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Be a Happier Parent

Alex Trippier

38 episodes

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?

More about the show

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.

Episodes

  1. Ep 38: Parents with ADHD with Erica Djossa

    · 56 min · Episode 39

    Check out Erica's work at https://www.ericadjossa.com/ You can find my online coaching community at https://www.skool.com/be-a-happier-parent/about If you're interested in 1:1 couples coaching, email me at…

  2. Ep 37: Demand More with Laura Danger

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 38

    Laura Danger is @darnchat on social media. Her book is No More Mediocre: A Call to Reimagine Our Relationships and Demand More. If you would like to find out more about one-to-one coaching, email me at…

  3. Ep 36: What are Human Fathers for? with Dr Anna Machin

    · 59 min · Episode 37

    Check out my members community: https://www.skool.com/be-a-happier-parent/about Anna's book is "The Life of Dad" and you can find more about her work here: https://annamachin.com/ content type Interview primary…

  4. Ep 35: Understanding Maternal Rage with Dr Caroline Boyd

    · 54 min · Episode 36

    Check out my coaching community! I'm answering questions every day so come and say hi! https://www.skool.com/be-a-happier-parent/about Here's Caroline's amazing course: The coupon for £100 discount is SUMMERSUPPORT…

  5. Ep 34: Finding a Role for Fathers with Darby Saxbe

    · 47 min · Episode 35

    Please follow me on Instagram and TikTok @beahappierparent Full videos of episodes available on YouTube @alexindadland Couples coaching, contact me: beahappierparent@gmail.com Darby Saxbe is on Instagram…

  6. Ep 33: Do Less to Be More with Leah Ruppanner

    · 1 h 11 min · Episode 34

    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 roles, mental load,…

  7. Ep 32: Emotional Masculinity with Matt Salis

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 33

    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 type Interview primary…

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

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 32

    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 Trippier In this episode,…

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

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 31

    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 equality,…

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

    · 59 min · Episode 30

    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, cognitive labor,…

  11. Ep 28: The History of Marriage with Stephanie Coontz

    · 51 min · Episode 29

    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: https://www.stephaniecoontz.com/ Find me on…

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

    · 53 min · Episode 28

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

  13. Ep 26: The Philosophy of Care with Elissa Strauss

    · 57 min · Episode 27

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

  14. Ep 25: The Joy of the Juggle with Dolly Jones

    · 58 min · Episode 26

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

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

    · 53 min · Episode 25

    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, expectations,…

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

    · 56 min · Episode 24

    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, emotional…

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

    · 56 min · Episode 23

    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 funding campaign, here:…

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

    · 55 min · Episode 22

    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 YouTube…

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

    · 57 min · Episode 21

    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, marital satisfaction,…

  20. Ep 19: Can We Build Resilience? With Tim Curtis

    · 55 min · Episode 20

    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 @alexindadland Keywords…

  21. Ep 18: Trauma, Healing and Change with Ben May

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 19

    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 react both in work and…

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

    · 55 min · Episode 18

    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 Dad Shift…

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

    · 59 min · Episode 17

    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 challenges that…

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

    · 55 min · Episode 16

    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 importance of…

  25. Ep 14: Get Better at Being Angry with Sam Parker

    · 58 min · Episode 15

    You can find Sam on Substack @goodanger and Instagram @samparkeruk You can find me on Instagram and TikTok @beahappierparent and full videos of these episodes are available on Youtube @alexindadland Summary This…

  26. Ep 13: Navigating Postnatal Depression with Sally Bunkham

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 14

    You can find all the support PANDAS offer here: https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/ Please follow me on Instagram and TikTok @beahappierparent In this conversation, Alex Trippier speaks with Sally from the Pandas…

  27. Ep 12: Breadwinners and Caregivers with Melissa Hogenboom

    · 58 min · Episode 13

    You can find Melissa on Instagram @melissa_hogenboom Full episodes available with video on Youtube @alexindadland Please follow me on Instagram or TikTok @beahappierparent Join Melissa Hogenboom and Alex Trippier as…

  28. Ep 11: The Big Gender Gap with Rowan Whitehead

    · 57 min · Episode 12

    Find me on Instagram and TikTok @beahappierparent and Youtube @alexindadland Summary This conversation delves into the complexities of parenting, particularly focusing on the gender dynamics that contribute to…

  29. Ep 10: Let Go of Great Parenting with Amiee Carlton

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 11

    You can find all Amiee's work here: amieecarltoncoaching.com Her instagram is: amieecarlton_coaching You can find full videos of all these episodes on my youtube channel @alexindadland. Please follow me on instagram…

  30. Ep 9: What Do Dads Do? with Steve Biddulph

    · 57 min · Episode 10

    Check out Be a Happier Parent on Instagram Summary In this conversation, Steve Biddulph discusses the evolving role of fathers in modern society, the developmental needs of boys, and the importance of emotional…

  31. Ep 8: The Magic of Caregiving with Elissa Strauss

    · 59 min · Episode 9

    Be a Happier Parent is on instagram, tiktok and substack. Full videos are available on my Youtube channel: @alexindadland Summary In this conversation, Alex Trippier and Elissa Strauss delve into the complexities of…

  32. Ep 7: Psychological Growth in Parenthood with Lisa Marchiano

    · 59 min · Episode 8

    "Be a Happier Parent" is now on Substack! alextrippier.substack.com In this conversation, Alexindadland and Lisa Marchiano explore the intricate relationship between Jungian psychology and motherhood. They discuss the…

  33. Ep 6: The Impossible Age of Masculinity with Ruth Whippman

    · 52 min · Episode 7

    Summary In this conversation, Ruth and Alexindadland explore the complexities of parenting boys in a modern context, discussing the language used around gender, the emotional development of boys, and the societal…

  34. Ep 5: Redefining Fatherhood with Alex Lloyd Hunter

    · 51 min · Episode 6

    Full video of this episode is available on Youtube @Alexindadland You can follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @beahappierparent Join The Dad Shift Campaign: dadshift.org.uk Summary In this conversation, Alex…

  35. Ep 4: The Metamorphosis of Parenthood with Lucy Jones

    · 58 min · Episode 5

    Follow @beahappierparent on instagram and tiktok. @alexindadland on youtube. summary In this conversation, Lucy and Alex explore the multifaceted experience of motherhood, touching on emotional transitions, societal…

  36. Ep 3: Understanding our Partners with Dr Emma Svanberg

    · 57 min · Episode 4

    I'm joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr Emma Svanberg dremmasvanberg.com and Parent Infant Psychotherapist Benedicta Bywater benedictabywater.com Summary This conversation delves into the complexities of parenting,…

  37. Ep 2: The Myths of Motherhood with Nancy Reddy

    · 54 min · Episode 3

    Summary In this conversation, Alex Trippier and Nancy Reddy explore the evolving ideals of parenting, particularly focusing on attachment theory and its critiques. Reddy discusses the dubious science behind attachment…

  38. Ep 1: Finding Fairness with Eve Rodsky

    · 56 min · S1 E1 · Explicit

    Summary In this conversation, Eve Rodsky discusses her book 'Fair Play' and the movement it has sparked, focusing on the division of labor in households and the impact on relationships and parenting. She shares…

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