Good Inside with Dr. Becky

Episode

• What AI Could Be Doing to Our Kids 02.06.2026 36mnt

  Dr. Becky talks with former Wall Street Journal tech columnist Joanna Stern about AI toys, chatbot companions, creativity, learning, and the surprising role frustration plays in healthy human development.
• Why Some Couples Have Better Sex After Kids 26.05.2026 36mnt

  Dr. Becky talks with board-certified OB/GYN, sexual wellness expert, and Chief Medical Officer at Hers, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, about new survey data exploring what actually happens to intimacy in long-term relationships and parenthood.
• EMERGENCY Squishy Drop 23.05.2026 11mnt

  Dr. Becky has a close call with fidget toys.
• Why Your Kid’s Behavior Feels So Big 19.05.2026 27mnt

  Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson has helped millions of readers understand the lasting impact of emotionally immature parents. In this conversation, she joins Dr. Becky to explore the other side of the equation: how we raise emotionally mature kids.
• The New Fatherhood: “You Either Sort It Out or Pass It On” 12.05.2026 38mnt

  Writer Kevin Maguire on masculinity, parenting, emotions, and the courage it takes to break generational patterns.
• Is It True? “Nobody Knows What They’re Doing” 05.05.2026 31mnt

  You’ve probably said it—or heard it: “Nobody knows what they’re doing.” It’s meant to comfort us as parents. And sometimes it does. But… is it actually true?
• The Thoughts New Parents Don’t Say Out Loud 28.04.2026 26mnt

  If you’re pregnant… just had a baby… or love someone who is about to become a parent… this episode is for you!
• Your Motherhood is Only as Powerful as Your Personhood - Revisit 21.04.2026 39mnt

  People will tell you: a baby changes everything. What no one tells you is how much you change — and how hard it is to love yourself when you don't quite recognize yourself anymore. In this conversation, Dr. Becky sits down with poet and author Cleo Wade (Remember Love) to talk about what it actually feels like to lose yourself in early parenthood — and what finding your way back looks like. They go deep on postpartum depression, the guilt that masquerades as gratitude, why the hard thoughts hit so much harder than the hard moments themselves, and the small, unglamorous practices — a walk, a shower, two words on a post-it note — that can become a real turning point. Cleo's line has stayed with so many parents who've heard it: your motherhood is only as powerful as your personhood. This episode is a reminder of why that's true — and a guide for how to actually live it.
• The Funny Kid Becomes the Dad: How We’re Raised with Kenan Thompson 14.04.2026 31mnt

  We all grow up playing a role in our family — the responsible one, the easy one, the funny one.For Kenan Thompson, that role started early.In this episode of How We’re Raised, Dr. Becky talks with Kenan about how becoming “the funny one” shaped the way he connects with people — and what it looks like to parent with more intention today.
• What’s Really Going On: Why Screens Never Satisfy Kids 07.04.2026 29mnt

  Lots of us think screen time is a discipline problem.“My kid just wants more.”“They don’t know when to stop.”“I need to set better limits.”But what if that’s not actually what’s going on?In this episode, Dr. Becky talks with science journalist Michaeleen Doucleff, author of Dopamine Kids, about the brain system driving kids’ behavior around screens—and why more screen time rarely leads to feeling satisfied.
• It’s Not You. It’s Perimenopause. 31.03.2026 33mnt

  Most women have heard of menopause. Far fewer understand perimenopause — the years leading up to it, when things can start to feel… off. Mood shifts. Brain fog. Anxiety. Sleep disruption. A sense of “I don’t recognize myself.” In this episode, Dr. Becky sits down with OB-GYN and menopause expert Dr. Mary Claire Haver to unpack what’s actually happening in the body during perimenopause — and why so many women have been dismissed or left in the dark. They talk about how hormonal changes impact mood, parenting, relationships, and resilience — and how understanding what’s happening internally can shift the story from “something is wrong with me” to “something is changing in my body.” Dr. Haver’s new book, The New Perimenopause (out April 7), is part of a growing movement to bring clarity, research, and real support to this often-overlooked stage of life. If you’ve ever felt unlike yourself and didn’t know why — this conversation will help you connect the dots.
• Is It True? If I Don’t Punish, I’m Permissive (with Myleik Teele) 24.03.2026 38mnt

