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Good Inside with Dr. Becky

Dr. Becky Kennedy

Join clinical psychologist and mom of three Dr. Becky Kennedy on her weekly podcast, as she takes on tough parenting questions and delivers actionable guidance—all in short episodes, because we know time is hard to find as a parent. Her breakthrough approach has enabled thousands of people to get more comfortable in discomfort, make repairs after mistakes, and always see the good inside. You"ll gain the tools to embody your authority while developing a stronger parent-child connection, helping you

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00:26:33

Why Mess Feels So Triggering

Good Inside with Dr. Becky ·

2025/07/08

Why does a messy house feel so overwhelming? In this episode, Dr. Becky unpacks the deeper emotional roots behind why physical clutter—like the laundry pile or the half-unpacked suitcase—can feel like a personal failure instead of just “stuff.” She explores how mess stirs feelings of chaos, shame, and “not enoughness,” especially for parents carrying the invisible mental load.You’ll hear why mess taps into childhood messages, cultural myths around “good moms,” and our very real need for control and

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00:36:50

The New Puberty with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler

Good Inside with Dr. Becky ·

2025/07/01

Puberty is starting earlier—and for many parents, it’s arriving before they or their kids feel ready. In this episode, Dr. Becky sits down with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, author of The Crucial Years: Early Interventions in Education and Childcare, to unpack why puberty today looks so different for our kids than it did for us—and what caregivers can do to support them through it.Together, they explore the emotional and physical shifts that are arriving sooner than expected, the impact of today’s culture on

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00:40:28

More Happier with Gretchen Rubin and Samantha Bee

Good Inside with Dr. Becky ·

2025/06/24

In this special episode, we’re sharing a recent conversation from More Happier with Gretchen Rubin, where Dr. Becky joined Gretchen Rubin and comedian Samantha Bee for a heartfelt Parenting Roundtable.Together, they explore the most helpful lessons they’ve learned as parents, the toughest challenges they’ve faced, and the anxieties that come up along the way. It’s an honest, funny, and deeply relatable conversation about what it really means to grow with your kids—not just raise them.Originally

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00:22:54

The Future of Fatherhood: Raising Boys and Ourselves

Good Inside with Dr. Becky ·

2025/06/17

In this special episode, Dr. Becky shares a powerful live conversation from the Future of Fatherhood Summit, moderated by Maggie McGrath, editor of Forbes Women. Titled “Raising Boys and Ourselves,” the session explores the evolving landscape of modern fatherhood.Dr. Becky dives deep into the roots of toxic masculinity, the emotional education boys are often denied, and the critical role fathers play in reshaping cultural narratives. Together with Maggie, she unpacks what it truly means to show up

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00:34:09

What Boys and Dads Really Need with Richard Reeves

Good Inside with Dr. Becky ·

2025/06/10

Gender roles are shifting—and as they do, the needs of boys and men are changing too, impacting how we raise boys and understand modern fatherhood. In this conversation, Dr. Becky and Richard Reeves explore how evolving expectations around masculinity and fatherhood are leaving many boys and dads without the support they need, and why rethinking those roles is key to helping all kids—and parents—thrive.Get the Good Inside App by Dr. Becky: https://bit.ly/4fSxbzkFollow Dr. Becky on Instagram:

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00:28:20

Let Go of the Perfect Summer

Good Inside with Dr. Becky ·

2025/06/03

It’s 10:00 AM. One kid’s crying over a melted popsicle, another is shouting about the remote, and you’re already wondering if it’s too soon for a second coffee. Sound familiar?In this episode, Dr. Becky dives into the chaotic, sticky, emotionally charged season that is summer parenting—and why it often feels so much harder than we imagined. We unpack the myth of the “magical summer,” the invisible jobs no one trained you for (Camp Director, Sibling Referee, Snack Machine, anyone?), and why you're

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00:35:56

Men Beyond Utility with Dr. John Delony

Good Inside with Dr. Becky ·

2025/05/27

In this episode of Good Inside, Dr. Becky talks with bestselling author and mental health expert Dr. John Delony about the utility trap — the pressure many men feel to always be useful, fix problems, and provide solutions, often at the expense of emotional connection. John shares his own experiences as a dad learning to step out of “fix-it mode” and into emotional presence, vulnerability, and attunement. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the role of provider or problem-solver, or you’re parenting with

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00:30:44

The Myth of the Mini-Me

Good Inside with Dr. Becky ·

2025/05/20

"My kid is nothing like me."It’s a thought many parents have—but rarely say out loud. We all carry quiet expectations that our kids will reflect us in some way: our values, our temperament, maybe even our path.So what happens when they don’t?Dr. Becky sits down with Dr. Andrew Solomon, author of Far from the Tree, to explore what it brings up for us when our kids are different from us—and how acceptance and curiosity can help us grow while deepening our connection with them.Today’s episode is also

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00:31:20

More Than Someone’s Mom with Ashley Audrain

Good Inside with Dr. Becky ·

2025/05/13

What happens when motherhood collides with disappointment, longing, and the parts of ourselves we thought we had to bury? In this raw and resonant conversation, Dr. Becky sits down with The Push and The Whispers author Ashley Audrain to explore the complicated terrain of identity, self-trust, and the forms of self-preservation we rely on to survive — and stay human — in the midst of parenting. Together, they unpack what it means to hold space for all the parts of ourselves: the ones we show, the

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00:24:38

Maternal Instinct & Other Stories We've Inherited

Good Inside with Dr. Becky ·

2025/05/06

What if the idea of maternal instinct isn’t an inherent truth—but a cultural narrative that sets parents, especially mothers, up for self-doubt and isolation? In this episode, Dr. Becky invites us into a space of curiosity, questioning where our thoughts about parenting "naturally" come from, and why we might expect ourselves to figure it all out alone. Together with a close friend, she unpacks the quiet pressures baked into motherhood and challenges the comforting-yet-limiting binary of maternal

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00:35:54

Anorexia, Zillow, and the Search for Self with...

