Do Men Ever Really Share the Load at Home? Justin & Beatrice Get Real
Honest talk on marriage, masculinity, and finding purpose beyond parenting
With Colm away on personal matters and Rebecca on holiday, Beatrice Caffrey steps into the hot seat opposite her husband, Justin. What begins with playful banter about jumpers quickly dives deep into the heart of modern relationships, gender roles, grief, and rediscovering purpose.
Beatrice opens up about life as a business owner, mother, and woman navigating shifting household dynamics — while Justin reflects on masculinity, vulnerability, and how grief shaped their marriage after the death of their infant son. Together, they balance candid honesty with humour, from bin duties and DIY mishaps to raw conversations about resilience, parenting, and finding meaning beyond family roles.
Justin mentions Flow Rope and the magic of Lawrence Van Lingen on the pod. Find out more at @lawrencevanlingen on Instagram.
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đź’ˇ This episode blends laughter with life lessons, giving listeners rare insight into how a couple balances tradition and progress, independence and togetherness, grief and growth.
👉 Perfect for fans of relationship podcasts, men’s mental health, resilience stories, and authentic marriage conversations.
Chapter List
00:00 – Santa or Papa Smurf?
Lighthearted opener: Beatrice’s jumper sparks Justin’s cheeky comparisons.
03:44 – Household Roles Under the Microscope
A listener asks if Justin lives up to the “modern man” image or if life at home is more traditional.
07:04 – Acceptance, Not Annoyance
Beatrice explains why she no longer sweats the small stuff — from bins to dishwashers.
10:27 – Masculinity and Money
Justin recalls feeling the burden of being the breadwinner and the difficulty of admitting vulnerability.
17:18 – Mental Health is Like a Fart
Justin’s blunt metaphor for why emotions are “better out than in.”
20:00 – Don’t Fix Me, Just Listen
Beatrice on why women often just need to be heard — and Justin’s struggle to resist fixing.
22:58 – Losing Joshua
Beatrice reflects on grief, nature walks, and how she processed the death of their infant son.
26:45 – No Timeline on Grief
Her honest message: “There’s no finishing line. Grief is ongoing — let it happen.”
28:56 – Rediscovering Purpose Beyond Parenting
Beatrice explains how building her business gave her meaning as Luca grew older.
32:08 – Teenagers, Relevance, and Letting Go
The couple discuss the grief of not being “cool” to your kids anymore.
33:19 – Like, Subscribe, Follow
Beatrice learns the all-important sign-off while Justin laughs at her panic.
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