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Resilience Over Happiness

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Resilience Over Happiness

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Dr. Becky Kennedy · A child psychologist's guide to working with difficult adults

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“I will not take that feeling away from you.”- Dr. Becky Kennedy

The Story Behind This Song

Dr. Becky Kennedy's episode with Lenny became one of his most-shared ever. Her framework — that children (and adults) need someone who believes them ('yes, it hurts') AND believes in them ('you'll learn') — resonated deeply with leaders who saw parallels to managing struggling team members. Her phrase 'perfect is creepy' became a viral moment.

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A child psychologist's guide to working with difficult adults
Dr. Becky KennedyPodcast

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