Conscious Moms

Dr. Shefali Tsabary...Author

Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist whose specialty is in the integration of Eastern philosophy and Western psychology. It is a blend of East and West that allows her to reach a global audience, and establishes her as one of a kind in the field of mindfulness psychology. Dr. Shefali is the author of, It's a Mom: What You Should Know About the Early Years of Motherhood and The Conscious Parent.

Vicki Abeles

Vicki Abeles, an ex-Wall Street lawyer and mother of three, turned filmmaker in 2007 to tackle critical social, political and educational issues that are often ignored by the mass media. She founded Reel Link Films and produced her first feature documentary, Race to Nowhere, which hit a nerve with its vivid portrayal of today’s education system, focusing on the students who struggle to navigate the harried, pressure-cooker culture that is today’s America. Since its premiere at the Mill Valley Film Festival, tens of thousands of people have seen the film at screenings across the country and overseas.

Click here to view her exclusive interview with Best of You Today.

Maria Canals Barrera...Actress

Maria Canals Barrera is an American actress, voice actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Theresa Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place, Connie Torres in Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam.

Kathy Peel

Kathy Peel is called “America’s Family Manager” by journalists and millions of readers. She has written 21 books (over 2 million sold), including Desperate Households, Family for Life, Be Your Best, The Family Manager’s Guide to Summer Survival, Discover Your Destiny, The Busy Mom's Guide to a Happy, Organized Home(2009 winner of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award and 2009 NAPPA honoree) and her latest -- The Busy Couple's Guide to Sharing the Work & the Joy. Kathy writes for AOL's ParentDish and serves as AOL's Family and Kids' Coach. She is a popular speaker at conferences, corporate events, and churches.

Dr. Thomas Phelan

Dr. Thomas Phelan, author of the best-selling, awarding winning 1-2-3 Magic Parenting Program, is an internationally renowned expert and lecturer on parenting and Attention Deficit Disorder. A registered PhD clinical psychologist, he appears frequently on radio and television and has been engaged in private practice since 1972.

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Kathy Kaehler...Author, Celebrity Trainer, Spokesperson

Kathy Kaehler, author, celebrity trainer, spokesperson and mom has devoted her life to helping people live happy, productive and healthy lives.

Charlotte Reznick

Charlotte Reznick, Ph.D. is a child educational psychologist, an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology at UCLA and author of the Los Angeles Times bestselling book, "The Power of Your Child's Imagination: How to Transform Stress and Anxiety into Joy and Success" (Perigee/Penguin). In addition to her private practice, she creates therapeutic relaxation CDs for children, teens and parents, and teaches workshops internationally on the healing power of children's imagination. You can find out more about her at www.ImageryForKids.com.

Jane Nelsen

Jane Nelsen, Ed.D., is a licensed marriage, family and child counselor in South Jordan, Utah and San Clemente, CA. She is the author or coauthor of many books on child discipline, and has also developed training workshops to complement her ideas. Jane holds a doctorate degree in Educational Psychology from the University of San Francisco in 1979, but considers this secondary to the education and experience she has achieved from her successes and failures as a mother of seven children. She now shares her experience through speeches and workshops around the United States. Jane has been very well received by school districts, teachers' organizations, conferences, and parent education networks throughout the world.

Dr. Joe Rubino

Dr. Joe Rubino is an internationally acclaimed expert on the topic of self-esteem, a life-changing personal development trainer and success coach and best selling author of 9 books and 2 Audio sets on topics ranging from how to restore self-esteem, achieve business success, maximize joy and fulfillment in life and productivity in business. An acclaimed speaker and course leader, he is known for his groundbreaking work in personal and leadership development, building effective teams, enhancing listening and communication skills, life and business coaching and optimal life planning. He is also an expert Network Marketing trainer, author, coach, leader and consultant.

Aletha Solter

Aletha Solter is a Swiss/American developmental psychologist, who is recognized internationally as an expert on attachment, trauma, and non-punitive discipline. The first book she wrote, The Aware Baby (first published in 1984, revised in 2001), is the one that she wished she had had as a new mother. The Aware Baby has sold over 125,000 copies worldwide. Its sequel, Helping Young Children Flourish, describes this same approach, covering the age range from two to eight years. Her third book is Tears and Tantrums.