Resilience: Dr Justin Coulson

In this episode, Brendan sits down with Dr. Justin Coulson, founder of Happy Families and co-host of Channel 9’s Parental Guidance, for an insightful conversation about masculinity, personal identity, and the journey to creating stronger family connections.

Dr. Coulson shares his personal story, the experiences that led him to launch Happy Families, and why understanding our own identity is key to being better parents, partners, and people. With a doctorate in psychology from the University of Wollongong, he brings research-backed wisdom and real-life insights to help families thrive.

Tune in for an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion on fatherhood, self-discovery, and building meaningful relationships. 🎧✨

05:32 Early family life

11:11 Back to school

14:35 post graduation

17:26 Parenting advice

22:00 Happy Families

24:01 Brendan's story

28:57 Masculinity

33:53 Young men

43:47 Our brain lies to us

48:09 Males and Females

52:54 Cycling up the hills

54:45 Practical parenting advice

01:04:58 Brendan's Mum

01:06:19 DMN: the need for downtime

01:10:03 Personal identity and resilience