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#132. Radical Responsibility: The Parenting Truth No One Wants to Hear | Dr. Shefali

July 25, 2025 • Elevation Barn • Season 12 • Episode 1

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What if the biggest challenge in parenting… is not the child, but the parent?

In this powerful and revealing conversation, clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Shefali unpacks the revolutionary concept of conscious parenting—a journey that begins not with changing our children, but transforming ourselves. With wisdom, humor, and unflinching honesty, she explores how our own egos, projections, and childhood wounds quietly shape the way we parent—and how we can break the cycle.

From her personal awakening to stories of clients who weren’t yet ready for change, Dr. Shefali shares the insights that sparked a global movement. She introduces “The Parenting Map”, a practical framework to help us recognize the masks we wear, navigate cultural conditioning, and reconnect with our inner compass.

Whether you're a parent, a child, a leader, or someone seeking deeper self-awareness, this episode will forever change how you think about love, control, legacy—and yourself.

Listen now and discover what it truly means to parent, live, and lead with presence.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4UJpu6DFFk

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