Vital parenting practices to cultivate confidence, purpose and inner power in an increasingly anxious world. <ul> <li>0:00 - Introduction to Dr. Shefali</li> <li>3:04 - Understanding Modern Boyhood</li> <li>4:57 - Parental Control and Autonomy</li> <li>9:15 - Addressing Male Isolation</li> <li>12:20 - Digital Strategies for Parents</li> <li>14:55 - The False Hierarchy of Men</li> <li>17:14 - Emotional Intensity in Girls</li> <li>22:11 - Social Media and Female Identity</li> <li>27:25 - Mitigating Digital Damage</li> <li>29:02 - The Science of Self-Harm</li> <li>34:29 - Reclaiming Authenticity and Privacy</li> <li>41:56 - Repairing the Parent-Child Bond</li> </ul> Dr. Shefali is a clinical psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and the founder of the Conscious Parenting movement. Blending Western psychology with Eastern wisdom, she has redefined how families understand selfhood, connection, and the inner life of children. Trained at Columbia University, Dr. Shefali has spent decades guiding parents beyond patterns of fear and control toward presence, authenticity, and inner transformation. Her groundbreaking work explores the hidden forces that shape identity, relationships, and the way we inhabit the world—creating a path for both children and the adults who raise them to awaken and evolve. "The greatest gift you can give your children is your own transformation."

Vital parenting practices to cultivate confidence, purpose and inner power in an increasingly anxious world. 0:00 - Introduction to Dr. Shefali 3:04 - Understanding Modern Boyhood 4:57 - Parental Control and Autonomy 9:15 - Addressing Male Isolation 12:20 - Digital Strategies for Parents 14:55 - The False Hierarchy of Men 17:14 - Emotional Intensity in Girls 22:11 - Social Media and Female Identity 27:25 - Mitigating Digital Damage 29:02 - The Science of Self-Harm 34:29 - Reclaiming Authenticity and Privacy 41:56 - Repairing the Parent-Child Bond Dr. Shefali is a clinical psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and the founder of the Conscious Parenting movement. Blending Western psychology with Eastern wisdom, she has redefined how families understand selfhood, connection, and the inner life of children. Trained at Columbia University, Dr. Shefali has spent decades guiding parents beyond patterns of fear and control toward presence, authenticity, and inner transformation. Her groundbreaking work explores the hidden forces that shape identity, relationships, and the way we inhabit the world—creating a path for both children and the adults who raise them to awaken and evolve. "The greatest gift you can give your children is your own transformation."

Episode 252: Dr. Shefali

On encountering and easing the past, creating the conditions to feel and offer compassion, and equanimity as practice. <ul> <li>(0:00) - Introduction and Guest Overview</li> <li>(2:20) - Table of Contents and Initial Discussion</li> <li>(7:17) - Belonging in Space and Emptiness of the Material World</li> <li>(16:05) - The Art of Lessening Thoughts and Emotions</li> <li>(24:57) - Parenting and Work-Life Balance</li> <li>(29:08) - Equanimity and Play</li> <li>(39:33) - Breathing and Equanimity with Success</li> <li>(42:49) - Forgiving and Being Forgiven</li> <li>(45:23) - The Art of Lessening the Ego Self</li> <li>(48:19) - Final Reflections and Closing</li> </ul> Billy Wynne is a health and wellbeing entrepreneur, Zen Buddhist, mindfulness meditation teacher, and author of The Empty Path: Finding Fulfillment Through the Radical Art of Lessening, which was published by New World Library in March 2025. He founded Impact Health, a mission-driven consultancy, Awake, an alcohol-free bar, and other companies. Billy has served on several boards, including Operation Smile, 365Health, Cherish Children Adoption International, the Zen Center of Denver, and Colorado's Natural Medicine Advisory Board, which is implementing the state's psychedelic therapy program. He received a BA in Government and Religion from Dartmouth College and a JD from the University of Virginia. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies from the Institute of Buddhist Studies. Billy lives in Carbondale, CO with his wife, son, and two shih-poos, Oscar and Archie. Their daughter is in college.

On encountering and easing the past, creating the conditions to feel and offer compassion, and equanimity as practice. (0:00) - Introduction and Guest Overview (2:20) - Table of Contents and Initial Discussion (7:17) - Belonging in Space and Emptiness of the Material World (16:05) - The Art of Lessening Thoughts and Emotions (24:57) - Parenting and Work-Life Balance (29:08) - Equanimity and Play (39:33) - Breathing and Equanimity with Success (42:49) - Forgiving and Being Forgiven (45:23) - The Art of Lessening the Ego Self (48:19) - Final Reflections and Closing Billy Wynne is a health and wellbeing entrepreneur, Zen Buddhist, mindfulness meditation teacher, and author of The Empty Path: Finding Fulfillment Through the Radical Art of Lessening, which was published by New World Library in March 2025. He founded Impact Health, a mission-driven consultancy, Awake, an alcohol-free bar, and other companies. Billy has served on several boards, including Operation Smile, 365Health, Cherish Children Adoption International, the Zen Center of Denver, and Colorado's Natural Medicine Advisory Board, which is implementing the state's psychedelic therapy program. He received a BA in Government and Religion from Dartmouth College and a JD from the University of Virginia. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies from the Institute of Buddhist Studies. Billy lives in Carbondale, CO with his wife, son, and two shih-poos, Oscar and Archie. Their daughter is in college.

Episode 251: Billy Wynne

On the wisdom of open awareness and the benefit of the simplest practices in our daily life. <ul> <li>0:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome</li> <li>1:57 - Machik Labdron and the Source Code of Life</li> <li>7:47 - Mahayana and Vajrayana: Differences and Similarities</li> <li>13:36 - Ground, Path, and Fruition: The Buddhist Path of Liberation</li> <li>21:41 - Engaging with the Practices of Sky Mind</li> <li>27:37 - The Paradox of Meditation and External Impact</li> <li>36:31 - Sky Mind Meditation Practice</li> </ul> Partners in life, practice, and parenting, Charlotte Rotterdam and Pieter Oosthuizen draw on decades of dedicated study and practice to share the rich teachings of Tibetan Buddhism and their application to modern life. They've served as faculty at Naropa University, are senior teachers at Tara Mandala Retreat Center founded by Lama Tsultrim Allione, and teach globally. Their recent book, <a href= "https://www.shambhala.com/skymind.html?srsltid=AfmBOopnwMCsEIgXXj5bxONquZOX1V58LfAIa-HBHIeaJ5j5wpkrfZn1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness</a> (Shambhala, 2026), highlights the nature of mind teachings of the 11th century Tibetan yogini Machig Labdron and their relevance in our everyday lives. Amid life's relentless challenges, uncertainties, and endless striving, how do we find a sense of ease, clarity, and connection? Skymind offers a way to step back from life's constant push and pull and discover the spaciousness and wholeness that has always been within you. Inspired by the revolutionary teachings of Machig Labdrön, an 11th-century Tibetan yogini who pioneered a radical approach to inner freedom, this book introduces Skymind meditation—a practice that helps you cultivate clarity, compassion, and resilience by resting in the sky-like nature of your mind. Through simple exercises, contemplations, and Machig's powerful verses, you'll be guided to meet life's challenges with courage and radical acceptance. These teachings invite you to embrace every part of your experience—even the emotions and thoughts you'd rather avoid—and discover the freedom that comes from including everything in your awareness. Whether you are new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, Skymind offers profound insights and practical tools to help you live with authenticity, ease, and a heart as vast as the sky.

On the wisdom of open awareness and the benefit of the simplest practices in our daily life. 0:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome 1:57 - Machik Labdron and the Source Code of Life 7:47 - Mahayana and Vajrayana: Differences and Similarities 13:36 - Ground, Path, and Fruition: The Buddhist Path of Liberation 21:41 - Engaging with the Practices of Sky Mind 27:37 - The Paradox of Meditation and External Impact 36:31 - Sky Mind Meditation Practice Partners in life, practice, and parenting, Charlotte Rotterdam and Pieter Oosthuizen draw on decades of dedicated study and practice to share the rich teachings of Tibetan Buddhism and their application to modern life. They've served as faculty at Naropa University, are senior teachers at Tara Mandala Retreat Center founded by Lama Tsultrim Allione, and teach globally. Their recent book, Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness (Shambhala, 2026), highlights the nature of mind teachings of the 11th century Tibetan yogini Machig Labdron and their relevance in our everyday lives. Amid life's relentless challenges, uncertainties, and endless striving, how do we find a sense of ease, clarity, and connection? Skymind offers a way to step back from life's constant push and pull and discover the spaciousness and wholeness that has always been within you. Inspired by the revolutionary teachings of Machig Labdrön, an 11th-century Tibetan yogini who pioneered a radical approach to inner freedom, this book introduces Skymind meditation—a practice that helps you cultivate clarity, compassion, and resilience by resting in the sky-like nature of your mind. Through simple exercises, contemplations, and Machig's powerful verses, you'll be guided to meet life's challenges with courage and radical acceptance. These teachings invite you to embrace every part of your experience—even the emotions and thoughts you'd rather avoid—and discover the freedom that comes from including everything in your awareness. Whether you are new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, Skymind offers profound insights and practical tools to help you live with authenticity, ease, and a heart as vast as the sky.

