Parent-child relationships can feel (and be!) hard. That’s why today we welcome Dr. Shefali, acclaimed clinical psychologist and bestselling author, who specializes in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. In her latest book, The Parenting Map, Dr. Shefali offers a profoundly practical and groundbreaking parenting solution that helps parents actualize their deepest desire for their children (Hint: The want for your children to be happy and healthy has more significance than you might think).  The Almost 30 community lives with pure intentions, so why should parenting be any different? In this episode, K+L chat with Dr. Shefali about breaking generational patterns, empowering children and in the process, transforming your own life.   This episode is truly for everyone, no matter if you currently identify as a parent, aspire to be one, or child.  We also talk about: Conscious parenting + intentional connection Over identifying with being a parent + martyrdom  Breaking generational patterns Identifying the ego in your approach Rethinking how we choose to discipline Looking at our own childhood wounds Resources: Facebook: Dr. Shefali Instagram: @doctorshefali TikTok: doctorshefali YouTube: Dr. Shefali Book: The Parenting Map Sponsors: Analemma Water | Join the water revolution by visiting coherent-water.com. Every purchase comes with a 100% money back guarantee, so you can literally taste the difference risk free. Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off.  Cozy Earth |  Get 35% off site wide when you use the code ALMOST30 at cozyearth.com. Seed | Visit seed.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 to redeem 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. That’s seed.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30. LMNT | Right now LMNT is offering listeners a free sample pack with any order at DrinkLMNT.com/ALMOST30.  BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30.  Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Marielle Marlys.