Season 9, Episode 12: Radical Awakening: Breaking Free From Internalised Oppression and Embracing Authenticity.

“We get beaten down and we lose our connection to our own voice. And we begin to abide by what culture dictates and we become anxious and more or less lost at sea, and terribly confused.”

Welcome to another episode of Saturn Returns, In this episode, we dive deep into some transformative insights from renowned author and speaker Dr. Shefali.

Dr. Shefali received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University. Specializing in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy, she brings together the best of both worlds for her clients. She is an expert in family dynamics and personal development, teaching courses around the globe. She has written four books, three of which are New York Times bestsellers, including her two landmark books The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family.

Key Highlights:

• Parenting Insights: Dr. Shefali delves into the unconscious influences of our parents on our own consciousness, dispelling myths and offering an honest perspective on the realities and guilt surrounding parenthood.

• Childhood Reflections: Join us on Dr. Shefali’s personal journey through her upbringing, exploring how cultural constraints shaped her identity and the importance of honoring ourselves through our parental relationships.

• Saturn Journey: Candidly, Dr. Shefali shares her experience of divorce as a process of shedding unauthentic roles, turning pain into power, and embracing abundance and empowerment for alignment.

• Women Empowerment: Gain Dr. Shefali’s insights on modern feminism, reflections on women’s contorted identities, and the sacrifices made for societal expectations, urging a shift towards authenticity.

• Honoring the Oppressed: Explore victimization by patriarchy, compassionate perspectives on men, and the internalization of oppression, prompting us to examine our roles within the patriarchy.

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IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

The impact of childhood experiences and parenting on personal development and identity.
Cultural oppression of women and societal expectations that confine authentic self-expression.
Women's empowerment through self-awareness, embracing emotions, and breaking free from internalized oppression.
The challenges of making authentic decisions while balancing others' needs and expectations.
Parenting as a major wake-up call that exposes childhood wounds and unconscious patterns.
Changing societal approaches to parenting from communal to individualistic and competitive.
Pressures on women regarding appearance, aging, and conformity to beauty standards.
Technology and social media exacerbating obsession with self-image and comparison.
The difficulties of parenting and importance of strong personal growth and self-awareness beforehand.
Connecting present behaviors and fears to underlying childhood experiences and trauma.
Embracing life's challenges with tremendous passion, commitment and self-love.