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 learning about boundaries, timing, and trusting that not every opportunity is meant for right now. Plus, a little life update—because you know I always keep it real with you - this is almost a part 1 and next week is part 2....you just have to keep tuned in!

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 comes only after walking through the fire and slowly learning to heal. In this episode, I want to share a little of that journey with you, in the hope it brings comfort if you’re navigating your own. And tucked into that, because you are my podcast family, a gentle little announcement… my new cookbook is underway (and yes, you’re hearing it here first...

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 time to move your body feels so tough in motherhood, and why waiting for life to “calm down” just doesn’t work. This is your gentle (but honest) reminder that prioritising yourself is not selfish, it’s essential. Think of it as a little kick up the bum to help you carve out time for exercise, reclaim your energy, and feel more like you again.

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 tell me they want to start strength training, but it feels confusing, intimidating, and just plain hard to get going. Today, I’m breaking down the real reasons why strength training feels like such a mountain at the start – and how you can take simple, doable steps to make it work for you.

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 wellbeing. I share the signs to watch for, why reaching out early is a strength, and simple steps you can take to get the support you need.

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 of keeping the focus on your daily actions NOT your results.

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 behaviour boundaries which only just keep coming (hello nearly teenage years now!)

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 mum partitioning to the government about the need for longer school holidays. The comments broke my heart. So along with some fire in my belly from reading 'A Different Kind of Power' I use this platform to say all what I would want to about those comments and a system where the math just doesn't math.

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 counting or tracking everything perfectly. Let’s talk about where this comes from, how it shows up in everyday life, and how we can start letting go of food fear for good.

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 are not alone and this episode is for you right when you need it the most.

Join us for an interview with Christina Bond - a clinical psychologist who co-founded Matrescence NZ with her sister and best friend Sam. This interview is a must listen for all mothers and mothers to be - it's a service I dearly wish was available when I was a first time mother!

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 know without a shadow of doubt is that it's taken until now to really feel - out of the fray and into a new life so to speak and if that doesn't call for an episode as well as a firm stake in the ground that says hey we get to celebrate these milestones too - I don't know what does!

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 light gets less, days shorter and colder....do we even mention sick kids? I had to give you this drop of inspo right now and would love to see you on my virtual event tonight!

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 reality of taking on big, hard goals. In this podcast I talk about a quote that I found which really sums up where we often get stuck in our goals. I share some of my PhD journey (the hardest bits) which is where I truly did my training in this process and more than anything I hope it gives some much needed inspo for you!

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 that's all that matters! In this podcast I talk you through just this - some top lessons from over a decade of helping parents with their own nutrition and guiding their children's food - plus all extra nuggets I always drop in these podcasts too! P.S All brand new winter goodies land TODAY as well!

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 for us? How do we actually just know what to eat? Why is it all so hard? This is one not to miss especially if you are needing some love and inspiration in your food journey!

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 you with all my tips, tricks and golden nuggets for this period - including frequently asked questions on supplements and freeze-dried vegetables - all ahead of my huge Winter Range launch!

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!

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 on socials so we are doing what we do and cracking this open.

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 reshaping the day for herself. We also talk about Pink is Just a Colour, our children's book series, with a special spotlight on Special Days—a book that invites families to celebrate all kinds of meaningful moments in ways that make sense for them. Whether you love Mother’s Day or find it complicated, this conversation opens it all up!