What if your child’s behaviour isn’t the real problem?

In this powerful conversation, Donna Moala is joined by Dr. Shefali (@doctorshefali), clinical psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of the Conscious Parenting movement, to explain why behaviour management alone doesn’t work, and what actually creates lasting change in families.

Together, they unpack:

What conscious parenting really means (and what it doesn’t)

Why behaviour is a signal, not the issue

How parents unknowingly project their own childhood wounds

Why connection, not control, builds resilient kids

How to become your child’s outer nervous system

Why it’s never too late to repair or strengthen your relationship with your child

📌 This episode is especially powerful for parents of strong-willed children, teens, and parents who feel like traditional parenting advice just isn’t working anymore.

Dr. Shefali also shares insights from her upcoming work on raising Gen Z and Gen Alpha children in a digitally overwhelmed world, and what parents need to do differently now.

🎤 Dr. Shefali is coming to Australia (Sydney & Melbourne). Details, tickets, and resources are linked below.

Follow Dr. Shefali:

Website: https://www.drshefali.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorshefali

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorshefali

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doctorshefali

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@doctorshefali

Check out Dr. Shefali’s books - https://www.drshefali.com/books/

Dr. Shefali Australia Tour 2026!

Get Your Tickets Here: https://events.drshefali.com/australia/

Want to be a Certified Conscious Parenting & Life Coach? Get $500 OFF!

How? Just write "Donna" in the application, and use this code - DONNA500.

To apply, visit https://coaching.drshefali.com/

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Donna Moala
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Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or guilty every time you try to say “NO”?

Burnout does not happen overnight, it is built through years of people pleasing, overgiving and ignoring our own needs.

In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with mindset coach @annmanifis to unpack the real reason so many women struggle to set boundaries and why learning to say “NO” is essential for emotional wellbeing, leadership and sustainable success.

With over 25 years in the corporate world, Ann shares practical insights on burnout recovery, self worth and how women can stop running on empty without feeling selfish or guilty. This conversation is for working mums, leaders and women who are ready to protect their energy and reclaim their peace.

✨ In this episode, we explore:

Why burnout is so common among women

The emotional roots of people pleasing

How to say “NO” without guilt or fear

Boundaries at work, home and in relationships

Why rest is productive, not lazy

Work-life balance vs. work-life integration

🎧 Whether you are navigating motherhood, leadership, or personal overwhelm, this episode will help you slow down, reconnect to your worth and break the burnout cycle for good.

💡 Learn more about the Leadership Reset Call with Ann Manifis: https://calendly.com/manifisann/leadership_reset_call_with_ann_manifis?month=2025-12

💬 Comment below, what’s one thing you need to say “no” to right now?

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In this episode, I am thrilled to speak to Jenny Brown from the Parent Hope Project @parenthopeproject about why “fixing” our kids doesn’t work and the powerful shift that actually brings calm, connection and hope back into the home. Working with Parents closely to change generational patterns that just are not working.

Parenting a pre-teen / teen with anxiety, big emotions or constant overwhelm can feel frightening, confusing and incredibly lonely.

Together, they unpack:

✨ Why teens spiral into anxiety or big reactions

✨ The hidden patterns that keep families stuck

✨ How parents can support without overcontrolling or rescuing

✨ What to do when your teen shuts down or blows up

✨ The simple changes that help teens grow confidence + resilience

✨ How you can stay grounded when everything feels chaotic

This is the conversation every overwhelmed or worried parent needs. You are not alone. You are not failing. And there is a way forward.

Listen now and take the first step toward a calmer, more connected home. 🤍

You can work 1:1 with Jenny and her team with parent therapy The Family Systems Institute or purchase her books or workshops.

I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au. I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat

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Donna Moala
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