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Parenting · Alex Trippier

Be a Happier Parent

by Alex Trippier

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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Position in the Parenting chart (US), last 90 days.

#33
all-time peak
12
days in the top 50 since Dec 2025

Latest episodes

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

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://annam

Jul 30
59 min

Ep 35: Understanding Maternal Rage with Dr Caroline Boyd

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:

Jul 2
54 min

Ep 34: Finding a Role for Fathers with Darby Saxbe

Please follow me on Instagram and TikTok @beahappierparent Full videos of episodes available on YouTube @alexindadland Couples coaching, contact me: beahappierparent@gm

May 29
46 min

Ep 33: Do Less to Be More with Leah Ruppanner

Follow me on Instagram @beahappierparent  Full videos of Eps on YouTube @alexindadland  content  type Interview  primary  goal Educational  summary This conversati

May 1
1 h 10 min

Ep 32: Emotional Masculinity with Matt Salis

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 @a

Mar 27
1 h 02 min

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

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

Feb 27
1 h 04 min

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

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

Jan 29
1 h 11 min

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

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

Dec 19 2025
58 min

Ep 28: The History of Marriage with Stephanie Coontz

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: htt

Dec 12 2025
51 min

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

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

Dec 5 2025
52 min

Ep 26: The Philosophy of Care with Elissa Strauss

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

Nov 28 2025
57 min

Ep 25: The Joy of the Juggle with Dolly Jones

You can find Dolly on Instagram @dolly_jones Please follow me on Instagram @beahappierparent Keywords parenting, motherhood, working parents, guilt, empathy, relations

Nov 21 2025
57 min

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

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 Keywor

Nov 14 2025
52 min

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

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

Nov 7 2025
56 min

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

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

Oct 24 2025
55 min

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

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 fin

Oct 17 2025
55 min

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

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 househ

Oct 10 2025
56 min

Ep 19: Can We Build Resilience? With Tim Curtis

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

Oct 3 2025
54 min

Ep 18: Trauma, Healing and Change with Ben May

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 w

Sep 26 2025
1 h 03 min

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

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 syst

Sep 18 2025
54 min

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A must-listen for any parent asking the hard questions Alex is asking in this honest, insightful, eye-opening podcast. Take the time to take it in. Well worth the journey for all parents trying to find their way and be happier in their role as a parent.

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