Good Inside with Dr. Becky

For the first time, we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing something usually reserved just for Good Inside Members - a live Q&A with Dr. Becky and Senior Good Inside Coach, Jamie Pfeffer. From dealing with bullying and hitting to navigating triggers, this conversation gives a peek inside the power of this community: real parents asking real questions - and getting unfiltered, empathetic, and p...

Sharpened pencils, new backpacks, picture-perfect outfits. Even if back-to-school season looks shiny on the outside, it often comes with a swirl of messy feelings for kids and parents! In this episode, Dr. Becky unpacks why starting school is more than just a change in schedule - and how to stay sturdy during the turbulence of transitions. She reframes regressive behaviors and offers practical str...

We all know too much screen time isn’t good for kids—and our instinct as parents is to protect them from it. But when fear shapes how we manage screens at home, it can quickly turn into shame the moment they pick one up. In today’s world, where screens are woven into so much of daily life, the real challenge is to face that reality with thoughtfulness - and to make choices guided by our values, no...

In this episode of Good Inside with Dr. Becky , we dive into the magic of imaginative play - why it’s so important for kids, and why it can feel surprisingly challenging for parents to join in. Dr. Becky explores how pretend play nurtures curiosity, problem-solving, and emotional growth, giving children the space to wonder, dream, and practice being in the world. But she also normalizes the truth...

Consent. It’s a word that feels loaded, emotionally charged, and deeply important. In this episode, Dr. Becky lays the groundwork for what it means to model consent in everyday parenting - helping kids build self-trust, practice setting boundaries, and know their voice matters. She offers practical language, powerful reframes, and grounded guidance for walking the line between honoring a child’s a...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Becky sits down with Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times science reporter Matt Richtel to explore the urgent mental health crisis facing today’s teens—and the science behind what’s really going on in the adolescent brain. Expanding on his acclaimed reporting, Matt shares insights from his groundbreaking new book How We Grow Up, diving deep into the neurological, bio...

In this powerful and intimate episode, Dr. Becky shares the never-before-told story behind the original Deeply Feeling Kid (DFK) - her daughter. For the first time, she opens up about what it was really like parenting a child with big emotions: the moments of connection, the moments of struggle, and the internal battles no one else could see. With raw honesty and deep reflection, Dr. Becky explore...

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...

Puberty is starting earlier—and for many parents, it’s arriving before they or their kids feel ready. In this episode, Dr. Becky sits down with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler , author of The Crucial Years: Early Interventions in Education and Childcare , to unpack why puberty today looks so different for our kids than it did for us—and what caregivers can do to support them through it. Together, they explore...

In this special episode, we’re sharing a recent conversation from More Happier with Gretchen Rubin , where Dr. Becky joined Gretchen Rubin and comedian Samantha Bee for a heartfelt Parenting Roundtable. Together, they explore the most helpful lessons they’ve learned as parents, the toughest challenges they’ve faced, and the anxieties that come up along the way. It’s an honest, funny, and deeply re...

In this special episode, Dr. Becky shares a powerful live conversation from the Future of Fatherhood Summit, moderated by Maggie McGrath, editor of Forbes Women . Titled “Raising Boys and Ourselves,” the session explores the evolving landscape of modern fatherhood. Dr. Becky dives deep into the roots of toxic masculinity, the emotional education boys are often denied, and the critical role fathers...

Gender roles are shifting—and as they do, the needs of boys and men are changing too, impacting how we raise boys and understand modern fatherhood. In this conversation, Dr. Becky and Richard Reeves explore how evolving expectations around masculinity and fatherhood are leaving many boys and dads without the support they need, and why rethinking those roles is key to helping all kids—and parents—t...

It’s 10:00 AM. One kid’s crying over a melted popsicle, another is shouting about the remote, and you’re already wondering if it’s too soon for a second coffee. Sound familiar? In this episode, Dr. Becky dives into the chaotic, sticky, emotionally charged season that is summer parenting—and why it often feels so much harder than we imagined. We unpack the myth of the “magical summer,” the invisibl...

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 at...

"My kid is nothing like me." It’s a thought many parents have—but rarely say out loud. We all carry quiet expectations that our kids will reflect us in some way: our values, our temperament, maybe even our path. So what happens when they don’t? Dr. Becky sits down with Dr. Andrew Solomon, author of Far from the Tree , to explore what it brings up for us when our kids are different from us—and how...

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. Tog...

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 th...

This episode is inspired by Glennon’s upcoming book, We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life's 20 Questions , written with Abby Wambach and Amanda Doyle—available May 6, 2025. Pre-order now wherever books are sold. Content Warning: In this episode, we discuss eating disorders, including personal experiences with anorexia. If this topic is sensitive for you, please take care while listening. You can...

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? In this episode, Dr. Becky flips the script on one of parenting’s biggest myths: that compassion makes kids fragile. She shows how the compassion we offer our kids becomes the model for how they treat themselves—teaching them self-compassi...

“F*ck Around and Find Out” parenting—what even is that?! This week, Dr. Becky dives into the rise of the FAFO parenting trend. Why is this approach gaining traction in the age of gentle parenting? Is it a pushback against gentle or intensive parenting? A response to the burnout many millennial parents are feeling? Or has it always been around, just under a different name? Dr. Becky explores what m...

Join Dr. Becky and acclaimed journalist and fellow author Tamron Hall for a special live conversation from New York City to celebrate the launch of Dr. Becky’s debut children’s book, That's My Truck!: A Good Inside Story About Hitting . Dr. Becky shares why she chose to focus on the challenging moment of hitting, the importance of separating a kid’s behavior from their identity, and how the core p...

In this episode, Dr. Becky shares a vulnerable moment at home when her son confesses his schoolyard transgressions—just as she prepares for his parent-teacher conference. She walks us through a play-by-play of what happens next, offering valuable insights into how to navigate these conversations with our kids and their teachers. Do you also have a kid who is 0% people pleasing? Then you won't want...

In this follow-up to last week’s Calling All “Good Girls” episode, Dr. Becky dives deeper into embracing the role of the “inconvenient woman.” What begins with a simple “I want my coffee my way” moment evolves into a powerful realization: Identifying, owning, and articulating our desires as women can be incredibly uncomfortable. Dr. Becky encourages all self-identifying “Good Girls” to reflect on...

As adult women, why is it so difficult to answer the question, "What do I want for myself?" Why does it feel uncomfortable to claim our desires? In this episode, Dr. Becky explores the good girl conditioning we've been taught since childhood and challenges women to break free from these constraints. She inspires us to embrace being inconvenient, and put ourselves first. Do you want to learn more a...

This is a repeat of an earlier episode. Going out to dinner is not what it once was if you are bringing your kids. What used to be an easy book a restaurant and go, is a bit more complicated when it's a party bigger than two. But we all need a break! We all deserve dinner out with or without our kids. This week, Dr. Becky talks to a parent about the public shaming she recently received when she to...