DR. BECKY KENNEDY: Breaking Cycles, Building Connection
What if becoming a better parent starts with what you do after you get it wrong? In this episode of That’s Total Mom Sense, recorded on-site at Mom 2.0 in Austin, Texas, I sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy of Good Inside for an honest conversation about breaking cycles, trusting our inner knowing, and letting go of the pressure to parent perfectly. Dr. Becky shares why she questioned the parenting strategies she was trained to teach, how Good Inside helps parents build a framework grounded in their own values, and why instinct and learning both have a place in parenthood. I also share a vulnerable moment with my son after a spilled-milk mishap—and we explore how returning to apologize can model accountability and help children understand that one difficult moment doesn’t define a relationship. We talk about: • Trusting your judgment amid overwhelming online parenting advice • Why parents deserve ongoing education and support • Building belonging and community through Good Inside • Breaking inherited patterns through rupture and repair • Choosing growth and connection over perfection A reminder for every parent who has ever wished they could do a moment over: you can return, take responsibility, and reconnect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
