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Dr. Justin Coulson writes and speaks about parenting and family – because nothing matters more.
Struggling with his own family relationships, Justin returned to full-time study in his late 20’s where he earned first class honors and a subsequent PhD in Psychology so that he could learn how to be a better husband and father. Now the focus of his life is his family AND helping other families flourish – in that order.
Justin has written 6 books and is a four-time bestselling author. He is an occasional columnist for the New York Times and appears regularly in all of Australia’s major news outlets for television, radio, and print. He’s a TEDx speaker and has worked with many of Australia’s biggest brands including the Commonwealth Bank, Intel Security, ANZ, IHG, Club Med and many, many more. He has also served as a consultant to the Australian Government’s Raising Children Network, and the Office of the e-Safety Commissioner, Life Education and others.
Justin lives with his wife and six daughters in Brisbane, Queensland.
Learn more about Justin and his work:
Twitter @justincoulson
0:00- Intro
0:23- A little about Australia
7:42- Justin’s history with the Church and the conversion of his parents
16:42- Meeting his wife
22:22- What he was looking for in a partner
32:56- Finding a partner that makes you want to be exceptional
39:59- Starting a career in radio
44:46- Going back to school
50:27- How getting a PhD in Psychology made him a better dad
50:43- Having a “calling” as a parent and its effect on well-being
55:46- Families that flourish, and why
103:05- Ending questions