Dr. Shefali: The Pitfalls of Parenting (and How to Avoid Them)

Dr. Shefali, a clinical psychologist and best-selling author of the book The Awakened Family, has sparked a parenting revolution. Her unconventional and downright controversial insights encourage individuals, couples, and families to find their true selves. Named to Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 list, she has attracted global attention by disrupting the traditional parenting paradigm with what she calls “Conscious Parenting.” She’s spoken at high profile venues such as Wisdom 2.0, Tedx, Kellogg Business School, and The Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education. Learn from the woman challenging everything we know about parenting in this transformational episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. Original air date: 9-5-17 SHOW NOTES Tom and Dr. Shefali dive into the meaning of conscious parenting. [2:31] Dr. Shefali explains how conditioning obscures child development. [5:14] Dr. Shefali talks about understanding boundaries and the psychology behind parenting. [9:17] Dr. Shefali describes how parents perpetuate children creating a false sense of self. [15:20] Dr. Shefali talks about recovering our truest self and allowing our children to suffer. [17:00] Dr. Shefali expands on living in the present moment and being deeply connected with your child. [21:31] Tom and Dr. Shefali discuss learning to be present and how to accept and work with what you have. [24:17] Dr. Shefali shares how she uncovers authenticity through insight meditation. [31:12] Dr. Shefali breaks down the power of embracing the impermanent now. [34:39] Tom and Dr. Shefali expose parenting myths and the difference between attachment and high love. [35:41] Dr. Shefali walks through the importance of being conscious of our limitations. [39:12] Dr. Shefali addresses the transcendence of life and how to engage and align with the moment. [43:43] Dr. Shefali reveals why happiness is a misnomer and pursuing happiness is a trap. [47:17] Dr. Shefali defines the impact that she wants to have on the world. [49:32] FOLLOW DR. SHEFALI TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2xGyeh6 INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2xrdBWZ FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2wX1hQt WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2xrVnoo SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at⁠ https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod.⁠ Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to⁠ https://impacttheory.co/aurapod⁠ to start your free two-week trial. ********************************************************************** What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... 1. STARTING a business: JOIN ME HERE: ⁠https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show⁠ 2. SCALING a business: see if you qualify here: ⁠https://tombilyeu.com/call⁠ 3. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠ https://tombilyeu.com/⁠ ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ apple.co/impacttheory⁠ ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/⁠ Tik Tok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en⁠ Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/tombilyeu⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices