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Good Inside with Dr. Becky

Good Inside

123 episodes

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 become the parent you want to be and helping your child develop the skills necessary for life success.

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  1. Revisit: Surviving Holiday Travel with Kids

    · 22 min · Episode 236

    Traveling with kids can make a vacation feel… not so much like a vacation. In this revisit of one of our favorite holiday episodes, Dr. Becky talks through how to handle sleeping in new places, airplane meltdowns, and…

  2. ADHD Beyond the Label with Penn and Kim Holderness

    · 41 min · Episode 235

    ADHD isn’t about deficits; it’s about difference. Dr. Becky talks with Kim and Penn Holderness about emotional intensity, Deeply Feeling Kids, and why connection matters more than correction. They explore reframing…

  3. Helping Kids Through Loss with Grief Expert David Kessler

    · 40 min · Episode 234

    Dr. Becky talks with grief expert David Kessler about helping kids through loss, why children blame themselves, and how honesty and connection make grief survivable - for them and for us. Get the Good Inside App by…

  4. Vulnerability, Courage & Fatherhood

    · 39 min · Episode 233

    Dr. Becky talks with Joe Gonzales, founder of Brooklyn Stroll Club, about how searching for connection with other dads sparked an NYC movement. He shares how fatherhood is “re-raising parts of yourself,” why…

  5. Broadway's Leslie Odom Jr. & Nicolette Robinson Talk Parenting

    · 56 min · Episode 232

    Leslie Odom Jr. (also known as Hamilton’s Aaron Burr) and Nicolette Robinson join Dr. Becky to talk childhood wounds, breaking cycles, raising spirited kids, and navigating success while staying close in marriage. They…

  6. Raising Kids in a World of Smartphones & AI

    · 42 min · Episode 231

    Parenting in the era of smartphones and AI is… a lot. Dr. Becky sits down with Dr. Jean Twenge, author of Ten Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World Together, they share 10 research-based rules to help parents…

  7. The Cost of Compliance for Our Kids

    · 36 min · Episode 230

    We often think of “good” kids as those who listen and follow rules, but what if constant compliance comes with a long-term cost? Dr. Becky talks with Dr. Sunita Sah, author of Defy: The Power of No in a World that…

  8. Can We Really “Have it All”?

    · 40 min · Episode 229

    Modern parents are stretched to the limit: careers, childcare, and expectations keep growing, but the day is still only 24 hours long. In this episode, Dr. Becky and economist Dr. Corinne Low unpack the data behind…

  9. Let’s Talk About Sex

    · 29 min · Episode 228

    There’s no “right” time for the sex talk. Just ask Dr. Becky - who ended up explaining condoms to her 5-year-old on a crowded New York City subway. Of course, it’s normal for these conversions to feel awkward -…

  10. Let’s Talk Bullying With Dr. Sheryl Ziegler

    · 38 min · Episode 227

    Few things feel more triggering than hearing that your kid is being teased or left out. If your first instinct is to “fix” the situation - text the teacher, call a parent, march up to school - you’re not alone. But as…

  11. "I Quit!”: The Hidden Cost of Convenience for Our Kids

    · 39 min · Episode 226

    Our kids experience almost no gap between “want” and “have.” Looking for a movie? Stream it now. Have a question? Search for instant answers. Need a new water bottle? Select next-day shipping. In today’s episode, Dr.…

  12. When Our Nervous Systems Hijack Our Parenting

    · 21 min · Episode 225

    If you’ve yelled at your kid, you’re not a bad parent. You’re a good parent with an overwhelmed nervous system. Today, Dr. Becky breaks down the science behind yelling, snapping, and shutting down. She explains why our…

  13. Can’t They Just Get Along?! Let’s Talk Siblings

    · 25 min · Episode 224

    Your kids are arguing again, and you’re exhausted: “Can’t you just get along?!” As a mom of three, Dr. Becky gets it. And in today’s episode, she shares a powerful reframe: Sibling rivalry isn’t a problem to fix - it’s…

  14. Jersey Shore’s Mike “The Situation” and Lauren Sorrentino on Sobriety and Parenthood

    · 51 min · Episode 223

    You might know Mike “The Situation” and Lauren Sorrentino from Jersey Shore. Today, they’re parents of three, navigating recovery and raising resilient kids. In this candid conversation with Dr. Becky, they share how…

  15. Dealing with Feelings: A Conversation With Dr. Marc Brackett

    · 46 min · Episode 222

    Many of us grew up hearing, “Don’t cry, you’re fine” or “Stop overreacting!” Now, we want to raise our kids differently… but how? Dr. Becky sits down with Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for…

  16. Dr. Becky's Carpool Q&A

    · 14 min · Episode 221

    Something no one tells you about parenting? How much time you'll spend in the driver’s seat - chauffeuring your kid to school, playdates, soccer, birthday parties, you name it. That's why Dr. Becky partnered with…

  17. Should I Praise My Kid?

    · 35 min · Episode 220

    Praise always feels good in the moment. But does it build confidence that lasts? In today’s episode, Dr. Becky shares some surprising research on praise - and what it tells us about how to affirm our kids in more…

  18. Navigating the Parent-Grandparent Dynamic

    · 46 min · Episode 219

    In honor of Grandparents Day, Dr. Becky takes questions from both sides: She hears from parents who feel stuck between gratitude and frustration about their parents’ involvement, and from grandparents who feel both…

