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May 2024
37m 41s

Conscious Parenting with Dr. Shefali

Albiona Rakipi
About this episode
This episode was truly a pinch-me moment as I had the incredible opportunity to interview Dr. Shefali. Dr. Shefali is an international speaker, clinical psychologist, and author of seven books. She is the mind behind her two landmark books The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family. She specializes in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern philo ... Show More
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