In this episode, Dr. Shefali is joined by Vanessa Bennett, a licensed depth psychotherapist, author, and facilitator whose work helps people break free from self-abandonment, heal from codependency, and reconnect with their authentic selves beneath layers of conditioning. A mother and author of The Motherhood Myth and co-host of the Cheaper Than Therapy podcast, Vanessa brings depth psychology, archetypal wisdom, and embodied healing to every conversation. Together, Dr. Shefali and Vanessa explore the myths of motherhood, the journey from codependency to interdependence, and what it means to parent and live from a place of wholeness and truth. 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.com 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