When life gets overwhelming, even good people become hard to live with.

In this deeply honest episode, Justin and Kylie open up about the pressure, stress, snapping, guilt, and emotional overload that can quietly take over family life — especially when the mental load becomes too heavy to carry well.

From impossible deadlines and overflowing to-do lists to the simple reset strategies that actually help, this conversation is a powerful reminder that productivity means nothing if it costs you your relationships.

If you’ve ever felt short-tempered, emotionally unavailable, constantly “on edge,” or like your family gets the worst version of you… this episode will hit close to home.

KEY POINTS
Why overwhelm makes us less patient, kind, and emotionally available
The hidden cost of “pushing through” stress
How emotional bandwidth affects family relationships
Simple ways to reset when you’re close to breaking point
Why movement, sleep, connection, breathing, and nutrition matter more than we think
The surprising productivity boost that comes from slowing down

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE

“Stop being a human doing and remember how it feels to be a human being.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Boys: Building Strong Young Men from the Inside Outby Dr Justin Coulson
4-7-8 breathing technique
happyfamilies.com.au

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
Pause for 5–10 minutes before pushing harder
Go outside, move your body, or reconnect with someone you love
Prioritise sleep, hydration, and proper meals during stressful seasons
Notice when your overwhelm is spilling onto your family
Replace “powering through” with small moments of regulation and connection

When life gets overwhelming, even good people become hard to live with.
In this deeply honest episode, Justin and Kylie open up about the pressure, stress, snapping, guilt, and emotional overload that can quietly take over family life &mdash; especially when the mental load becomes too heavy to carry well.
From impossible deadlines and overflowing to-do lists to the simple reset strategies that actually help, this conversation is a powerful reminder that productivity means nothing if it costs you your relationships.
If you&rsquo;ve ever felt short-tempered, emotionally unavailable, constantly &ldquo;on edge,&rdquo; or like your family gets the worst version of you&hellip; this episode will hit close to home.
KEY POINTS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why overwhelm makes us less patient, kind, and emotionally available</li>
<li aria-level="1">The hidden cost of &ldquo;pushing through&rdquo; stress</li>
<li aria-level="1">How emotional bandwidth affects family relationships</li>
<li aria-level="1">Simple ways to reset when you&rsquo;re close to breaking point</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why movement, sleep, connection, breathing, and nutrition matter more than we think</li>
<li aria-level="1">The surprising productivity boost that comes from slowing down</li>
</ul>
QUOTE OF THE EPISODE
&ldquo;Stop being a human doing and remember how it feels to be a human being.&rdquo;
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>
<li aria-level="1">4-7-8 breathing technique</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="http://happyfamilies.com.au">happyfamilies.com.au</a></li>
</ul>
ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Pause for 5&ndash;10 minutes before pushing harder</li>
<li aria-level="1">Go outside, move your body, or reconnect with someone you love</li>
<li aria-level="1">Prioritise sleep, hydration, and proper meals during stressful seasons</li>
<li aria-level="1">Notice when your overwhelm is spilling onto your family</li>
<li aria-level="1">Replace &ldquo;powering through&rdquo; with small moments of regulation and connection</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.

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