Podcast Episodes

When “Mummy Wine Time” Stops Being Funny [with Victoria Vanstone]

Episode 1473

It starts as a joke — “Mummy needs wine!” — but for many parents, that glass at the end of the day becomes more than just a meme. In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Dr Justin Coulson ta…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

From Awkward to Awesome: How to Talk About Anything With Your Kids

Episode 1472

Ever wish you could talk to your kids about the big stuff — without it feeling awkward or heavy? In this episode, Justin and Kylie show you how to make tricky conversations a normal (and even fun) pa…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

When Kids Break Stuff: Teaching Accountability Without Shame or Punishment

Episode 1471

Your child smashes a TV. Or floods the bathroom. Or writes off the car. What now?

In this episode, Justin and Kylie unpack one of parenting’s trickiest questions: should our kids pay for the damage t…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Keep Calm and Curry On — The Sweet Taste of Failure

Episode 1470

What happens when you pour condensed milk instead of coconut milk into your family curry? Justin’s kitchen disaster could’ve ended in chaos—but instead, it became a story of laughter, grace, and doin…

Published on 2 months ago

How to Feel Like You Have More Time (Even When You Don’t)

Episode 1469

If you ever feel like there’s never enough time — this episode is your deep breath. Justin and Kylie unpack the idea of “time abundance” — how to slow life down when the to-do list never ends. From t…

Published on 2 months ago

The Secret Life of Screens: AI, Emotion, and the Teen Brain [With Dr Jacqueline Nesi]

Episode 1468

Teens are forming emotional bonds — not just online, but with AI companions. In this episode, Dr Justin Coulson talks with Brown University psychologist Dr Jacqueline Nesi, author of Techno Sapiens, …

Published on 2 months ago

Guiding Kids Through Sexual Curiosity

Episode 1467

It’s happening in classrooms everywhere — groups of 10- and 11-year-old girls suddenly identifying as lesbian or non-binary. Parents are confused, scared to say the wrong thing, and desperate to unde…

Published on 2 months ago

Why Exam Results Don’t Define Your Child — or Their Future

Episode 1466

Exam season is here — and with it, a tidal wave of pressure, late nights, and panic. But what if we’ve got it all wrong? In this short, punchy episode, Justin and Kylie Coulson share six powerful rem…

Published on 2 months ago

When Holidays End and Tears Begin

Episode 1465

Ever had your child melt down because it’s time to leave somewhere fun? In this heartwarming episode, Justin and Kylie share the tearful goodbyes, the bike crashes, and the surprising wisdom that cam…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

From TikToks to Tolkien: Bringing Boys Back to Books

Episode 1464

Boys are falling behind in reading — and the consequences are staggering. In this episode, we share an excerpt from Your Kid’s Next Read podcast with Allison Tait, Megan Daley, Matt Stanton and Dr Ju…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago