Dr Justin Coulson • Dr Shefali Tsabary • Jessica Rowe • Amanda Keller • Ian Kerner • Michaleen Doucleff • Amy Taylor-Kabbaz • Trish Purnell-Webb • Dr Wally Goddard • Chelsea PottengeR
Do you ever feel like your family is one hot mess and you’re just the glue holding it (barely) all together?
Do you ever look around and think everyone else has got it all figured out when your family is coming apart at the seams?
Trust us – you’re not the only one!
The day-to-day reality of raising kids can look very different to the image we had in our heads. But there are tips and tricks to help you get back on track to feeling in control. So we’ve gathered some of the best (and funniest - make sure to scroll down to see what treats you are in for!) experts and thinkers for the Happy Families Hot Mess Summit.
Amy Taylor-Kabbaz
Mama Rising
Trish Purnell-Webb
Creating a strong relationship with your partner
Ian Kerner
So tell me about the last time you had sex
DR Wally Goddard
How to discipline with
love & laughter
Michaeleen Doucleff
Hunt, Gather, Parent
DR SHEFALI TSABARY
The Awakened Family
Chelsea Pottenger
Stress Management
Jessica Rowe
The art of being a
crap housewife
Amanda Keller
Having fun when your
life is a hot mess
Learn simple tools and strategies to:
Connect with your family
Create a stronger parenting partnership
Build a more sensual sex life
Let go of the things that matter the least, and
Rise to new levels of parenting capability
10 x 45 minute sessions
PLUS bonus Q&A
This is an online event
12 months recording access included
Happy Families members receive 20% off
Family life feeling out of control!?
It’s not you, it’s the situation. The 21st century just hasn’t been designed with families in mind. Every day we’re bombarded with competing pressures – schedules, finances, relationships, careers, and the list goes on – and we can find our focus dragged away from the things that matter most (and let's remember that the things that matter most aren't usually things!).
But how do we keep our focus when life is so busy? And how can we ensure that the things that matter most are never at the mercy of the things that matter least?
The online Hot Mess Summit is designed for every parent and partner who wants to do that little bit better. Because relationships can be a joy, and families can be happy.
Let’s bring the fun back to raising families!
Love, limits & laughter
Learn how these three key ingredients can turn your family life around
Letting things go
Master the art of not stressing the small stuff
A true partnership
Find the support and strength you need from your partner
More popular than Peggy Sue!
Word from the bird is that our Happy Families Summits are making a name for themselves by transforming families! Have a look at what people are saying...
Thank you Justin and the team at Happy Families. The Summit was not only super informative, but presented in a way that was easy to listen to and digest.
You have turned topics that are big and scary into manageable conversations and little steps that I can take with my family on a regular basis. I’m very grateful!
OLGA L.
Bringing Up Boys Summit
Loved this Summit. I got so much out of each of the presenters. The advice given aligns with the type of parent I strive to be.
I may not be there yet but the tips and information provided in the Summit has helped me understand the reasons behind some behaviours and some strategies to support my children and their emotions.
Thank you Justin for putting this together.
RENEE B.
Miss-connection Summit
I have tons of notes, and I'm feeling far more aware, confident, positive, empowered and knowledgeable to walk with my children with them on this journey towards adulthood.
Full of gratitude to have ongoing access to this rich expertise & wisdom.
PRUE K.
Bringing Up Boys Summit
Dr justin coulson
3 Secrets to a Happier Family
Dr Justin Coulson is the co-host and parenting expert on Channel 9's Parental Guidance, the founder of Happy Families, and one of Australia’s most trusted parenting experts.
In this live session, Dr Justin will share
a clear roadmap to follow to connect more
how to set better boundaries with your children
practical tips on how to find more joy in family life
Dr SHEFALI TSABARY
The Awakened Family
Oprah has endorsed Dr Shefali’s groundbreaking work in conscious parenting as revolutionary. Dr Shefali has written four books, three of which are NYT best-sellers, including her two landmark books, The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family. She holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University and specializes in the integration of western psychology with eastern philosophy.
