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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Oct 6, 2026 • 44min
The 10,000 Paper Cuts That Teach Women Not to Trust Themselves, with Melinda French Gates
Melinda French Gates, philanthropist and founder of Pivotal Ventures, joins Dr. Becky for a candid conversation about women’s self-trust. They explore postpartum mental health, perimenopause, healthcare dismissals, and the “10,000 paper cuts” that make women doubt their instincts. They also discuss therapy, raising emotionally confident children, respecting “I’m not ready yet,” and why perfect is creepy.
85 snips
Sep 29, 2026 • 19min
Stop Trying to Make Your Kid Feel Good About Themselves
What if confidence isn’t about feeling good all the time? Explore the difference between self-esteem and self-trust, why rescuing children from disappointment can backfire, and how parental reassurance, comparison, and attempts to change negative feelings shape a child’s inner sense of self. Discover ways to support kids through struggle without taking over.
64 snips
Sep 22, 2026 • 37min
Resentment, Joy, and Why Moms Don't Believe They're Allowed Either
Kate Bowler, a Duke professor, bestselling author, and podcaster writing about joy amid serious illness, joins a candid conversation about parenting and emotional expectations. They explore why children’s unhappiness can feel like parental failure, how joy differs from happiness, and why mothers often deny themselves delight. They also discuss resentment, unexpected joy during cancer treatment, and a simple exercise for naming what blocks it.
106 snips
Sep 15, 2026 • 56min
Stop Asking "Why" - What an FBI Negotiator Teaches Parents Instead
Chris Voss, former FBI lead kidnapping negotiator, bestselling author, and communication expert, brings high-stakes negotiation tools to parenting. They explore why “no” can signal safety, how mirroring helps children feel heard, and why “why” often backfires. Discover better ways to handle bedtime battles, escalation, apologies, and reluctant cooperation without sacrificing connection or authority.
40 snips
Sep 8, 2026 • 39min
How Misty Copeland Turned Instability Into Ballet
Misty Copeland, the first Black principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, shares how ballet became a refuge after an unstable childhood. She discusses starting at 13, confronting racism in the dance world, finding her voice through mentorship, and redefining confidence. She also explores improvisation, motherhood, and raising her son with both security and resilience.
79 snips
Sep 1, 2026 • 41min
A Different Take on Screen Time - Revisit
Ash Brandon, educator, researcher, and former middle school teacher known as The Gamer Educator, brings a compassionate perspective to kids and technology. They explore family-specific screen boundaries, child agency, neutral responses to big feelings, and why leisure matters. The conversation also tackles digital safety, building technology skills, and replacing screen-time guilt with thoughtful, sustainable choices.
24 snips
Aug 25, 2026 • 43min
The Second Cutting of the Cord: What Actually Happens When You Go Back to Work
Lauren Smith Brody, journalist and author of The Fifth Trimester who studies the return-to-work transition, talks about the shock of the “second cutting of the cord.” Short, vivid scenes explore moving between workplace intensity and newborn life. They name patterns like 0.5x, gatekeeping, and benevolent discrimination. Practical ideas include ramp-ups, systems to avoid decision fatigue, and reframing mom guilt as a social construct.
74 snips
Aug 18, 2026 • 22min
When Our Nervous Systems Hijack Our Parenting - Revisit
They unpack why parents yell, snap, or shut down when overwhelmed. They explore how childhood models and implicit memory trigger reactive responses. They map fight, flight, and freeze patterns in parenting. They offer simple practices for pausing, repairing, and reconnecting after a meltdown.
127 snips
Aug 11, 2026 • 34min
Why Am I Always on the Edge?
A parenting deep dive into why kids escalate and how timing, not punishment, is often the key. Minute-by-minute examples show where to create small exits before a meltdown. Practical prep ideas for public meltdowns and predictable routines for arguing toddlers. Strategies to reframe changes like a new baby and tips for easing back-to-school transitions.
82 snips
Aug 4, 2026 • 43min
When Depression Doesn't Look Like Depression
Christopher G. Choukalas, an ICU physician and author who recovered from paternal postpartum depression. He recounts chaotic early parenthood with twins, hidden symptoms like anger, panic, risk-taking, and emotional numbness. The conversation traces how these signs were missed, the moment of recognition, and the path to therapy and renewed connection.
