Parenting Secrets for the New Gen | Soujanya’s Journey to Coaching 1 Crore Parents |

In this powerful episode of Neighborhood Talks, we sit down with Soujanya, a parenting coach with a mission to help 1 crore parents raise emotionally intelligent, confident, and conscious children.

💡 From overcoming self-doubt to addressing screen addiction, parenting myths, and generational shifts, Soujanya shares real insights drawn from her personal journey, professional sessions, and deep experience with modern parenting challenges.

✨ Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone curious about how today’s parenting needs to evolve — this conversation is filled with value, compassion, and practical tools to help you grow along with your child.

👇 Full Episode Chapter Timeline

00:00 – Precap
02:18 – Why she became a parenting coach & her mission to impact 1 crore parents
13:13 – From introvert to influencer: Breaking barriers to help families
17:39 – Facing criticism and negative feedback as a coach
21:04 – How to deal with self-doubt and emotional burnout as a parent
23:31 – Her emotional growth from childhood to becoming a coach
25:23 – The father’s influence on parenting values
27:51 – Parenting foundations: Core principles for raising mindful kids
31:00 – Before vs After: Her relationship with her kids before learning parenting science
33:50 – Transformation stories from her own and other children
35:28 – Direct sessions with children – what she observed
37:49 – Cultural & religious influence on parenting styles
39:35 – Common parenting myths parents still believe
42:02 – Why encouraging children works better than forcing them
44:30 – Developing awareness to learn and unlearn parenting techniques
46:37 – Who signs up more for parenting sessions – Moms or Dads?
48:57 – Do both parents share equal responsibility in today’s households?
52:20 – Is there something like pre-conceive counselling?
54:46 – Balancing traditional parenting with modern methods
56:36 – How parenting styles must evolve for Gen Z
57:31 – Best & worst parenting trends in today’s generation
59:46 – Addressing rising child abuse, crime, and emotional neglect
1:01:38 – The truth about over-pampering and over-care in parenting
1:05:43 – Comparing parenting approaches across generations
1:07:26 – 3C's of conscious parenting – a must-know for new parents
1:13:23 – How to begin your journey as a mindful parent
1:17:26 – Raising children without shouting or punishment
1:20:33 – Identifying signs of depression or suicidal thoughts in kids
1:22:58 – Managing screen time using the 9S formula
1:28:46 – Supporting children with autism & ADHD with acceptance
1:31:11 – How becoming a parenting coach changed her life
1:33:08 – Most heart-touching story from her coaching journey
1:36:48 – Western vs Indian parenting: What to adapt and what to let go
1:39:07 – Quick fire round with Soujanya

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