Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families


Latest Episodes

#808 A 'Solid' 4 Stars AKA Kylie's Literary Smackdown
July 19, 2023

Justin & Kylie share their list of favourite books they're reading at the momentJustin's readingProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirThe Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Dr Lisa DamourParenting Like an Australian by Damien CaveJust Kids by Patty SmithT

#807 She'll Be Right, Just Parent Like an Aussie
July 18, 2023

Justin has a conversation with Damien Cave about his new bookParenting Like an AustralianDamien talks about how he began surfingUnderstanding riskHow adults live their livesIs Australian parenting leaning towards American parenting?OptimismCompet

#806 You're Always Telling Me What to Do!
July 17, 2023

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about autonomyLittle People, Big FeelingsTheory of mindBasic need for autonomyReactanceImportance of transitionsMoments of connectionCelebrating successesFind us on Facebook atDr Justin Coulson's

#805 Are Relationships Really 50/50?
July 16, 2023

Today's podcast is inspired by Brene Brown's statement that marriage and relationships are never 50/50 in terms of energy, patience and kindness.So Justin and Kylie sat down to unpack this statement, and whether it holds true in their marriage.Find us o

#804 Getting Out of the Rip
July 13, 2023

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next timeJustin & Kylie make a listener cryJustin goes for a surfKylie shares how she struggles to support Justin when he's having a hard timeThe youngest Coulson give

#803 This Week In Parenting: Gentle Parenting Under the Microscope
July 12, 2023

Justin & Kylie share what's happening this week in parentingParenting is the perfect levellerGentle parentingParental Guidance viewers are slamming gentle parenting and I'm confusedDevilish Dilemmas by Ginger FoxMum shaming on TiktokFind us o

#802 Making Cents of Money Management for Kids
July 11, 2023

Justin speaks with Yish Koh, MD from KITInflation, cost of living, interest ratesNew study published - Financial CapabilityAustralian parents are talking to their kids about moneySpending strategiesDonating to charityThe take-home messageFind us

#801 Teen Boys - Yes, You Can Calm Their Farm
July 10, 2023

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about angry teenage boysSelf regulationEmpathy. Congnitive vs affective.PowerMasculinityHigh emotions = low intelligenceMale role modelsExpanding your emotional vocabularyAtlas of the heart - Brene

Kill Stress with No Stress: How I Work Crossover
July 09, 2023

Feeling overwhelmed? Youre not alone. In this episode of the How I Work crossover series youll learn some low-effort and high-impact ways to remove reoccurring stressors in your life.Become a member of the Happy Families familyFind us on Facebook at D

#800 Me Time vs We Time
July 06, 2023

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next timeJustin is struggling being a parent right nowJustin's focusing on we-timeKylie is struggling with one of her daughters preparing to move outAutonomy supportive pa