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Raising Conscious Kids with Dr. Shefali
Dr. Shefali, the “conscious parenting queen” and Oprah’s favorite parenting expert, joins me to discuss her two simultaneously released books, Raising Conscious Sons and Raising Conscious Daughters. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Shefali breaks down the unprecedented mental health crisis facing today’s youth, from the manosphere targeting boys to the perception prison trapping girls, and offers parents a concrete blueprint for raising emotionally grounded, resilient children. If you have kids, know kids, or plan to have kids, this episode is essential listening.
Topics
- 00:00 Welcome to The Terri Cole Show
- 02:30 Dr. Shefali’s Origin Story — Growing Up in India’s Patriarchy
- 08:04 What Sparked Two Books at Once — The Netflix Doc That Changed Everything
- 14:36 How Technology Targets Boys and Girls Differently
- 17:42 Girls in the Perception Prison — Why High-Achieving Daughters Are Quietly Crumbling
- 21:44 The Masculinity Void — Why Boys Have No Blueprint for Who to Become
- 25:01 Looks Maxing, Jaw Surgery, and the Body Image Crisis Hitting Both Sexes
- 28:23 What Conscious Parenting Actually Looks Like in Real Life
- 34:47 Where to Find Dr. Shefali, the Books, and Her Free Masterclass
Resources mentioned
- Dr. Shefali’s Website
- Dr. Shefali on Instagram
- Raising Conscious Daughters & Sons by Dr. Shefali
- Free Masterclass by Dr. Shefali
- Parenting Mastery Online Summit
- The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
- Boundary Boss by Terri Cole
- Adolescence on Netflix
About Dr. Shefali
Dr. Shefali is a New York Times bestselling author, clinical psychologist, and the founder of the Conscious Parenting movement. Trained at Columbia University, she integrates Western psychology with Eastern philosophy to help parents and individuals break free from unconscious patterns and live with greater presence, authenticity, and connection. She is the author of several internationally acclaimed books, including The Conscious Parent and A Radical Awakening, and has appeared multiple times on Oprah — earning the title of Oprah’s Favorite Parenting Expert. Her work has reached millions of families worldwide. Her two newest books, Raising Conscious Daughters and Raising Conscious Sons, arrive September 15, 2026, and offer a groundbreaking blueprint for raising emotionally grounded, resilient children in today’s anxious and chaotic world.
“If you are going to have children, you are going to have to sacrifice your entertainment, your dopamine hit, your distractibility. You’re going to have to forego all of that in order to give children what children need. Which is your presence.” — Dr. Shefali