  19. Exclusive Peek: A Good Inside Members' Q&A

    · 1 h 10 min · Episode 218

    For the first time, we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing something usually reserved just for Good Inside Members - a live Q&A with Dr. Becky and Senior Good Inside Coach, Jamie Pfeffer. From dealing with bullying…

  20. Let's Talk Back-to-School

    · 29 min · Episode 217

    Sharpened pencils, new backpacks, picture-perfect outfits. Even if back-to-school season looks shiny on the outside, it often comes with a swirl of messy feelings for kids and parents! In this episode, Dr. Becky…

  21. A Different Take on Screen Time

    · 41 min · Episode 216

    We all know too much screen time isn’t good for kids—and our instinct as parents is to protect them from it. But when fear shapes how we manage screens at home, it can quickly turn into shame the moment they pick one…

  22. Why Imaginative Play Matters (and Why It’s Okay if It Feels Hard)

    · 26 min · Episode 215

    In this episode of Good Inside with Dr. Becky, we dive into the magic of imaginative play - why it’s so important for kids, and why it can feel surprisingly challenging for parents to join in. Dr. Becky explores how…

  23. Consent Starts at Home

    · 32 min · Episode 214

    Consent. It’s a word that feels loaded, emotionally charged, and deeply important. In this episode, Dr. Becky lays the groundwork for what it means to model consent in everyday parenting - helping kids build…

  24. How We Grow Up: Inside the Adolescent Brain with Matt Richtel

    · 44 min · Episode 213

    In this powerful episode, Dr. Becky sits down with Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times science reporter Matt Richtel to explore the urgent mental health crisis facing today’s teens—and the science behind what’s…

  25. The DFK Story I Haven’t Told — Until Now

    · 47 min · Episode 211

    In this powerful and intimate episode, Dr. Becky shares the never-before-told story behind the original Deeply Feeling Kid (DFK) - her daughter. For the first time, she opens up about what it was really like parenting…

  26. Why Mess Feels So Triggering

    · 27 min · Episode 210

    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…

  27. The New Puberty with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler

    · 37 min · Episode 209

    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…

  28. More Happier with Gretchen Rubin and Samantha Bee

    · 40 min · Episode 208

    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…

  29. The Future of Fatherhood: Raising Boys and Ourselves

    · 23 min · Episode 207

    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…

  30. What Boys and Dads Really Need with Richard Reeves

    · 34 min · Episode 206

    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…

  31. Let Go of the Perfect Summer

    · 28 min · Episode 205

    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…

  32. Men Beyond Utility with Dr. John Delony

    · 36 min · Episode 204

    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…

  33. The Myth of the Mini-Me

    · 31 min · Episode 203

    "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…

  34. More Than Someone’s Mom with Ashley Audrain

    · 31 min · Episode 202

    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…

  35. Maternal Instinct & Other Stories We've Inherited

    · 25 min · Episode 201

    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…

  36. Anorexia, Zillow, and the Search for Self with Glennon Doyle

    · 36 min · Episode 200 · Explicit

    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.…

  37. Compassion Isn’t Dangerous

    · 20 min · Episode 199

    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…

  38. F*ck Around and Find Out Parenting

    · 20 min · Episode 198 · Explicit

    “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…

  39. The Power of Picture Books with Tamron Hall

    · 38 min · Episode 197

    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…

  40. The Parent-Teacher Conference Survival Guide

    · 42 min · Episode 196

    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…

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

    · 19 min · Episode 195

    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…

  42. Calling All "Good Girls"

    · 22 min · Episode 194

    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…

  43. Revisit - A Plate of Shame

    · 27 min · Episode 193

    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…

  44. A Funny Take on Millennial Parenting with Ilana Glazer

    · 44 min · Episode 192 · Explicit

    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…

  45. Parenting on Empty

    · 28 min · Episode 191

    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…

  46. Revisit - Your Motherhood is Only as Powerful as Your Personhood.

    · 39 min · Episode 190 · Explicit

    This is a repeat of an earlier episode. Motherhood often feels all-consuming. And it's easy to lose yourself in it. But you can find your way back to yourself with self-love. The first change you make is the new…

  47. Three Ways to Respond to "I Hate You"

    · 28 min · Episode 189

    When your kid yells “I hate you” or acts out in some other way, it’s hard enough to deal with that situation, but when you and your partner disagree on how to respond, it makes it that much harder. Parenting with a…

  48. Connect to the Good Kid Underneath the Bad Behavior

    · 29 min · Episode 188

    Connection is everything when it comes to parenting. When we're connected to our kids, so many things become easier. And when we're disconnected, almost everything feels harder. Today on the podcast, Dr. Becky tackles…

  49. Revisit - When DFKs, Birth Order, and Siblings Collide

    · 36 min · Episode 187

    This is a repeat of an earlier episode. Deeply Feeling Kids just feel things more intensely and when you throw their siblings into the mix, and sprinkle in some jealousy, ooh boy! This week, Dr. Becky talks with a…

  50. The #1 Question Parents Ask: Why Won't My Kids Listen?

    · 19 min · Episode 186

    Parents have lots of different questions for Dr. Becky. How do I help my kid sleep independently? When is the right time to potty train? How do I teach frustration tolerance? But the number one parenting question Dr.…

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