Good Inside with Dr. Becky

Why Habits Feel Hard with Charles Duhigg

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 more clearly and make change finally stick. Get the Good Inside App by Dr. Becky: https://bit.ly/4fSxbzk [https://bit.ly/4fSxbzk] Your Good Inside membership might be eligible for HSA/FSA reimbursement! To learn more about how to get your membership reimbursed, check out the link here: https://www.goodinside.com/fsa-hsa-eligibility/ [https://www.goodinside.com/fsa-hsa-eligibility/] Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside [https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside] Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter [https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter] For a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcast [http://goodinside.com/podcast]. Thank you to our sponsor SmartyPants. SmartyPants Vitamins are the #1 Kids Gummy Multi, delivering 33% more nutrients than the second-leading product with 16 essential nutrients to support kids’ brain health—and kids love the taste. Shop SmartyPants on Amazon, or at Target and Walmart today. Real change doesn’t come from big resolutions—it comes from small steps and steady support. Get 20% off a Good Inside membership through January 12th and start the year feeling more confident and connected at GoodInside.com [https://www.goodinside.com/?utm_source=&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=new_year_sale2026&utm_content=shownotes_20260106]. Screens are a big part of family life, but many parents feel how easily they can get in the way of real connection. The Reset, a national movement from Outward Bound USA, invites families to unplug for 24 hours on Saturday, January 24th and reconnect—learn more and sign the pledge at the-reset.org [http://the-reset.org]. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Life Has Other Plans with Maya Shankar

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 most can bring steadiness during uncertainty. Get the Good Inside App by Dr. Becky: https://bit.ly/4fSxbzk [https://bit.ly/4fSxbzk] Your Good Inside membership might be eligible for HSA/FSA reimbursement! To learn more about how to get your membership reimbursed, check out the link here: https://www.goodinside.com/fsa-hsa-eligibility/ [https://www.goodinside.com/fsa-hsa-eligibility/] Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside [https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside] Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter [https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter] For a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcast [http://goodinside.com/podcast]. Help your kids explore their creativity with Project Aqua, a free iPhone and iPad app from Adobe. Aqua’s playful activities teach real creative skills—like storytelling, color, and composition—all in a safe, ad-free space made just for kids. Download Project Aqua and watch your child’s imagination come alive. Headed out for the holidays? Netflix has free, educational games your kids will love—like PAW Patrol Academy, Barbie Color Creations, and LEGO DUPLO World—all fully unlocked with your membership and perfect for travel days, no WiFi required. Find more at netflixfamily.com/traveltips [https://netflixfamily.com/traveltips] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Revisit: Surviving Holiday Travel with Kids

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 travel. Get the Good Inside App by Dr. Becky: https://bit.ly/4fSxbzk [https://bit.ly/4fSxbzk] Your Good Inside membership might be eligible for HSA/FSA reimbursement! To learn more about how to get your membership reimbursed, check out the link here: https://www.goodinside.com/fsa-hsa-eligibility/ [https://www.goodinside.com/fsa-hsa-eligibility/] Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside [https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside] Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter [https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter] For a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcast [http://goodinside.com/podcast]. Thank you to our sponsor, Airbnb — because during the holidays, it’s nice to love your family and have your own space. Find your getaway or host your home at airbnb.com/host [http://airbnb.com/host]. Help your kids explore their creativity with Project Aqua, a free iPhone and iPad app from Adobe. Aqua’s playful activities teach real creative skills—like storytelling, color, and composition—all in a safe, ad-free space made just for kids. Download Project Aqua and watch your child’s imagination come alive. Headed out for the holidays? Netflix has free, educational games your kids will love—like PAW Patrol Academy, Barbie Color Creations, and LEGO DUPLO World—all fully unlocked with your membership and perfect for travel days, no WiFi required. Find more at netflixfamily.com/traveltips [https://netflixfamily.com/traveltips] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ADHD Beyond the Label with Penn and Kim Holderness

