Dr Julie's Coffee Chats
Dr Julie - health researcher, PhD trained and chef, self-trained.
On a mission to leave the next generation and our planet a lot more of a healthier place. This is your space to ask questions on topics that no-one seems to want to discuss. With information that is backed by research along with a good dose of practical advice.
Real Talk. Real People. Real Answers.
Episodes
113 episodes
113. Daunted by Strength Training?
Have you ever walked into the weights section of the gym… taken one look around… and then quietly backed away? You’re not alone. So many women tell me they want to start strength training, but it feels confusing, intimidating, and just plain ha...
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Episode 113
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33:29
112. When To Get Help
In this episode I’m talking about when to get help – something I see all the time in new parents, and anyone navigating changes in their body or wellbeing. I share the signs to watch for, why reaching out early is a strength, and simple steps y...
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22:00
111. Scales and Actions
In this episode I give a timely reminder about throwing out your scales after an innocent comment from my youngest son Ray recently and the importance of keeping the focus on your daily actions NOT your results.
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Episode 111
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18:35
110. Ew, Yuck, Disgusting
A caller question on just how we guide our children on what to say when they do not like something! This speaks to the wider topic of food and food behaviour boundaries which only just keep coming (hello nearly teenage years now!)
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Episode 110
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23:33
109. Math
Sigh. Another media click bait post. More comments that only contribute to the broken system. Recently Radio New Zealand shared a post on a working mum partitioning to the government about the need for longer school holidays. The comments broke...
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Episode 109
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22:44
108. Food Fear
In this episode, I’m unpacking the fear so many of us carry around food — fear of getting it wrong, fear of eating “too much,” fear of not counting or tracking everything perfectly.Let’s talk about where this comes from, how it shows up ...
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Episode 108
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25:32
107. What's the Point
Are you taking all the actions and feeling like you are getting no where? In fact possibly worse? That the weight is piling on despite everything? You are not alone and this episode is for you right when you need it the most.
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Episode 107
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35:31
106. Interview: Matrescence
Join us for an interview with Christina Bond - a clinical psychologist who co-founded Matrescence NZ with her sister and best friend Sam. This interview is a must listen for all mothers and mothers to be - it's a service I dearly wish was avail...
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Episode 106
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30:17
105. 1 Year D-Day
This podcast has always been a place where more of my personal journey has been shared, sometimes in snippets, sometimes in a full episode. What I do know without a shadow of doubt is that it's taken until now to really feel - out of the fray a...
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Episode 105
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50:15
104. Winter Blues (SAD)
Feeling a little low? Extra tired, like you are just craving sugar 247? This is NOT in your head!! There is a whole hormone shift that happens when light gets less, days shorter and colder....do we even mention sick kids? I had to give you this...
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Episode 104
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22:18
103. Pressure is a Privilege
Hot off our highly successful Winter Launch and firm "hey we are not going anywhere" flag in the ground I wanted to share some of the raw reality of taking on big, hard goals. In this podcast I talk about a quote that I found which really sums ...
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Episode 103
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33:05
102. Top 'Mistakes' I See In Clients
I do not like the term "mistake" here as there is only learning but if you can fast track your progress by gleaming some advice here then that's all that matters! In this podcast I talk you through just this - some top lessons from over a decad...
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Episode 102
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31:39
101. Is Sushi Healthy?
This week on the podcast I answer a FAQ that has come though - and in true Julie style unpack so much more - how do we know if something is healthy for us? How do we actually just know what to eat? Why is it all so hard? This is one not to miss...
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Episode 101
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30:25
100. Winter Unlocked
It's cold, the days are short, our bodies are screaming to just go into hibernation and do we need to mention sick kids? In this episode I hit you with all my tips, tricks and golden nuggets for this period - including frequently asked question...
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Episode 100
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30:00
99. Guilty Pleasures
Life is hard we all need some guilty pleasures to get through here are some of ours....this goes South rather quick peeps - you are welcome!
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Episode 99
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24:08
98. Solo vs Single Married
Deep diving into this massive topic - who has it harder being a solo mother or being a single married mother - this seems to be a point of huge debate on socials so we are doing what we do and cracking this open.
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Episode 98
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30:18
97. A New Mother's Day
In this episode, we dive into what it means to reclaim Mother’s Day in a way that feels true, healing, and empowering. Julie shares how she’s reshaping the day for herself. We also talk about Pink is Just a Colour, our children's book series, w...
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Episode 97
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21:13
96. Three Things
We have not done this in a while! In this episode Caz and I share three things which have changed our lives lately - as usual we end up going down all sorts of rabbit holes and the last one is very much a joint one! Enjoy!
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Episode 96
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39:01
95. Easter Reset and Run
Feeling guilty post Easter? You are not alone! Tune in for this heart warming episode packed full of tips to change how you reset probably forever and also here from Caz how her running is going or should we say not going and what she is changi...
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Episode 95
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33:05
94. The School Holidays - Again
We’re replaying this episode because—yet again—it’s school holidays here in New Zealand and both myself and Caz are right in the thick of it.This is a conversation that runs so much deeper than it appears on the surface. In this episode,...
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Episode 94
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42:49
93. Caz the School Mum
In this episode Caz and I chat about her transition to being a school mum - juggling all the balls, dropping them, the utter insanity of school hours and some much needed laughs (which really is the best therapy).
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Episode 93
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33:24
92. When Bullying Happens To Your Child
Not long after our deep dive into the viral bullying video Julie found herself in a similar situation. In this episode we talk about what happened, how it was (or was not) managed and where to from here.
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Episode 92
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39:14
91. First CrossFit Open Experience
In this podcast I share my first CrossFit Open with you - the roller coaster of ups ands downs - this is not really about CrossFit but about deeper conversations around doing something just for you, taking on a challenge that you don't feel rea...
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Episode 91
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31:10