The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl

Good Inside
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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

  1. 2d ago

    Can't Tap Out: One Mom on Single Parenting, Perimenopause, and Repair

    What happens when your teenager is deep in puberty, your tween is just starting to feel the first shifts — and meanwhile, you're navigating perimenopause on your own? In this episode, Dr. Sheryl talks with Camille, a single mom of two outside Nashville, who's living that exact season right now. They talk about what it really means to parent alone — not just the logistics, but the emotional weight of having no one to tap out to, no one to download the day to at night. They get into the "mom AND dad" myth (and why letting go of it changed everything), the strange grief that comes from giving your kids what you never had, and what it actually looks and feels like to repair yourself while you're raising them. Good Inside now supports the entire parenting journey: pregnancy, babies, big kids, tweens, and teens — because the questions change as kids grow, but parents still need support. Thank you to our partners for making this episode possible: Kt by Knix: Use the code GOODINSIDE for 15% off period underwear Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram Learn more about Good Inside Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    32 min

  2. May 27

    What Today’s Girls Are Up Against

    Tweens and teens today are growing up without something many of us took for granted: an off switch. No break from comparison. No break from group chats, social pressure, performance, opinions, or the feeling of always being “on.” This week, Dr. Sheryl talks with producer, writer, and Amy Poehler's Smart Girls co-founder Meredith Walker about what years of listening to girls has taught her about confidence, belonging, perfectionism, identity, and the exhausting pressure so many girls feel to get everything “right.” They talk about: why “just be yourself” can feel impossible for teens what social media has changed about growing up how girls learn to trust themselves why experimentation and awkwardness are actually healthy the importance of self-compassion and what happens when kids feel genuinely listened to Thank you to our partners for making this episode possible: Kt by Knix: Use the code GOODINSIDE for 15% off period underwear Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram Learn more about Good Inside Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    29 min

  3. May 20

    The Trait That Drives You Crazy Might Be Their Superpower

    You ask your kid to do something simple — put their shoes away, come downstairs, stop snapping at their sibling — and suddenly you’re in a full blown argument about your tone, your words, or whether you’re being “mean.” In this episode, Dr. Sheryl sits down with Emily, a mom of five navigating life with her 12-year-old son, Cooper, who was recently diagnosed with ADHD. But what starts as a conversation about missing assignments and emotional reactions becomes something much deeper: a conversation about sensitivity, literal thinking, overwhelm, repair, and what happens when a parent realizes they might actually share their child’s brain. Together, they unpack: why some kids seem to hear criticism everywhere what “deeply feeling” can actually look like in tweens why ADHD doesn’t always look hyperactive how overwhelm changes the way both kids and parents communicate and how repair — even after the hardest moments — can become the foundation of connection If you’ve ever felt like you’re walking on eggshells with your tween, this episode will help you understand what may really be happening underneath the conflict. Looking for more support navigating the tween and teen years? Good Inside Teen gives you practical tools, scripts, and expert guidance for the moments that feel hardest at home. Thank you to our partners for making this episode possible: Kt by Knix: Use the code GOODINSIDE for 15% off period underwear Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram Learn more about Good Inside Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    32 min

  4. May 13

    I Care About You Right Now: The Period Doctor Talks Puberty

    When should you start talking to your child about puberty and periods? What’s actually normal when it comes to cramps, mood changes, and cycle symptoms — and what’s not? In this episode, Dr. Sheryl sits down with pediatric and adolescent gynecologist Dr. Charis Chambers, also known as “The Period Doctor,” for a conversation that every parent of a tween or teen needs to hear. Together, they talk about: why puberty conversations need to start earlier than most parents think the signs puberty has already begun how to talk about periods without shame or fear what severe period pain can signal the truth about endometriosis in adolescents the myths we’ve inherited about girls’ bodies how parents can help kids feel informed, calm, and connected to their changing bodies This episode is both deeply practical and unexpectedly emotional — especially for parents realizing how little support they themselves received growing up. Dr. Charis Chambers's new book is called The Period & Puberty Parenting Revolution. Thank you to our partners for making this episode possible: Equip: Learn about Equip's at-home eating disorder treatment at equip.health/goodinside Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram Learn more about Good Inside Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    43 min

  5. May 6

    Sibling Drama Isn’t A Problem. It’s Practice.

    One minute they're playing, the next they're snapping or shutting down. When your kids are fighting, it’s easy to wonder: What am I doing wrong? Should I step in… or stay out of it? In this episode, Dr. Sheryl sits down with therapist and mom of seven Bridget KerMorris to unpack what’s really happening between siblings — especially when one child is entering the tween years and everything starts to shift. Together, they explore: Why your older child may suddenly seem mean, distant, or unpredictable What younger siblings are actually experiencing (and often not saying) The difference between a pattern and a moment How to respond without taking sides or shutting things down What “repair” looks like, and why it matters more than getting it right You’ll also hear simple, real-life language you can use in the moment—especially when your child says things like “It’s not fair” or “You love them more.” Sibling conflict isn’t a sign that something is wrong — it’s where your kids are learning how relationships actually work. Thank you to our partners for making this episode possible: Equip: Learn about Equip's at-home eating disorder treatment at equip.health/goodinside Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram Learn more about Good Inside Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    35 min

  6. Apr 29

    The Parenting Guilt Trap

    You know the feeling. You replay something you said. You second-guess a decision. You wonder, “Did I mess that up?” That’s parental guilt—and for most of us, it shows up a lot more than we talk about. In this episode, Dr. Sheryl is joined by psychologist Dr. Juli Fraga, who has spent years studying the emotional lives of parents. Together, they unpack why guilt shows up so quickly in parenting—and why it’s often pointing us in the wrong direction. You’ll learn: The difference between actually doing something wrong and just feeling like you did Why your child’s discomfort can trigger guilt (and what to do instead) How guilt quietly leads to overgiving, overthinking, and burnout A simple way to respond when guilt hits—so it helps instead of hurts This isn’t about getting rid of guilt. It’s about understanding it—so you can stop spiraling and start showing up with more clarity, steadiness, and confidence. Learn more about Good Inside for Teens & Tweens. Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram Learn more about Good Inside Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    13 min

  7. Apr 22

    When Food Starts to Feel Scary

    Eating disorders affect an estimated 30 million Americans in their lifetime. They are common. They are serious. And they are not caused by “bad parenting.” Dr. Sheryl revisits a recent conversation between Dr. Becky and Dr. Erin Parks, Chief Clinical Officer at Equip Health, to talk about eating disorders and disordered eating in kids and teens—what the early signs look like, what’s happening emotionally underneath, and how parents can respond without escalating shame or control struggles. In this episode, we cover: Early warning signs of eating disorders in kids and teens (including boys) When “healthy eating” becomes rigid or concerning The role of perfectionism and control How diet culture shows up in family language What shame sounds like inside a teen’s head How to hold boundaries around health without turning food into a power struggle When it’s time to seek professional help Disordered eating behaviors are not about vanity or defiance—they’re often attempts to regulate overwhelming feelings. This conversation will help you feel more oriented, more compassionate, and clearer about your role. Equip Health is a sponsor of "The In-Between Years." New episodes drop every Wednesday; follow the show on Apple or Spotify so you don't miss a single one! Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram: @drsherylatgoodinside Get the Good Inside app: Good Inside Teen Thank you to our partners for making this episode of The In-Between Years possible!  Equip: Learn about Equip's at-home eating disorder treatment at equip.health/goodinside.   Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram Learn more about Good Inside Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    42 min

  8. Apr 15

    My Kid Wants to Be Famous

    The majority of kids today say they want to be influencers. What happens when that shows up in your own home? When your child isn’t just playing or performing… but actively trying to be seen, followed, and validated online? In this episode, a mom of a 10-year-old shares a tension so many parents feel but don’t always say out loud: I’m proud of her confidence… and I’m scared of what she’s chasing. Dr. Sheryl unpacks what’s really driving this desire to be “famous,” why it makes so much sense developmentally, and how to respond without shutting your child down — or leaving them unprotected. New episodes drop every Wednesday; follow the show on Apple or Spotify so you don't miss a single one! Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram: @drsherylatgoodinside Get the Good Inside app: Good Inside Teen Thank you to our partners for making this episode of The In-Between Years possible!  Equip: Learn about Equip's at-home eating disorder treatment at equip.health/goodinside. Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram Learn more about Good Inside Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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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

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