Raising Conscious Sons & Daughters with Dr. Shefali | 434

Society doesn’t just tell girls who they’re supposed to be. It tells boys who they’re supposed to be too. Different rules, different consequences—but they’re still boxes asking our kids to perform who they’re supposed to be instead of discovering who they actually are. In this episode of *This Is Woman’s Work*, Nicole Kalil welcomes back Dr. Shefali, world-renowned clinical psychologist, multiple New York Times bestselling author, founder of the Conscious Parenting Movement, and author of two new books, Raising Conscious Daughters and Raising Conscious Sons. And while there’s plenty to say about raising confident girls, this conversation spends significant time on what boys need from parents in a culture sending them increasingly confusing messages about masculinity. They explore: - What parents are getting wrong about raising boys today - What “integrated masculinity” looks like and why boys need healthier models of manhood - How parents can help boys navigate social media, pornography, the manosphere, and toxic masculinity - Why mentorship and positive male role models matter - What boys may be seeking through video games, online communities, and bro culture - How movement, purpose, contribution, and connection can support boys’ emotional health - How to help boys experience and express anger without shaming their emotions or allowing harmful behavior - How girls are still being taught to seek approval—even when it’s packaged as empowerment - Why parents need to examine their own emotional baggage and achievement expectations Because raising kids who know who they are—and get to decide who they become—that’s the work of a parent. **Thank you to our sponsors!** Protect your loved ones *without* spying on them. **Go to HeyPolo.com/work or use code WORK and get 40% off your first year** **Connect with Dr. Shefali:** **Website:** https://www.drshefali.com/raisingconscious-daughters-sons/  **IG:** https://www.instagram.com/doctorshefali/?hl=en  **YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/@doctorshefali  **TikTok:** https://www.tiktok.com/@doctorshefali  **Related Podcast Episodes** - FACTS About Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids with Alyssa Blask Campbell M.Ed | 345 - 126 / The Parenting Map with Dr. Shefali - 056 / A Radical Awakening with Dr. Shefali **Share the Love:** If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 **Subscribe & Review:**Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices