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.

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 taps into childhood messages, cultural myths around “good moms,” and our very real need for control and completion. Plus: practical tools for separating self-worth from clutter, listener questions, and a powerful reminder—you are not your mess. If you've ever felt like the state of your home says something about you, this episode is for you.

Puberty is starting earlier than ever. Dr. Becky and Dr. Sheryl Ziegler dive into why—and how parents can support kids through this big transition. They explore what early puberty looks like today, its emotional and cultural impacts, and the tools caregivers need to stay connected and confident.

Dr. Becky joins Gretchen Rubin & Samantha Bee for a heartfelt, funny roundtable on parenting lessons, challenges & growth.

Explore how shifting gender roles are reshaping how we raise boys and redefine modern fatherhood in today's evolving world.

Explore how shifting gender roles are reshaping how we raise boys and redefine modern fatherhood in today's evolving world.

In this episode, Dr. Becky unpacks why summer feels so hard for parents—and shares real tools to survive sibling fights, snack overload, and the pressure to make it magical. You’re not failing summer. You’re just parenting in it.

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 attunement. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the role of provider or problem-solver, or you’re parenting with someone who is, this conversation is a powerful invitation to redefine what it really means to show up.

When your child isn’t a reflection of you, how do you accept and embrace who they truly are? This episode explores expectation, identity, and ego in parenting.

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. Together, they unpack what it means to hold space for all the parts of ourselves: the ones we show, the ones we silence, and the ones still trying to be heard. Because being a mother doesn’t erase who you are. It just makes the work of knowing — and owning — yourself that much more essential.

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 the quiet pressures baked into motherhood and challenges the comforting-yet-limiting binary of maternal instinct. What might parenting look like if we gave ourselves permission to learn, struggle, and seek support—just like we do in every other role?

Dr. Becky sits down with bestselling author and truth-teller Glennon Doyle for a candid conversation about anorexia, the messy process of recovery, and the emotional baggage they’re determined not to pass on to their kids. Glennon also opens up about her Zillow scrolling—and to her surprise, Becky totally relates. Together, they explore what this search for the “perfect home” reveals about our deeper longing for safety, belonging, and peace. As the saying goes, “Wherever I go, there I am.”

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?

Dr. Becky explores the rise of “FAFO” parenting—is it burnout, backlash to gentle parenting, or just a rebrand of something that’s always been there?

Dr. Becky joins Tamron Hall to discuss the power of picture books in fostering connection between parents and kids, especially when addressing difficult behaviors.

It’s parent-teacher conference time—the moment that can fill any parent with a mix of anticipation and anxiety. What will the teacher say about my child? What does it say about me as a parent? When our kids struggle, it’s easy to worry that their behavior reflects our parenting.

Dr. Becky encourages all self-identifying “Good Girls” to reflect on what they truly want for themselves and to embrace the inconvenience that comes with pursuing it.

Dr. Becky unpacks the good girl conditioning from childhood and inspires women to embrace being inconvenient.

Dr. Becky talks to a mom about what happened when she braved taking her young kids to a restaurant and it didn't go so well.

Comedian and actress Ilana Glazer, joins Dr. Becky to talk about motherhood, boundaries, and being a millennial parent.