The Importance of Embracing Emotions and Realness

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In this emotional and introspective discussion, the speaker reflects on the importance of acknowledging and validating our feelings and those of our children. They explore how denying emotions can be detrimental to a person's sense of self and create an existential threat. They emphasize the need to embrace authenticity and empathy, particularly for deeply feeling individuals. The speaker highlights the negative impact of dismissing emotions and encourages parents to lead by example in acknowledging and accepting their own emotions.

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2. Why our kids trigger us – and a fail-proof strategy to use when you’re triggered.

3. Why “poorly-behaved kids” can be a sign of good parenting.

4. How to break family cycles by rewiring the way we were raised.

5. How to use Internal Family Systems to heal ourselves.

About Dr. Becky:

Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist and mom of three, named “The Millennial Parenting Whisperer” by TIME Magazine. She’s rethinking the way we raise our children – empowering parents to feel sturdier and more equipped to manage the challenges of parenting. Dr. Becky is founder of the Good Inside Membership platform, a hub with Dr. Becky’s complete parenting content collection all in one place; author of Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, which is out this month. And her podcast “Good Inside with Dr. Becky” – was one of Apple Podcasts “Best Shows of 2021.”

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