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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 27 MIN

Why Strong Willed Children Trigger Us

from Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali

On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali speaks with a mother struggling to parent a strong willed child and the emotional exhaustion, frustration, and self doubt that can come with it. Through the conversation, Dr. Shefali reveals how strong willed children often become mirrors, exposing our own triggers, fears, control patterns, and unresolved wounds.Dr. Shefali shares how parents can create healthy boundaries without becoming overly controlling, overindulgent, or constantly rescuing their children from discomfort. She also opens up about her own personal experience raising a strong willed daughter and the powerful lessons it taught her about surrender, consciousness, and connectionIf 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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