The Parenting Trap: When Love Turns Into Control

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Shefali explores the subtle but powerful trap many parents fall into: emotional enmeshment and codependency. From being there every step of the way since infancy, we often struggle to let go and allow our children to experience life on their own terms. This need to hold on can create chaos, stifle growth, and damage connection. Dr. Shefali offers a compassionate guide to recognizing these patterns and creating space for our children to evolve with autonomy and strength. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at [email protected] If you’ve ever dreamed of guiding others the way Dr. Shefali does—helping parents heal, awaken, and transform—she can teach you how. Through her Conscious Coaching Institute, you can become a certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach and step into your purpose as a true change-maker. And if you’re ready to become a more conscious parent yourself, come join her powerful community—where you’ll get access to all her parenting classes, live workshops, and round-the-clock support from Dr. Shefali and her team of expert coaches. This is your space to heal, grow, and build the connected, authentic relationship with your child you’ve always longed for. For more information go to www.drshefali.com Dr. Shefali is a NYT bestselling author of The Conscious Parent, and The Awakened Family. She is also a clinical psychologist, an international speaker and a wisdom teacher, integrating Eastern philosophy with Western psychology. Learn more about her at: https://www.drshefali.com Join Conscious Circle Community: https://theconsciouscirclecommunity.com Follow her Parenting & You podcast: https://www.drshefali.com/podcast Learn more about Dr. Shefali's Coaching Institute: https://institute.drshefali.com Purchase Conscious Courses: https://courses.drshefali.com