Dr Julie's Coffee Chats

128. How Does Everyone Else Do It?

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 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 si...

127. Choices, Dropping the Ball & Never Enough Hours

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

126. The Comparison Season

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 eve...

125. The Gluten-Free Myth We Need to Stop Believing

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 al...

124. 3 Food Tips to Keep You Sane (and Satisfied) This Christmas

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the festive season ramps up, it can feel like food (and stress) are everywhere — parties, school events, baking, late nights… and somewhere in ...

123. Lessons From October

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

October was a month full of curveballs — moving house, losing our sweet Chloe, juggling birthdays, secondary school prep, Christmas launches, and th...

122. Protein, Power and Progress

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

121. Moving Part 2: The Grief Beneath the Growth

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

120. One Year On: The Big Move - Part 1 Rebuilding From The Rubble

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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;...

119. Burnout, Boundaries & the School Holiday Hangover

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I dive into the post-school holiday burnout that so many mums know too well — the crash that comes after weeks of juggling, enterta...

118. Perimenopause (Part 2) – Help & HRT

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Dr Julie’s Coffee Chats, I’m back with Part 2 of my raw, real perimenopause story. Following on from last week’s “red flags” ep...

117. Perimenopause (Part 1) – My BIG RED FLAG

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m taking the gloves off. In this raw, real episode of Dr Julie’s Coffee Chats, I share my personal experience with perimenopause — the moments...

116. Saying No When You Actually Want Something & A Life Update!

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I’m diving into one of the hardest things we face: saying no when deep down we really want to say yes. I’ll share the lessons I’m lea...

115. Fathers Day, Healing and Next Cookbook

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 This Father’s Day felt different. For the first time, I can honestly say I’ve found a peace I never believed was possible — the kind that come...

114. Finding Magical Time

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ah Time. Becoming a mum doesn’t make exercise easier—it makes it harder. In this episode, a follow on from last week, I get real about why finding...

113. Daunted by Strength Training?

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever walked into the weights section of the gym… taken one look around… and then quietly backed away? You’re not alone. So many women t...

112. When To Get Help

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I’m talking about when to get help – something I see all the time in new parents, and anyone navigating changes in their body or w...

111. Scales and Actions

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I give a timely reminder about throwing out your scales after an innocent comment from my youngest son Ray recently and the importance...

110. Ew, Yuck, Disgusting

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A caller question on just how we guide our children on what to say when they do not like something! This speaks to the wider topic of food and food be...

109. Math

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sigh. Another media click bait post. More comments that only contribute to the broken system. Recently Radio New Zealand shared a post on a working mu...

108. Food Fear

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m unpacking the fear so many of us carry around food — fear of getting it wrong, fear of eating “too much,” fear of not cou...

107. What's the Point

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you taking all the actions and feeling like you are getting no where? In fact possibly worse? That the weight is piling on despite everything? You...

106. Interview: Matrescence

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an interview with Christina Bond - a clinical psychologist who co-founded Matrescence NZ with her sister and best friend Sam. This intervi...

105. 1 Year D-Day

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast has always been a place where more of my personal journey has been shared, sometimes in snippets, sometimes in a full episode. What I do ...

104. Winter Blues (SAD)

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling a little low? Extra tired, like you are just craving sugar 247? This is NOT in your head!! There is a whole hormone shift that happens when li...

103. Pressure is a Privilege

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hot off our highly successful Winter Launch and firm "hey we are not going anywhere" flag in the ground I wanted to share some of the raw re...

102. Top 'Mistakes' I See In Clients

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I do not like the term "mistake" here as there is only learning but if you can fast track your progress by gleaming some advice here then th...

101. Is Sushi Healthy?

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I answer a FAQ that has come though - and in true Julie style unpack so much more - how do we know if something is healthy fo...

100. Winter Unlocked

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's cold, the days are short, our bodies are screaming to just go into hibernation and do we need to mention sick kids? In this episode I hit yo...

99. Guilty Pleasures

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Life is hard we all need some guilty pleasures to get through here are some of ours....this goes South rather quick peeps - you are welcome!

98. Solo vs Single Married

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Deep diving into this massive topic - who has it harder being a solo mother or being a single married mother - this seems to be a point of huge debate...

97. A New Mother's Day

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into what it means to reclaim Mother’s Day in a way that feels true, healing, and empowering. Julie shares how she’s resh...

96. Three Things

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We have not done this in a while! In this episode Caz and I share three things which have changed our lives lately - as usual we end up going down all...

95. Easter Reset and Run

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling guilty post Easter? You are not alone! Tune in for this heart warming episode packed full of tips to change how you reset probably forever and...

94. The School Holidays - Again

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re replaying this episode because—yet again—it’s school holidays here in New Zealand and both myself and Caz are right in the thick of it.T...

93. Caz the School Mum

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Caz and I chat about her transition to being a school mum - juggling all the balls, dropping them, the utter insanity of school hours ...

92. When Bullying Happens To Your Child

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not long after our deep dive into the viral bullying video Julie found herself in a similar situation. In this episode we talk about what happened, ho...

91. First CrossFit Open Experience

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast I share my first CrossFit Open with you - the roller coaster of ups ands downs - this is not really about CrossFit but about deeper co...

90. Caz's Big Decisions

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is all about Caz!! She has made not just one but two big decisions for herself and her life - this is a deep, moving, vulnera...

