EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 32 MIN
Feeling Guilty as a Parent? This Conversation Could Set You Free | Dr Shefali on Conscious Parenting
from Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson · host Dr Jodi Richardson
Parenting can be one of the most meaningful – and most challenging – roles we’ll ever have. But what if the key to raising emotionally healthy children isn’t about fixing our kids… but about understanding ourselves?In this powerful conversation, Dr Jodi Richardson sits down with world-renowned clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr Shefali, often described as Oprah Winfrey’s favourite parenting expert and the pioneer of the Conscious Parenting movement.Dr Shefali shares how traditional parenting models rooted in control, fear, and perfectionism can unintentionally disconnect us from our children – and how a conscious parenting approach can transform not only our relationships with our kids, but also our relationship with ourselves.Together, Jodi and Dr Shefali explore:Why parenting is not a talent but a skill we cultivateHow our children can become mirrors for our own healingThe hidden pressure parents place on themselves to be “perfect”Why awareness and presence are the first steps to conscious parentingHow to repair after conflict and strengthen connectionWhy the most important work of parenting is actually raising our own inner childIf you’ve ever felt guilt, overwhelm, or the pressure to get parenting “right”, this episode is a powerful reminder that perfection isn’t the goal – growth and awareness are.Dr Shefali will also be visiting Australia for two special live events where she’ll dive deeper into conscious parenting and how it can transform families for generations.Learn more about Dr Shefali and her work:https://www.drshefali.com/Tickets for Dr Shefali’s Australian events:https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/dr-shefali-tickets/artist/3755409 If this conversation resonates with you, share it with another parent who might need the encouragement today. Connect with Dr Jodi Richardson:https://linktr.ee/drjodirichardson?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabqDVAw_zhoG3IXGRhgjn-J14BFJy50ztJbCHywMfZobVH12nX1USMbisI_aem_QViUbKkXHlwbD3y4kGcvGQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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