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.
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52. Three things that have changed our lives lately!
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Today marks one year of the podcast! A whopping 52 episodes that have dropped every week! Join Caz and I for an episode that you will get so much from (along with much needed laughs) – we share three things that have literally changed our lives recently!Por Dr Julie
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This is a huge topic and one I am frequently asked about! In this episode I give the full comprehensive low down on toddler milk, dairy, plant based milks, calcium, formula, what to do with your child over the age of one and much more! This is a great one to share with friends who are also struggling in this area to make the best informed decision …
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50. Jo Roberston - Sex & Betrayal Therapist
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This week we are joined by Jo Roberston a trained Sex & Betrayal Therapist, with a Masters in Science & Medicine, a hugely watched Ted Talk and mother to 3 boys! Jo shares her wealth of knowledge on how to talk to children about consent, sex, porn and so much more - a must listen for all parents!Por Dr Julie
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PCOS Case Study In this episode I talk you through a PCOS case study - packed full of the science behind poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and how this impacts us metabolically AND a case study diet from a mum also trying to make changes in her diet but not sure where to start.Por Dr Julie
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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.Por Dr Julie
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47. Mothers Day - Warriors Day, Peace & Hope
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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 ho…
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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?Por Dr Julie
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45. Caller Questions - Cooking, Exercise and Mum Guilt
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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?Por Dr Julie
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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 h…
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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.Por Dr Julie
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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.Por Dr Julie
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The week Caz and I join forces again to bring you a fun episode where we talk all about 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 and Caz’s laser journey.Por Dr Julie
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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.Por Dr Julie
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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 and what is a cholesterol ratio?Por Dr Julie
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This week I have the absolute pleasure of sharing with you a power house of a human – Donna Davis – who is in the final stages of her book ‘Not Fine’ which I have been working with her on for two years now through my publishing company. Donna talks us through her amazing book and some of the highs and lows of the book writing process.…
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This is something that has been front of mind for me for a little bit and so I interrupted our podcast schedule with this. I am feeling this in some areas that I am grinding away on. We have also been deep diving into eating patterns and body composition lately which are common areas to feel the frustration of doing the work and not seeing the resu…
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In this weeks episode I tackle just where to start with mindful eating, why we get stuck, unpack the difference between restriction and enjoyment and how to apply mindful eating when so busy. For those that are struggling with your food (and have done potentially forever) and feeling out of control with eating – this one is for you.…
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This week we have three wonderful questions: 1) Toddler Dinner - Should I worry about my toddler not eating dinner? 2) Snack Logs - How good are these? 3) Meal Replacements - Yes or no?Por Dr Julie
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This week Caz and I deep dive into this topic which is close to both of our hearts. We share some very personal stories never shared before. We unpack the difference between weight loss and body composition, we talk about things that have helped and not helped and much more - this is a huge and emotional topic and we hope we have given it the care …
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33. Caller Questions: Bliss Points, Grains, Toilet Training
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This week we have three great caller questions: 1) Bliss Points - You have mentioned bliss points a few times on your podcast and socials can you expand on this further? 2) Grains - Why is there so much debate about grains? 3) Toilet Training - You have toilet trained three boys now are there any dos and don'ts or any foods you would recommend to h…
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Last week on socials I shared a quote from an incredible woman - Mother Pukka - on the parenting paradox and my socials went off with this. Caz and I cracked open this conversation, motherhood guilt and all the layers of this in this weeks episode - this is for all of us :)Por Dr Julie
