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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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