Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Author: Dr Justin Coulson Language: English Episodes: 100
Finding a clear path through the chaos of family life can feel overwhelming. Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families steps into that space with grounded, relatable conversations. Hosted by parenting expert Dr. Justin Coulson and his wife Kylie, this podcast feels like a honest chat with friends who truly understand the daily grind. Together, they draw from their own life raising six daughters, offering a common-sense perspective that resonates with parents everywhere. The discussions move beyond theory, focusing on practical strategies you can apply immediately to navigate common challenges and strengthen your relationships at home. Each episode aims to cut through the noise of conflicting advice, providing thoughtful insights that address real-world situations with empathy and evidence-based wisdom. Tuning into this podcast is like finding a moment of calm reflection in a busy week, a resource for building a more connected and joyful family culture. It’s a place where the complexities of parenting, culture, and society are explored through the lens of everyday experience, making the journey feel a little less solitary and a lot more manageable.
Episodes
Our Mind Tells Us Stories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:41
You felt confident. Radiant. Unstoppable. Then nothing changed… except your thoughts - and suddenly, everything looked wrong. In this powerful episode, a simple set of family photos reveals a confronting truth: your mind…
We're In Our Handstand Era [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:11
A school assembly Justin never wanted to attend turned into one of the proudest parenting moments of his life. In this heartfelt Friday “I’ll Do Better Tomorrow” episode, Justin and Kylie share the emotional moment their…
Hard Fun is More Fun [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:31
What if the very thing we use to motivate kids is actually making them less motivated? New research from Harvard University reveals something surprising: when children play just for fun, they naturally seek challenge, ta…
Parenting Through Grief & Tragedy [with Robin Bailey] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:50
What do you say to your children when their father dies by suicide? In this deeply emotional conversation, radio personality and author Robin Bailey shares the heartbreaking reality of losing her husband, raising three b…
What Defiant & Non-Compliant Teens Actually Need (a Q&A) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:13
You’ve set the routines. Had the conversations. Tried the calm approach. But your child still ignores expectations, pushes back, and explodes when you call it out. What do you do when parenting feels like an endless cycl…
Nobody Likes You When You're Like This [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:30
When life gets overwhelming, even good people become hard to live with. In this deeply honest episode, Justin and Kylie open up about the pressure, stress, snapping, guilt, and emotional overload that can quietly take ov…
I'll Do Better Tomorrow - Coulson's Retreat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:57
What happens when you finally slow down long enough to notice what’s not working? After an unexpected week away at a health retreat, Justin and Kylie came home with two surprisingly simple insights that completely shifte…
Toys, Now With Added AI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:50
A teddy bear that talks. Comforts your child. Learns their secrets. Sounds harmless… until you hear what it’s actually teaching them. In this eye-opening Doctor’s Desk episode, Justin Coulson unpacks the terrifying rise…
The Screen Habits Rewiring Our Kids’ Brains [with Dr Mark Williams] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:53
Your child’s brain is being shaped right now — and screens may be changing it faster than most parents realise. In this confronting but deeply practical conversation, neuroscientist Professor Mark Williams joins Dr Justi…
Raising Responsible Readers [a Q&A About Inappropriate Books] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:48
)Your child loves reading… but now the books feel too mature. Do you step in, or risk shutting it down altogether? This episode tackles the tricky middle ground between protecting your child and preserving their love of…