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This week we have three great caller questions relevant to setting goals: 1) How do I actually start tapping into what I want? I know you mentioned it's important to do so and why we struggle but am still not sure where to start?! 2) Just what is realistic with weight loss goals especially when you do not use scales?! 3). I am looking at having ano…
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For some of you this year is going to be about survival. You are about to walk through a fire and are possibly like I don't even know if I will get through. I have faced and walked through a few fires in my time and have some big tips and tricks for you....this is not a light hearted one but one that might truly help....buckle in!…
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Welcome to a brand new year - 2024!! Not one to do things half-pie you get both Caz and I in this episode cracking into the new year! In this episode we talk about goals - if we should have them and are we setting them (spoiler we are not!), why we struggle so much (especially as women) to even allow ourselves to think about what we want and then b…
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Caz and I come together to wrap up this huge year! In this episode we reflect on our highs, challenges, sharing some 'funny stuff' and finally both of our single takeaway from the year (this last one we didn't share beforehand!)Por Dr Julie
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Christmas can be a hard time of year for many people - for those that find this time hard, or are facing a tough Xmas this year this one is for you. In this episode I also do an inner child reading for you. This one might also be helpful for those that are supporting someone through this time too.Por Dr Julie
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Following on from last week I continue to deep dive into common areas that we struggle with at this time along with unpacking the fruit question! 1. Starting solids at Christmas time? 2. What is the deal with fruit? Is it really 'that bad?' 3. How to find me-time during this crazy period - it feels impossible?…
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We are about to step into the crazy festive season! Today I tackle three questions and areas relevant to this time: 1. Saying No - to foods, invites or anything that you simply do not want to do or your children to do! 2. How to actually enjoy this time of year without strict restriction? 3. What foods are good for resetting after falling off the w…
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This week on the podcast I am talking to you about three areas we...well talk...and are relevant to this time of year: 1) Treats - talking about and reframing treats 2) How we talk to kids about food 3) What do you reallllly want for Christmas and how are you talking to yourself about this?!Por Dr Julie
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One year ago I underwent my second major neuro-surgery for an advanced cholesteatoma. As a mother of three small children and a business owner going through this surgery and through both the physical and emotional recovery with no family help or support has taken everything. It has been my second surgery in three years as well. Today Caz helps me t…
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Sleep is one of our four key cornerstones of wellbeing. It is often extremely neglected and yet has a significant impact of many aspects of our health and wellbeing - this becomes amplified significantly in parenthood. This week I deep dive into some major areas of this: 1. Sleep deprivation and insulin resistance 2. Can babies have protein at nigh…
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21. Coffee, Insulin Sensitivity, Eating Dirt
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This week we have three great questions and topics! 1. Coffee - Good vs Bad? 2. Insulin Sensitivity, diet and overall wellbeing 3. Is it ok for kids to eat dirt?Por Dr Julie
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20. Alcohol & Estrogen, Body Confidence & Togs and Dessert & Dinner Together
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Three Caller Questions: 1. I am working on reducing my drinking - can you expand more on the relationship between alcohol and hormone changes? 2. I know you have done a lot of work in the area of body confidence I still feel a lot of dread at this time of year and getting into togs - do you have any advice? 3. I have seen some nutritionists recomme…
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19. Phones, Media Use and Organised Sport
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This week we have a focus on electronic devices - I am about to get my 11 year old his first phone. In this podcast I talk about how I feel around this, what I have done in preparation and some key research. This leads to talking about devices for younger children and a relevant caller question on why I suggest withholding kids from organised sport…
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18. Birthday Month - Motherhood Musings
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October is birthday month for me with both my oldest and youngest child's birthdays. This year they are 11 and 4 (!!). It's always a time of deep reflection. In this episode I do just that, including reading a letter I wrote to myself as a new mother three years ago. If you feel in the trenches, like you are failing at parenting or just need some m…
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This week we have a 'where to start focus' based on your called questions! 1) Where to start with mindful eating - I know I should do it but it just feels overwhelming. 2) Where to start with reducing sugar - I know I need to do this but just cannot seem to be able to?! 3) You mentioned in one of your podcasts on the work you have done in finding y…
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16. Caz is Back! Working Mum Lessons & Working for Me!
