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The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl

The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl is a podcast from Good Inside for parents or adults raising, caring for, or loving a tween or teen. Hosted by clinical psychologist and mom of three Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, this show explores what’s really happening during this intense and transformative stage of life — from big emotions and shifting friendships to dating, academic pressure, social media, identity, and body changes. Each episode slows things down and looks beneath the surface so you can respond

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00:32:28

Can't Tap Out: One Mom on Single Parenting,...

The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl ·

2026/06/03

What happens when your teenager is deep in puberty, your tween is just starting to feel the first shifts — and meanwhile, you're navigating perimenopause on your own?In this episode, Dr. Sheryl talks with Camille, a single mom of two outside Nashville, who's living that exact season right now. They talk about what it really means to parent alone — not just the logistics, but the emotional weight of having no one to tap out to, no one to download the day to at night. They get into the "mom AND dad"

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00:29:26

What Today’s Girls Are Up Against

The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl ·

2026/05/27

Tweens and teens today are growing up without something many of us took for granted: an off switch.No break from comparison. No break from group chats, social pressure, performance, opinions, or the feeling of always being “on.” This week, Dr. Sheryl talks with producer, writer, and Amy Poehler's Smart Girls co-founder Meredith Walker about what years of listening to girls has taught her about confidence, belonging, perfectionism, identity, and the exhausting pressure so many girls feel to get

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00:32:17

The Trait That Drives You Crazy Might Be Their...

The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl ·

2026/05/20

You ask your kid to do something simple — put their shoes away, come downstairs, stop snapping at their sibling — and suddenly you’re in a full blown argument about your tone, your words, or whether you’re being “mean.”In this episode, Dr. Sheryl sits down with Emily, a mom of five navigating life with her 12-year-old son, Cooper, who was recently diagnosed with ADHD. But what starts as a conversation about missing assignments and emotional reactions becomes something much deeper: a conversation

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00:42:43

I Care About You Right Now: The Period Doctor Talks...

The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl ·

2026/05/13

When should you start talking to your child about puberty and periods? What’s actually normal when it comes to cramps, mood changes, and cycle symptoms — and what’s not?In this episode, Dr. Sheryl sits down with pediatric and adolescent gynecologist Dr. Charis Chambers, also known as “The Period Doctor,” for a conversation that every parent of a tween or teen needs to hear. Together, they talk about: why puberty conversations need to start earlier than most parents think the signs puberty has

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00:35:10

Sibling Drama Isn’t A Problem. It’s Practice.

The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl ·

2026/05/06

One minute they're playing, the next they're snapping or shutting down. When your kids are fighting, it’s easy to wonder: What am I doing wrong? Should I step in… or stay out of it?In this episode, Dr. Sheryl sits down with therapist and mom of seven Bridget KerMorris to unpack what’s really happening between siblings — especially when one child is entering the tween years and everything starts to shift. Together, they explore: Why your older child may suddenly seem mean, distant, or

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00:13:02

The Parenting Guilt Trap

The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl ·

2026/04/29

You know the feeling. You replay something you said. You second-guess a decision. You wonder, “Did I mess that up?” That’s parental guilt—and for most of us, it shows up a lot more than we talk about. In this episode, Dr. Sheryl is joined by psychologist Dr. Juli Fraga, who has spent years studying the emotional lives of parents. Together, they unpack why guilt shows up so quickly in parenting—and why it’s often pointing us in the wrong direction. You’ll learn: The difference between actually

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00:41:49

When Food Starts to Feel Scary

The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl ·

2026/04/22

Eating disorders affect an estimated 30 million Americans in their lifetime. They are common. They are serious. And they are not caused by “bad parenting.”Dr. Sheryl revisits a recent conversation between Dr. Becky and Dr. Erin Parks, Chief Clinical Officer at Equip Health, to talk about eating disorders and disordered eating in kids and teens—what the early signs look like, what’s happening emotionally underneath, and how parents can respond without escalating shame or control struggles. In this

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00:38:52

My Kid Wants to Be Famous

The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl ·

2026/04/15

The majority of kids today say they want to be influencers. What happens when that shows up in your own home?When your child isn’t just playing or performing… but actively trying to be seen, followed, and validated online? In this episode, a mom of a 10-year-old shares a tension so many parents feel but don’t always say out loud: I’m proud of her confidence… and I’m scared of what she’s chasing. Dr. Sheryl unpacks what’s really driving this desire to be “famous,” why it makes so much sense

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00:27:00

My Sweet Kid Has an Attitude Now

The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl ·

2026/04/08

Eye rolls. Talking back. That tone that seems to come out of nowhere.A lot of parents hit this moment around age 9 or 10 — when their once easygoing kid suddenly feels harder to reach, harder to guide, and harder to understand. In this episode, Dr. Sheryl talks with a mom named Anna who’s navigating this exact shift with her daughter. Alongside the attitude and pushback, her daughter is also dealing with anxiety — leaving Anna wondering: Are these things connected? And how do I respond in a way

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00:24:44

Who Is This Kid? (When Your Tween Suddenly Changes)

The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl ·

2026/04/01

You finally feel like you’ve figured out your kid.You know what works! You feel connected! Things make sense! And then… something shifts. Suddenly your child is making choices that don’t add up. They’re lying, cutting corners, or acting in ways that feel completely unlike them. And you’re left wondering:Am I losing influence? Should I step in more? Or am I about to become too controlling? In today’s episode, Dr. Sheryl sits down with a mom navigating exactly this moment with her 11-year-old son

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00:33:03

When Your Kid Gets Stuck in the Middle of Friend Drama

The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl ·

2026/03/25

Friendships get more complicated around age 10 — and sometimes kids find themselves caught in the middle of dynamics they don’t know how to handle.In this episode, Dr. Sheryl sits down with a mom named Erin, whose daughter is trying to stay close with two friends who don’t get along… and keeps getting pulled into the conflict. Together, they unpack a question so many parents face:How do I help my child without stepping in too much — or not enough? You’ll hear: Why kids this age often feel

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00:29:18

Your Kid Will Use AI. Here’s What Matters More.

The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl ·

2026/03/18

AI is moving fast. Faster than most parents can keep up with.And that’s exactly what scares Carolyn — a mom of two kids who knows technology is coming into her daughter’s life soon, but has no idea how to prepare for something that keeps changing.In this episode, Dr. Sheryl helps reframe the entire problem. Together they explore:Why AI fears are really fears about kids growing up The biggest mistake parents make when talking about new technology How to introduce AI to younger kids without

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00:32:43

The Parenting Shift Nobody Prepares You For...

The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl ·

2026/03/12

This episode marks the launch of Good Inside’s new podcast, The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl — a show about raising tweens and teens.To kick things off, Dr. Becky sits down with the show’s host, clinical psychologist Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, to talk about the parenting shift that catches so many families off guard when kids enter the tween years. One day your child wants you for everything. The next, they’re shutting their bedroom door, wearing AirPods, and suddenly the strategies that used to work…

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00:01:55

Coming Soon

The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl ·

2026/03/06

This show explores what’s really happening during this intense and transformative stage of life — from big emotions and shifting friendships to dating, academic pressure, social media, identity, and body changes. The in-between years aren’t a series of problems to fix; they’re a stage to understand. Each episode slows things down and looks beneath the surface so you can respond instead of react — because the more confident you feel, the more confident your kid feels, too. Your child may be growing

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