89. Aussie Mum Going Viral for Confronting Daughter's Bullies

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Caz and I go right into this current incident - we deep dive into all things bullying, what we would do and more importantly what we s...

88. Breaking Up with a Friend

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Caz and I tackle the tricky situation of how do you break up with a friend - buckle up peeps!

87. Independent Women Series Part 3

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In part 3 of our Independent Women Series you get the low down on three life skills Julie has learnt as part of doing life on her own with the helpful...

86. Juggling Two Jobs

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Caz takes the mic to answer a caller question on what it is truly like to work 2 jobs! Enough said you just need to listen! 

85. Online Behaviour

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Caz and I crack open the conversation on online behaviour! This was recorded off the back of a social media 'incident' in De...

84. My Top 3 Nutrition Tips

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As it's the start of a new year many of you will have nutrition and wellbeing goals - for some you have been battling and hoping and praying that...

83. Choices

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Working, not working, school holidays, daycare, gendered work force we crack everything open here - Caz is about to enter the school system with all t...

82. Hello 2025 (Part 2)

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following on from last week Caz joins the podcast and we talk all things post Xmas, 40th birthday, her wellbeing goals and just what's coming for...

81. Hello 2025 (Part 1)

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I recap the homework from last week - yes I did it and it's already made a huge difference in an area of my life that I have foun...

80. Goals, Vision Boards & Doing the Real Work

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hitting you right from the start of 2025 with some solid inspiration! In this podcast I take a step ahead of sharing what's in store this year wi...

79. End of 2024

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

78. Traditions Or Not

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

77. Women In Male Fields

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The #womeninmalefields has gone absolutely viral on socials and with good reason! Julie already wanted to interrupt the schedule with this topic and t...

76. Rest

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

75. Saying No

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

74. How Much?

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 sayin...

73. Ray Turns Five

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 re...

72. Leaving Part Two

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

71. Leaving Part One

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

70. Guest Interview Abby of NZ Sleep Solutions

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Abby and I connected over Instagram with a shared passion to help tired parents navigate the murky information on the  food-sleep relationship for ba...

69. Beige Flags 2

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

68. Rachael Ferguson - Bowel Cancer Survivor

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. Diag...

67. HSP and Friendship

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 in...

66. Introducing HSP

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I open the conversation on neurodiversity specifically talking from my own experiences as an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) and someone...

65. Interview - Strength Block

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Episode 64: Interview with Mary Haddock-Staniland

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mary is a global DEIB & people executive, keynote speaker & ambassador for Lifeline NZ.Join us for a frank, raw and crucial conversation on ge...

63. Father's Day

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 conve...

62. Update Time!

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

61. Interview Yorana Long - Recruitment Specialist

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 un...

60. Gossip, Divorce & Social Narratives

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 harde...

59. Togs! Togs! Togs!

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

58. Independent Women Series – Money & Interviews (Part 2)

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is part 2 of our money and financial education independent womenseries. In this interview Caz and I share our top tips on preparing cover...

57. Independent Women Series – Money (Part 1)

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caz and I are back with our independent women series – this week we cover a veryhard and personal topic – money & financial education. We ...

56. Caitlin Taylor Stylist

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 wor...

55. Case Study (Caz)

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

54. 10 Questions

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It will be impossible to listen to this fun episode with Caz and I without laughing! To break up some heavy topics we come at you with 10 funny questi...

53. Fast Like a Girl Review

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I have lost track of how many have asked me to review this popular ‘diet’. I break down some of the pros and cons to fasting as a whole – and do...

52. Three things that have changed our lives lately!

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

51. The Low Down On Toddler Milk

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

50. Jo Roberston - Sex & Betrayal Therapist

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Jo Roberston a trained Sex & Betrayal Therapist, with a Masters in Science & Medicine, a hugely watched Ted Talk an...

49. PCOS Episode

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PCOS Case StudyIn this episode I talk you through a PCOS case study - packed full of the science behind poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and how th...

48. Therapy & Self Talk

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

47. Mothers Day - Warriors Day, Peace & Hope

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

46. Caller Questions

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

45. Caller Questions - Cooking, Exercise and Mum Guilt

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 fi...

44. Independent Women Series

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, relatio...

43. Healing Journey Update

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trigger Warning - this podcast contains discussion around grief, trauma, loss and mental wellbeing - please protect your space if need be. In this epi...

42. Rays Skirt

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

41. Boobs and Bits

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

40. 10 Year Birthday!

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 mom...

39. Caller Questions

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I answer three great caller questions:- Morning Person: How to be a morning person especially after having kids?- Premature Babies: Just whe...

38. Donna's Interview

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I have the absolute pleasure of sharing with you a power house of ahuman – Donna Davis – who is in the final stages of her book ‘Not F...

37. Doing The Work, No Results

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is something that has been front of mind for me for a little bit and so Iinterrupted our podcast schedule with this. I am feeling this in some ar...

36. Mindful Eating

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

35. Caller Questions - All About Food

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

34. Deep Dive into "Weight Loss"

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

33. Caller Questions: Bliss Points, Grains, Toilet Training

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 expan...

32. Parenting Paradox

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

31. Caller Questions On Goals

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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&...

30. Facing A Hard Year

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 g...

29. Hello 2024

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...