More Happier with Gretchen Rubin and Samantha Bee

In this special episode, we’re sharing a recent conversation from More Happier with Gretchen Rubin, where Dr. Becky joined Gretchen Rubin and comedian Samantha Bee for a heartfelt Parenting Roundtable.

Together, they explore the most helpful lessons they’ve learned as parents, the toughest challenges they’ve faced, and the anxieties that come up along the way. It’s an honest, funny, and deeply relatable conversation about what it really means to grow with your kids—not just raise them.

Originally aired on More Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and shared here with permission.

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Join clinical psychologist and mom of three Dr. Becky Kennedy on her weekly podcast, as she takes on tough parenting questions and delivers actionable guidance—all in short episodes, because we know time is hard to find as a parent. Her breakthrough approach has enabled thousands of people to get more comfortable in discomfort, make repairs after mistakes, and always see the good inside. You'll gain the tools to embody your authority while developing a stronger parent-child connection, helping you become the parent you want to be and helping your child develop the skills necessary for life success.

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