The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl
The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl
Good Inside
The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl is a podcast from Good Inside for parents or adults raising, caring for, or loving a tween or teen. Hosted by clinical psychologist and mom of three Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, this show explores what’s really happening during this intense and transformative stage of life — from big emotions and shifting friendships to dating, academic pressure, social media, identity, and body changes. Each episode slows things down and looks beneath the surface so you can respond instead of react — because your kid may be growing up, but that doesn’t mean they need you less. They need you differently. **About Good Inside** Good Inside helps parents raise confident, resilient kids. Founded by clinical psychologist and mom of three Dr. Becky, our unique approach helps families solve current challenges, and get ahead of future ones, by focusing on the child behind the behavior and the parent behind the parenting. With an app, workshops, podcast, books, and GiGi — a proprietary chatbot trained in the Good Inside approach — members have 24/7 access to personalized, practical support for every age and stage of parenting. No question is too specific, no scenario too tricky to untangle. It’s real, sturdy guidance parents can lean on in the moment, helping them feel capable, grounded, and never alone. goodinside.com
When Your Kid Says "I'm Ugly," Here's What to Actually Say
Dr. Sheryl sits down with pediatrician Dr. Whitney Casares for a conversation about tweens and body confidence.
Aug 12
36 min
Your Kid Isn't Lazy. Their Brain Is Wired for Momentum. | Dr. Alex Reed on ADHD in the Teen Years
Sheryl sits down with Dr. Alex Reed, a clinical psychologist specializing in neurodevelopment, to talk about what ADHD actually looks like as kids move into the teen years.
Aug 5
33 min
Middle School Isn't a Problem to Solve, It's a Skill Being Built
Dr. Sheryl and Phyllis Fagell talk through why middle schoolers pull away from their parents (and why it's not rejection), the real numbers on how often friendships shift during these years, and the "superpowers," belonging, security, self-regulation, that actually predict resilience.
Jul 29
34 min
AI Can't Do the One Thing Your Teen Needs Most
Your kid is already using AI. The question isn't whether to stop it, it's what they still need from you that a machine can't give. Dr. Dana Suskind, a pediatric surgeon and researcher, has a clear, calming answer.
Jul 22
34 min
My Tween is Pulling Away. Is That Normal? - Revisit
A revisit from the Good Inside archives, hosted by Dr. Becky.
Jul 15
32 min
Muscles, Masculinity, and the Thing We Keep Mistaking for Health
Dr. Sheryl and Dr. Kyle Ganson get into what's actually happening to boys in a culture built around gym influencers, supplement stacks, looks maxing, and bulking protocols — and why parents sometimes miss the warning signs.
Jul 8
33 min
The Even-Keel Kid: What to Do When Your Child Can't Name Their Feelings
Dr. Sheryl talks with Sarah, the mom of an easy-going 10-year-old who isn't able to open up about his real feelings.
Jul 1
37 min
When Your Kid Comes Out: What to Say, What to Skip, and What Really Matters
Dr. Sheryl sits down with Sarah Kate Ellis, the President and CEO of GLAAD, the nation's largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization.
Jun 24
32 min
Losing My Teen to the Screen - Revisit
We're resurfacing a fan favorite from the flagship Good Inside podcast feed, in which Dr. Becky fields a few phone concerns and questions.
Jun 17
23 min
How to Stay Friends When One of You Has Kids
Dr. Sheryl sits down with two of her longtime friends, Lisa and Nancy. One of them became a mom. One of them chose not to have children. And somehow, instead of drifting apart, they kept finding ways back to each other.
Jun 10
27 min
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