I am SO excited about this episode. Those of you that have worked with me, or followed me for a while know that I preach (and practice) conscious parenting. Many of you have heard about Conscious Parenting by now–it is such a revolutionary framework for how to raise our kids–but how do we implement it? And what gets in the way of it? Well, who better to answer these questions than the Conscious Parenting guru herself, Dr. Shefali!

Dr. Shefali tells us about her new book, The Parenting Map, and digs into some of the deep concepts that it carries. We chat about some of the parenting misconceptions we hold–around our parenting fantasies, our parenting fears, our parenting responsibilities, and on honoring the essence of our children. I ask Dr. Shefali to talk about one of the biggest triggers I hear from parents–disrespect. We talk about what it takes to embark on a more conscious journey when it comes to raising our children–a practice that we must commit to, and one which requires our own self-work. You don’t want to miss this one!

You can find Dr. Shefali’s powerful new book here–and I highly recommend it!

Dr. Shefali received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University. Specializing in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy, she brings together the best of both worlds for her clients. She is an expert in family dynamics and personal development, teaching courses around the globe. She has written four books, three of which are New York Times best-sellers, including her two landmark books The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family.