Dr Julie's Coffee Chats

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  139. The Conversations We NEED to Have With Our Kids: Sex, Consent & Safe People — with Anna 15.09.2026 41min

  Some conversations with our kids are easy. And then there are the ones we desperately want to get right… but aren't always quite sure how to start. This week on Dr Julie's Coffee Chats, my friend Anna is back for a really important conversation about sex, bodies, consent, safety and communication with our kids. How early should we use the correct names for body parts? How do we talk about sex without making it one enormous, awkward "talk"? What does consent actually look like as our chi...
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  138. The Power of Making a Decision: You Don't Need to Have It All Figured Out 09.09.2026 28min

  Have you ever found yourself waiting until all your ducks are lined up before making a decision? The money, the time, the confidence, the perfect plan… and somehow, the perfect moment never quite arrives? In this episode of Dr Julie's Coffee Chats, I'm talking about the power of making a decision — and why sometimes we need to decide first, then find our way. This is a shorter, honest conversation about the things I've learnt through business, training, parenting and life. Because the truth i...
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  137. OREOGATE! The Parenting Debate That Has Broken the Internet — with Anna 02.09.2026 38min

  Ohhhh we're going there. Welcome to OREOGATE. This week on Dr Julie's Coffee Chats, I'm introducing you to my friend Anna — and we're diving straight into one of the hottest parenting debates to take the internet by storm. Yes. We're talking about the Oreos. What starts as a conversation about one seemingly innocent parenting moment very quickly becomes a much bigger chat about modern parenting, judgement, food, boundaries, social media and the enormous pressure parents face to somehow ...
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  136. THE Sugar Episode: What Parents Actually Need to Know 26.08.2026 1h

  If you listen to ONE podcast about sugar and kids, I want it to be this one. Because somehow sugar has become one of the most confusing, controversial and emotionally loaded parts of feeding our children. Is fruit sugar bad? Is fruit juice actually healthy? Is honey better than white sugar? How much sugar should kids really have? Should we restrict sweet foods — or does putting any boundaries around them just make kids obsessed with sugar? There is SO much noise out there. So in this ep...
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  135. A MUST LISTEN TO! Laugh, cry and find true hope from Jana of The Macpherson Diaries 19.08.2026 45min

  Every now and then, I record a podcast that stays with me long after we stop recording. This is one of those conversations. In this episode of Dr Julie's Coffee Chats, I'm joined by the incredible Jana from The Macpherson Diaries for a raw, funny, heartbreaking and, above all, deeply hopeful conversation about what happens when life changes in ways you could never have prepared for. Jana lost her husband to terminal cancer and found herself navigating unimaginable grief alongside the realitie...
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  134. The 3pm Slump 12.08.2026 33min

  Hit 3pm and suddenly all you can think about is coffee, chocolate… or preferably both? Following on from last week's episode on why you're hungry at 10am, this week on Dr Julie's Coffee Chats we're moving a few hours forward and tackling the infamous 3pm slump. Why do our energy levels drop? Why do sweet foods suddenly seem so much more appealing? And is an afternoon snack actually something we should be trying to avoid? In this episode, I unpack five common reasons you might find yours...
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  133. Hungry at 10am? 05.08.2026 31min

  Ever find yourself standing in the kitchen at 10am wondering why you're already hungry... even though you've had breakfast? In this episode of Dr Julie's Coffee Chats, we're unpacking one of the most common nutrition questions I hear from women: Why am I hungry so soon after breakfast? The good news? It's probably not a lack of willpower. Join me as we explore the five most common reasons you're hungry by mid-morning. I'll also share what breakfast often looks like in my own home—includ...
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  132. The Story Behind Chia Sisters with Chloe Van Dyke 29.07.2026 25min

  What does it take to build one of New Zealand's most recognisable health food brands? In this episode of Dr Julie's Coffee Chats, I'm joined by Chloe Van Dyke, co-founder of Chia Sisters, to talk about the story behind the brand, the passion that sparked it, and the realities of building a purpose-driven business. We explore Chloe's background in neuroscience, the inspiration behind Chia Sisters, and why making genuinely nourishing food and drinks has always been at the heart of what they do....
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  131. What Six Months Away Taught Me 22.07.2026 49min

  What if the hardest season of your life ended up becoming the one that changed you the most? Last week, I shared the story behind my six-month pause from the podcast. In this episode, I want to go a little deeper. This isn't about surgery—it's about the lessons that came from it. I'm reflecting on five things these last six months have taught me about health, recovery, business, relationships, personal growth, and having the courage to begin again before everything feels "ready." If you've ev...
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  130. Welcome Back! The Story Behind My 6 Month Pause 15.07.2026 26min

