EP.134 - Shuraya Akhter Bhatti - "What’s in Your Tiffin? Feeding the Inner Child and Finding Balance in Parenting"

This isn’t just another parenting conversation. It’s a raw, honest look at what happens when the triggers of childhood meet the triggers of parenting.In this episode, I sit down with Shuraya Akhter Bhatti—a Bengali home cook, curry class entertainer, and soulful storyteller with a gift for making the hard stuff human. Through the beautiful metaphor of a tiffin, we unpack the emotional layers we all carry: trauma, transition, and the healing work we owe ourselves and our kids. From navigating ADHD at home to breaking free from intergenerational cycles, Shuraya doesn’t hold back. “Kids are walking trigger bombs,” she says, “and every parent will be triggered in some way. Let’s talk about it.”This conversation will make you laugh, make you think, and maybe even make you cry. But more importantly—it will remind you that healing is possible, and repair is always within reach.“You can’t heal your kids if you haven’t started healing yourself.” “We’re not just parenting our kids—we’re parenting ourselves and our parents.” “Be kind. Start with yourself.”If you’ve ever wondered why parenting feels so hard—or how to actually build more empathy, regulation, and connection in your home—this episode is your tiffin. Full of wisdom. Full of heart. Full of truth.Instagram: @shurayaskitchenSupport the showIf you like what you hear please click on "subscribe" or "follow" -  It's free and you will get notified when the newest episodes are posted!  Check us out on Instagram, X, and YouTube @mfupodcast. Give feedback, middle finger recommendations as well as random thoughts to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.