What’s the hardest part of parenting for you?

Do you think kids today are more anxious than before?

Today, Jay sits down with Dr. Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and founder of Good Inside, a global parenting and mental health platform. Named the “Millennial Parent Whisperer” by Time, Dr. Becky is known for her compassionate, practical approach to raising emotionally healthy children while maintaining strong, sturdy leadership as a parent.

In this eye-opening conversation, Jay and Dr. Becky explore why modern parenting often swings between dismissing children’s emotions and letting them call the shots, sharing practical ways to find the balance in between. Dr. Becky shares why parenting is a skill you can actually learn, the surprising power of repairing after conflict, and how boundaries and validation work together to help kids feel safe, understood, and supported.

Dr. Becky shares how to shift your mindset from “my kid is giving me a hard time” to “my kid is having a hard time,” creating a more compassionate approach to conflict and connection. She explains why constantly optimizing for happiness for your kids can actually create anxiety later in life, why letting kids struggle is key to building resilience, and how to release the heavy burden of “mom guilt” by recognizing which emotions are yours to carry and which belong to your child.

In this interview, you’ll learn:

How to Repair After Rupture and Strengthen Connection

How to Set Boundaries Without Power Struggles

How to Validate Feelings Without Over-Coddling

How to Build Capable and Resilient Kids

Why Not All “Mom Guilt” is Actually Guilt

How to Balance Empathy with Leadership as a Parent

Parenting isn’t about getting it perfect. It’s about showing up, repairing when things go wrong, and modeling the emotional skills you want your children to have. As Dr. Becky reminds us, the most powerful thing you can give your kids is the confidence to face life’s challenges knowing they are both safe and valid.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

02:49 Should Kids Dictate Parenting Styles?

06:03 Building Tolerance As A Skill

10:43 How To Overcome Mom Guilt

18:27 Becoming a Mom Shouldn't Be Endured Alone

21:50 What is the Best Parenting Strategy? 

29:30 The First Step Of Repair 

34:18 How to Reconcile with Your Kid

36:54 How to Reconcile with Your Kid

39:17 Your Kid is Just Having a Hard Time

42:04 The Myth Of Always Being Available

44:30 How Do You Set a True Boundary?

48:36 The Communication Skills Every Parent Needs

52:34 What is Your Job As A Parent?

56:48 Your Kid’s Feelings Are Valid 

59:12 How Boundaries & Validation Make for Resilient Adults

01:00:40 Should you be Optimizing for Happiness In Childhood?

01:09:45 The Power of Patience & Time

01:12:56 Teaching Kids How To Build Tolerance

01:19:44 Fostering Independence 

01:24:36 Teaching Children Self-Reliance 

01:30:33 The Value Of Discipline

01:37:56 The Pressure Parents Experience 

01:41:52 Independence Vs Dependence 

01:50:46 The Fear Of Patterns Repeating

Episode Resources:

Dr. Becky Kennedy | Website

Dr. Becky Kennedy | Instagram

Dr. Becky Kennedy | Facebook

Dr. Becky Kennedy | YouTube

Dr. Becky Kennedy | LinkedIn

Dr. Becky Kennedy | X

Dr. Becky Kennedy | TikTok

What&rsquo;s the hardest part of parenting for you?
Do you think kids today are more anxious than before?
Today, Jay sits down with Dr. Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and founder of Good Inside, a global parenting and mental health platform. Named the &ldquo;Millennial Parent Whisperer&rdquo; by Time, Dr. Becky is known for her compassionate, practical approach to raising emotionally healthy children while maintaining strong, sturdy leadership as a parent.
In this eye-opening conversation, Jay and Dr. Becky explore why modern parenting often swings between dismissing children&rsquo;s emotions and letting them call the shots, sharing practical ways to find the balance in between. Dr. Becky shares why parenting is a skill you can actually learn, the surprising power of repairing after conflict, and how boundaries and validation work together to help kids feel safe, understood, and supported.
Dr. Becky shares how to shift your mindset from &ldquo;my kid is giving me a hard time&rdquo; to &ldquo;my kid is having a hard time,&rdquo; creating a more compassionate approach to conflict and connection. She explains why constantly optimizing for happiness for your kids can actually create anxiety later in life, why letting kids struggle is key to building resilience, and how to release the heavy burden of &ldquo;mom guilt&rdquo; by recognizing which emotions are yours to carry and which belong to your child.
In this interview, you&rsquo;ll learn:
How to Repair After Rupture and Strengthen Connection
How to Set Boundaries Without Power Struggles
How to Validate Feelings Without Over-Coddling
How to Build Capable and Resilient Kids
Why Not All &ldquo;Mom Guilt&rdquo; is Actually Guilt
How to Balance Empathy with Leadership as a Parent
Parenting isn&rsquo;t about getting it perfect. It&rsquo;s about showing up, repairing when things go wrong, and modeling the emotional skills you want your children to have. As Dr. Becky reminds us, the most powerful thing you can give your kids is the confidence to face life&rsquo;s challenges knowing they are both safe and valid.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe <a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe">here</a>.&nbsp;
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:49 Should Kids Dictate Parenting Styles?
06:03 Building Tolerance As A Skill
10:43 How To Overcome Mom Guilt
18:27 Becoming a Mom Shouldn't Be Endured Alone
21:50 What is the Best Parenting Strategy?&nbsp;
29:30 The First Step Of Repair&nbsp;
34:18 How to Reconcile with Your Kid
36:54 How to Reconcile with Your Kid
39:17 Your Kid is Just Having a Hard Time
42:04 The Myth Of Always Being Available
44:30 How Do You Set a True Boundary?
48:36 The Communication Skills Every Parent Needs
52:34 What is Your Job As A Parent?
56:48 Your Kid&rsquo;s Feelings Are Valid&nbsp;
59:12 How Boundaries &amp; Validation Make for Resilient Adults
01:00:40 Should you be Optimizing for Happiness In Childhood?
01:09:45 The Power of Patience &amp; Time
01:12:56 Teaching Kids How To Build Tolerance
01:19:44 Fostering Independence&nbsp;
01:24:36 Teaching Children Self-Reliance&nbsp;
01:30:33 The Value Of Discipline
01:37:56 The Pressure Parents Experience&nbsp;
01:41:52 Independence Vs Dependence&nbsp;
01:50:46 The Fear Of Patterns Repeating
Episode Resources:
Dr. Becky Kennedy | <a href="https://www.goodinside.com/">Website</a>
Dr. Becky Kennedy | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside/">Instagram</a>
Dr. Becky Kennedy | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/drbeckyatgoodinside">Facebook</a>
Dr. Becky Kennedy | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@goodinside">YouTube</a>
Dr. Becky Kennedy | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodinside/">LinkedIn</a>
Dr. Becky Kennedy | <a href="https://x.com/goodinside">X</a>
Dr. Becky Kennedy | <a href="https://x.com/goodinside">TikTok</a>

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.

I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.
I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

Dr. Becky Kennedy: #1 Parenting Mistake Fueling Your Kid’s Anxiety! Follow THIS Proven Framework to Raise Emotionally Strong Adults

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