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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Episodes108

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Jul 8, 2025 · 26 min
Why Mess Feels So Triggering
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 failure instead of just “stuff.” She explores how mess stirs feelings of chaos, shame, and “not enoughness,” especially for parents carrying the invisible mental load. You’ll hear why mess taps into childhood messages, cultural myths around “good moms,” and our very real need for contro
Jul 1, 2025 · 36 min
The New Puberty with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler
Puberty is starting earlier than ever. Dr. Becky and Dr. Sheryl Ziegler dive into why—and how parents can support kids through this big transition. They explore what early puberty looks like today, its emotional and cultural impacts, and the tools caregivers need to stay connected and confident.
Jun 24, 2025 · 40 min
More Happier with Gretchen Rubin and Samantha Bee
Dr. Becky joins Gretchen Rubin & Samantha Bee for a heartfelt, funny roundtable on parenting lessons, challenges & growth.
Jun 17, 2025 · 22 min
The Future of Fatherhood: Raising Boys and Ourselves
Explore how shifting gender roles are reshaping how we raise boys and redefine modern fatherhood in today's evolving world.
Jun 10, 2025 · 34 min
What Boys and Dads Really Need with Richard Reeves
Explore how shifting gender roles are reshaping how we raise boys and redefine modern fatherhood in today's evolving world.
Jun 3, 2025 · 28 min
Let Go of the Perfect Summer
In this episode, Dr. Becky unpacks why summer feels so hard for parents—and shares real tools to survive sibling fights, snack overload, and the pressure to make it magical. You’re not failing summer. You’re just parenting in it.
May 27, 2025 · 35 min
Men Beyond Utility with Dr. John Delony
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 solutions, often at the expense of emotional connection. John shares his own experiences as a dad learning to step out of “fix-it mode” and into emotional presence, vulnerability, and attunement. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the role of provider or problem-solver, or you’re parenting wit
May 20, 2025 · 30 min
The Myth of the Mini-Me
When your child isn’t a reflection of you, how do you accept and embrace who they truly are? This episode explores expectation, identity, and ego in parenting.
May 13, 2025 · 31 min
More Than Someone’s Mom with Ashley Audrain
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 Ashley Audrain to explore the complicated terrain of identity, self-trust, and the forms of self-preservation we rely on to survive — and stay human — in the midst of parenting. Together, they unpack what it means to hold space for all the parts of ourselves: the ones we show, the
May 6, 2025 · 24 min
Maternal Instinct & Other Stories We've Inherited
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 curiosity, questioning where our thoughts about parenting "naturally" come from, and why we might expect ourselves to figure it all out alone. Together with a close friend, she unpacks the quiet pressures baked into motherhood and challenges the comforting-yet-limiting binary of materna
Apr 29, 2025 · 35 min
Anorexia, Zillow, and the Search for Self with Glennon Doyle
Dr. Becky sits down with bestselling author and truth-teller Glennon Doyle for a candid conversation about anorexia, the messy process of recovery, and the emotional baggage they’re determined not to pass on to their kids. Glennon also opens up about her Zillow scrolling—and to her surprise, Becky totally relates. Together, they explore what this search for the “perfect home” reveals about our deeper longing for safety, belonging, and peace. As the saying goes, “Wherever I go, there I am.”
Apr 22, 2025 · 20 min
Compassion Isn’t Dangerous
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?
Apr 15, 2025 · 19 min
F*ck Around and Find Out Parenting
Dr. Becky explores the rise of “FAFO” parenting—is it burnout, backlash to gentle parenting, or just a rebrand of something that’s always been there?
Apr 8, 2025 · 37 min
The Power of Picture Books with Tamron Hall
Dr. Becky joins Tamron Hall to discuss the power of picture books in fostering connection between parents and kids, especially when addressing difficult behaviors.
Apr 1, 2025 · 41 min
The Parent-Teacher Conference Survival Guide
It’s parent-teacher conference time—the moment that can fill any parent with a mix of anticipation and anxiety. What will the teacher say about my child? What does it say about me as a parent? When our kids struggle, it’s easy to worry that their behavior reflects our parenting.
Mar 25, 2025 · 19 min
Don’t Pardon Me, I’m an Inconvenient Woman
Dr. Becky encourages all self-identifying “Good Girls” to reflect on what they truly want for themselves and to embrace the inconvenience that comes with pursuing it.
Mar 18, 2025 · 22 min
Calling All "Good Girls"
Dr. Becky unpacks the good girl conditioning from childhood and inspires women to embrace being inconvenient.
Mar 11, 2025 · 26 min
Revisit - A Plate of Shame
Dr. Becky talks to a mom about what happened when she braved taking her young kids to a restaurant and it didn't go so well.
Mar 4, 2025 · 43 min
A Funny Take on Millennial Parenting with Ilana Glazer
Comedian and actress Ilana Glazer, joins Dr. Becky to talk about motherhood, boundaries, and being a millennial parent.
Feb 25, 2025 · 28 min
Parenting on Empty
Today on the show, Dr. Becky tackles parental burnout, how to take care of yourself, and how to bring some fun back into your life.

Good Inside with Dr. Becky

Why Mess Feels So Triggering

The New Puberty with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler

More Happier with Gretchen Rubin and Samantha Bee

The Future of Fatherhood: Raising Boys and Ourselves

What Boys and Dads Really Need with Richard Reeves

Let Go of the Perfect Summer

Men Beyond Utility with Dr. John Delony

The Myth of the Mini-Me

More Than Someone’s Mom with Ashley Audrain

Maternal Instinct & Other Stories We've Inherited

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

Compassion Isn’t Dangerous

F*ck Around and Find Out Parenting

The Power of Picture Books with Tamron Hall

The Parent-Teacher Conference Survival Guide

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

Calling All "Good Girls"

Revisit - A Plate of Shame

A Funny Take on Millennial Parenting with Ilana Glazer

Parenting on Empty