Good Inside with Dr. Becky
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Good Inside with Dr. Becky
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 mo...
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It’s Not You. It’s Perimenopause.
Most women have heard of menopause.
Far fewer understand perimenopause — the years leading up to it, when things can start to feel… off.
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Is It True? If I Don’t Punish, I’m Permissive (with Myleik Teele)
Your kid is melting down in public… and you feel it:
“If I don’t shut this down, I'm a pushover. My kid will walk all over me."
In this fi...
A Tween Parenting Shift for the AI Era (Introducing The In-Between Years)
If you’re parenting right now, it can feel like the world your kids are growing up in is changing faster than you can understand it. AI. Social media....
My Number One Job as a Parent Is Not to Make You Happy
Everyone in a family has a job. As parents, it’s our job to hold boundaries with our kids. It’s also our job to validate their feelings. And boy do th...
What We Learn About Love Before We’re 10 (How We're Raised with Will Guidara)
This episode is part of our new series, How We’re Raised — conversations about how the homes we grew up in shape the way we lead, love, and parent tod...
When Food Feels Scary: Eating Disorders in Kids & Teens (Early Signs & What Helps)
When food starts to feel tense, restrictive, or obsessive at home, it can send a parent into panic fast.In observation of National Eating Disorder Awa...
80% of Parents Feel Like This. Let’s Talk About Why.
If you’ve ever sat down for the first time all day and guilt showed up before rest did, this episode is for you.
In this conversation, Dr. Becky...
Russell Wilson: Beyond the Scoreboard
Super Bowl–winning NFL quarterback Russell Wilson goes beyond game-day narratives to unpack the mindset, discipline, and mental conditioning behind el...
Jordan Chiles: More Than a Moment
Gymnast and two-time Olympic medalist Jordan Chiles reflects on the moments that tested her most — including the Tokyo Games, where a fall felt like f...
Tony Finau: Staying in the Swing
PGA Tour star Tony Finau shares how he’s learned to stay steady in a sport — and a life — built on pressure and uncertainty. Growing up with scarcity...
Sanya Richards-Ross: Running & Reinvention
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross reflects on the inner work behind elite performance — navigating self-expectation, identity, and l...
Do I Have a DFK?
Do your kid’s tantrums seem more intense than other kids their age? Do they come on fast and last much longer? No, you’re not imagining it. And no, th...
Screens without Shame: Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price
Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price join Dr. Becky to talk kids and tech: why phones are “slot machines in our pockets,” why screen struggles aren’t a...
Parenting Is Leadership with Simon Sinek
What if the leadership skills you need at work are the same ones your kids need at home? Dr. Becky and Simon Sinek unpack how to help kids (and teams)...
When Your Kid Says “I’m Boredddd!”
Your kid whines, “I’m so bored!” and suddenly you feel like you have to fix it. Dr. Becky and independent play expert Lizzie Assa reframe boredom as a...
Why Habits Feel Hard with Charles Duhigg
Dr. Becky and Charles Duhigg unpack habit science, why clarity creates hope, and how small shifts (better cues, named rewards, and repair over punishm...
When Life Has Other Plans with Maya Shankar
In hard seasons, it’s easy to believe “I’ll feel this way forever.” Dr. Becky and cognitive scientist Maya Shankar explore the moments that upend us,...
Revisit: Surviving Holiday Travel with Kids
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 th...
ADHD Beyond the Label with Penn and Kim Holderness
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...
Helping Kids Through Loss with Grief Expert David Kessler
Dr. Becky talks with grief expert David Kessler about helping kids through loss, why children blame themselves, and how honesty and connection make gr...
Vulnerability, Courage & Fatherhood
Dr. Becky talks with Joe Gonzales, founder of Brooklyn Stroll Club, about how searching for connection with other dads sparked an NYC movement. He sha...
Broadway's Leslie Odom Jr. & Nicolette Robinson Talk Parenting
Leslie Odom Jr. (also known as Hamilton’s Aaron Burr) and Nicolette Robinson join Dr. Becky to talk childhood wounds, breaking cycles, raising spirite...
Raising Kids in a World of Smartphones & AI
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...
The Cost of Compliance for Our Kids
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...
Can We Really “Have it All”?
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...
Let’s Talk About Sex
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...
Let’s Talk Bullying With Dr. Sheryl Ziegler
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 te...
"I Quit!”: The Hidden Cost of Convenience for Our Kids
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 n...
When Our Nervous Systems Hijack Our Parenting
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 scien...
Can’t They Just Get Along?! Let’s Talk Siblings
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 shar...
Jersey Shore’s Mike “The Situation” and Lauren Sorrentino on Sobriety and Parenthood
You might know Mike “The Situation” and Lauren Sorrentino from Jersey Shore. Today, they’re parents of three, navigating recovery and raising resilien...
Dealing with Feelings: A Conversation With Dr. Marc Brackett
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...
Dr. Becky's Carpool Q&A
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, birt...
Should I Praise My Kid?
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 prai...
Navigating the Parent-Grandparent Dynamic
In honor of Grandparents Day, Dr. Becky takes questions from both sides: She hears from parents who feel stuck between gratitude and frustration about...
Exclusive Peek: A Good Inside Members' Q&A
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...
Let's Talk Back-to-School
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 me...
A Different Take on Screen Time
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 screen...
Why Imaginative Play Matters (and Why It’s Okay if It Feels Hard)
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 surpri...
Consent Starts at Home
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...