ADHD isn’t about deficits; it’s about difference. Dr. Becky talks with Kim and Penn Holderness about emotional intensity, Deeply Feeling Kids, and why connection matters more than correction. They explore reframing ADHD through strengths, supporting kids’ regulation, and finding environments where they thrive. Get the Good Inside App by Dr. Becky: https://bit.ly/4fSxbzk [https://bit.ly/4fSxbzk] Your Good Inside membership might be eligible for HSA/FSA reimbursement! To learn more about how to get your membership reimbursed, check out the link here: https://www.goodinside.com/fsa-hsa-eligibility/ [https://www.goodinside.com/fsa-hsa-eligibility/] Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside [https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside] Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter [https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter] For a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcast [http://goodinside.com/podcast]. Thank you to our sponsor Zelle. When it counts, send money with Zelle. Headed out for the holidays? Netflix has free, educational games your kids will love—like PAW Patrol Academy, Barbie Color Creations, and LEGO DUPLO World—all fully unlocked with your membership and perfect for travel days, no WiFi required. Find more at netflixfamily.com/traveltips [http://netflixfamily.com/traveltips] Thank you to our sponsor Skylight. Head to Skylight.com/BECKY [http://skylight.com/BECKY] for $30 off their 15-inch calendars. This offer expires December 31st of this year. This season, Good Inside is partnering with Welcome Baby, a nonprofit that provides essential supplies to new parents in need. From December 18th–22nd, 10% of every new membership will help fund Welcome Baby packages—giving parents the support they need during those first, beautiful, overwhelming weeks. Learn more at GoodInside.com [http://www.goodinside.com/?utm_source=&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=welcomebaby_dec_2025&utm_content=shownotes_20251216]. Thank you to our sponsor Sony. Get $700 off the Sony Alpha 7 IV camera at electronics.sony.com [http://electronics.sony.com/]. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Helping Kids Through Loss with Grief Expert David Kessler

Dr. Becky talks with grief expert David Kessler about helping kids through loss, why children blame themselves, and how honesty and connection make grief survivable - for them and for us. Get the Good Inside App by Dr. Becky: https://bit.ly/4fSxbzk [https://bit.ly/4fSxbzk] Your Good Inside membership might be eligible for HSA/FSA reimbursement! To learn more about how to get your membership reimbursed, check out the link here: https://www.goodinside.com/fsa-hsa-eligibility/ [https://www.goodinside.com/fsa-hsa-eligibility/] Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside [https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside] Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter [https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter] For a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcast [http://goodinside.com/podcast]. Thank you to our sponsor Zelle. When it counts, send money with Zelle. Thank you to our sponsor, Airbnb — because during the holidays, it’s nice to love your family and have your own space. Find your getaway or host your home at airbnb.com/host [http://airbnb.com/host]. Help your kids explore their creativity with Project Aqua, a free iPhone and iPad app from Adobe. Aqua’s playful activities teach real creative skills—like storytelling, color, and composition—all in a safe, ad-free space made just for kids. Download Project Aqua and watch your child’s imagination come alive. Headed out for the holidays? Netflix has free, educational games your kids will love—like PAW Patrol Academy, Barbie Color Creations, and LEGO DUPLO World—all fully unlocked with your membership and perfect for travel days, no WiFi required. Find more at netflixfamily.com/traveltips [https://netflixfamily.com/traveltips] Thank you to our sponsor Sony. Get $700 off the Sony Alpha 7 IV camera at electronics.sony.com [http://electronics.sony.com/]. Feeling the holiday overload? Join Dr. Becky for a live Q&A, How Not to Lose It Over the Holidays, on December 15th at 11:30 AM ET, where she’ll share tools to help you stay sturdy through the chaos. Included with your Good Inside membership—join and save your spot at GoodInside.com [http://goodinside.com/]. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.