Raising Good Humans

Aliza Pressman

Parenting

Child Development

Mental Health

Resilience

Social Media

Anxiety

Parenting Techniques

Parenting Strategies

Emotional Regulation

Family Dynamics

Emotional Intelligence

Empathy

Adolescence

Self-Regulation

Emotion Regulation

Developmental Psychology

Education

Mindfulness

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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As a parent, do you ever wish someone could just whisper some realistic and trustworthy support in your ear? And not make you feel awful for not having all the answers? Well, that's what I'm here for. I'm Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, NYT bestselling author of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans, Associate Clinical Professor, and Co-Found... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	428	Founded	7 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Kids & FamilyEducationParenting

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Latest Episodes

Why Are All the Young People So Insecure?

What if raising secure kids has less to do with what you do wrong as a parent — and more to do with teaching them to build the right relationships from the start?

My guest this week is Dr. Amir Levine, molecular neuroscientist, child psychiatrist, a... more

Today • 44 min

Your Kids Are Wired to Flourish — Here's How to Get Out of Their Way

What if the most powerful thing you could do for your child's brain development has nothing to do with them at all?

This episode is for any parent who has worried about screen time, big emotions, or whether they're doing enough — and hasn't realized... more

29 May 2026 • 45 min • Most popular

Deodorant, Porn, and Nudes: How to Actually Talk to Your Tween About the Hard Stuff

What if the reason the hardest conversations with your middle schooler keep going badly isn't the topic — it's that we keep starting them like a lecture?

This episode is for any parent who has braced themselves to "have the talk" about porn, dating,... more

22 May 2026 • 45 min

Perfectionism Isn't High Standards. It's Hurting Your Kid

What if what we call high standards in our kids, and quietly admire in ourselves, is actually something much more painful underneath?

This episode takes on a question that hits closer to home than most parents want to admit: have I been confusing hi... more

15 May 2026 • 27 min

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Recent Guests

Richard Davidson

Professor of Psychology/Neuroscience (guest)

University affiliated (as discussed)

Episode: Your Kids Are Wired to Flourish — Here's How to Get Out of Their Way

Michele Icard

Author of Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen, the essential conversations you need to have with your kids before they start high school

Author, Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen

Episode: Deodorant, Porn, and Nudes: How to Actually Talk to Your Tween About the Hard Stuff

Thomas Curran

Professor of Psychology at the London School of Economics

London School of Economics

Episode: Perfectionism Isn't High Standards. It's Hurting Your Kid

Mary Claire Haver

Author of The New Perimenopause

The New Perimenopause (book author)

Episode: Perimenopause Starts Earlier Than You Think — What Every Mom Needs to Know Now

Leslie John

Professor from Harvard Business School researching behavioral science and vulnerability

Harvard Business School

Episode: Are You Oversharing With Your Kids — or Not Sharing Enough?

Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary

Author, Professor, and Clinical Psychologist

Episode: Is Anxiety Your Secret Weapon?

Michaeleen Doucleff

Biologist and author of Dopamine Kids

Episode: Dopamine Kids: A Science-Based Plan to Rewire Your Child's Brain and Take Back Your Family in the Age of Screens and Ultraprocessed Food w/ Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff

Alison Fragale

Business school professor and research psychologist

University/Business School (author of Likeable Badass)

Episode: Understanding Status: The Science Behind Respect and Influence (And What It Means for Parenting) w/ Professor Alison Fragale

Elisha Goldstein

Mindfulness teacher and psychologist

Author of Tiny Shifts; Mindfulness expert

Episode: Real Ways to Stay Regulated When Parenting Feels Overwhelming w/ Dr. Elisha Goldstein

