TEA WITH JULES

In this solo episode, Jules explores the 7 Signs you’re ready for a new chapter of life. It’s not the drastic or dramatic changes but a subtle shift inward that is pulling us towards change. From craving solitude and decluttering everything, to feeling exhausted in a way rest can’t fix, Jules unpacks 7 powerful signs that something new is emerging. Grounded in psychology, neuroscience, and lived e...

Welcome back, Tea-mates and welcome to the very first episode of Tea with Jules for 2026! This one is less “new year, new me” and more “this new year isn’t starting till February.” Jules is joined on the couch by the always-brilliant Lisa Johnston for a free-flowing, hilariously honest catch-up covering everything from mum-life realities and habit building, to manifesting, journaling, Taylor Swift...

In this deeply moving and powerfully honest episode of Tea with Jules, Jules sits down with writer, speaker, content creator, podcast host, and fierce LGBTQIA+ advocate Sean Szeps.  What begins as a conversation about parenting quickly expands into something much bigger: identity, belonging, empathy, religion, raising kind humans, finding love, rewriting the script of your life, and the courage it...

In this solo episode of Tea with Jules, Jules gets real about the chaos of modern life, 35-page to-do lists, and why multitasking is quietly frying our brains. She shares the small, science-backed habits that have completely reshaped her days – from becoming a 5:30 am morning person (yes, really) to breaking the chips-and-Netflix cycle at night. This is a gentle, practical pep talk for anyone who...

In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Tea with Jules, I sit down with sleep scientist, author and advocate Dr Carmel Harrington, whose life’s work began with unimaginable loss. After the sudden infant death of her son Damien, Carmel left a successful law career to pursue a PhD in sleep medicine and has since become an internationally recognised expert in the science of sleep. Carmel shares...

Today’s Tea with Jules episode is one of those conversations that sits with you. The kind that gently nudges you to look inward, reflect, and reconnect with yourself and the people you love. I’m joined by relationship therapist Nicole Armstrong, Managing Director of The Relationship Practice, a specialist in attachment theory, communication patterns, emotional awareness, and helping individuals, c...

If you’ve ever stood in the middle of your home and thought, "Where on earth do I even begin?", this episode will feel like a deep exhale.  Today on Tea With Jules, I sit down with the brilliant Anita Birges - professional home organiser, declutter queen, founder of Mise En Place, and the woman behind hundreds of beautifully calm, functional homes across Australia.  But this episode isn’...

This week, Jules and Lisa sit down for another hilarious and heartfelt debrief about love languages, November burnout, and the beautiful madness that is Christmas. From the art of acts of service (“don’t do that without asking me first!”) to the suspicious side of bin duties, Jules and Lisa unpack what it really means to give and receive love when your partner’s language just doesn’t match your ow...

Matilda Murray is the co-owner of STAX., one of Australia’s fastest-growing activewear brands, and the creative force behind fashion label Second Left alongside her husband, Don Robertson. From storage-unit photo shoots to Paris Fashion Week, Matilda has built a loyal community around confidence, comfort and inclusivity – all while sharing her life openly online, hosting Q&As, and taking her f...

This week, Jules sits down with Jordin Sparks - singer, songwriter, actor, and one of the most down-to-earth superstars on the planet for a deep and sun-drenched chat about faith, purpose, motherhood, and staying grounded through it all. From the moment Ryan Seacrest called her name on American Idol to the life lessons she learned from Whitney Houston, Jordin opens up about what it means to live w...

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, Jules sits down with creative powerhouse Gemma Peanut - photographer, educator, and co-host of the hit podcast We Don’t Have Time For This. Together they unpack what it means to pivot, show up afraid, and find peace in the chaos of motherhood, creativity, and modern life. Key Moments The Flop on the Couch: The universal exhaustion of motherhood and choosing...

Beauty isn’t a 10-step routine - especially for busy, midlife women. In this candid chat, beauty industry powerhouse Bahar Etminan (Ageless Radiance) reframes “longevity” as vitality and shares the simplest path to real-world radiance: know your health dashboard, protect your skin barrier, and stop doing the most. We cover perimenopause and missed symptoms, what actually works in skincare, how to...

Some mornings glide, others go completely sideways. In this chatty couch-catch-up, Jules and Lisa talk honest mum-life logistics, why everyone needs a “post drop-off debrief” friend, and the eternal debate: morning people vs night owls. From school-photo emergencies and Apple Watch rings to the great top-sheet divide and a very unfortunate dog-walk incident, this is a real-life episode about givin...

