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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108 episodes
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March 17 · 16 min
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. Phones. New technology showing up everywhere. And many parents are wondering the same thing: How am I supposed to guide my kids through something I barely understand myself?
March 10 · 32 min
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 they have feelings when we say no. On today’s episode, Dr. Becky explores the reasons behind why so many parents struggle with saying no to their kids and provides some new strategies you can start using in your house today.
March 3 · 40 min
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 today.Dr. Becky sits down with restaurateur and author Will Guidara to explore how being deeply seen as a child shaped the way he builds culture — in restaurants and at home.Will shares what it was like growing up with a mother who became quadriplegic after brain cancer, the quiet power of full presence, and how those early experiences led him to buil
February 24 · 40 min
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 Awareness Week, Dr. Becky sits down with 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.Eating disorders affect an estimated 3
February 19 · 23 min
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 unpacks new findings from Care.com’s 2026 Cost of Care Report — and translates what the numbers really mean for your nervous system, your sleep, and your sense of self.Because the data reveals something powerful:Parents aren’t just tired. Many feel like they’ve disappeared.If parenting has started to feel like it takes up everything, this episode will he
February 17 · 30 min
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 elite performance. He reflects on how early expectations shaped his identity, including the belief of “Why not you?” — and how those lessons now guide him as a father, leader, and teammate.This is episode 4/4 of Good Inside Presents: The Playbook, a limited-edition series created in partnership with Nike.
February 12 · 38 min
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 failure before becoming something bigger, when she stepped to compete for Simone Biles at the last minute. Joined by her mother, Gina, Jordan shares how belief, repair, and self-talk helped her separate who she is from what she does. A powerful conversation about identity beyond performance, stepping up when it matters most, and the parents who hold
February 10 · 34 min
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 shaped his relationship to effort, discipline, and grit, lessons that continue to guide how he competes, recovers from mistakes, and shows up for his family.Tony reflects on the moments between shots, the power of repair after things go wrong, and the quiet role his parents played in helping him build confidence without shame. A grounded conversati
February 5 · 41 min
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 life after the finish line. She shares how injury, loss, and transition reshaped her understanding of success, and how she now brings that mindset into motherhood, work, and community. This is Episode 1/4 of Good Inside Presents: The Playbook, a limited-edition series created in partnership with Nike.
February 3 · 21 min
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, there’s nothing wrong with your kid. Your kid might be a Deeply Feeling Kid. And these kids will learn how to regulate their emotions, they just need a different approach. Today, Dr. Becky gives you the tools you need to assess if your kid might be a Deeply Feeling Kid.
January 27 · 47 min
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 willpower problem, and the small shifts that help kids (and adults) get their attention back, build more independence, and find more real-world fun.
January 20 · 44 min
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) feel seen - with one shift that changes everything: “Tell me more.” Plus, how feedback and repair can build trust instead of breaking it.
January 13 · 36 min
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 good thing, show parents how to step out of the entertainer role, and share a few doable ways to build independence, creativity, and resilience.
January 6 · 51 min
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 punishment) can lower tension and build connection at home - with your partner, your kids, and yourself. This episode is for anyone who wants to communicate more clearly and make change finally stick.
Dec 30, 2025 · 35 min
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, the anxiety of not knowing what comes next, and why we underestimate our ability to adapt. Together, they discuss how reconnecting to what matters most can bring steadiness during uncertainty.
Dec 23, 2025 · 22 min
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 through how to handle sleeping in new places, airplane meltdowns, and backseat showdowns, so you can feel a little more prepared heading into holiday travel.
Dec 16, 2025 · 40 min
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 connection matters more than correction. They explore reframing ADHD through strengths, supporting kids’ regulation, and finding environments where they thrive.
Dec 9, 2025 · 39 min
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 grief survivable - for them and for us.
Dec 2, 2025 · 39 min
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 shares how fatherhood is “re-raising parts of yourself,” why vulnerability is contagious, and what it means to play the long game in modern parenting.
Nov 25, 2025 · 55 min
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 spirited kids, and navigating success while staying close in marriage. They share honest stories about repair, self-preservation, growth, and creating a legacy of kindness for their kids.

Good Inside with Dr. Becky

A Tween Parenting Shift for the AI Era (Introducing The In-Between Years)

My Number One Job as a Parent Is Not to Make You Happy

What We Learn About Love Before We’re 10 (How We're Raised with Will Guidara)

When Food Feels Scary: Eating Disorders in Kids & Teens (Early Signs & What Helps)

80% of Parents Feel Like This. Let’s Talk About Why.

Russell Wilson: Beyond the Scoreboard

Jordan Chiles: More Than a Moment

Tony Finau: Staying in the Swing

Sanya Richards-Ross: Running & Reinvention

Do I Have a DFK?

Screens without Shame: Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price

Parenting Is Leadership with Simon Sinek

When Your Kid Says “I’m Boredddd!”

Why Habits Feel Hard with Charles Duhigg

When Life Has Other Plans with Maya Shankar

Revisit: Surviving Holiday Travel with Kids

ADHD Beyond the Label with Penn and Kim Holderness

Helping Kids Through Loss with Grief Expert David Kessler

Vulnerability, Courage & Fatherhood

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