Dr Julie's Coffee Chats

Thank You 2024! What a year!!! In this last episode of 2024 Caz and I wrap the year in our true unfiltered way....we share our biggest lessons, highs, lows and hint at whats around the corner in 2025 - one you will want to tune into as we come to a close on this year of huge change and growth.

In our second to last episode of the year Caz and I come together to have a friendly debate on all things traditions - from Santa to the Easter Bunny to the Tooth Fairy....like all our topics it will give some food for thought on just what you want to do with your own tribes!

The #womeninmalefields has gone absolutely viral on socials and with good reason! Julie already wanted to interrupt the schedule with this topic and then a lovely podcast listener struggling under the huge mental load we all carry (and struggle with) asked if we could do an episode on this - ask and you shall receive! 

In this episode I crack open the conversation on rest - it's not glamorous, it's not cool to post on social media and yet it is one of the fundamental pillars of our entire wellbeing. Why is it just so important? How do we get rest when we really feel we cannot and let's all support each other to get this a lot more especially over this time of year.

This week Caz and I explore the art of saying no. In this honest and thought-provoking podcast, we share personal stories, struggles, and insights on why setting boundaries can be so hard—yet so powerful. From navigating expectations to embracing the freedom that comes with refusal, this is one episode that will get you thinking about where in your life you might need to say no and what doors can...

This weeks focus is on "how much" 1) How much weight training should we do? 2) How much protein should we have a day? 3) How much are you saying 'yes' when you really mean 'no'

Join us for an episode where we share our motherhood musings on the big milestone of school and reflections on gender curious parenting - this is a really good one on the topic of gender and challenging gender norms for the next generation plus just why we have written our forthcoming children's books!

Join us for the big move part two! It's been anything but vanilla! Hear what the move was actually like and how this has truly changed mine and the boy's lives. 

In this episode, I’ll be sharing my journey of relocating to a new city for a fresh start. We’ll dive into the highs and what it's been like sitting in the messy middle. This is Part One - where I talk about realising 'not this' anymore and what it meant to get to that point. This is one life update you won't want to miss! 

Abby and I connected over Instagram with a shared passion to help tired parents navigate the murky information on the  food-sleep relationship for babies and toddlers! We have just co-authored a guide on this with our virtual event happening tonight! Abby has a heart of gold, huge compassion for what parents struggle with - and shares her golden tip which in itself is worth a listen to!

Hot off our Santa Ball Tour we bring you Beige Flags version 2! Nothing like going on tour to find out about your friends quirks! This one will bring you some much needed laughs and you get to find out some more weird and wonderful things about us!

In this episode, we dive into the powerful story of Rachael Ferguson, woman whose life took an unexpected turn just two months after her wedding. Diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer at 32, Rachael’s journey highlights the importance of listening to your body and recognising the subtle signs of illness. From her initial health concerns to the diagnosis, she shares her experience with us. As an a...

In this weeks episode Caz and I discuss what it is like to be friends with someone who is a HSP. This gives such raw, vulnerable and loving insight into HPS and what we have learned as friends who work very closely together. It offers a special view point from Caz’s perfective as someone who is not HSP and how she went through her own journey to understand this – we have no doubt it will help many...

In this episode I open the conversation on neurodiversity specifically talking from my own experiences as an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) and someone on the autism spectrum. I particularly focus on HSP as this has been a huge area of my life that I have struggled with immensely and am now also parenting an HSP child. In this episode I break down what an HSP is – in the most simple way that I can...

Sophie and Damien are the proud owners of Strength Block here in Auckland, NZ. Strength training is one of the most important forms of exercise that we can do but it can be very daunting especially for women. Join us for a frank, real and highly informative interview with this passionate husband and wife team. 

Mary is a global DEIB & people executive, keynote speaker & ambassador for Lifeline NZ. Join us for a frank, raw and crucial conversation on gender, inclusion, diversity and equity. In particular, how to tackle this as a parent and how to open discussions that can be both life changing and life saving in a world which is demanding more in this space - from our young people themselves.

One day the world will have reshaped and changed to not need such days with labels that only drive exclusion. Until then we will keep having the conversations to help support those that feel  a mix of emotions on these days - both Caz and I have different ups and downs on Father's Day so we share what we are doing this year....and more of what we hope our books will help to bridge. 

There's been lots going on so Caz and I decided to give you all a big update episode - we talk everything from Caz's wellbeing journey and body comp changes, to books, ink and some good laughs re Santa's balls which are coming too!

Yorana is an expert in this field specialising in the recruitment and coaching of women in helping them to land a job. As a mother herself she also understands juggling the balls - this is a much needed follow on expert interview to our Independent Women mini-series even if you are not looking at working but just building your confidence overall.  

In light of recent events Caz and I come together in this raw & honest podcast. We talk about the daming impact gossip can have, some of the harder parts of separation and also just what friendship in some of my darkest days has meant. 

This week Caz and I answer a listener question about togs! Are g-string swim bottoms ok to be worn by a swim instructor at a kids swimming school? You'll get our view on the topic and a bit of an education on all things tog bottoms! 

This episode is part 2 of our money and financial education independent women series. In this interview Caz and I share our top tips on preparing cover letters, CVs and interviews. This is relevant regardless of where you are in the work force (or not) as keeping up with these skills are important – we never know when we might need them and being prepared can make all the difference.

Caz and I are back with our independent women series – this week we cover a very hard and personal topic – money & financial education. We believe that this is a crucial topic to deep dive into – regardless of if you are working or not working, regardless of your family structure. This might be a little confronting so do make sure you are in a good space to listen.

Caitlin Taylor is a personal stylist and style coach with nearly 20 years of experience. She is a total powerhouse who I have had the privilege of working with - essential as I became a public figure – Caitlin styled me for my best selling book The Nourished Baby.  As a mother herself to three gorgeous girls Caitlin is a much needed voice for women as we struggle in a world that tells us to be eve...

We have spoken in an earlier episode on how much an accountability structure has changed our lives. In this episode Caz so vulnerably shares where she was stuck with her food and activity and what she did and took on to get herself out of the rut she was in.