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 shifted the way they parent, connect, and live. From the tension between personal growth and relationships… to the life-changing impact of putting phones away and sitting quietly in nature… this episode is a gentle but powerful reminder that sometimes the smallest changes create the biggest calm.

If family life has felt noisy, rushed, or emotionally crowded lately, this conversation might be exactly the reset you need.

KEY POINTS:
Why “good” priorities can still create tension
The hidden emotional load parents carry every day
What Justin learned from putting screens away at 6pm
How stillness and green space affect stress and connection
The surprising power of intentional downtime
Why parents rarely give themselves permission to pause

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:
"There are many good things competing for our time and energy. At any given moment, we just have to decide what matters most right now."

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Boys: Building Strong Young Men from the Inside Out by Dr Justin Coulson

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS:
Put your phone away one hour earlier tonight
Spend 5–10 minutes outside with no agenda
Ask yourself: What matters most in this moment?
Notice which “good” priorities are creating tension
Create one small daily ritual that helps you slow down

What happens when you finally slow down long enough to notice what&rsquo;s not working?
After an unexpected week away at a health retreat, Justin and Kylie came home with two surprisingly simple insights that completely shifted the way they parent, connect, and live. From the tension between personal growth and relationships&hellip; to the life-changing impact of putting phones away and sitting quietly in nature&hellip; this episode is a gentle but powerful reminder that sometimes the smallest changes create the biggest calm.
If family life has felt noisy, rushed, or emotionally crowded lately, this conversation might be exactly the reset you need.
KEY POINTS:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why &ldquo;good&rdquo; priorities can still create tension</li>
<li aria-level="1">The hidden emotional load parents carry every day</li>
<li aria-level="1">What Justin learned from putting screens away at 6pm</li>
<li aria-level="1">How stillness and green space affect stress and connection</li>
<li aria-level="1">The surprising power of intentional downtime</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why parents rarely give themselves permission to pause</li>
</ul>
QUOTE OF THE EPISODE: "There are many good things competing for our time and energy. At any given moment, we just have to decide what matters most right now."
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/5kjvy3">Boys: Building Strong Young Men from the Inside Out</a> by Dr Justin Coulson</li>
</ul>
ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Put your phone away one hour earlier tonight</li>
<li aria-level="1">Spend 5&ndash;10 minutes outside with no agenda</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ask yourself: What matters most in this moment?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Notice which &ldquo;good&rdquo; priorities are creating tension</li>
<li aria-level="1">Create one small daily ritual that helps you slow down</li>
</ul>

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. 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.

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

I'll Do Better Tomorrow - Coulson's Retreat

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