Parents Who Think

In this episode of Parents Who Think, Danusia Malina-Derben joins Ken Mossman for a layered and moving conversation about modern masculinity, emotional maturity, and what it means to be an integrated man. Ken brings wit and wisdom to topics most men were never taught to face: how to play, how to feel, and how to take responsibility without shame or performance. They explore why so many men exile parts of themselves, like their inner child or rebellious adolescent, and what’s possible when those voices are finally welcomed home. Ken also shares what it looks like to meet children where they are, and how one moment with his four-year-old son changed everything he thought he knew about parenting. This is not your typical fatherhood talk. It’s about presence, power, and the radical responsibility of being a fully formed human, on purpose. Discover more from us: • Join PWT community on Substack [https://danusiamalinaderben.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile] • Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/parentswhothink/?hl=en] • Connect [http://www.linkedin.com/in/danusiamalinaderben] with Danusia • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/school-for-mothers-podcast/id1440293611] • Advertising Inquiries here [team@parentswhothink.co.uk]   Credits: • Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben [https://danusiamalinaderben.com/] • Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Marie Cruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram

Parents Who Think host Danusia Malina-Derben joins Clare Pooley in an unflinching conversation about motherhood, sobriety, and the silent unraveling that so often hides behind ‘wine o’clock’.” Together, Clare and Danusia speak frankly about alcohol as a socially sanctioned drug, the seductive myths around moderation, and the messy, non-linear journey of quitting. Clare offers sharp insights for those wondering if their drinking has crept too far, and shares what it means to live fully, vividly, and without blurring the edges. Discover more from us: • Join PWT community on Substack [https://danusiamalinaderben.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile] • Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/parentswhothink/?hl=en] • Connect [http://www.linkedin.com/in/danusiamalinaderben] with Danusia • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/school-for-mothers-podcast/id1440293611] • Advertising Inquiries here [team@parentswhothink.co.uk]   Credits: • Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben [https://danusiamalinaderben.com/] • Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Marie Cruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram

In this episode of Parents Who Think, Danusia Malina-Derben talks with Stuart Lawrence, teacher, author, and younger brother of Stephen Lawrence, about what it means to carry grief and use it as a tool for change. Stuart reflects on stepping into a leadership role in his family after Stephen’s murder, navigating the long and painful road toward justice, and discovering his own purpose through education and public speaking. He shares intimate memories of his brother, the confusion and pain of dealing with systemic failure, and how his mother’s strength and clarity became the foundation for everything that followed. Together, Danusia and Stuart explore what it means to raise a Black son in Britain today, how to instil hope without dishonesty, and why personal action, no matter how small, is never wasted. Stuart’s work in schools, his books Silence is Not an Option and Growing Up Black in Britain, and his belief in the power of education shine throughout this conversation. This is an episode about personal responsibility, family legacy, and how to keep going when the fight was never supposed to be yours, but you take it up anyway. Discover more from us: • Join PWT community on Substack [https://danusiamalinaderben.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile] • Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/parentswhothink/?hl=en] • Connect [http://www.linkedin.com/in/danusiamalinaderben] with Danusia • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/school-for-mothers-podcast/id1440293611] • Advertising Inquiries here [team@parentswhothink.co.uk] Credits: • Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben [https://danusiamalinaderben.com/] • Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Marie Cruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram

Danusia Malina-Derben talks with Rosie Sherry about what it really means to educate and parent outside the system. Rosie, a home educator and founder of a global tech community, shares the story of pulling her children out of school—not out of rebellion, but out of radical care. What followed wasn’t just a change in schooling—it was a reordering of her entire life. Together, Danusia and Rosie talk about the mismatch between modern schooling and real children, the pressure for constant peer socialising, and why introverted kids often get left behind. Rosie also reflects on building a business while home educating five kids, what success looks like when you stop chasing other people’s definitions, and why she no longer wants to “scale” just because she can. This is a conversation about instinct, discernment, and the quiet power of doing things differently. Discover more from us: • Join PWT community on Substack [https://danusiamalinaderben.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile] • Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/parentswhothink/?hl=en] • Connect [http://www.linkedin.com/in/danusiamalinaderben] with Danusia • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/school-for-mothers-podcast/id1440293611] • Advertising Inquiries here [team@parentswhothink.co.uk] Credits: • Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben [https://danusiamalinaderben.com/] • Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Marie Cruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram

Eldra Jackson doesn’t soften the truth. And he doesn’t offer redemption stories tied up in a bow. In this conversation, he speaks openly about the crimes that led to his 24-year prison sentence and the deeper inner work that began long after the bars closed behind him. Danusia Malina-Derben, host of Parents Who Think, joins Eldra to explore what happens when men are taught that power depends on domination—and what unfolds when trauma goes unnamed. And what it means to take full responsibility not just for your past, but for the impact you still have on others every day. They discuss his turning point in solitary confinement, his choice to step away from gang life, and how spiritual and emotional discipline helped him begin again. This episode offers a profound and grounded look at change—not the glossy kind, but the kind forged in silence, self-inquiry, and discomfort. Eldra speaks not just to those who’ve done harm, but to anyone who wants to stop running from the truth and start doing better. Discover more from us: • Join PWT community on Substack [https://danusiamalinaderben.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile] • Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/parentswhothink/?hl=en] • Connect [http://www.linkedin.com/in/danusiamalinaderben] with Danusia • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/school-for-mothers-podcast/id1440293611] • Advertising Inquiries here [team@parentswhothink.co.uk]  Credits: • Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben [https://danusiamalinaderben.com/] • Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Marie Cruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram