Dr. Shefali

Author, clinical psychologist & international speaker

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Dr. Shefali, a Columbia University Ph.D., merges Western psychology and Eastern mindfulness to pioneer conscious parenting, endorsed by Oprah as “revolutionary” and “life-changing.
Dr. Shefali is a renowned clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and expert in conscious parenting. With a Ph.D. from Columbia University, she integrates Western psychology with Eastern mindfulness, offering a groundbreaking approach to family dynamics. Her best-sellers, The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family, have been endorsed by Oprah as “revolutionary” and “life-changing.” Dr. Shefali's work is rooted in her own parenting journey, emphasizing self-awareness, honoring children's autonomy, and raising parental consciousness. She speaks internationally, sharing her transformative insights on parenting and mindful living.

Trainer credentials

  • Dr. Shefali is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, having presented at Wisdom 2.0, TEDx, Kellogg Business School, The Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education, and many more.
  • She is a key collaborator in Goldie Hawn’s MindUp Foundation, Kids in the House, and various other organizations at the forefront of transformational education.
  • An acclaimed clinical psychologist, she received her doctorate from Columbia University, New York.

"Our children didn’t come into the world to be our puppets. They came here to struggle, fumble, thrive, and enjoy—a journey for which they need our encouragement."

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