For generations, fathers were taught that their job was simple: protect, provide, preside.But what happens when those old rules no longer fit?In this conversation, Dr. Becky talks with writer and father Kevin Maguire ("The New Fatherhood") about the emotional transformation happening inside modern f
Dr. Becky, 05/12/2026
00:38:05
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?In this episode of our ongoing Is It True? series, Dr. Becky and Myleik Teele take a closer look at this belief—and what might be more helpful t
Dr. Becky, 05/05/2026
00:31:49
If you’re pregnant… just had a baby… or love someone who is about to become a parent… this episode is for you!This is a preview of Rattled—a brand-new podcast from Good Inside, created for those early weeks and months of parenthood, when everything feels new, intense, and a little disorienting.Each
Dr. Becky, 04/28/2026
00:26:36
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
Dr. Becky, 04/21/2026
00:39:04
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 l
Dr. Becky, 04/14/2026
00:31:30
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
Dr. Becky, 04/07/2026
00:29:45
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
Dr. Becky, 03/31/2026
00:33:31
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
Dr. Becky, 03/24/2026
00:38:12
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 b
Dr. Becky, 03/17/2026
00:16:58
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 a
Dr. Becky, 03/10/2026
00:32:48
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 re
Dr. Becky, 03/03/2026
00:40:12
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
Dr. Becky, 02/24/2026
00:40:56
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 se
Dr. Becky, 02/19/2026
00:23:39
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 h
Dr. Becky, 02/17/2026
00:30:11
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 ho
Dr. Becky, 02/12/2026
00:38:01
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
Dr. Becky, 02/10/2026
00:34:58
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross reflects on the inner work behind elite performance — navigating self-expectation, identity, and life after the finish line. She shares how injury, loss, and transition reshaped her understanding of success, and how she now brings that mindset into
Dr. Becky, 02/05/2026
00:41:33
Do your kid’s tantrums seem more intense than other kids their age? Do they come on fast and last much longer? No, you’re not imagining it. And no, there’s nothing wrong with your kid. Your kid might be a Deeply Feeling Kid. And these kids will learn how to regulate their emotions, they just need a
Dr. Becky, 02/03/2026
00:21:43
Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price join Dr. Becky to talk kids and tech: why phones are “slot machines in our pockets,” why screen struggles aren’t a willpower problem, and the small shifts that help kids (and adults) get their attention back, build more independence, and find more real-world fun.Ge
Dr. Becky, 01/27/2026
00:47:37
What if the leadership skills you need at work are the same ones your kids need at home? Dr. Becky and Simon Sinek unpack how to help kids (and teams) feel seen - with one shift that changes everything: “Tell me more.” Plus, how feedback and repair can build trust instead of breaking it.Get the Good
Dr. Becky, 01/20/2026
00:44:23
Your kid whines, “I’m so bored!” and suddenly you feel like you have to fix it. Dr. Becky and independent play expert Lizzie Assa reframe boredom as a good thing, show parents how to step out of the entertainer role, and share a few doable ways to build independence, creativity, and resilience.Get t
Dr. Becky, 01/13/2026
00:36:07
Dr. Becky and Charles Duhigg unpack habit science, why clarity creates hope, and how small shifts (better cues, named rewards, and repair over punishment) can lower tension and build connection at home - with your partner, your kids, and yourself. This episode is for anyone who wants to communicate
Dr. Becky, 01/06/2026
00:51:28
In hard seasons, it’s easy to believe “I’ll feel this way forever.” Dr. Becky and cognitive scientist Maya Shankar explore the moments that upend us, the anxiety of not knowing what comes next, and why we underestimate our ability to adapt. Together, they discuss how reconnecting to what matters mos
Dr. Becky, 12/30/2025
00:35:36
Traveling with kids can make a vacation feel… not so much like a vacation. In this revisit of one of our favorite holiday episodes, Dr. Becky talks through how to handle sleeping in new places, airplane meltdowns, and backseat showdowns, so you can feel a little more prepared heading into holiday tr
Dr. Becky, 12/23/2025
00:22:19