In this episode, Dr. Shefali talks with Kristina Kuzmic, best selling author, viral sensation, and single mom, who opens up in a raw and honest way about her struggles with her son and how she realized she was controlling instead of connecting. Kristina shares how this experience challenged her to grow and ultimately become a better parent for her son. Dr. Shefali and Kristina share practical advice and tips you can use right now to show up more consciously, build stronger connections, and be better for your kids. 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 team@maiawisdom.comIf 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