Good Inside with Dr. Becky

Good Inside

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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20 episodes
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Sex? After Kids? Tell Me More, Esther Perel - Revisit
This week Dr. Becky consults with the renowned couples therapist, Esther Perel, to talk about what parents can do to rekindle their desires.
Tuesday · 36 min
Belle Burden: The Burden of Being the "Good Girl"
Dr. Becky talks to Belle Burden, author of Strangers, about why "being good" can quietly cost you yourself, how kids notice far more than we give them credit for, and why it's never too late to tell them the truth.
July 21 · 35 min
You Are the Technology That Builds Your Child's Brain
Dr. Dana Suskind and Dr. Becky talk about why the messy, inconvenient, friction-filled version of connection is the version that actually wires a child's brain, and why a frictionless AI that always agrees with you might be the real risk.
July 14 · 33 min
Great Dads Are Made, Not Born: The Neuroscience of Fatherhood
Dr. Becky and Dr. Darby Saxbe get into the brain plasticity of new parenthood, and why the awkwardness of new fatherhood isn't a signal that you're wrong for the role.
July 7 · 32 min
Are You Pushing Your Kid or Managing Your Fear?
“If I don’t push my kid, they’ll waste their potential.” A lot of us believe this. But is it true? Dr. Becky and Myleik Teele decide.
June 30 · 36 min
Never Off Duty: Perfectionism and Motherhood
Dr. Becky talks to Dr. Cassidy Freitas about how perfectionism forms in childhood as a survival strategy, why it works right up until you have a baby, and what it actually looks like to loosen the grip without losing your edge.
June 23 · 36 min
Stop Trying to Make Your Kids Creative
Dr. Becky and Austin Kleon talk about what creativity actually needs to thrive, and what so-called "problem kids" and great artists have in common.
June 16 · 34 min
Two Parenting Styles, One Family, and Conflicting Boundaries - Revisit
You and your partner love your kids. So why does it sometimes feel like you're parenting in completely different worlds? In this listener-favorite episode from the Good Inside archives, Dr. Becky talks with a mom named Carmella who feels stuck between two parenting styles: she's the one holding the routines and boundaries, while her husband tends to be more flexible in the moment. The result? More conflict, more emotional labor, and a growing sense that she's carrying the weight of consistency alone. Together, they unpack what kids actually need when parents approach things differently, how to talk about parenting without turning your partner into the enemy, and why being "on the same page" doesn't mean becoming the same parent. Because parenting was never meant to be carried by one person. With Family Plans, annual Good Inside members can now invite a coparent or caregiver into their account - so you’re building from the same foundation, sharing the same language, and supporting your family together. Click the link to learn more. Thank you to our partners for making this episode possible: Play-Doh: Shop Play-Doh at Walmart for a summer of imaginative play Airbnb: Host your home or book your next stay on Airbnb Oso & Me: Use the code OSOGOOD15 for 15% off clothes newborn through age ten Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 9 · 32 min
What AI Could Be Doing to Our Kids
Dr. Becky talks with former Wall Street Journal tech columnist Joanna Stern about AI toys, chatbot companions, creativity, learning, and the surprising role frustration plays in healthy human development.
June 2 · 36 min
Why Some Couples Have Better Sex After Kids
Dr. Becky talks with board-certified OB/GYN, sexual wellness expert, and Chief Medical Officer at Hers, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, about new survey data exploring what actually happens to intimacy in long-term relationships and parenthood.
May 26 · 36 min
EMERGENCY Squishy Drop
Dr. Becky has a close call with fidget toys.
May 23 · 11 min
Why Your Kid’s Behavior Feels So Big
Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson has helped millions of readers understand the lasting impact of emotionally immature parents. In this conversation, she joins Dr. Becky to explore the other side of the equation: how we raise emotionally mature kids.
May 19 · 27 min
The New Fatherhood: “You Either Sort It Out or Pass It On”
Writer Kevin Maguire on masculinity, parenting, emotions, and the courage it takes to break generational patterns.
May 12 · 38 min
Is It True? “Nobody Knows What They’re Doing”
You’ve probably said it—or heard it: “Nobody knows what they’re doing.” It’s meant to comfort us as parents. And sometimes it does. But… is it actually true?
May 5 · 31 min
The Thoughts New Parents Don’t Say Out Loud
If you’re pregnant… just had a baby… or love someone who is about to become a parent… this episode is for you!
April 28 · 26 min
Your Motherhood is Only as Powerful as Your Personhood - Revisit
People will tell you: a baby changes everything. What no one tells you is how much you change — and how hard it is to love yourself when you don't quite recognize yourself anymore. In this conversation, Dr. Becky sits down with poet and author Cleo Wade (Remember Love) to talk about what it actually feels like to lose yourself in early parenthood — and what finding your way back looks like. They go deep on postpartum depression, the guilt that masquerades as gratitude, why the hard thoughts hit
April 21 · 39 min
The Funny Kid Becomes the Dad: How We’re Raised with Kenan Thompson
We all grow up playing a role in our family — the responsible one, the easy one, the funny one.For Kenan Thompson, that role started early.In this episode of How We’re Raised, Dr. Becky talks with Kenan about how becoming “the funny one” shaped the way he connects with people — and what it looks like to parent with more intention today.
April 14 · 31 min
What’s Really Going On: Why Screens Never Satisfy Kids
Lots of us think screen time is a discipline problem.“My kid just wants more.”“They don’t know when to stop.”“I need to set better limits.”But what if that’s not actually what’s going on?In this episode, Dr. Becky talks with science journalist Michaeleen Doucleff, author of Dopamine Kids, about the brain system driving kids’ behavior around screens—and why more screen time rarely leads to feeling satisfied.
April 7 · 29 min
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. Mood shifts. Brain fog. Anxiety. Sleep disruption. A sense of “I don’t recognize myself.” In this episode, Dr. Becky sits down with OB-GYN and menopause expert Dr. Mary Claire Haver to unpack what’s actually happening in the body during perimenopause — and why so many women have been dismissed or left in the dark. They talk about how hormonal changes impact
March 31 · 33 min
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 first episode of our new Is It True? series, Dr. Becky and Myleik Teele take a closer look at a belief so many parents carry, though rarely question: If I don’t punish, I'm being permissive. Together, they unpack what’s underneath that fear, why punishment can feel so satisfying (and why it often doesn’t work), and what it actually looks like to hold boundar
March 24 · 38 min

Good Inside with Dr. Becky

Sex? After Kids? Tell Me More, Esther Perel - Revisit

Belle Burden: The Burden of Being the "Good Girl"

You Are the Technology That Builds Your Child's Brain

Great Dads Are Made, Not Born: The Neuroscience of Fatherhood

Are You Pushing Your Kid or Managing Your Fear?

Never Off Duty: Perfectionism and Motherhood

Stop Trying to Make Your Kids Creative

Two Parenting Styles, One Family, and Conflicting Boundaries - Revisit

What AI Could Be Doing to Our Kids

Why Some Couples Have Better Sex After Kids

EMERGENCY Squishy Drop

Why Your Kid’s Behavior Feels So Big

The New Fatherhood: “You Either Sort It Out or Pass It On”

Is It True? “Nobody Knows What They’re Doing”

The Thoughts New Parents Don’t Say Out Loud

Your Motherhood is Only as Powerful as Your Personhood - Revisit

The Funny Kid Becomes the Dad: How We’re Raised with Kenan Thompson

What’s Really Going On: Why Screens Never Satisfy Kids

It’s Not You. It’s Perimenopause.

Is It True? If I Don’t Punish, I’m Permissive (with Myleik Teele)