Good Inside with Dr. Becky ·

2025/04/29

This episode is inspired by Glennon’s upcoming book, We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life's 20 Questions, written with Abby Wambach and Amanda Doyle—available May 6, 2025. Pre-order now wherever books are sold.Content Warning:In this episode, we discuss eating disorders, including personal experiences with anorexia. If this topic is sensitive for you, please take care while listening. You can skip this episode or return to it when you're in a safe and supported space.Get the Good Inside App by Dr

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00:20:25

Compassion Isn’t Dangerous

Good Inside with Dr. Becky ·

2025/04/22

We’ve been taught to fear compassion. That if we’re too soft, our kids will be too weak—unable to handle the “real world.” But what if that’s exactly backwards?In this episode, Dr. Becky flips the script on one of parenting’s biggest myths: that compassion makes kids fragile. She shows how the compassion we offer our kids becomes the model for how they treat themselves—teaching them self-compassion, emotional regulation, and real resilience.If you’ve ever worried that being too gentle means you’re

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00:19:55

F*ck Around and Find Out Parenting

Good Inside with Dr. Becky ·

2025/04/15

“F*ck Around and Find Out” parenting—what even is that?! This week, Dr. Becky dives into the rise of the FAFO parenting trend. Why is this approach gaining traction in the age of gentle parenting? Is it a pushback against gentle or intensive parenting? A response to the burnout many millennial parents are feeling? Or has it always been around, just under a different name? Dr. Becky explores what makes this trend so compelling and what it might reveal about us as parents today.Sometimes FAFO

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00:37:59

The Power of Picture Books with Tamron Hall

Good Inside with Dr. Becky ·

2025/04/08

Join Dr. Becky and acclaimed journalist and fellow author Tamron Hall for a special live conversation from New York City to celebrate the launch of Dr. Becky’s debut children’s book, That's My Truck!: A Good Inside Story About Hitting.Dr. Becky shares why she chose to focus on the challenging moment of hitting, the importance of separating a kid’s behavior from their identity, and how the core principles of the Good Inside approach are brought to life in this powerful and compassionate story.Do you

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00:41:45

The Parent-Teacher Conference Survival Guide

Good Inside with Dr. Becky ·

2025/04/01

In this episode, Dr. Becky shares a vulnerable moment at home when her son confesses his schoolyard transgressions—just as she prepares for his parent-teacher conference. She walks us through a play-by-play of what happens next, offering valuable insights into how to navigate these conversations with our kids and their teachers.Do you also have a kid who is 0% people pleasing? Then you won't want to miss "Why Is Everything a Battle?" Dr. Becky's Live Workshop on Power Struggles, Defiance, and

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00:19:17

Don’t Pardon Me, I’m an Inconvenient Woman

Good Inside with Dr. Becky ·

2025/03/25

In this follow-up to last week’s Calling All “Good Girls” episode, Dr. Becky dives deeper into embracing the role of the “inconvenient woman.” What begins with a simple “I want my coffee my way” moment evolves into a powerful realization: Identifying, owning, and articulating our desires as women can be incredibly uncomfortable. Dr. Becky encourages all self-identifying “Good Girls” to reflect on what they truly want for themselves and to embrace the inconvenience that comes with pursuing it.Do you

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00:22:07

Calling All "Good Girls"

Good Inside with Dr. Becky ·

2025/03/18

As adult women, why is it so difficult to answer the question, "What do I want for myself?" Why does it feel uncomfortable to claim our desires? In this episode, Dr. Becky explores the good girl conditioning we've been taught since childhood and challenges women to break free from these constraints. She inspires us to embrace being inconvenient, and put ourselves first.Do you want to learn more about how we're celebrating being an inconvenient woman at Good Inside? Check out the link here:

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00:26:47

Revisit - A Plate of Shame

Good Inside with Dr. Becky ·

2025/03/11

This is a repeat of an earlier episode. Going out to dinner is not what it once was if you are bringing your kids. What used to be an easy book a restaurant and go, is a bit more complicated when it's a party bigger than two. But we all need a break! We all deserve dinner out with or without our kids. This week, Dr. Becky talks to a parent about the public shaming she recently received when she took her kids out for an early sushi dinner. Get the Good Inside App by Dr. Becky:

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00:43:30

A Funny Take on Millennial Parenting with Ilana Glazer

Good Inside with Dr. Becky ·

2025/03/04

Comedian and actress Ilana Glazer joins Dr. Becky to talk about motherhood, boundaries, and being a millennial parent. Together, they explore navigating modern parenting with boundaries, love, and challenges.Get the Good Inside App by Dr. Becky: https://bit.ly/4fSxbzkFollow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterOrder Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to

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00:28:24

Parenting on Empty

Good Inside with Dr. Becky ·

2025/02/25

Parenting is exhausting. The number of things you have to do to manage it all can feel relentless and nonstop. And no, you're not doing anything wrong. Many parents feel this way. Today on the show, Dr. Becky tackles parental burnout, what you can do to take care of yourself, and how to bring some fun back into your life. Get the Good Inside App by Dr. Becky: https://bit.ly/3W81yecFollow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider:

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