Good Inside with Dr. Becky

Epizódy

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  Sex? After Kids? Tell Me More, Esther Perel - Revisit 28.07.2026 36min

  This week Dr. Becky consults with the renowned couples therapist, Esther Perel, to talk about what parents can do to rekindle their desires.
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  Belle Burden: The Burden of Being the "Good Girl" 21.07.2026 35min

  Dr. Becky talks to Belle Burden, author of Strangers, about why "being good" can quietly cost you yourself, how kids notice far more than we give them credit for, and why it's never too late to tell them the truth.
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  You Are the Technology That Builds Your Child's Brain 14.07.2026 33min

  Dr. Dana Suskind and Dr. Becky talk about why the messy, inconvenient, friction-filled version of connection is the version that actually wires a child's brain, and why a frictionless AI that always agrees with you might be the real risk.
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  Great Dads Are Made, Not Born: The Neuroscience of Fatherhood 07.07.2026 32min

  Dr. Becky and Dr. Darby Saxbe get into the brain plasticity of new parenthood, and why the awkwardness of new fatherhood isn't a signal that you're wrong for the role.
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  Are You Pushing Your Kid or Managing Your Fear? 30.06.2026 36min

  “If I don’t push my kid, they’ll waste their potential.” A lot of us believe this. But is it true? Dr. Becky and Myleik Teele decide.
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  Never Off Duty: Perfectionism and Motherhood 23.06.2026 36min

  Dr. Becky talks to Dr. Cassidy Freitas about how perfectionism forms in childhood as a survival strategy, why it works right up until you have a baby, and what it actually looks like to loosen the grip without losing your edge.
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  Stop Trying to Make Your Kids Creative 16.06.2026 34min

  Dr. Becky and Austin Kleon talk about what creativity actually needs to thrive, and what so-called "problem kids" and great artists have in common.
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  Two Parenting Styles, One Family, and Conflicting Boundaries - Revisit 09.06.2026 32min
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  What AI Could Be Doing to Our Kids 02.06.2026 36min

  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.
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  Why Some Couples Have Better Sex After Kids 26.05.2026 36min

  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.
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  EMERGENCY Squishy Drop 23.05.2026 11min

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

  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.
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  The New Fatherhood: “You Either Sort It Out or Pass It On” 12.05.2026 38min

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

  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?
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  The Thoughts New Parents Don’t Say Out Loud 28.04.2026 26min

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

  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.
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  The Funny Kid Becomes the Dad: How We’re Raised with Kenan Thompson 14.04.2026 31min

  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.
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  What’s Really Going On: Why Screens Never Satisfy Kids 07.04.2026 29min

  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.
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  It’s Not You. It’s Perimenopause. 31.03.2026 33min

  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.
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  Is It True? If I Don’t Punish, I’m Permissive (with Myleik Teele) 24.03.2026 38min

  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.