  Welcome back to Dr Julie's Coffee Chats! After a six-month break following a third major surgery, I'm so excited to finally be back behind the microphone. In this episode, I'm sharing where I've been, why I pressed pause on the podcast, what recovery really looked like, and some of the unexpected lessons that came with being forced to slow down. It's an honest conversation about health, healing, identity, and learning to give ourselves permission to rest when life doesn't go to plan. Whether ...
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  129. Update, Dropping Balls and What Really Matters 22.01.2026 15min

  In this episode I’m having an honest conversation about something we don’t talk about enough — dropping balls, trimming the fat, and focusing on what actually matters. After a busy and messy end to last year, I never quite got around to a proper wrap-up. And instead of forcing momentum, I realised it was time to pause, simplify, and reset — without guilt. This episode is about: Letting go of the pressure to do everything at onceWhy pausing doesn’t mean failingHow focusing on...
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  128. How Does Everyone Else Do It? 10.12.2025 25min

  This week on Dr Julie’s Coffee Chats I’m diving into a thought every mum has had — usually while staring at a pile of washing that’s been sitting in the machine for far too many days (me!) — “How does everyone else do it?” The truth? They don’t. None of us do. We’re all juggling, dropping balls, picking up new ones, and trying to keep ourselves and our families afloat as best we can. In this episode, I’m sharing a very real moment from my own morning that reminded me just how much invis...
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  127. Choices, Dropping the Ball & Never Enough Hours 03.12.2025 12min

  In this week’s Coffee Chat, I’m talking about something every parent, every woman, every human feels — that pressure of trying to hold all the balls, make all the choices, and somehow keep up as we head into Christmas. I share a moment from just this week: standing in my kitchen at 9pm, exhausted after a full day of work and training, trying to decide between dishes, a shower, or doing a puzzle with my 6-year-old… and what happened when I finally walked back out and found him fast aslee...
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  126. The Comparison Season 26.11.2025 24min

  In this Coffee Chat, I’m diving into something that comes up every year around this time: comparison. From body image to Christmas plans to what everyone else’s family, life, or business seems to be doing — it can feel like we’re constantly measuring ourselves against other people’s highlight reels. I share why comparison actually spikes during this season (spoiler: it’s biology, not a personal flaw), how stress and social media amplify it, and even how I’ve felt it myself recently comparing ...
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  125. The Gluten-Free Myth We Need to Stop Believing 19.11.2025 17min

  In this quick Coffee Chat, I’m breaking down one of the biggest nutrition myths I still hear all the time: that “gluten-free means healthy.” I also share more of my own personal gluten journey where the DJK products really took flight before I even knew it plus what's next for DJK HQ - it's a big week here! Grab your coffee, take a breath, and tune in for a tiny reset with me 🤎
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  124. 3 Food Tips to Keep You Sane (and Satisfied) This Christmas 12.11.2025 16min

  As the festive season ramps up, it can feel like food (and stress) are everywhere — parties, school events, baking, late nights… and somewhere in there we’re meant to feel “balanced.” In this episode, I’m sharing three simple, realistic food tips to help you feel grounded, nourished, and actually enjoy this season — not survive it. These are the same tools I use myself when life gets busy: adding before restricting, planning for balance instead of perfection, and keeping joy (and food!) conne...
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  123. Lessons From October 05.11.2025 26min

  October was a month full of curveballs — moving house, losing our sweet Chloe, juggling birthdays, secondary school prep, Christmas launches, and the everyday load that never stops. In this honest coffee chat I share the real lessons that came from a messy, emotional, and very human month. From accepting that some balls will drop, to recognising when your standards are just too high, this episode is a reminder that you’re doing the best you can with the resources you have. I also talk about t...
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  122. Protein, Power and Progress 29.10.2025 18min

  If you’re needing a little drop of wellbeing inspiration today, this episode is for you. In this Coffee Chat, I share a gentle reminder of the three pillars that keep me grounded through every season — protein, power, and progress. These aren’t just about food or fitness, but about fuelling yourself in every sense: nourishing your body, owning your strength, and recognising the quiet, steady progress that truly matters. A short, soulful reminder that even when life feels heavy, you are still ...
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  121. Moving Part 2: The Grief Beneath the Growth 22.10.2025 32min

  A year after our big move to Wellington — just as life was beginning to feel settled — we faced another heartbreak. We lost our beloved dog, Chloe, in a way that felt like life was reminding us: grief doesn’t run on a timeline. In this episode, I talk about the deeper layers of loss that come with rebuilding your life — not just losing someone you love, but the quiet grief of the life you imagined, the home you left, the dreams that didn’t unfold the way you hoped. It’s tender, honest, and fu...
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  120. One Year On: The Big Move - Part 1 Rebuilding From The Rubble 15.10.2025 40min

  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 episode, I take you behind the scenes of what it’s really like to start over — the chaos, the courage, and the small but powerful moments of finding our feet again. From juggling solo parenting and running a business to creating a new sense of home, this is an ...