Have you ever questioned the deep-seated expectations you hold for your children? And for yourself as a parent? Or wonder how the expectations of your own parents affects you now? There are so many parent experts out there - so which one will actually help you to unlock the exact formula for raising strong, resilient kids?

In this insightful episode, Dr. Scott sits down with Dr. Shefali, a renowned clinical psychologist and author known for her groundbreaking work in conscious parenting and family dynamics. Together, they discuss the impact of societal expectations and social comparisons on parenting and the significance of focusing on your child’s self-worth instead of their achievements. They unpack the daily practice of challenging your own expectations, the importance of fostering a sense of self-worth for both parent and child, the value of allowing your children the space to explore their own destiny, the outcomes of fear-based parenting, and much more.

Are you ready for the joy and ease that comes when we let go of control and accept our children for who they truly are? Then this episode is for you.

Topics We Break Down

• Explore the nuances between conscious and unconscious parenting.
• The hidden expectations intertwined with unconscious parenting approaches.
• Why parents need to surrender to their authentic selves.
• Strategies to guide children in aligning with their inherent nature and essence.
• Removing toxic patterns and replacing them with authentic connections.
• Understand the influence and repercussions of the parental ego on children.
• The characteristics of a spiritual warrior in parenting and beyond.
• Allowing your children the space to be disruptive and discover themselves.
• Signs of a healthy parent-child dynamic and the value of conflict.
• Learn the path to gentle feedback between parent and child.

Have you ever considered the power of laughter in battling anxiety? What if anxiety was not just a state of mind but also a condition deeply rooted in our bodies? Could we unravel the complexities of anxiety and find solace in the present moment? Dr. Russell Kennedy, also known as Anxiety MD, joins Dr. Scott today to share his unique blend of expertise in medicine, neuroscience, and stand-up comedy.

Offering a revolutionary understanding and approach to overcoming anxiety, Dr. Kennedy shares insights from his personal journey, revealing the counterphobic tool of comedy and how this intersects with his medical practice. Together, they challenge the conventional view of anxiety, redefining it as a physical state of alarm that often stems from unresolved trauma.

Dr. Kennedy guides us through techniques to connect with our inner self and find a sense of safety in the present moment, and together, we explore the essential difference between everyday discomfort and lingering trauma and how focusing on the body’s alarm signals can pave the way to healing.

• How applying a new understanding to anxiety can facilitate a deeper treatment of its root causes.
• What it might look like to replace dissociative responses with meaningful attention.
• Reframing anxiety as both a mind-body separation and an adult self-child self separation.
• The complex relationship between cognitive and somatic work.
• How technology facilitates disconnection and results in an inability to metabolize difficult emotions.
• The journey of influencing your internal perception of the external world through expressing emotion.
• Prioritizing self-connection and witnessing the traumatized child as a roadmap to healing anxiety.
• Why the cost of never addressing the pain of your formative years is too high to bear.

Ever wondered what lies behind the curtain of the nutritional wellness industry, or considered how the act of cooking is not just preparing a meal, but also a profound expression of self care and creativity?

In this episode, Desiree Nielsen joins Dr. Scott in conversation to share a wealth of wisdom from her experiences as a registered dietician. Desiree is an expert in the world of plant-based nutrition and an author of several best-selling cookbooks, including the newly published Plant Magic. Together, they’ll discuss the impact of social media on diet trends, the importance of tailoring nutrition to the individual, and the need for a critical eye toward the wellness narratives that dominate our culture.

Desiree offers her insights into the complex layers of nutrition, debunking myths, and teaching us how to sift through the noise to find evidence-based advice that truly benefits our health. This episode serves up insight and laughter, proving that the best meals are not just about what’s on the plate, but also about the conversations that happen around the table. Let’s dig in!

Topics We Break Down:

• How food can act as the metronome of life before diet culture infiltrates our thinking.
• The opportunity that mealtimes present to inject happiness and pleasure into an otherwise stressful life.
• What it might look like to strip food of its moral value and embrace flexibility.
• Why a ‘one problem, one solution’ approach to nutrition is fundamentally problematic.
• What it truly means to have a holistic perspective that is in step with evidence-based thinking.
• Redefining healthy eating in a way that focuses on our actions.
• The radical idea that sometimes wellness makes us feel worse.
• Sifting through the plethora of conflicting health advice online to find what works for you.