  Your kid is melting down in public… and you feel it: “If I don’t shut this down, I'm a pushover. My kid will walk all over me." In this first episode of our new Is It True? series, Dr. Becky and Myleik Teele take a closer look at a belief so many parents carry, though rarely question: If I don’t punish, I'm being permissive. Together, they unpack what’s underneath that fear, why punishment can feel so satisfying (and why it often doesn’t work), and what it actually looks like to hold boundaries without being harsh or permissive. They also explore how this question lands differently for Black parents, where the stakes of “not listening” can feel much higher. This is the first in a recurring format we’ll revisit, slowing down common parenting beliefs and expanding them into something sturdier, more usable, and more true.
• A Tween Parenting Shift for the AI Era (Introducing The In-Between Years) 17.03.2026 16mnt

  If you’re parenting right now, it can feel like the world your kids are growing up in is changing faster than you can understand it. AI. Social media. Phones. New technology showing up everywhere. And many parents are wondering the same thing: How am I supposed to guide my kids through something I barely understand myself?
• My Number One Job as a Parent Is Not to Make You Happy 10.03.2026 32mnt

  Everyone in a family has a job. As parents, it’s our job to hold boundaries with our kids. It’s also our job to validate their feelings. And boy do they have feelings when we say no. On today’s episode, Dr. Becky explores the reasons behind why so many parents struggle with saying no to their kids and provides some new strategies you can start using in your house today.
• What We Learn About Love Before We’re 10 (How We're Raised with Will Guidara) 03.03.2026 40mnt

  This episode is part of our new series, How We’re Raised — conversations about how the homes we grew up in shape the way we lead, love, and parent today.Dr. Becky sits down with restaurateur and author Will Guidara to explore how being deeply seen as a child shaped the way he builds culture — in restaurants and at home.Will shares what it was like growing up with a mother who became quadriplegic after brain cancer, the quiet power of full presence, and how those early experiences led him to build a career around “unreasonable hospitality” — not in pursuit of product, but in pursuit of people.Together, they talk about: • Why feeling seen matters more than being impressive • The gift — and cost — of being the person who cares for everyone • Why holding your child can matter more than fixing their problem • And how to bring more intention into your home life
• When Food Feels Scary: Eating Disorders in Kids & Teens (Early Signs & What Helps) 24.02.2026 40mnt

  When food starts to feel tense, restrictive, or obsessive at home, it can send a parent into panic fast.In observation of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Dr. Becky sits down with Dr. Erin Parks, Chief Clinical Officer at Equip Health, to talk about eating disorders and disordered eating in kids and teens—what the early signs look like, what’s happening emotionally underneath, and how parents can respond without escalating shame or control struggles.Eating disorders affect an estimated 30 million Americans in their lifetime. They are common. They are serious. And they are not caused by “bad parenting.”
• 80% of Parents Feel Like This. Let’s Talk About Why. 19.02.2026 23mnt

  If you’ve ever sat down for the first time all day and guilt showed up before rest did, this episode is for you.In this conversation, Dr. Becky unpacks new findings from Care.com’s 2026 Cost of Care Report — and translates what the numbers really mean for your nervous system, your sleep, and your sense of self.Because the data reveals something powerful:Parents aren’t just tired. Many feel like they’ve disappeared.If parenting has started to feel like it takes up everything, this episode will help you understand why.And it'll remind you: you’re still here.
• Russell Wilson: Beyond the Scoreboard 17.02.2026 30mnt

  Super Bowl–winning NFL quarterback Russell Wilson goes beyond game-day narratives to unpack the mindset, discipline, and mental conditioning behind elite performance. He reflects on how early expectations shaped his identity, including the belief of “Why not you?” — and how those lessons now guide him as a father, leader, and teammate.This is episode 4/4 of Good Inside Presents: The Playbook, a limited-edition series created in partnership with Nike.
• Jordan Chiles: More Than a Moment 12.02.2026 38mnt

  Gymnast and two-time Olympic medalist Jordan Chiles reflects on the moments that tested her most — including the Tokyo Games, where a fall felt like failure before becoming something bigger, when she stepped to compete for Simone Biles at the last minute. Joined by her mother, Gina, Jordan shares how belief, repair, and self-talk helped her separate who she is from what she does. A powerful conversation about identity beyond performance, stepping up when it matters most, and the parents who hold belief when their kids can’t see it themselves.
• Tony Finau: Staying in the Swing 10.02.2026 34mnt

  PGA Tour star Tony Finau shares how he’s learned to stay steady in a sport — and a life — built on pressure and uncertainty. Growing up with scarcity shaped his relationship to effort, discipline, and grit, lessons that continue to guide how he competes, recovers from mistakes, and shows up for his family.Tony reflects on the moments between shots, the power of repair after things go wrong, and the quiet role his parents played in helping him build confidence without shame. A grounded conversation about composure, recovery, and what it means to keep moving forward — on the course and at home.This is episode 2/4 of Good Inside Presents: The Playbook, a limited-edition series created in partnership with Nike.