Author and speaker, Michelle Mitchell, joins Jules to unpack the “in-between” years - why ages 9-12 are a distinct developmental stage, what tweens need most, and how parents can balance boundaries with independence. From tech rules to friendship drama, family meetings to the “borrow their calm” ritual, this conversation is stacked with practical language you can use tonight at the dinner table. W...

What a difference four years makes. The last time Steve Cordony joined me on Tea with Jules , we were hearing Steve’s origin story and talking about his dreamy country property. Since then, Steve has: Published his stunning book Moments at Home Continued to collaborate with iconic brands like Ralph Lauren, Lancôme, and Land Rover Built a deeper connection with his global audience And navigated hug...

Sex. Intimacy. Desire. Shame. These are topics we don’t often talk about, especially as women in midlife, but they affect every part of who we are. In this deeply honest episode of Tea with Jules, I sit down with Lara Boielle, a clinical sexologist and naturopath, to have the conversation we’ve all been avoiding but desperately need. From scheduling space (not sex) to understanding how our libido...

Fear is loud. It wants to keep you small, safe, and silent. But here’s the truth: fear is just a feeling - not a fact. And everything you’ve ever wanted is waiting on the other side of it. In my very first solo episode of Tea with Jules, I’m diving into the topic of fear - how it shows up, why it tries to hold us back, and how we can move forward anyway. I’m sharing personal stories (like the time...

Sally O'Neil is an Author, Clinical Nutritionist, and recovered serial yo-yo dieter. She is the founder of The Status8020 Method™, which is a BALANCED, sustainable system for results that last a lifetime.  After a 5+ year struggle with her own weight, diet and mindset, Sally’s made it her mission to empower other women to feel in control of food, and never have to worry about weight loss agai...

Hello friends, and welcome back to Tea with Jules . Welcome to Pt2 of Jules’ origin story. If you made it through Pt1 and have come back to close the rings on what happened next – it’s all here! From teaching singing in Adelaide, to styling Guy for his album shoot with two carloads of clothes and a dream in my heart to launch my fashion styling career, to landing a TV gig with MTV five weeks after...

Friends! I’m a little ball of nerves to put this poddy out there. Why? Because in this episode, I really go there. Like... right back to my $5.25 an hour Macca’s days, my short-lived jazz uni era (spoiler: I was a pop girl trying to scat), and the time I became an aerobics instructor in a lycra situation. Yes, truly. This week on Tea with Jules, Lisa Johnston is back in the blue chair, and she som...

Canna Campbell is a Financial Planner and published author, with extensive experience spanning across corporate banking, boutique wealth management, television, radio, keynote speaking, podcasting and digital and social media production. Canna established her financial planning firm, ‘SASS Financial Services’, in 2007. She founded the financial media platform, ‘SugarMamma. TV’, in 2015 providing a...

In this week’s episode of  Tea With Jules , I sit down with my good friend, manager, creative right-hand gal and brutal truth-teller, Lisa Johnston. We talk about corporate life, building confidence, pushing through judgement, and what it means to truly back yourself (and your people). Lisa is bold, brilliant, and has the rare ability to see the magic in others before they see it in themselves. Wi...

Kat John is an authenticity coach, podcaster, keynote speaker and author of a book called Authentic - Coming Home To Your True Self .  Over her years, she has overcome some big stuff. From childhood sexual abuse, bulimia, drug addiction and chronic pain, to pain medication addiction and brain surgery. But over time and healing, Kat came back to her true and authentic self. Now, through in-person a...

Dr Joanna Bruce has been a GP for almost 20 years and a doctor for nearly 30 years. She trained in London as a doctor and a GP before moving to Australia in 2008 to work as a GP and raise her family. Joanna is also involved in training GPs and educating future generations of doctors. Over recent years, Joanna’s interest in women’s health has increased, particularly in perimenopause and menopause c...

Steph De Sousa—AKA The Frugal Foodie or steph_cooks_stuff on Instagram—is a passionate cook, author, mother of 4, and Instagram sensation.  While living with her young family on the French-speaking island of Vanuatu for a short time, Steph worked as a hairdresser and makeup artist for weddings. It was here that the island taught her about buying and using fresh ingredients from local markets, eati...