Summary of How To Find The Goodness Inside Yourself With Psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy

00:00:00 - 00:55:00

Psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy discusses the importance of finding the goodness inside of oneself, and how it requires work and consistency. She also discusses her new book, Good Inside, which provides foundational understanding of different concepts related to parenting, attachment, and repair.

• 00:00:00 Psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy discusses her new book, "Good Inside," which focuses on teaching parents how to effectively raise their children using simple, actionable steps. She believes that the field of parenting has been lacking in understanding and practicality, and that this is necessary for future generations.
• 00:05:00 Psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy discusses how to find the goodness inside yourself, which is a difficult task when overwhelmed. She offers the idea of changing the mindset from consequences to connections, which can help parents better understand their children and provide support during difficult times.
• 00:10:00 The video discusses psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy's belief that all humans have goodness inside them, regardless of their behavior. Kennedy stresses the importance of empathy and curiosity when interacting with one's children, in order to help create a gap between their good behavior and bad behavior. This creates a space in which children can explore their own motivations and emotions, instead of feeling ashamed or undeserving of love and affection.
• 00:15:00 The video discusses the difference between the "good inside approach" and the "bad inside approach." The good inside approach teaches parents to embody their authority and set firm boundaries for themselves and their kids, which in that example would be I will not let you hit your sister.
• 00:20:00 Psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy discusses how to find the goodness inside yourself in difficult situations. She describes how a circuit of blame and self-criticism can be activated in the body, leading to ineffective decision-making. Kennedy encourages parents to intentionally develop a mindset of adulthood, embodying self-compassion and authority in difficult situations.
• 00:25:00 Psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy discusses the importance of understanding oneself, and the role that parenthood and motherhood can play in that process. She argues that selfless parenting can lead to negative consequences for children, and recommends instead for parents to be self-sufficient and have access to their own resources.
• 00:30:00 Psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy discusses the importance of family jobs and the concept of selfless parenting. She asserts that if we think of our job as setting boundaries and validating our children's feelings, then our children's job is to feel their feelings. When our children see that their feelings change a decision that we previously wanted to make, they can become quite upset.confidence, according to Dr. Kennedy, is not about feeling good, but about being able to feel at home with ourselves in the widest range of feelings possible. This involves accepting ourselves no matter what we're feeling.
• 00:35:00 Psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy discusses how to find the goodness inside oneself, including acknowledging and validating intense emotions and setting boundaries to keep children safe.
• 00:40:00 Psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy discusses how to find the goodness inside yourself, noting that it takes a boundary to do so. She says that when parents are highly sensitive or empathetic, they may become overwhelmed and unable to take care of their child in a healthy way.
• 00:45:00 Psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy shares the importance of self-repair for parents, emphasizing the importance of repairing broken relationships with one's self. She discusses how, as a parent, it is important to be aware of our own self-worth and to feel like we are worth taking on any journey towards self-improvement.
• 00:50:00 Psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy discusses the importance of repairing relationships with oneself, and offers advice for parents on how to help their children understand and accept their feelings. She also touches on the idea that it's never too late to change, and how this mindset can help all involved in a relationship.
• 00:55:00 Psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy discusses the importance of finding the goodness inside of oneself, and how it requires work and consistency. She also discusses her new book, Good Inside, which provides foundational understanding of different concepts related to parenting, attachment, and repair.