Dr. Barb Schellenberg on Conscious Parenting: Letting Your Child Lead

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Barb Schellenberg to explore the shift from traditional parenting to a more conscious, non-traditional approach. Dr. Barb shares her belief that children should be seen as unique individuals with their own essence and soul, rather than someone to teach or mold. She encourages us as parents to ask questions, listen, and allow our children to express themselves authentically. Dr. Barb also challenges us to examine our own conditioning, release fear, and embrace change. This conversation is all about creating deeper connections and finding greater fulfillment for both parents and children.

Bio: My name is Barbara Schellenberg. I have been on a journey of awakening since my early twenties. I am trained as a chiropractor and early on in my schooling, I found a deep calling to work with children, so I found myself immersed in anything and everything to do with kids. I studied cranial sacral technique to alleviate the trauma of childbirth, N.E.T (Neuro emotional technique), gentle instrument techniques like Activator and Torque Release Technique, as well as acupuncture and being a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. I have learned a tremendous amount about how the body, mind, and energetic field work.

I am the mother of two beautiful, highly sensitive girls and currently live in Florida with them and my husband. I am highly sensitive myself, so I’ve lived this journey from the intensity that a highly sensitive person does. It’s not easy! Since I was a little girl, I remember dreaming about how magical it would be to be a mom. I would imagine rocking my baby and basking in the awe and wonder of the mother I would be someday.  Nothing could prepare me for the deep pain of the moment when my dream shattered. I realized I was not the mother I dreamed I would become. In fact, I was so far from it, I didn’t even recognize her. I felt like I was the complete opposite. I heard myself saying and doing everything I swore I wouldn’t do. I yelled, I blamed, I shamed, and I got angry. I felt it as a deep pit in my stomach as my guilt skyrocketed, and I cried in desperation. I was devastated. I felt like a total failure. Have you ever experienced a moment like this?

I want to share with you that this moment of awareness, acceptance, and complete vulnerability can be the greatest blessing we can have as a parent. 

If you are looking for tools, community, and support on your journey, you are not alone.

My parenting journey has blessed me with countless challenges that have been my greatest gifts of discovery and healing. I have studied literally all the parenting techniques out there, and many are very useful, but to truly Transcend, we must go deeper than “techniques.”

The goal is not to change the behavior, but to grasp the opportunity to connect, rebalance and receive the beautiful message that behavior is holding for you. When the lesson is learned, the teacher is no longer necessary.

My destiny is to facilitate a conscious parenting revolution to have a positive impact on the consciousness of humanity; I invite you to join me on this mission.

Connect with Dr. Barbara Schellenberg: www.transcendwithbarbara.com 

Meet your host, Dr. Tiffany Johnson:
Intuitive Chiropractor since 2005, Mom, Wife, multi-business owner and activator for helping others find alignment in their bodies, life and business.  While “Doctor” may be beside her name, "Tiff" is the down to earth, straight shooter friend that will make you laugh and shift your perspective on life at the same time.  She is the perfectly imperfect balance of human and soul on a mission to activate the potential of everyone she meets.  

Connect with Dr. Tiffany Johnson: https://drtiffanyjohnson.com/