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 learn how 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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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 children problem-solving and emotional regulation

Borrowed belief demonstrates children’s capabilities and boosts confidence

Boundaries with empathy model healthy authority without shame for children

Repair and re-parenting strengthen parent-child relationships and trust

Guest Bio

Dr. Becky Kennedy, known as Dr. Becky, is a clinical psychologist, mom of three, and a leading voice in modern parenting. As founder and CEO of Good Inside, she delivers evidence-based support to families worldwide through a top-rated app, a #1 New York Times bestselling book, a popular podcast, and viral social media content. Dr. Becky empowers parents with practical strategies to raise confident, capable, and emotionally resilient children.

Links

🌐 https://www.goodinside.com

🌐 https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside

🌐 https://www.youtube.com/@goodinside

🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbecky/

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

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