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Caz is back! We are talking our key lessons as working mothers AND Caz takes the floor to share just what it is like to work with a creative entrepreneur aka me!Por Dr Julie
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15. Kids Helping, Alcohol and Weight Loss & Imposter Syndrome
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Today we have three great caller questions: 1) How do you manage balancing kids 'helping' in the kitchen vs actually getting it done?! I feel so time poor but really want to pass these important skills to my kids. 2) Alcohol and weight loss - I am trying to lose weight or as you say change my body composition. I like to have a drink at the end of t…
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In this weeks episode I share with you all 'the food contract that wasn't' - many of you have been following the tough journey of my ground up food brand. Recently we came close to being accepted by a high-end food wholesaler here in New Zealand. I talk through the process, my disappointment and just how staked this system is especially as a female…
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13. Weetbix, Weight Training and Work Force Return
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Today we are taking caller questions on: 1) Weetbix - "Just how bad or good is weetbix?" 2) "I have been doing a lot of walks recently after having a baby and they don't seem to be making a difference - should I be doing weight training? 3) "Help! I have been out of the workforce for 10 years and have three children I don't even know where to start…
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12. Stuffed My Child Up, Starting with Weight Loss, Risky Play
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Today we have three great caller questions: 1. Please help I feel like I have stuffed up my child's food up, she is three and I don't know what to do. 2. Where do I actually start with losing weight? I have tried so many times and failed over and over again. 3. Just what is risky play and it's importance for children, how do I start doing it and wh…
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In this special edition episode, Caz and I come together with our hearts and stories to talk about and challenge Father's Day for anyone who struggles with this day for whatever reason. This one is for you.Por Dr Julie
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10. Studying with Kids, Breakfast & Collagen Powder
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10) Studying with Kids, Breakfast & Collagen Powder Today we have three great caller questions: 1. I am thinking of going back studying and have a 6 and 4 year old. Do you have any advice? 2. I really struggle to eat breakfast in the morning and don't eat until midday - is this bad? How important is breakfast? 3. What are my views on collagen? Good…
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9. Relationship Tax and Recharge Update
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Today we are discussing relationship tax, a hidden but significant challenge encountered in many relationships that involve the care of children and how it impacts us, weaponised incompetence and the 'tit-for-tat' that can happen. As we are talking about a topic related to mental load this is also a good time to update you on how I went on my recha…
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8. Adult Friendships (Part 2): Introducing Caz - Our Timeline, Beige Flags and Much More!
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Today we have a very special guest appearance! Introducing one of my best friends, operations manager and all round incredible human Caz! We chat through our timeline, when and how we meet, some big ups and downs we have walked through, how Caz came to work for me and for a real laugh.....our beige flags!…
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7. Recharging, Adult Friendships and Food Finds
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Today we are taking two callers questions including one on the topic of adult friendships for which we will be talking more about next week with a special appearance! I am also going to share three top finds from the Auckland Food Show 1) The struggle to recharge as a mother - "You have mentioned on socials about some of the things you are doing to…
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6. Throw Out Your Scales, Not Using Bribes & Rewards with Eating Food (Children & Adults), How Do You Dissect The Confusing Conflicting Advice Online
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Today we are taking caller questions on: 1) "You said in an earlier episode that you don't use scales - why and then how do you track your progress?" 2) "Why don't you recommend bribes and rewards for toddlers (but this also translates to adult nutrition e.g. the concept of a cheat meal/day). 3) Help! There is so much confusing and conflicting nutr…
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In this episode we dive deep into the food industry. It will not be the only time we do this! I challenge you as consumers to truly look into who you are buying from and answer two relevant listener questions: - Making informed choices about who you are buying from, what some top food industry brands CEO's get paid and do they eat their own food? -…
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4. The Controversial School Holidays Episode
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We have just had the school holidays (again) here in New Zealand. I have had five years of school holidays and have had a child (or two at some points) in early childhood education for a decade now. My youngest is three and a half so I have another 18months of early childhood education and a further 15 or so years of school holidays ahead of me. Th…
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3. Where Parents get Unstuck with Toddler Feeding, Resetting from Travel and Baby Food Pouches
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Today we are taking listener questions on: - Where parents get it 'wrong' with toddler feeding and unpack boundaries, the division of responsibility and just what toddlers are capable of with their feeding. - It is school holidays which means some families will be on the road so we answer how to reset from travel and the relationship between food a…
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