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings

One of my favorites
My pediatrician recommended this podcast. I absolutely love and highly recommend to other parents
Apple Podcasts
5
RayFinkle's Mom
United Statesa month ago
Just the best
This is THE must-listen podcast for anyone with children!
Apple Podcasts
5
zzxzmsn
United States2 months ago
It’s just…. Not well made
Some of the content is valuable, but I can’t get past the delivery. She sounds like she’s reading and unsure of herself. The ads in her voice are even worse. Introducing some professionalism into the production would help a lot. It leaves me feeling like she doesn’t really know what she’s talking about.
Apple Podcasts
3
pharen_art
United States2 months ago
So many sponsor breaks
I want to listen to this content but I have never heard a podcast with sponsor breaks so frequent, every few minutes. At this rate I will just find the info somewhere else.
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1
beemocat
United States3 months ago
Good but too many ads
This podcast provides a lot of good information but I feel like I’m skipping an ad every few minutes. I understand you need to make money for your work but maybe frontload them or just do one big ad break in the middle to improve the listener experience.
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Aleushawarner
Canada3 months ago

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The host is regarded as trustworthy and insightful, with many noting lasting impact on their parenting approach.

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Listeners praise its science-backed, practical guidance and calm, relatable delivery.

Guests are consistently credible, bringing expert perspectives to parenting topics.

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Apple Podcasts	#13	United States/Kids & Family/Parenting
Apple Podcasts	#43	United States/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts	#11	Canada/Kids & Family/Parenting
Apple Podcasts	#34	Canada/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts	#34	United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Parenting
Apple Podcasts	#83	United Kingdom/Kids & Family

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Perimenopause Starts Earlier Than You Think — What Every Mom Needs to Know Now

Q: When is hormone therapy appropriate for perimenopause, and how does it differ from birth control pills?

Hormone therapy is used to stabilize hormones during perimenopause and protect bone and brain health, with estrogen plus or minus progesterone depending on individual risk. Birth control pills are for contraception and can be used in short-term scenarios but are not the same as menopausal hormone therapy.

Are You Oversharing With Your Kids — or Not Sharing Enough?

Q: What about tough topics like divorce or parental conflict—how should parents handle disclosure to children?

Be honest but measured, protect children from being caught in the middle, model regulated emotional states, and reveal information in a way that supports the child's sense of security.

Are You Oversharing With Your Kids — or Not Sharing Enough?

Q: I want to hear about your research in the context of the larger body of work that you do.

Leslie John discusses strategic vulnerability and how adapting research for younger audiences can teach kids to disclose in healthier ways, building emotional literacy and stronger relationships.

Dopamine Kids: A Science-Based Plan to Rewire Your Child's Brain and Take Back Your Family in the Age of Screens and Ultraprocessed Food w/ Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff

Q: What are the early signs that a substance or activity is giving a dopamine hit, and how should parents respond?

Look for an inability to stop the activity, followed by post-activity fatigue or irritability. Instead of using willpower, shape the environment by removing tempting items and offering engaging alternatives that the child finds genuinely interesting, gradually building new, healthier routines.

Dopamine Kids: A Science-Based Plan to Rewire Your Child's Brain and Take Back Your Family in the Age of Screens and Ultraprocessed Food w/ Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff

Q: Michaeleen, tell us what dopamine actually is and what it does and what we might mistake it for.

Dopamine is not just pleasure; it's the brain's motor for wanting, craving, and motivation. It drives us toward experiences that feel rewarding, but that reward is separate from the actual pleasure that follows, which can be diminished if the activity is overused. The key is redirecting that motivation to healthier, longer-lasting rewards and creating environments that reduce the need for constant seeking.

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What is Raising Good Humans about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical, evidence-based parenting guidance delivered through conversations with psychologists, educators, and health professionals. Across episodes, themes include managing perfectionism, child development and temperament, resilience, anxiety, and family dynamics, with a strong emphasis on compassion, real-world strategies, and staying accountable to joyful parenting. Noteworthy traits include a steady stream of expert guests, a science-backed approach to everyday parenting challenges, and sponsorship integrations that keep the content accessible for families. Potential listeners can expect actionable tips, relatable host storytelling, and a calm, nonjudgmental style that makes complex topics feel approachable for bus... more

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1. Good Inside with Dr. Becky
2. Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
3. Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn
4. Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens
5. After Bedtime with Big Little Feelings

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2. Michele Icard
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4. Mary Claire Haver
5. Leslie John
6. Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary
7. Michaeleen Doucleff
8. Alison Fragale

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