Podcast Episodes

More Than Someone’s Mom with Ashley Audrain

Episode 202

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 …

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Maternal Instinct & Other Stories We've Inherited

Episode 201

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 in…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Anorexia, Zillow, and the Search for Self with Glennon Doyle

Episode 200

This episode is inspired by Glennon’s upcoming book, We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life's 20 Questions, written with Abby Wambach and Amanda Doyle—available May 6, 2025. Pre-order now wherever bo…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Compassion Isn’t Dangerous

Episode 199

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?

In this episode, Dr. Becky flips the sc…

Published on 5 months ago

F*ck Around and Find Out Parenting

Episode 198

“F*ck Around and Find Out” parenting—what even is that?! This week, Dr. Becky dives into the rise of the FAFO parenting trend. Why is this approach gaining traction in the age of gentle parenting? Is…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

The Power of Picture Books with Tamron Hall

Episode 197

Join Dr. Becky and acclaimed journalist and fellow author Tamron Hall for a special live conversation from New York City to celebrate the launch of Dr. Becky’s debut children’s book, That's My Truck!…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

The Parent-Teacher Conference Survival Guide

Episode 196

In this episode, Dr. Becky shares a vulnerable moment at home when her son confesses his schoolyard transgressions—just as she prepares for his parent-teacher conference. She walks us through a play-…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Don’t Pardon Me, I’m an Inconvenient Woman

Episode 195

In this follow-up to last week’s Calling All “Good Girls” episode, Dr. Becky dives deeper into embracing the role of the “inconvenient woman.” What begins with a simple “I want my coffee my way” mome…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Calling All "Good Girls"

Episode 194

As adult women, why is it so difficult to answer the question, "What do I want for myself?" Why does it feel uncomfortable to claim our desires? In this episode, Dr. Becky explores the good girl cond…

Published on 6 months ago

Revisit - A Plate of Shame

Episode 193

This is a repeat of an earlier episode. Going out to dinner is not what it once was if you are bringing your kids. What used to be an easy book a restaurant and go, is a bit more complicated when it'…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago