The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl

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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

Episodes

  1. 23H AGO

    My Sweet Kid Has an Attitude Now

    Eye rolls. Talking back. That tone that seems to come out of nowhere. A lot of parents hit this moment around age 9 or 10 — when their once easygoing kid suddenly feels harder to reach, harder to guide, and harder to understand. In this episode, Dr. Sheryl talks with a mom named Anna who’s navigating this exact shift with her daughter. Alongside the attitude and pushback, her daughter is also dealing with anxiety — leaving Anna wondering: Are these things connected? And how do I respond in a way that actually helps? Together, they unpack what’s really going on underneath this stage — why kids start pushing back, how anxiety can show up as irritability, and why this phase isn’t a sign that something is going wrong… but that something new is developing. You’ll walk away with a powerful reframe — and practical tools to stay steady, set boundaries, and build connection during this in-between stage. 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.

    27 min

  2. APR 1

    Who Is This Kid? (When Your Tween Suddenly Changes)

    You finally feel like you’ve figured out your kid. You know what works! You feel connected! Things make sense! And then… something shifts. Suddenly your child is making choices that don’t add up. They’re lying, cutting corners, or acting in ways that feel completely unlike them. And you’re left wondering:Am I losing influence? Should I step in more? Or am I about to become too controlling? In today’s episode, Dr. Sheryl sits down with a mom navigating exactly this moment with her 11-year-old son — a child who had always been “easy”… until he wasn’t. Together, they unpack what’s really happening underneath these confusing behaviors — including: Why kids this age start making choices that don’t make sense How shame (not “badness”) drives more problematic behavior The difference between discipline that controls vs. discipline that teaches Why “good kids” can suddenly seem like they’re going off track And a simple phrase that can completely change your conversations: “Help me understand” This episode is about one of the hardest — and most important — parenting shifts: Letting go of control, while staying deeply connected. 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.

    25 min

  3. MAR 25

    When Your Kid Gets Stuck in the Middle of Friend Drama

    Friendships get more complicated around age 10 — and sometimes kids find themselves caught in the middle of dynamics they don’t know how to handle. In this episode, Dr. Sheryl sits down with a mom named Erin, whose daughter is trying to stay close with two friends who don’t get along… and keeps getting pulled into the conflict. Together, they unpack a question so many parents face:How do I help my child without stepping in too much — or not enough? You’ll hear: Why kids this age often feel responsible for “fixing” friendships The subtle shift from giving advice to staying connected What to say (and what not to say) when your kid is in the middle How to help your child set boundaries without taking over This episode is about more than friendship drama — it’s about the moment parenting starts to change, and how to stay close while your child learns to navigate the social world on their own. 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.

    33 min

  4. MAR 18

    Your Kid Will Use AI. Here’s What Matters More.

    AI is moving fast. Faster than most parents can keep up with.And that’s exactly what scares Carolyn — a mom of two kids who knows technology is coming into her daughter’s life soon, but has no idea how to prepare for something that keeps changing.In this episode, Dr. Sheryl helps reframe the entire problem. Together they explore: Why AI fears are really fears about kids growing up The biggest mistake parents make when talking about new technology How to introduce AI to younger kids without making it “forbidden fruit” What to say when kids start asking bots for advice instead of adults How curiosity — not expertise — protects your relationship If you’ve ever thought “How am I supposed to guide my kids through something I barely understand?” — this conversation will change how you think about it. 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.

    29 min

  5. MAR 12

    The Parenting Shift Nobody Prepares You For (Introducing The In-Between Years)

    This episode marks the launch of Good Inside’s new podcast, The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl — a show about raising tweens and teens. To kick things off, Dr. Becky sits down with the show’s host, clinical psychologist Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, to talk about the parenting shift that catches so many families off guard when kids enter the tween years. One day your child wants you for everything. The next, they’re shutting their bedroom door, wearing AirPods, and suddenly the strategies that used to work… don’t. In this conversation, Becky and Sheryl unpack what’s actually happening during this stage — and why it can feel so destabilizing for parents. They explore: - why tweens start pulling away - the parenting role shift that many parents struggle with - the difference between pursuing your kid and becoming a steady anchor - how to stay connected when your child seems more distant - and why this stage isn’t a rupture in your relationship, but a transition New episodes of The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl — will drop every Wednesday, exploring the emotional, social, and developmental realities of raising tweens and teens. Because your kid doesn’t need you less. They just need you differently. Follow Dr. Sheryl on IG: @DrSherylatGoodInside Let us know what you think! podcast@goodinside.com  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.

    33 min
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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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