern parenting — from wondering if we’re doing too much, to questioning if we’re trying too hard to win our child’s approval. With compassion and wisdom, Dr. Shefali helps us release guilt, stop blaming ourselves, and embrace the beautifully challenging journey of raising children.
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

May 13, 2025 • 50min
Raising Good Humans, Divorce, and Staying Connected with Aliza Pressman
Renowned parenting expert and psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman joins Dr. Shefali for a candid and insightful conversation about the challenges and triumphs of modern parenting. Together, they explore what it takes to stay connected to your children through key transitions — from teens leaving for college to navigating divorce, raising teenage daughters, and the everyday complexities of parenting adolescents. This episode offers heartfelt wisdom, practical strategies, and a reminder that while parenting isn't easy, it’s one of the most meaningful journeys we take.
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

May 6, 2025 • 39min
Dr. Shefali’s Mistakes Exposed by her Daughter
In this heartwarming and insightful Mother’s Day episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with her daughter, Maia, for a candid conversation about their journey together. They dive deep into Dr. Shefali’s personal parenting challenges, exploring the mistakes she had made along the way, and how Maia is one of her greatest teachers. Listen in for a powerful reflection on conscious parenting, growth, and the invaluable lessons passed down from one generation to the next.
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

Apr 29, 2025 • 37min
Inner Wounds From the Past Affect Our Children
Our inner wounds and past relationships have direct implications on our children. Our ability to connect deeply with our children emerges from how well we can connect with our own inner self. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps parents heal their pain from the past.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 2025 • 30min
How Conscious Parenting Changed My Life
Dr Shefali revisits parents who she has previously helped, to get an update on their progress. In this episode we witness how conscious parenting can transform lives.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2025 • 40min
The Biggest Mistake We Make As Parents
As parents we often struggle with our own inner pain and often feel damaged from our childhood so we operate out of panic and anxiety without even realizing it. This can lead to our kids acting out in ways we don’t know how to deal with. In this episode, Dr Shefali reveals the biggest mistakes we make as parents and how we can fix them. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 8, 2025 • 36min
Help, I’m Failing At Parenting!
Is there such a thing as a perfect parent? Our children don't need one, just a self aware and connected parent. In this episode Dr Shefali helps two parents who feel like they are not getting it right and failing as parents. She helps them figure out their blocks and how to overcome them.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 2025 • 42min
What Am I Doing Wrong With My Teenager?
So many parents find the teenage years of parenting particularly challenging. Not only is it tough for the parent but also for the teenager who is discovering who they truly are. In this episode, Dr Shefali shows parents what they unconsciously do and what they can do better in order to make the deepest connection with their teens. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 2025 • 37min
Our Moods Can Hurt Our Kids
A parent's energy and emotional state can be infectious and contagious. We are often unaware of how our emotional state is absorbed by our kids and its effect on them. In this episode Dr Shefali explains how conscious parenting can help you to be a more attuned 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices