Join Psychologist and mother of four, Dr. Mala, for a conversation about the importance of understanding your emotions as a parent, so that you can acknowledge your children’s feelings and support them with love on their health and wellness journey.
Key Points & Memorable Quotes -
“How much can we teach them and how much do they have to learn through experience?” - Wendy @ 0:48
“None of this journey we’re on is linear.” 3:25
“When we feel good, are we recognizing what we are doing to feel good? 7:39
“You are going to feel every feeling and that’s a good thing because that means you are alive.” 13:04
“Your intuition, arguably, builds off of experience that you’ve had both good and bad.” 21:10
“You will be more ‘perfect’ if you let yourself breathe.” 26:02
“I’m going to stop wearing my shoulders as earrings.” 26:48
“Everybody is recovering from something.” 50:05
“We are all allowed to be. We’re all allowed to feel.” 51:48
“In those differences, we can still enhance each other.” 53:24
Guest Bio - Dr. Malasri Chaudhery-Malgeri (Dr. Mala) is an expert in TBI, PTSD, Military Psychology, Marriage & Family Psychology, Rehabilitative Therapy, Integrative & Collaborative Program Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and more. She has helped individuals of diverse age ranges and backgrounds, including the military, executives and business professionals, political figures, rural communities, native populations, LGBTQ+ populations, athletes, and couples and families. She is also a motivational speaker and presenter.
Show Notes -
0:00 - Welcome to What I Meant to Say with Guest, Dr. Mala
0:55 - How Did You Get into Psychology?
6:32 - Understanding the Integration of Physical & Mental Health
12:29 - How to Help Your Kids Navigate Human Feelings
15:37 - How to Parent from a Grounded & Calm Place
19:53 - What’s the Difference Between Intuition & Anxiety?
22:24 - Learning to Have the Tough Conversations with Your Kids
25:05 - A Discussion on Perfectionism
33:24 - Teaching Kids About the Collective Nervous System
38:10 - Advice to Empaths & HSPs for Setting Boundaries
40:51 - Bridging the Gap Between Mental & Physical Wellness
45:59 - Taking the First Step Towards Healing
50:48 - The Meaning of ‘Kindness is Inclusive’
53:56 - Where Can People Find You?
54:22 - Thank You & Closing
Links & Where to Find Dr. Mala -
Social Media Handles - @TheOfficialDrMala