Parenting invites us into some of our deepest growth—challenging our beliefs, emotional patterns, and ideas of balance. In this episode of The Human Experience (THE) Podcast, Dr. Carlos Garcia and Supna Doshi explore the complexities of work-life balance, conscious parenting, and the emotional intelligence required to raise children with both love and resilience. Carlos reflects on recent professional milestones, including a speaking engagement and a renewed focus on aligning his work with personal values. The conversation naturally expands into deeply personal territory as he shares reflections on family decisions around frozen embryos and the emotions that surface when navigating timing, readiness, and trust in the body's wisdom. Supna and Carlos then dive into their contrasting yet complementary parenting styles. Supna emphasizes connection, explanation, and helping children understand the "why" behind boundaries, while Carlos wrestles with balancing tenderness and firmness—especially in moments that require discipline. Through real-life parenting moments, including rupture and repair, they unpack how gentle and conscious parenting is less about perfection and more about presence, accountability, and emotional honesty. As the episode unfolds, they explore the importance of empathy, quality time, and inner work as foundations for healthy parent-child relationships. From teaching emotional awareness to modeling reconciliation and trust, this conversation invites listeners to reflect on how parenting—and life itself—asks us to grow alongside those we love. 🎧 In this episode, we explore: Balancing work, purpose, and family life Conscious and gentle parenting approaches Love, discipline, and emotional repair Teaching children the "why" behind boundaries Emotional intelligence and empathy in parenting The importance of connection, presence, and inner work ✨ Parenting isn't about having all the answers—it's about growing, repairing, and learning alongside our children. 🎶 Special Thanks We are deeply grateful to Michael Hoppe for allowing us to use his extraordinary music in our intro and outro. A Grammy-nominated, Emmy and Academy Award–winning composer, Michael's work has inspired millions worldwide and adds a profound spiritual depth to The Human Experience. https://youtu.be/V0MwH2Agrqg?si=z4G6-7oB8Wy-1cQz FAIR-USE COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commenting, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. 1)This video has no negative impact on the original works (It would actually be positive for them). 2)This video is also for teaching purposes. 3)It is not transformative in nature. 4)I only used bits and pieces of videos to get the point across where necessary. The creator does not own the rights to these video clips. It is to bring context and help create an atmospheric feeling that will help and inspire people in their life. The use is not intended to interfere in any manner with their commercial exploitation of the complete work by the owners of the copyright. They have, in accordance with fair use, been repurposed with the intent of educating and inspiring others. However, if any content owners would like their images removed, please contact us. Our purpose, when making motivational videos, is to make quality educational motivational videos and share these with our viewers.
