In this episode, Dr. Shefali sits down with Dr. Jessica Zucker for a powerful and compassionate conversation about the emotional weight women carry in silence. This episode is for listeners who have felt isolated in their grief, shame, or unspoken experiences around loss and womanhood. Together, they explore how secrecy and suppression keep women stuck and h ... Show More
Jan 6
Reconnecting to Yourself to Raise Resilient Children
In this episode, Dr. Shefali is joined by Eleanor and Emma, the founders of The Reconnected, for a deeply grounding conversation about what parents are truly missing right now - themselves. This dialogue speaks directly to overwhelmed, disconnected parents who are doing “all the ... Show More
40m 27s
Dec 30
Dr. Shefali’s Mistakes Exposed by her Daughter
This is a repeat of an earlier episode. 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 ... Show More
38m 55s
Dec 23
From Surviving to Thriving: Healing Family Wounds with Dr. Ramani
This is a repeat of an earlier episode. Join Dr. Ramani, clinical psychologist and expert on narcissism, in an insightful conversation with Dr. Shefali as they delve into the complexities of parenting, relationships, and self-empowerment. Together, they explore transformative pat ... Show More
57m 9s
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
Mar 2025
The dangers of perfectionist parenting & how to cultivate self-compassion (Encore)
<p>Are you a parent dealing with an overwhelming fear of failure and not-good-enough-ness? If so, you might be struggling with perfectionism. In this episode, Nanika explores the challenges of being a perfectionist parent, how it can impact both you and your child, and ideas for ... Show More
11m 22s
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1986216/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging journeys, and no one understands this better than <b>Coach Maysaa</b>—a mom of four, a former primary scho ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1255388/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Parents, this one is big.</p><p>Today we’re breaking down <em>punishment vs discipline,</em> what science says, how it impacts your child’s brain, and why so man ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1986216/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>What if ADHD isn’t something to be fixed... but something to finally be understood?<br/><br/>In this episode of They Say It Takes A Village, we sit down with Dom ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1255388/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Last week, we uncovered how your child’s behaviour is really their nervous system communicating.</p><p>Today, we’re going deeper, <em>inside the body,</em> to ex ... Show More