There are no training manuals for this. Just a child staring up at you with cartoon eyes and an inner monologue that asks: Am I doing this right? Am I ruining them?

Kate sits down with Dr. Becky Kennedy—a clinical psychologist and creator of Good Inside—to talk about the heartbreak and hope of parenting. What does it mean to raise (or re-raise) someone with compassion and boundaries, especially when you never learned how?

Whether you're parenting toddlers, teens, or the little one inside yourself, this conversation offers grace for anyone trying again.

Show Notes:

• Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy — parenting platform, book, and podcast
• A Blessing for When You're Not the Parent You Meant to Be
• katebowler.substack.com — essays, blessings, and community reflections
• Support Guide: When Your Child is in Pain — for parents supporting kids through emotional struggle
• Support Guide: Those Who Care for Teens — compassionate care for older children

This episode originally aired September 2025.