Justin interviews Pulitzer Prize winner Charles Duhigg about his groundbreaking book "Super Communicators." Discover the science behind meaningful family conversations and learn practical strategies to transform how you connect with your children and partner.

Key Points:
Understanding the three types of conversations: practical, emotional, and social
Why fixing problems isn't always the answer
How our brains sync during meaningful conversations
The power of deep questions versus shallow ones
Why family interruptions might be healthy

Quote of the Episode: "We tend to remember the conversations that are connection, as opposed to just information exchange." - Charles Duhigg

Key Insights:
The importance of matching conversation types (practical vs. emotional)
How to transform common questions into deeper connections
The value of perspective getting over perspective taking
Why acknowledging awkwardness helps difficult conversations

Best Questions Shared:
"What was the most surprising thing that happened today?"
"What do you admire about [friend's name]?"
"How do you feel about [upcoming event]?" rather than "Are you ready?"

Resources Mentioned:
"Super Communicators" by Charles Duhigg
Harvard Study of Adult Development
Research on neural entrainment and conversation

Action Steps for Parents:
Ask what type of conversation your child wants to have
Practice transforming shallow questions into deep ones
Allow for healthy interruptions in family discussions
Focus on connection over correction

Justin interviews Pulitzer Prize winner Charles Duhigg about his groundbreaking book "Super Communicators." Discover the science behind meaningful family conversations and learn practical strategies to transform how you connect with your children and partner.
Key Points:
<ul>
<li>Understanding the three types of conversations: practical, emotional, and social</li>
<li>Why fixing problems isn't always the answer</li>
<li>How our brains sync during meaningful conversations</li>
<li>The power of deep questions versus shallow ones</li>
<li>Why family interruptions might be healthy</li>
</ul>
Quote of the Episode: "We tend to remember the conversations that are connection, as opposed to just information exchange." - Charles Duhigg
Key Insights:
<ul>
<li>The importance of matching conversation types (practical vs. emotional)</li>
<li>How to transform common questions into deeper connections</li>
<li>The value of perspective getting over perspective taking</li>
<li>Why acknowledging awkwardness helps difficult conversations</li>
</ul>
Best Questions Shared:
<ul>
<li>"What was the most surprising thing that happened today?"</li>
<li>"What do you admire about [friend's name]?"</li>
<li>"How do you feel about [upcoming event]?" rather than "Are you ready?"</li>
</ul>
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li>"Super Communicators" by Charles Duhigg</li>
<li>Harvard Study of Adult Development</li>
<li>Research on neural entrainment and conversation</li>
</ul>
Action Steps for Parents:
<ol>
<li>Ask what type of conversation your child wants to have</li>
<li>Practice transforming shallow questions into deep ones</li>
<li>Allow for healthy interruptions in family discussions</li>
<li>Focus on connection over correction</li>
</ol>

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The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now.

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#1160 - 3 Types of Conversations Your Family Needs to Master: An Interview With NYT Bestselling Author, Charles Duhigg

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