Are We Overthinking Parenting? Dr. Shefali on Raising Conscious Kids

We’re told to validate every feeling, regulate our nervous systems, avoid trauma, limit screens, and somehow raise independent, resilient humans. So… have we made parenting way too complicated? This week, I’m sitting down with clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and conscious parenting expert Dr. Shefali to talk about why being a “good mom” has a lot less to do with perfect parenting than we think. We get into conscious vs. gentle parenting, how our own childhood wounds show up in our kids, and why trying to get everything right might actually get in their way. Plus, we talk about the “manosphere,” smartphones and social media, the mental load between moms and dads, postpartum pressure, and why sometimes the best thing we can do as parents is simply calm down and trust ourselves. — In this episode: - Conscious parenting vs. gentle parenting - How childhood wounds affect parenting - Regulating yourself before your child - The rise of the “manosphere” - How we raise boys vs. girls - Postpartum pressure and asking for help - Why good moms can have struggling kids — Thank you to our sponsors: Hatch Baby - Head to hatch.co/baby to shop and learn more, or find Hatch Baby on Amazon, Target, and Babylist registries Wacoal - Visit WACOAL.com and use code GOOD MOM at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. Offer valid for new customers only. Limit one code per customer. Honest - Shop Honest on Amazon, Walmart and Target Square - Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/goodmom Larineco - Right now, Larineco is offering our listeners up to 50% off at buylarine.com/goodmom — 📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@lobosworth 📖 Newsletter: https://substack.com/@lobosworth 🛍️ Love Wellness: https://lovewellness.com 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lobosworth 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lobosworth — Tell Me I'm a Good Mom is part of the Dear Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices