On this wildly relatable episode of Self-Conscious, clinical psychologist and Good Inside author Dr. Becky Kennedy sits down with Chrissy to talk about what parenting really demands of us—not just as moms and dads, but as humans still healing ourselves.

Together, they unpack how parenting is less about fixing behavior and more about building connection—especially when it comes to tantrums, lying, shame, and accountability. Whether you’re raising children, raising yourself, or both—this episode will change the way you see discipline, repair, and love.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Good Kids, Bad Behavior: Learn how separating your child’s identity from their actions unlocks healthier discipline, without shame.
• Reparenting 101: Dr. Becky explains why we parent the way we were parented—and how to break intergenerational cycles by building emotional trust with ourselves first.
• Lies Aren’t Moral Failures: Reframe lying not as a sign of bad character, but as a protection strategy born of fear or guilt.
• How to Start the Sex Talk: Chrissy shares how she’s preparing for “the talk,” and Dr. Becky offers a foolproof opener: “If I sound awkward, it’s because I’m the first person in my family to ever talk about this.”
• The Tool You’ll Use Every Day—A.V.P.: Acknowledge, Validate, Permit. This three-step process helps both adults and kids regulate big feelings, build self-trust, and recover from emotional overload.