On the wisdom of open awareness and the benefit of the simplest practices in our daily life. <ul> <li>0:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome</li> <li>1:57 - Machik Labdron and the Source Code of Life</li> <li>7:47 - Mahayana and Vajrayana: Differences and Similarities</li> <li>13:36 - Ground, Path, and Fruition: The Buddhist Path of Liberation</li> <li>21:41 - Engaging with the Practices of Sky Mind</li> <li>27:37 - The Paradox of Meditation and External Impact</li> <li>36:31 - Sky Mind Meditation Practice</li> </ul> Partners in life, practice, and parenting, Charlotte Rotterdam and Pieter Oosthuizen draw on decades of dedicated study and practice to share the rich teachings of Tibetan Buddhism and their application to modern life. They've served as faculty at Naropa University, are senior teachers at Tara Mandala Retreat Center founded by Lama Tsultrim Allione, and teach globally. Their recent book, <a href="https://www.shambhala.com/skymind.html?srsltid=AfmBOopnwMCsEIgXXj5bxONquZOX1V58LfAIa-HBHIeaJ5j5wpkrfZn1" rel="noopener noreferrer">Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness</a> (Shambhala, 2026), highlights the nature of mind teachings of the 11th century Tibetan yogini Machig Labdron and their relevance in our everyday lives. Amid life's relentless challenges, uncertainties, and endless striving, how do we find a sense of ease, clarity, and connection? Skymind offers a way to step back from life's constant push and pull and discover the spaciousness and wholeness that has always been within you. Inspired by the revolutionary teachings of Machig Labdrön, an 11th-century Tibetan yogini who pioneered a radical approach to inner freedom, this book introduces Skymind meditation—a practice that helps you cultivate clarity, compassion, and resilience by resting in the sky-like nature of your mind. Through simple exercises, contemplations, and Machig's powerful verses, you'll be guided to meet life's challenges with courage and radical acceptance. These teachings invite you to embrace every part of your experience—even the emotions and thoughts you'd rather avoid—and discover the freedom that comes from including everything in your awareness. Whether you are new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, Skymind offers profound insights and practical tools to help you live with authenticity, ease, and a heart as vast as the sky.

Episode 250: Charlotte Rotterdam & Pieter Oosthuizen

On learning how to be in your skin, one surprisingly human tale, and ways to care for our tender selves. <ul> <li>0:00 - Introduction and Welcome</li> <li>2:51 - Educational Emails and Product Usage</li> <li>6:13 - Formulations and Hero Ingredients</li> <li>8:54 - Personal Journey and Skincare Philosophy</li> <li>31:03 - Impact of Skincare on Self-Care</li> <li>31:26 - Community and Client Experiences</li> <li>42:25 - Final Thoughts and Gratitude</li> </ul> May Lindstrom is the Founder, Skin Chef, and CEO behind the luxury organic skincare brand, May Lindstrom Skin. Since its official launch in 2011, this small-batch, indie-beauty movement leader has been featured in Vogue, W, BAZAAR, The New York Times, GOOP, Town & Country, and coveted by a deeply loyal following. May's mission is to inspire a relationship and connection to sense and self, and in her world, this happens through the loving and intentional care of the skin. The invitation? Skin is intimate: lean in. This episode will surprise and delight you. Instagram: @maylindstromskin <a href= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fmaylindstrom.com%2F&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0TJRgFtepHzapS8XSxyIky" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fmaylindstrom.com%252F%26sa%3DD%26source%3Dcalendar%26usd%3D2%26usg%3DAOvVaw0TJRgFtepHzapS8XSxyIky&source=gmail&ust=1781117214729000&usg=AOvVaw3Wjp9VR_H8MQnp0bTHqR18"> maylindstrom.com</a>. As a listener of the Practice You Podcast, when you purchase $150 <a href= "https://www.maylindstrom.com/collections/shop-all?sscid=71k9_rl7a9&utm_source=affiliate" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.maylindstrom.com/collections/shop-all?sscid%3D71k9_rl7a9%26utm_source%3Daffiliate&source=gmail&ust=1781117214729000&usg=AOvVaw3pMxsNPyLDbOuQJAZ43j1-">at this link</a>, you'll receive your choice of a travel-sized gift.

On learning how to be in your skin, one surprisingly human tale, and ways to care for our tender selves. 0:00 - Introduction and Welcome 2:51 - Educational Emails and Product Usage 6:13 - Formulations and Hero Ingredients 8:54 - Personal Journey and Skincare Philosophy 31:03 - Impact of Skincare on Self-Care 31:26 - Community and Client Experiences 42:25 - Final Thoughts and Gratitude May Lindstrom is the Founder, Skin Chef, and CEO behind the luxury organic skincare brand, May Lindstrom Skin. Since its official launch in 2011, this small-batch, indie-beauty movement leader has been featured in Vogue, W, BAZAAR, The New York Times, GOOP, Town & Country, and coveted by a deeply loyal following. May's mission is to inspire a relationship and connection to sense and self, and in her world, this happens through the loving and intentional care of the skin. The invitation? Skin is intimate: lean in. This episode will surprise and delight you. Instagram: @maylindstromskin maylindstrom.com. As a listener of the Practice You Podcast, when you purchase $150 at this link, you'll receive your choice of a travel-sized gift.

On learning how to be in your skin, one surprisingly human tale, and ways to care for our tender selves. <ul> <li>0:00 - Introduction and Welcome</li> <li>2:51 - Educational Emails and Product Usage</li> <li>6:13 - Formulations and Hero Ingredients</li> <li>8:54 - Personal Journey and Skincare Philosophy</li> <li>31:03 - Impact of Skincare on Self-Care</li> <li>31:26 - Community and Client Experiences</li> <li>42:25 - Final Thoughts and Gratitude</li> </ul> May Lindstrom is the Founder, Skin Chef, and CEO behind the luxury organic skincare brand, May Lindstrom Skin. Since its official launch in 2011, this small-batch, indie-beauty movement leader has been featured in Vogue, W, BAZAAR, The New York Times, GOOP, Town &amp; Country, and coveted by a deeply loyal following. May's mission is to inspire a relationship and connection to sense and self, and in her world, this happens through the loving and intentional care of the skin. The invitation? Skin is intimate: lean in. This episode will surprise and delight you. Instagram: @maylindstromskin <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fmaylindstrom.com%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;usd=2&amp;usg=AOvVaw0TJRgFtepHzapS8XSxyIky" rel="noopener noreferrer"> maylindstrom.com</a>. As a listener of the Practice You Podcast, when you purchase $150 <a href="https://www.maylindstrom.com/collections/shop-all?sscid=71k9_rl7a9&amp;utm_source=affiliate" rel="noopener noreferrer">at this link</a>, you'll receive your choice of a travel-sized gift.

Episode 248: May Lindstrom

On the relevance of ancient science to our modern bodies; daily practices to help us align with vibrant health.

On the relevance of ancient science to our modern bodies; daily practices to help us align with vibrant health.

Episode 133: Yogi Cameron

On the true definition of intimacy, the openings that come from tragedy, and the tenderness that brings us together.

On the true definition of intimacy, the openings that come from tragedy, and the tenderness that brings us together.

Episode 132: Angelika Alana

On the intelligence and teachings of the flowers; on observing, living and aging elegantly.

On the intelligence and teachings of the flowers; on observing, living and aging elegantly.

Episode 131: Joyce Tenneson

On healthy relations, hard conversations and treating ourselves with more compassion.

On healthy relations, hard conversations and treating ourselves with more compassion.

Episode 130: Jillian Turecki

On the surprising nature of unconditionality, the meaning and practice of service and taking action in your own neighborhood.

On the surprising nature of unconditionality, the meaning and practice of service and taking action in your own neighborhood.

Episode 129: Alyssa Snow

On writing as medicine, tragedy as a pathway to ecstasy, and a few stops in between.

Episode 128: Nancy Aronie

On growing your work earnestly and with vision; surviving a cult and remembering that you are more than good enough.

Episode 127: Lopa van der Mersch

On the vitality of simplicity, the practice of making art, and the drawings that have become beacons of kindness for our time.

On the vitality of simplicity, the practice of making art, and the drawings that have become beacons of kindness for our time.

Episode 126: Ruby Jones

On the practical science of essential oils to boost your brain and support your body.

On the practical science of essential oils to boost your brain and support your body.

Episode 125: Jodi Cohen

On reparenting yourself, transforming the pain of your past and living with a true sense of safety and Self.

Episode 124: Gabby Bernstein

Content and conversations for times of transition and change.

Join me in discussion with renowned luminaries and dear friends to explore life's myriad transitions, our understandings and our responses. What does it mean to be present, to shift our perceptions, to engage with the world meaningfully, with dignity and care? With respect for the ancient practices and the modern wisdom that continue to inform and elevate our exchanges, each episode is an invitation to Practice You.

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