Running a Business, Household, and Brand—Can You Really Do It All?

15 Sep 2026 · 1 h 07 min

Episode Running a Business, Household, and Brand—Can You Really Do It All?

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As high-achieving women, we often pressure ourselves to be perfect in every area of our lives, including motherhood. But what if being the perfect parent isn’t the goal?

In this episode, conscious parenting founder Dr. Shefali joins Natalie to discuss her two new books, Raising Conscious Daughters and Raising Conscious Sons. She dives into the value of maternal energy in early childhood and how to balance career growth with focused, present parenting. She also explains why you should welcome your child’s boredom, anger, and urge to control others during play. Finally, she and Natalie break down the trauma and self-limiting beliefs quietly fueling high performers and how to unlearn them.

In this episode, Natalie and Dr. Shefali will discuss:

(01:10) The Cost of Taking on Masculine Energy to Scale

(05:15) Identifying Underlying Trauma Responses in Our Ambition

(11:14) The Priceless Value of Maternal Energy for Young Children

(15:49) Why Your Child's Anger Toward You is a Green Flag

(20:03) Controlling Your Child's Conditions Instead of Behavior

(23:16) Balancing Ego and Mindfulness as High Performers

(27:02) Understanding Why Children Play and How to Engage

(32:25) Teaching Your Children to Be Bored

(40:54) Antidotes to Common Problems of High-Performing Women

(49:49) How to Teach Your Children to Prioritize Their Needs

(53:38) Advice for Women Trying to Do It All

Dr. Shefali is a New York Times bestselling author and the founder of the revolutionary Conscious Parenting movement, which has transformed the ways in which the world parents their children. She integrates Western psychology and Eastern philosophy to help you heal your past, release your insecurities, and step into your most authentic and empowered self. She is the CEO of the Conscious Parenting and Life Coaching Institute, a globally recognized certification program training coaches in conscious parenting, emotional intelligence, and mindful living that has impacted thousands of families across more than 50 countries.