{"podcast":{"title":"Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families","slug":"dr-justin-coulson-s-happy-families-49671","podcast_index_feed_id":49671,"rss_url":"https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/b69b2795-5503-4de1-ac91-af460017906e/a05f1702-0c0e-4b0f-8014-af460017907c/podcast.rss","website_url":"https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/","image_url":"https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/b69b2795-5503-4de1-ac91-af460017906e/a05f1702-0c0e-4b0f-8014-af460017907c/image.jpg?t=1739426251&size=Large","author":"Dr Justin Coulson","episode_count":1529,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-12T08:18:45.427734+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-justin-coulson-s-happy-families-49671"},"episode":{"title":"What Your Child’s Meltdowns Are Really Telling You [with Dr Dusty Hess]","slug":"what-your-child-s-meltdowns-are-really-telling-you-with-dr-dusty-hess","published_at":"2026-04-21T19:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-justin-coulson-s-happy-families-49671/what-your-child-s-meltdowns-are-really-telling-you-with-dr-dusty-hess","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-justin-coulson-s-happy-families-49671","url":"https://omny.fm/shows/dr-justin-coulsons-happy-families/what-your-child-s-meltdowns-are-really-telling-you-with-dr-dusty-hess","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/187/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/b69b2795-5503-4de1-ac91-af460017906e/89cc0925-555c-4aff-b7be-b41f008da12b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=a05f1702-0c0e-4b0f-8014-af460017907c","summary":"What if your child’s meltdowns aren’t misbehaviour… but a message? In this powerful conversation, Dr Dusty Hess flips the script on parenting struggles—revealing how sleep, food, stress, and screen time are quietly shaping your child’s emotions, focus, and behaviour. If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of reacting, correcting, and feeling exhausted… this episode will show you where real change begins. KEY POINTS Behaviour is information, not defiance Sleep deprivation impacts mood, focus, and even metabolism Food isn’t just fuel—it’s brain chemistry Chronic stress pushes kids into survival mode (not learning mode) Screen time is linked to anxiety, aggression, and inattention “Upstream parenting” focuses on prevention, not reaction Small, consistent changes can transform your child’s regulation QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “Sometimes a child isn’t acting out—their body is crying out.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Upstream Health (Dr Dusty Hess) Upstream Plus Membership & Magazine ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Prioritise sleep before trying to fix behaviour Stabilise one daily habit (e.g. breakfast or bedtime) Reduce overscheduling and protect downtime Have ongoing conversations about screen use (don’t just restrict it) Look for the root cause , not just the reaction Start small—one upstream shift at a time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.","meta_description":"What if your child’s meltdowns aren’t misbehaviour… but a message? In this powerful conversation, Dr Dusty Hess flips the script on par…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1134,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dr-justin-coulson-s-happy-families-49671/episodes/what-your-child-s-meltdowns-are-really-telling-you-with-dr-dusty-hess/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-justin-coulson-s-happy-families-49671/what-your-child-s-meltdowns-are-really-telling-you-with-dr-dusty-hess.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}