In our quest for happiness, we parents often micro-manage our kids’ moods and emotions. This leads them to feel stifled and pressured to control their feelings. The end result is a whole lot of misery and frustration. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps us reframe our quest for happiness. This plot change will change your parenting forever.
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Mar 24
Becoming Your Parents? Breaking the Parenting Patterns You Swore You’d Never Repeat
Are you worried you’re becoming the parent your parents were? Many parents find themselves reacting in ways that trigger shame, guilt, and self-criticism, leaving them stuck in a painful spiral. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps parents understand why these patterns show up and ... Show More
36m 4s
Mar 17
Letting Go of Shame: Co-Parenting and Conscious Growth
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Shefali features Miki Agrawal, a successful serial entrepreneur and bestselling author, who shares how her young son inspired her latest eco focused venture, a diaper innovation designed to help break down disposable diapers using fungi based techno ... Show More
37m 59s
Mar 10
Breaking Generational Trauma and Making a Difference
In this powerful episode, Dr. Shefali is joined by Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen for a raw and deeply moving conversation about childhood trauma, resilience, and healing. Brittany opens up about growing up as an at risk child raised by a mother struggling with addiction, shari ... Show More
29m 33s
Aug 2025
2694: The Four Parenting Styles by The Gottman Editorial Team on Advice for Parents on Children's Emotional Growth
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2694: The Gottman Editorial Team breaks down the four parenting styles based on emotional responsiveness, showing how each ... Show More
8m 25s
Jan 2025
Episode 65- Parenting Strong-Willed Children: It's All In The Delivery With Special Guest Maysaa Fahour
Send us Fan MailParenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging journeys, and no one understands this better than Coach Maysaa—a mom of four, a former primary school teacher, and a certified Conscious Parent Coach. Trained under the renowned Dr. Shefali, Maysaa specializes ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 2025
Being at Your Best When Your Kids are at Their Worst with Kim Payne,Episode 143
In this heartfelt and practical episode, we sit down with Kim John Payne—renowned author, family counselor, and pioneer of the Simplicity Parenting movement—to explore what it really means to stay grounded when our children are falling apart. Drawing from his book Being at Your B ... Show More
1 h
Sep 2022
Why we need to stop saying “I'll be happy when”
On the Finding Joy Series, I I discuss the real-life ups and downs we experience as mothers, parents, and in life, how to be more mindful, and how to change our mindset to cause change. I discuss:
The difference between happiness and joy
How joy can be self-created and not ... Show More
25m 4s
Oct 2025
The missing skill that helps parents and kids stay calm: Interoception
Send us Fan MailLast week, we uncovered how your child’s behaviour is really their nervous system communicating.Today, we’re going deeper, inside the body, to explore the science of interoception, the hidden sense that helps us feel and understand our emotions.My guest, Laura Pet ... Show More
39m 12s
Feb 2025
Parent Yourself First: Break Generational Cycles for Better Parenting
Unresolved childhood wounds can influence your reactions and relationships with your children. By breaking generational cycles and cultivating self-awareness, parents can create more empathetic, connected and supportive environments for their families.
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44m 20s
Feb 2024
2070: How to Get Comfortable with the Discomfort of Parenting by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui with EricaLayne.co on Emotional Resilience
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2070: Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui, in her heartfelt exploration with EricaLayne.co, delves into the raw and transformative j ... Show More
9m 33s
May 2025
Why 'Good Enough' Parenting Is Exactly What Your Kids Need
Okay, friend, let's discuss the pressure of being the "perfect" parent. If you've felt overwhelmed by a toddler’s grocery store meltdown or a teen defying you, this episode is for you. I've been in the trenches, thinking perfect parenting meant perfectly behaved children and woul ... Show More
12m 28s