Parenting is often called the toughest job in the world… but what if the real challenge isn’t raising children, it’s healing ourselves first?In this deeply moving and emotionally powerful episode of Unbound With Mamtaa, parenting coach, mentor, author and transformational guide Shivangi Maniar opens up about the life experiences that shaped her journey into working with parents and children.The conversation begins with a simple yet profound story from Shivangi’s early days as a mother a moment when she heard her little daughter scream while bathing upstairs. Racing toward her child in panic, imagining the worst, Shivangi discovered that it was not fear… but joy. That one incident planted a life-changing thought in her mind:“What if one day my child needs emotional support and I’m too far away to reach her?”That moment became the foundation of her mission, helping children become their own emotional safety zone and empowering parents to bridge the emotional gap with their children.As the episode unfolds, Shivangi shares how her work initially began with life-skills training for children but eventually evolved into coaching parents themselves. Because according to her, children are often ready to open up… but parents too need emotional hand-holding, awareness and healing.The conversation then moves into Shivangi’s own childhood. She recalls losing her father at the age of five and watching her mother suddenly carry the responsibility of an entire household. From balancing work, finances and motherhood to waking up at 5 AM just to emotionally connect with her daughter over a cup of tea and milk, Shivangi’s memories reveal the silent sacrifices parents make every day.She beautifully explains how grief, emotional chaos and life’s unexpected shocks shaped her sensitivity, spirituality and hunger for answers. Her story is not just about parenting it’s about resilience, emotional awareness, inner healing and understanding human emotions at a much deeper level.This episode also explores:* Why emotional safety matters more than perfection* The hidden struggles parents silently carry* How childhood experiences shape adulthood* Communication gaps between parents and children* Why spirituality became Shivangi’s emotional anchor* Mental well-being, parenting pressure and self-awareness* The importance of listening without judgement* Why parents also need support systemsAlongside deep emotional insights, the episode also has moments of warmth, humour and honesty through an engaging, rapid-fire round where Shivangi talks about family, motherhood, travel, books, purpose, happiness and life itself.This is not just a conversation for parents.It is for every adult who has ever carried emotional wounds, searched for belonging, struggled to communicate or tried to become a better human being.If you are a parent, a caregiver, a teacher or simply someone trying to understand relationships and emotional well-being better, this episode will stay with you long after it ends.Watch till the end and don’t forget to like, share and subscribe to Unbound With Mamtaa for more meaningful conversations, powerful stories and transformative journeys.#UnboundWithMamtaa #ShivangiManiar #ParentingPodcast #EmotionalHealing #MentalWellBeing #Motherhood #ParentingJourney #SelfGrowth #LifeSkills #HealingJourney #IndianPodcast #WomenWhoInspire #ParentChildRelationshipConnect With Mamtaa: LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mamtaadhingra/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/mamtaapodcaster/Twitter- https://twitter.com/DhingraMamtaaFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/mamtaa.dhingra13
Why Parents Need Healing Too | Shivangi Maniar on Parenting, Childhood Trauma & Emotional Safety
Parenting is often called the toughest job in the world… but what if the real challenge isn’t raising children, it’s healing ourselves first?In this deeply moving and emotionally powerful episode of Unbound With Mamtaa, parenting coach, mentor, author and transformational guide Shivangi Maniar opens up about the life experiences that shaped her journey into working with parents and children.The conversation begins with a simple yet profound story from Shivangi’s early days as a mother a moment when she heard her little daughter scream while bathing upstairs. Racing toward her child in panic, imagining the worst, Shivangi discovered that it was not fear… but joy. That one incident planted a life-changing thought in her mind:“What if one day my child needs emotional support and I’m too far away to reach her?”That moment became the foundation of her mission, helping children become their own emotional safety zone and empowering parents to bridge the emotional gap with their children.As the episode unfolds, Shivangi shares how her work initially began with life-skills training for children but eventually evolved into coaching parents themselves. Because according to her, children are often ready to open up… but parents too need emotional hand-holding, awareness and healing.The conversation then moves into Shivangi’s own childhood. She recalls losing her father at the age of five and watching her mother suddenly carry the responsibility of an entire household. From balancing work, finances and motherhood to waking up at 5 AM just to emotionally connect with her daughter over a cup of tea and milk, Shivangi’s memories reveal the silent sacrifices parents make every day.She beautifully explains how grief, emotional chaos and life’s unexpected shocks shaped her sensitivity, spirituality and hunger for answers. Her story is not just about parenting it’s about resilience, emotional awareness, inner healing and understanding human emotions at a much deeper level.This episode also explores:* Why emotional safety matters more than perfection* The hidden struggles parents silently carry* How childhood experiences shape adulthood* Communication gaps between parents and children* Why spirituality became Shivangi’s emotional anchor* Mental well-being, parenting pressure and self-awareness* The importance of listening without judgement* Why parents also need support systemsAlongside deep emotional insights, the episode also has moments of warmth, humour and honesty through an engaging, rapid-fire round where Shivangi talks about family, motherhood, travel, books, purpose, happiness and life itself.This is not just a conversation for parents.It is for every adult who has ever carried emotional wounds, searched for belonging, struggled to communicate or tried to become a better human being.If you are a parent, a caregiver, a teacher or simply someone trying to understand relationships and emotional well-being better, this episode will stay with you long after it ends.Watch till the end and don’t forget to like, share and subscribe to Unbound With Mamtaa for more meaningful conversations, powerful stories and transformative journeys.#UnboundWithMamtaa #ShivangiManiar #ParentingPodcast #EmotionalHealing #MentalWellBeing #Motherhood #ParentingJourney #SelfGrowth #LifeSkills #HealingJourney #IndianPodcast #WomenWhoInspire #ParentChildRelationshipConnect With Mamtaa: LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mamtaadhingra/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/mamtaapodcaster/Twitter- https://twitter.com/DhingraMamtaaFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/mamtaa.dhingra13
