Dr Becky, how can effortful imperfection help us in motherhood? Plus, deep feeling kids, relationship needs after kids & more! - with Dr Becky, psychologist & founder of Good Inside

Dr Becky, how can effortful imperfection help us in motherhood? Plus, deep feeling kids, relationship needs after kids & more! - with Dr Becky, psychologist & founder of Good Inside

August 17, 2026 · 1h 14m · Season 1 · Episode 419

About this episode

The episode features Dr Becky Kennedy discussing motherhood, deeply feeling children, and changing relationship dynamics after having kids.

From reading a viral Dr Becky poem on the podcast to now, we are so excited to be speaking to Dr Becky Kennedy, founder of Good Inside and clinical psychologist. She is a mum of 3, author, podcast host and renowned ‘millennial parenting whisperer’ who specialises in parenting and relationships, deeply feeling children, boundary-setting and emotional connection. We discuss… Deeply feeling kids and the safety of familiar movies Leaning into the reality of postpartum Changing relationship dynamics after having a baby What discussions can we have with our partner before having kids? Relationship needs and how they can change Spontaneity in your relationship Having the “most generous interpretation” Deeply Feeling Kids and different temperaments Links mentioned: See Sophie read Dr Becky’s poem about Covid kids starting school Follow @drbeckyatgoodinside Follow @goodinsidebaby See the podcast, Good Inside at Dr Becky This episode is proudly sponsored by Bonds. Join us at The Village Walk, a free morning event for parents and their villages at The Terrace, Royal Botanical Gardens in Melbourne on Sunday the 30th of August, 9–11am. Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell…

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Hosts: Sophie Pearce, Jayde Couldwell

Guest: Dr Becky Kennedy

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Organizations: Good Inside

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