Strong. Healthy. Empowered.
In this episode of SHE MD Podcast, Dr. Becky Kennedy sits down with Mary Alice Haney to discuss evidence-based parenting strategies, emotional regulation, and building resilience in children. They explore the “Good Inside” philosophy, handling emotional ruptures, setting boundaries with empathy, and supporting kids through frustration. Listen to gain actionable guidance to raise confident, capable, and emotionally resilient children while improving parent-child communication and connection. This episode cultivates insights on supported struggle, borrowed belief, and sturdy leadership in motherhood, empowering listeners to navigate parenting challenges with clarity, compassion, and consistency.
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Dr. Becky Kennedy, known to millions as Dr. Becky, is a clinical psychologist, mom of three, and one of today’s most trusted and influential voices in parenting. As the founder and CEO of Good Inside, she has pioneered a new model for delivering evidence-based support to families worldwide. Her work spans a top-rated app, a #1 New York Times bestselling book, a chart-topping podcast, and a viral social media presence - all part of her mission to make parenting guidance more accessible, relatable, and effective.
What You’ll Learn
How to apply the Good Inside philosophy to everyday parenting
Techniques for managing frustration and modeling emotional regulation
The role of supported struggle and borrowed belief in child development
Practical strategies for boundaries, repair, and sturdy leadership
Key Timestamps
00:00 Introduction with Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Becky Kennedy
04:45 Understanding the “Good Inside” philosophy and emotional health
09:10 Repair in parenting, handling emotional ruptures, and modeling empathy
21:00 Managing mom rage, frustration tolerance, and supporting kids’ emotional growth
25:13 Modeling emotional regulation for children and building resilience
29:48 Balancing self-compassion and accountability as a parent
34:31 Consequences, boundaries, and teen behavior management
51:00 Frustration tolerance and navigating the learning space with kids
55:50 Top parenting strategies for connection, resilience, and emotional health
01:02:00 Sturdy leadership, boundaries with empathy, and motherhood without martyrdom
01:12:20 Repair, re-parenting, and modeling empathy for long-term growth
01:17:30 ADHD, anxiety, and emotional regulation strategies for girls
01:28:50 Where to learn more, resources, and how to connect with Dr. Becky
Key Takeaways
Kids learn to tolerate feelings we tolerate in them, building resilience
Supported struggle teaches problem-solving and emotional regulation
Borrowed belief demonstrates children’s capabilities and boosts confidence
Boundaries with empathy model healthy authority without shame
Repair and re-parenting strengthen parent-child relationships and trust
Links
🌐 https://www.goodinside.com
🌐 https://www.youtube.com/@goodinside
Resources Mentioned
Good Inside app – coaching, programs, and tools for parents: https://www.goodinside.com
Deeply Feeling Kid Program – emotionally sensitive children: https://www.goodinside.com
Sleep and Anxiety Programs – strategies for family mental health: https://www.goodinside.com
