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

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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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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.

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In this heartfelt chat, Donna sits down with learning specialist Emily Fogg from Wise Owl Education to unpack what life is really like raising and supporting our beautiful neuro-spicy kiddos.

From ADHD and dyslexia to school refusal, big emotions, and the endless battle of bedtime we dive into why our kids struggle, how their brains work, and what actually helps them thrive.

Emily shares her experience as a former teacher who now supports children with reading difficulties, dyslexia, ADHD and more. We talk about the power of decodable books, routine, movement, emotional regulation and how sleep (yes, even for ADHD kids!) affects behaviour, learning and school success.

If you're a tired mum trying to hold it all together, this episode will make you feel seen, supported and a little less alone.

✨ What we cover:

• Neurodivergent kids & big feelings

• ADHD in children (and mums!)

• Dyslexia, reading struggles & learning confidence

• School refusal and emotional overwhelm

• Why sleep changes EVERYTHING

• Practical tools for calmer mornings & smoother bedtimes

• The truth about early learning and foundational skills

• How to support your child without burning yourself out

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:32 Emily's Journey: From Teacher to Business Owner

01:08 Understanding Learning Difficulties

01:42 The Importance of Decodable Books

02:22 Personal Experiences with ADHD

03:49 Challenges and Strategies for Neurodiverse Kids

10:28 Homeschooling vs. Traditional Schooling

11:45 The Critical Early Years of Education

15:46 Parenting Neurodiverse Children

22:07 Morning Routine and TV Rules

22:17 Understanding ADHD and Parenting Strategies

23:14 Reward Charts and Routine for ADHD Kids

24:33 Decodable Books for Learning

27:28 Healthy Eating and Sleep for ADHD

31:39 Tutoring and Educational Support

33:08 Summer Classes and Preventing Learning Loss

35:05 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Learn more about Wise Owl Education and buy the Decodable Books here.

✨ Listen, learn and feel understood — you’re doing better than you think, mumma.

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In this heartfelt conversation, Donna Moala - @parentingcollective, sits down with family psychologist Ashleigh Warner - @raisinghumanskind, to unpack one of the biggest struggles for parents today, what to do in the heat of the moment when our kids lash out, melt down, fight with siblings, or show aggression and how to understand where the source of the matter underneath it all is.

Together, we explore:

✨ Why big emotions show up as aggression or anxiety

✨ How to stop behaviour firmly but compassionately

✨ The importance of leadership, boundaries, and connection

✨ Why modern pressures, screens, separation, busy schedules, overwhelm our kids

✨ Breaking generational patterns without guilt or shame

✨ How parents can shift from “fixing” to truly supporting their child

✨ The real life struggles mums face in a fast, modern world

If you are a mum who wants to feel more confident, calm and connected in your parenting, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & intro to Ashleigh

01:00 – Ashleigh’s story: from behaviourist training to conscious parenting

03:30 – Anxiety, aggression & “big behaviours”

05:10 – The role of parental reflection (without guilt or shame)

08:00 – Sleep, overwhelm & the whole-child approach

10:45 – Separation, daycare & why little brains struggle

13:30 – Why simplicity is powerful for anxious children

15:00 – Heat of the moment: what parents should actually do

17:20 – Getting to the “heart of the matter”

20:00 – Sibling fighting, rivalry & deeper roots

22:15 – Parenting fears & future worries

25:00 – Screens, dopamine & why behaviour intensifies

27:45 – Adjusting parenting styles without judgement

30:00 – Leadership vs gentle scripts: why kids need strong anchors

33:00 – Conscious parenting in different ages & stages

36:00 – School refusal, anxiety & overwhelm

38:30 – Understanding your child’s temperament

40:00 – How parents can work with Ashleigh

41:00 – Closing words

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Hey beautiful Newborn mummas 👋💛

Do you feel like your newborn will never sleep unless they are on you? 😅 You are not alone. In this heartfelt chat, I sit down with beautiful new mum Dani (@danielle_jenkinson17), who went from contact naps, reflux, and sleepless nights, to calm, connected, and blissful sleep, all with nurturing, supportive & gentle support. 🌙

We unpack what is really going on in those early weeks, how to trust your mumma instincts, and why Google is NOT always your best friend at 3am 😉

✨ Watch this episode to learn:

• How to help your baby sleep better with reflux
• What gentle newborn sleep looks like (no harsh methods!)
• How to build secure, connected sleep foundations
• Tips to help YOU rest and feel confident again

⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – Welcome & Dani’s story
1:32 – The sleepless nights: reflux, crying, and contact naps
4:15 – Why Googling at 3am makes it harder (and what to do instead)
6:40 – The moment things started to change
9:22 – Gentle, responsive sleep support explained
12:05 – Tips for new mums feeling overwhelmed
14:45 – How to build calm, secure sleep foundations
17:10 – Dani’s advice to other new mums
19:00 – Donna’s closing thoughts: you’re not alone 💛

Let’s get you enjoying motherhood (and a hot cuppa ☕) again.

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Donna Moala and bestselling author Kasey Edwards (@kaseyedwardswriter) unpack why your relationship with yourself is the foundation for calm, connected parenting. 💛

Together, they dive deep into how self-love builds confidence, connection, and calm, not just for mums, but for the whole family. You will hear real, evidence-based insights on raising children who genuinely like themselves, and why letting go of perfectionism and people pleasing is one of the greatest gifts you can give your kids. 💛

💬 In this episode:

✨ How your self-worth influences your parenting style

✨ The link between confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being in kids

✨ Moving from control to connection

✨ Letting go of “good girl” conditioning and reclaiming your power

✨ Practical ways to model self-love every day

If you’ve ever felt like you are doing all the right things but still doubt yourself as a mum, this conversation will remind you that being kind to yourself is the most powerful parenting tool you have.

🎧 Tune in, reflect, and rediscover the peace that comes when you parent from self-love, not self-judgment. ✨

00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview

01:33 Kasey's Parenting Journey

03:02 Raising Girls Who Like Themselves

04:32 Raising Boys Who Like Themselves

06:24 Conscious Parenting and Personal Growth

10:33 Challenges of Parenting Different Personalities

18:55 Social Media and Mental Health

25:16 Social Media Rules for Kids

25:55 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

26:45 Parental Guidance and Social Media

30:05 The Pressure of Academic Achievement

31:12 Conscious Parenting and Discipline

42:16 Emotional Bravery in Boys

44:54 Conclusion and Resources

Learn more about Kasey at kaseyedwards.com.

Interested in buying her books? Visit kidswholikethemselves.com.

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Ever felt stuck in your career after becoming a mum? You’re not alone. In this episode, Donna Moala chats with career counsellor Anna Black (www.strategiccc.com.au), who helps women and mid-career professionals rediscover what truly lights them up — and create a work life that fits who they are now.

Together, they dive into:

✨ How motherhood shifts your sense of purpose and priorities

✨ Why “work–life balance” is a myth (and what actually works)

✨ How to confidently change direction without starting over

✨ Making career decisions that align with your values, family, and goals

✨ The power of clarity, confidence, and redefining success on your own terms

⏱️ Episode Menu (Timestamps)

00:00 – Welcome & intro with Donna Moala

02:10 – Meet Anna Black: from mining to career counselling

06:45 – The reality of mid-career burnout and motherhood

10:30 – How motherhood changes your definition of success

15:50 – The myth of work–life balance

21:00 – How to explore career options with clarity

27:20 – Confidence, identity, and the power of reflection

33:00 – Real talk: guilt, self-doubt, and letting go of perfection

38:15 – Steps to redefine success in your 30s, 40s & beyond

44:00 – How to connect with Anna & final thoughts

✨ Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more real conversations on motherhood, career transitions, safety culture, and personal growth.💕

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