In this session, Dr Shefali will teach you all about
the psychological definition of a hot mess
connecting and loving your own inner self
how to discipline without ego
AMANDA KELLER
Having fun when your life is a hot mess
Amanda Keller’s career sets her apart as one of the few women who have managed to smash through the ‘glass ceiling’ in the media and entertainment industry.
Amanda is currently the co-host of the top rating Jonesy & Amanda Breakfast Show on Sydney’s WSFM 101.7, with Brendan “Jonesy” Jones.
Come along and have a laugh with Amanda and Justin as they discuss
holding it together on an IVF journey
the letting go process with your kids when they move out of home
bringing humour, light and laughter into your family even when you feel like a hot mess
JESSICA ROWE
The art of being a crap housewife
Jessica Rowe is a journalist, bestselling author, broadcaster, mother and proud Crap Housewife.
Jess is an accomplished journalist, television presenter and three-time bestselling author. Jessica’s credits include co-hosting Studio 10 (Ten) and The Today Show (Nine). She was also the news presenter for Weekend Sunrise (Seven), and for a decade Jessica co-hosted Network Ten’s First at Five News.
As a published author, Jess has written a collection of memoirs centred around her experiences with post natal depression, motherhood and parenting. Jess is married to Nine News Sydney anchor Peter Overton, and together they have two young daughters, Allegra (14) and Giselle (12).
Get together with Jess and Justin while they chat about
the stigma of having a mental illness
how to let go of perfectionism
what to do about burnout and loss of joy
what helps minimise the ‘hot mess stress’
AMY TAYLOR-KABBAZ
Mama Rising
As a journalist, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz has been seeking the answer to the question "What happens to a woman when she becomes a mother?" for more than a decade.
In that time, she has interviewed hundreds of authors, maternal health experts, yogis and teachers. She has been on her own personal pilgrimage to find answers to why she felt the way she did. And she has listened to thousands upon thousands of women who felt the same.
Join Amy and Justin in their discussion about motherhood, where they will
discuss what it means to be a 'good mum'
talk about the transition from individual to mother
give tips on how to lean into and accept the mess
provide advice about showing kindness and compassion to yourself
IAN KERNER
So tell me about the last time you had sex
Ian Kerner, PhD, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist and nationally recognized sex therapist who works with individuals and couples on a range of relational issues that often lead to distress.
Ian is regularly quoted as an expert in various media, with recent features in The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Economist and NPR amongst others. Ian contributes regularly on the topic of relationships for CNN Health. He lectures frequently, with recent presentations for the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, the Ackerman Institute, Tony Robbins, Goop, and TED 2021.
Ian is the New York Times best-selling author of She Comes First (Harper Collins) which has been translated into more than a dozen languages, as well as the recently published So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex (Grand Central).
In addition to being a Clinical Fellow of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT), Ian is certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists and is also a member of the American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA). He is the co-founder and co-director of the Sex Therapy Program at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, one of the oldest and most respected not-for-profit mental health training and treatment facilities in New York City.
Ian & Justin will be discussing
common sexual problems that get in the way of happy endings
solving the mystery of sexual distress
tools and techniques to fix, and expand your sex scripts
how to create mutual pleasure
DR WALLY GODDARD
How to discipline with love & laughter
Wally Goddard is a retired professor of Family Life having served in Arkansas and Alabama. He developed programs on personal well-being, marriage, and parenting. He is well known for his many creative family programs, including The Marriage Garden, The Parenting Journey, and Blueprint for Happiness.
Wally has authored or co-authored several books including Between Parent and Child, The Soft-Spoken Parent, and Drawing Heaven into Your Marriage. He has been recognized by his colleagues with several awards including the Outstanding Family Life Educator Award.
Wally and his wife, Nancy, have three adult children, fourteen grandchildren, and have cared for many foster children over the years. Wally describes Nancy as the finest human being he has ever known.
Wally is also a close, personal friend and mentor of Justin.
