Dr Julie's Coffee Chats

I have been sharing my healing journey and therapy work here on the podcast. In this episode I share openly with you some of the key learnings I have got from therapy recently - including how we talk to ourselves which you will find helpful in your wellbeing work.

It is Mother's Day on Sunday in the Southern Hemisphere - the second hardest day of the year for me (Christmas is the hardest). I typically dread Mother's Day. This episode gives a voice to this day for those that struggle (irrespective of gender, and how society defines a Mother) and to share the place of peace that is possible and hope, always hope.

This week we have another three great caller questions! 1. Metabolism - what can I do to increase it? 2. PCOS - can you explain what it is and how does it effect food?3. Toddler feeding - how can I make my toddler try new foods?

This week I answer three great caller questions: Cooking: How do I tackle feeding my baby when cooking is something I dislike? Exercise: How do I find the time to exercise and fit it in? Mum Guilt: Juggling it all and trying to not have a mental breakdown - how do I do it?

Caz and I bring you the first of a mini series we are doing called our "independent women series". Regardless of your stage of life, relationship, family structure, learning to do things yourself is important! We are the first to say that you want to be prepared for things to change and learning new skills (or old ones in a different way!) can be helpful. Plus as you know Caz and I

Trigger Warning - this podcast contains discussion around grief, trauma, loss and mental wellbeing - please protect your space if need be. In this episode I share with you an update on my healing journey. If you have not listened to episode #23 Surgery 1 Year On you might like to before this one.

I have been up against it lately - fighting the systems, dealing with an overflow of mental load - in this podcast I deep dive into this - if you are struggling under the weight of it all this one is for you.

The week Caz and I join forces again to bring you a fun episode where we talk allabout boobs and bits! We jump into changes post a baby, boob jobs and sports bras.Plus we talk about Hello Disc which has been a game changer for both of us andCaz’s laser journey.

This week on the podcast we talk pushing go on the business! It's time to celebrate 10 years while deep diving on lessons learnt, my proudest moments and a message for my boys who have been a part of this journey from the beginning.

This week I answer three great caller questions:- Morning Person: How to be a morning person especially after having kids?- Premature Babies: Just when to start solids with a premature baby?- Cholesterol: Understanding cholesterol, what are high cholesterol foods andwhat is a cholesterol ratio?