How to Understand Emotions Better for Parenting with Purpose with Dr. Mala

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 - 

www.drmala.net

Social Media Handles - @TheOfficialDrMala