Listen in as Wally and Justin talk about
the biggest disciplinary mistake parents make
using love and laughter as a tool for discipline
self-improvement as a parent
guiding and mentoring as opposed to punishing and controlling
CHELSEA POTTENGER
Stress Management
Director of EQ Minds, Chelsea is a leading authority on productivity, mindfulness, and wellbeing. She is an accredited mindfulness and meditation coach and a proud ambassador for mental health charities, including R U OK? and The Gidget Foundation. She is regularly featured in Marie Claire, Sunrise, UK Daily Mail, Channel 9, ABC News and 2DayFM, to name a few.
Chelsea is also an international motivational speaker. She combines science and personal anecdotes to share practical tools for business to build a positive, high-performance mindset. As Australia’s poster girl for mental health and mindfulness, Chelsea ensures that her audiences walk away with life-changing tools to help them become more successful, energised and resilient. She has become known for her warm energy and passion and has gained over 100,000 followers on Instagram.
Chelsea and Justin will dig deep on stress management, and cover topics including
Chelsea’s experience with post natal depression and suicide
the importance of bedtime routine and sleep
how to avoid unnecessary stress
THE #1 tip to be less of a hot mess
TRISH PURNELL-WEBB
Creating a strong relationship with your partner
Trish Purnell-Webb is a Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director of the Burleigh Heads Psychology Clinic in Burleigh Heads, Queensland, Australia, and the Senior Partner of Relationship Institute Australasia. She is also a Senior Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist, Master Trainer and Consultant for the Gottman Institute. Trish has traveled to North America several times in the past 10 years to be trained directly by Drs John and Julie Gottman.
Trish and Justin are going to help you to
understand common relationship issues for parents
unpack John Gottman’s 'love map' model
manage conflict
navigate the emotional landscape of your partner
MICHAELEEN DOUCLEFF
Hunt, Gather, Parent
Michaeleen Doucleff, PhD, is the author of the New York Times bestseller Hunt, Gather, Parent. The book describes a way of raising helpful and confident children, which parents have turned to for millennia. It also explains how western families can incorporate this approach into their busy lives.
Doucleff wrote the book after traveling to three continents with her 3-year-old daughter, Rosy. Maya, Inuit, and Hadzabe families showed her how to tame tantrums, motivate kids to be helpful, and build children’s confidence and self-sufficiency.
In this fascinating interview with Michaeleen, find out about
what effective parenting tools other cultures are using, and we’re not
how to create a village and receive social support
how to stop arguing with your kids
autonomy vs. control and encouraging initiative in your child
BONUS SESSION!
Dr Justin will be ready to take your questions at a special live event at the end of the Summit.
The Summit is JAM PACKED with all the info you'll need to help you make the most of your own hot mess, but we could never cover everything, for everybody, under every circumstance. So we've added this bonus session so that you can ask your own, personal questions, LIVE!
10 x 45 minute sessions
PLUS bonus Q&A
This is an online event
12 months recording access included
Happy Families members receive 20% off
Got questions?
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When is the Hot Mess Summit happening?
The Summit goes live at 10am on Saturday 29 October, 2022. You'll also have a whole year to access to the recordings.
How much will it cost to register?
Tickets are $249. Happy Families Members receive an additional 20% off any ticket type.
How long will I have access?
You will have 12 months access to the Summit recordings from the time of purchase.
Where is the Summit happening?
This is an online event. You can watch it wherever you have internet access. You'll just need to sign into your Happy Families account using the email address you signed up with.
How will the event be run?
With the exception of Justin's first session at 10am AEDT being live and interactive, each hour on the hour from 10am-9pm, a new recorded session will be released.
Make sure to catch the sessions that are most important to you as there will be a Bonus Q&A at 8pm held live at the end of the night. We know you have a lot going on - parenting, work and other commitments - so if you can't watch it all on the day, that is completely understandable.
All of the presentations are recorded and available after the event, so you can watch them as many times as you like for a whole year!
If I’m a Happy Families member, do I get a special discount?
You sure do! Sign in to your membership and your special members discount will be automatically applied when you add the Summit to your cart.
Will the Summit be appropriate to watch with my child?
These presentations are designed for adults. We invite you to use your best judgement for what will be appropriate for your child.