Episodes 34
Avg. Duration 56m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 4.5 (8)
Since May 2025
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
81%
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feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

Why is there such a huge gap between what we think parenting is going to be like and what it actually is? Why when we have children do we think it’s going to bring us closer together but often it really pushes us apart? What are the jobs of mums and dads now? What’s a dad when we’re no longer just providers? What’s a mum when they often are? What am I supposed to teach or model for my children when I’ve no idea what the world is going to look like in five years time? Why did my parents seem to have loads of conviction about these things and I have absolutely none? In this podcast I interview top authors, therapists, coaches and try and find out how the trials of parenting can help us become better humans.

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Recent Episodes

Ep 34: Finding a Role for Fathers with Darby Saxbe

May 29, 2026 46m

Please follow me on Instagram and TikTok @beahappierparent Full videos of episodes available on YouTube @alexindadland Couples coaching, contact me: [email protected] Darby Saxbe is on…

Ep 33: Do Less to Be More with Leah Ruppanner

May 01, 2026 1h 10m

Follow me on Instagram @beahappierparent  Full videos of Eps on YouTube @alexindadland  content  type Interview  primary  goal Educational  summary This conversation explores social norms, gender…

Ep 32: Emotional Masculinity with Matt Salis

Mar 27, 2026 1h 2m

Find out more about Matt's work at https://un-toxicated.com/ Please follow me on Instagram and TikTok @beahappierparent  Full videos of the show available on YouTube @alexindadland  content…

Ep 31: Hidden Forces Behind Mothers' Choices with Corinne Low

Feb 27, 2026 1h 4m

Check out https://www.corinnelow.com/  Please find me on Instagram and TikTok @beahappierparent Redefining Gender Roles, Parenthood, and Work-Life Balance: Insights from Corinne Low and Alex…

Ep 30: The Stories We Tell Our Children with Francesca Cavallo

Jan 29, 2026 1h 11m

You can find Francesca on Instagram @francescatherebel Find me on Instagram and TikTok @beahappier parent  Full episodes available with video on YouTube @alexindadland   Keywords masculinity, gender…

Ep 29: Why is she the only one thinking about it? with Allison Daminger

Dec 19, 2025 58m

Check out Allison's website https://www.allisondaminger.com/ follow me on Instagram and TikTok @beahappierparent Full videos of episodes available on YouTube @alexindadland Keywords parenting,…

Ep 28: The History of Marriage with Stephanie Coontz

Dec 12, 2025 51m

You can pre order Stephanie's forthcoming book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/673497/for-better-and-worse-by-stephanie-coontz/ Check out her website:…

Ep 27: The Arguments Every Couple Should Have with Divorce Lawyer turned Couples Therapist Joanna Harrison

Dec 05, 2025 52m

Check out Joanna's Website: www.joannaharrison.co.uk Find me on Instagram @beahappierparent Keywords couples therapy, divorce lawyer, communication, relationship advice, arguments, parenting,…

Ep 26: The Philosophy of Care with Elissa Strauss

Nov 28, 2025 57m

Elissa's Substack: https://elissa.substack.com/ Follow me on Instagram @beahappierparent Keywords care ethics, dependency, self-actualization, relationships, parenting, gender perspectives,…

Ep 25: The Joy of the Juggle with Dolly Jones

Nov 21, 2025 57m

You can find Dolly on Instagram @dolly_jones Please follow me on Instagram @beahappierparent Keywords parenting, motherhood, working parents, guilt, empathy, relationships, self-validation,…

Ep 24: The Damaging Myth of the "Natural Mother" with Rose Stokes

Nov 14, 2025 52m

You can find more about Rose at rosestokes.co.uk Follow her on Instagram@rosestokes Find me on Instagram and TikTok @beahappierparent and YouTube @alexindadland Keywords parenthood, parenting,…

Ep 23: Can We Parent Without Shame? With Elisabeth Harrod

Nov 07, 2025 56m

Check out Elisabeth's website: https://www.purposeparenting.net/ Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @beahappier parent Full videos of Episodes available on YouTube @alexindadland Keywords parenting,…

Ep 22: What we ALL want for Christmas with Rachel Childs and Kate Mangino

Oct 24, 2025 55m

Don't worry it's not all about Christmas! Christmas is a great framework to discuss some really important issues. If you want to help with the amazing "Equalish" podcast, check out their crowd…

Ep 21: Strength, Grief and Trust with Dr Anna Whitwham

Oct 17, 2025 55m

We were discussing Anna's most recent book: "Soft Tissue Damage"  Also check out her novel: "Boxer Handsome" Follow me on TikTok and Instagram @beahappierparent and find videos of these episodes on…

Ep 20: How to be a Great Husband with Brian Page

Oct 10, 2025 56m

Check out Modern Husbands https://www.modernhusbands.com/ Follow me on Instagram and TikTok and check out videos of these eps on Youtube @alexindadland Keywords household roles, domestic labor,…

Ep 19: Can We Build Resilience? With Tim Curtis

Oct 03, 2025 54m

You can find additional resources from Tim here: https://resilienceshield.com/ Please follow me on Instagram and TikTok @beahappierparent Full videos of the episodes available on YouTube…

Ep 18: Trauma, Healing and Change with Ben May

Sep 26, 2025 1h 3m

You can find the New Normal Charity @tnncharity on Instagram. Website: https://www.thenewnormalcharity.org/ Ben also coaches men on developing empathy and changing the way they think, behave and…

Ep 17: What Happens When Dads are Put in Charge? With Dr Marte Bergan

Sep 18, 2025 54m

Check out Marte’s full thesis here: https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:800e3289-08ad-449f-a00d-f5da87f1100d You help make some similar changes to our parental leave system by getting involved with The…

Ep 16: How Not to Hate Your Partner with Jancee Dunn

Sep 12, 2025 58m

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @beahappierparent Summary In this conversation, Jancee Dunn shares her experiences navigating the complexities of marriage and parenthood, highlighting the unexpected…

Ep 15: Teenagers and the Wonder and Delight of Uncertainty with Rachel Kelly

Sep 04, 2025 54m

You can find Rachel on https://rachel-kelly.net/ Follow me on Instagram @beahappierparent Summary In this conversation, Rachel Kelly discusses the complexities of parenting teenagers, emphasizing the…

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