Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Today on the podcast, Dr Justin chats with Gus Worland ahead of R U OK? Day tomorrow.Gus is an Australian TV and radio personality and is the founder of the Gotcha4Life Foundation - which delivers what Gus calls 'mental fitness' programs to engage, educate and empower communities, on the way to their vision of zero suicides.Topics discussed in this episode: Mental Fitness, and why we need to seek help from those around us. Raising our hands for help on the beach or in the car park, rather than waiting until we're drowning before raising our hands. Using technology to check in on those we love. Formalising who 'your village' is - the people that you can't live without, and work hard on the relationships within the village. Discover more about Gus' work with Gotcha4Life here, and how you can improve your mental fitness.Find out all the information about R U OK? Day here.Purchase A Parent's Guide to Autism in the Happy Families shop, or find it in your premium membership.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is Child Protection Week, so today on the podcast Justin speaks with Act for Kids CEO, Dr Katrina Lines.Dr Lines is a registered psychologist and child protection advocate, and has been involved in numerous national taskforces advocating for the rights of children.In particular, this conversation touches on the new 'Get Comfy' initiative, where Act for Kids are encouraging families to start having conversations with their children about sex, body, consent, and relationships.It comes off the back of research that has found that Australians feel underprepared when it comes to real-life experiences.Topics discussed in this podcast: Some of the 'Get Comfy' research findings, including the fact that 1 in 3 Australians never received sex education at school, and over half of all Aussies aren't comfortable talking to their parents about sex and intimacy. Consent, and why this needs to be a focus in sex education and conversations about intimacy. Ways in which your family could introduce age appropriate conversations about our bodies. The problem with adolescents getting most of their sex-ed from porn, and why this needs to change Find out more about the 'Get Comfy' initiative here.Purchase the 'Your Growth Guide' webinar in the Happy Families shop, or find it in your premium membership.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most common questions in our podcast inbox is how to make the couple relationship stronger, and navigating bumps along the road. On today's podcast Justin and Kylie discuss a recent relationship 'wipeout'.Topics discussed in this podcast: Why surfing with the boys caused issues between Justin and Kylie Ways to get over these wipeouts that can so easily occur in relationships Owning your issues and trying to see things from your partner's perspective Find the Bringing Up Boys Summit in the Happy Families shop.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In lieu of the normal weekly reflection that takes place on a Friday, Justin and Kylie turn their attention to Father's Day, with a reflection on what fatherhood means.Topics discussed in today's podcast: Why Justin doesn't like presents on Father's Day. Justin's Lightning Round - answering Kylie's questions about his fatherhood journey. Is Justin really that funny after all? The kids have their say. Dad jokes The influence and importance of fathers and father figures. Find the 'Anxiety in Your Child Webinar' at the Happy Families Shop, or in your Happy Families Premium Membership.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the lead-up to Father's Day, Justin is talking to some of the most interesting dads around!Today on the podcast we hear from James Breakwell who is a comedy writer, dad to four daughters, and tweets to his 1 million plus followers on Twitter under the handle of @XplodingUnicorn.Topics discussed on this podcast: Seeing the funny side of parenting James' parenting style What his kids think of his internet career Follow James' on Twitter here or sign up for his newsletter and check out the Exploding Unicorn podcast here.You can find James' books, including Bare Minimum Parenting (The Ultimate Guide to Not Quite Ruining Your Child) on Booktopia.Find the 'Dadding Done Right Webinar' at the Happy Families Shop, or in your Happy Families Premium Membership.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the podcast Justin is talking to some of Australia's most interesting dads.Today's podcast features a great chat with David Campbell, who's a platinum-selling recording artist, the host of Today Extra, an author and has even done cabaret in New York!He's also the dad to three kids, including a set of twins, and is the son of legendary Aussie singer, Jimmy Barnes.Topics discussed in this podcast: David's family of origin and childhood experiences His journey as a father Not repeating the mistakes of our parents Find out more about David's books, Stupid Carrots, Bedtime is Boring and My Tooth is Looth here.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the lead-up to Father's Day, Justin is talking to some of the most interesting dads around!Justin speaks with Osher Gunsberg about what life is like for him, as a dad.Topics included in this episode: Helping kids to regulate their emotions Understanding our kid's development and how that helps us to parent better Osher answers 10 Dad questions What Osher enjoys the most about being a dad Advice he would give himself as a new dad Find Osher on DadPod, Twitter & InstagramPurchase Tweens, Teens & Screens or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin speaks with Justin Rouillon on the Bluey's Brisbane PodcastTopics included in this episode: What makes Bandit a great Dad Having kids means your life is not going to be efficient The 'Dumb Dad' in pop culture Imaginative & creative play Is Bandit a good representation of the modern Dad? Bluey's schooling experience Find Bluey's Brisbane on Facebook, Twitter & InstagramPurchase Building Better Boys or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie reflect on their week and determine what they can do better next time.Topics included in this episode: Justin reads an email from a listener about mums & social media Kylie receives a hand written letter Two of the Coulson girls struggle in their relationship together Justin has been surfing. A lot. Purchase Teaching Kids Kindness or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin & Kylie share their list of favourite books they're reading at the momentKylie's reading Minding Frankie by Maeve Binchy When Grace Went Away by Meredith Appleyard Rex by Cathleen Lewis The Boy, The Mole, The Fox & The Horse by Charlie Mackesy Justin's reading Working Class Boy by Jimmy Barnes Working Class Man by Jimmy Barnes Time Wise by Amantha Imber Raised by Animals by Jennifer L. Verdolin Purchase The Screaming Spiral or find it in your Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.