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
120 episodes
120. One Year On: The Big Move - Part 1 Rebuilding From The Rubble
One year ago, I packed up my life — my business, my three boys, and our two dogs — and moved to Wellington. It wasn’t just a change in postcode; it was the beginning of rebuilding everything from the ground up after separation.In this ep...
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Episode 120
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40:54
119. Burnout, Boundaries & the School Holiday Hangover
In this episode, I dive into the post-school holiday burnout that so many mums know too well — the crash that comes after weeks of juggling, entertaining, and holding it all together. I unpack why this happens, the signs you might be r...
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Episode 119
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26:56
118. Perimenopause (Part 2) – Help & HRT
This week on Dr Julie’s Coffee Chats, I’m back with Part 2 of my raw, real perimenopause story. Following on from last week’s “red flags” episode, I share what it was like to finally reach out for help, start HRT, and navigate all the ...
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Episode 118
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35:22
117. Perimenopause (Part 1) – My BIG RED FLAG
I’m taking the gloves off. In this raw, real episode of Dr Julie’s Coffee Chats, I share my personal experience with perimenopause — the moments that shocked me, the red flags I ignored...and the big one I couldn't ignore, and the step...
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Episode 117
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32:08
116. Saying No When You Actually Want Something & A Life Update!
This week, I’m diving into one of the hardest things we face: saying no when deep down we really want to say yes. I’ll share the lessons I’m learning about boundaries, timing, and trusting that not every opportunity is meant f...
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Episode 116
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21:40
115. Fathers Day, Healing and Next Cookbook
This Father’s Day felt different. For the first time, I can honestly say I’ve found a peace I never believed was possible — the kind that comes only after walking through the fire and slowly learning to heal. In this episode, I want to sh...
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Episode 115
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18:57
114. Finding Magical Time
Ah Time. Becoming a mum doesn’t make exercise easier—it makes it harder. In this episode, a follow on from last week, I get real about why finding time to move your body feels so tough in motherhood, and why waiting for life to “calm down” just...
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Episode 114
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43:20
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