Good Inside with Dr. Becky

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

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Sep 23, 2025
Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, a reality TV star turned sobriety advocate, and his wife Lauren discuss their journey through parenthood while navigating recovery. They explore the impact of Mike's sobriety on their parenting style, emphasizing emotional education and honesty with their kids. The couple shares insights on building resilience through discomfort tolerance and using affirmations. They also highlight the importance of connection in their marriage, detailing rituals that help them stay close while raising three children.
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ANECDOTE

From Punishment To Connected Calm

  • Mike and Lauren describe being raised with punishment like "go to your room" and removed doors, which shaped their choices as parents.
  • Now they bring upset children to a shared quiet room, offer hugs, and talk through feelings together.
ADVICE

Take Kids Out, Then Talk

  • Remove your child from the chaotic space and sit with them privately until they calm down.
  • Offer a hug and then name the feeling before returning to the family activity.
INSIGHT

Behavior Is Overwhelmed Feelings

  • Kids act out because intense feelings exceed their skills, not because they're bad.
  • Reframing misbehavior as a skills gap shifts adults from punishment to teaching.
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