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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 35 MIN

I Thought I Was a Conscious Parent… Until I Wasn’t

from Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali

Dr. Shefali is joined by her dear friend and mentor Barnet Bain, an Academy Award winning and Emmy nominated director. Barnet shares a deeply personal reflection on his journey as a parent, revealing how he believed he was practicing conscious parenting until his adult child left home. In that moment, he realized his love had conditions. Through this honest conversation, he explores what it truly means to embody unconditional love as our children grow into independence. He also discusses the inspiration behind his new book, How to Be a Friend in an Unfriendly World, offering insight into connection, compassion, and how we can show up more authentically in our relationships with our children and ourselves.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at [email protected] you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker.  And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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