After more than four years of research, writing, and reflection, Justin's new book, Boys: Building Strong Young Men from the Inside Out, is finally here.

In this special launch-week episode, Justin reads from the opening pages of the book and shares the deeply personal experiences that shaped it. From the loss of a beloved nephew to the growing concerns parents have about raising boys today, this episode explores why the conversation about boys matters so much - and why hope matters even more.

At the heart of the book is a simple but powerful idea: boys aren't the problem. With the right guidance, they can become men who make the people around them feel safer, stronger, and more supported.

KEY POINTS:
• Why Justin spent more than four years writing Boys
• The personal dedication that made this book especially emotional
• The challenges many parents are facing with boys today
• Why boys need a positive vision of masculinity
• The concept of "surplus value" and the transition from boyhood to manhood
• How boys can learn to use their strength to serve rather than dominate

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:
"Boys aren't the problem. I think boys are the solution."

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
• Boys: Building Strong Young Men from the Inside Out by Dr Justin Coulson
• Misconnection by Dr Justin Coulson
• The Making of Men by Dr Arne Rubinstein
• Happy Families

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS:
• Consider what messages your son is receiving about what it means to be a man.
• Look for opportunities to encourage responsibility, contribution, and service.
• Talk about using strength to help others feel safer and stronger.
• Model accountability, ownership, and respect in everyday family life.
• Celebrate character and contribution as much as achievement.

After more than four years of research, writing, and reflection, Justin's new book, Boys: Building Strong Young Men from the Inside Out, is finally here.
In this special launch-week episode, Justin reads from the opening pages of the book and shares the deeply personal experiences that shaped it. From the loss of a beloved nephew to the growing concerns parents have about raising boys today, this episode explores why the conversation about boys matters so much - and why hope matters even more.
At the heart of the book is a simple but powerful idea: boys aren't the problem. With the right guidance, they can become men who make the people around them feel safer, stronger, and more supported.
KEY POINTS: &bull; Why Justin spent more than four years writing Boys &bull; The personal dedication that made this book especially emotional &bull; The challenges many parents are facing with boys today &bull; Why boys need a positive vision of masculinity &bull; The concept of "surplus value" and the transition from boyhood to manhood &bull; How boys can learn to use their strength to serve rather than dominate
QUOTE OF THE EPISODE: "Boys aren't the problem. I think boys are the solution."
RESOURCES MENTIONED: &bull; <a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/5kjvy3">Boys: Building Strong Young Men from the Inside Out</a> by Dr Justin Coulson &bull; <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/miss-connection">Misconnection</a> by Dr Justin Coulson &bull; The Making of Men by Dr Arne Rubinstein &bull; <a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au">Happy Families</a>
ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS: &bull; Consider what messages your son is receiving about what it means to be a man. &bull; Look for opportunities to encourage responsibility, contribution, and service. &bull; Talk about using strength to help others feel safer and stronger. &bull; Model accountability, ownership, and respect in everyday family life. &bull; Celebrate character and contribution as much as achievement.

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

Boys: An Introduction

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