Shefali Tsabary
Shefali Tsabary is a clinical psychologist and author focused on conscious parenting, emotional wellness, and family relationships. Best known for The Conscious Parent, she has also written The Awakened Family and The Parenting Map. Through her books, talks, and media appearances, she has helped popularize mindfulness-based approaches to parenting.
Biography & Author's Journey
Shefali Tsabary is an Indian-born clinical psychologist and author whose work has consistently linked Eastern contemplative traditions with Western psychology. Born in Mumbai, she left India at 21 to study drama therapy at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, an experience she later described as formative in her turn toward meditation, mindfulness, and self-inquiry. She later earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University and built a professional focus on family dynamics, personal development, and the emotional inheritances adults carry into intimate life and parenting. ((https://drshefali.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/DrShefali_Parenting_March2014_HowWeveCreatedABullyingEpidemic.pdf))
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The awakened family
Shefali Tsabary
Transform your parenting by awakening to your own healing journey first.
A Radical Awakening
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Empowering guide for women to break free from societal constraints and embrace their authentic selves through inner transformation.
Conscious Parent
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A transformative approach to parenting that empowers both parent and child through mindfulness and self-awareness.
Parenting Map
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A revolutionary guide offering step-by-step solutions to create authentic parent-child relationships and empower both parties through conscious parenting.
The awakened family
Shefali Tsabary
Transform your parenting by awakening to your own healing journey first.
A Radical Awakening
Shefali Tsabary
Empowering guide for women to break free from societal constraints and embrace their authentic selves through inner transformation.
Conscious Parent
Shefali Tsabary
A transformative approach to parenting that empowers both parent and child through mindfulness and self-awareness.
Parenting Map
Shefali Tsabary
A revolutionary guide offering step-by-step solutions to create authentic parent-child relationships and empower both parties through conscious parenting.
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Great parent
Parenting is one of life's most important roles, yet few of us receive formal training in child development, emotional intelligence, or effective communication strategies. This learning plan is essential for parents, caregivers, and guardians who want to move beyond reactive parenting to build secure, confident, and emotionally resilient children through science-backed approaches and mindful practices.
Mindful Life, Parenting, 19thC & Psychology
This plan bridges the gap between historical psychological theory and practical modern mindfulness. It is ideal for parents and lifelong learners seeking to deepen their emotional intelligence while understanding the intellectual roots of human behavior.
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Community Voices
"Shefali Tsabary shines the light of wisdom on the most enlightened aspect of parenting"
— Michael Bernard Beckwith
"Dr. Shefali Tsabary is a clinical psychologist, an international speaker, and a three-time New York Times bestselling author"
— Oprah Daily
"Shefali Tsabary’s invaluable book shows how parenting can become a great opportunity for spiritual awakening"
— Eckhart Tolle
"Dr. Shefali Tsabary wears many hats; she is an author of three best-selling parenting books, an international speaker, and a clinical psychologist"
— Darpan
"In this book, Dr. Shefali Tsabary describes the importance of compassion in simple, secular terms"
— Dalai Lama
"It’s a philosophy pioneered by Dr Shefali Tsabary, who combines her training in Western psychology and Eastern philosophy"
— Tatler Asia
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
