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Tea with Jules Sebastian. We will spill tea, share stories and take away life lessons from meaningful conversations. Pop the kettle on - it's time for tea!
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In this powerful and deeply practical episode of Tea with Jules, I’m joined by one of Australia’s most trusted parenting voices, Maggie Dent - educator, bestselling author, and fierce advocate for raising emotionally healthy kids. We talk about the realities of parenting tweens and teens today - the phones, the parties, the pornography, the pressure - and how to stay grounded when everything feels overwhelming. This conversation is honest. It’s confronting at times. It’s also incredibly reass...
Have you ever waited to feel ready and realised that feeling never actually comes? In this solo episode, Jules explores why readiness isn’t a feeling it’s a decision. If you’re waiting for more confidence, more clarity, or more permission, this conversation is your gentle nudge forward. In this episode Why “I’m not ready” is often just fear in a respectable outfitHow to start as the version of you that exists todayThe difference between failing and quitting too earlyWhy discomfort isn’t dange...
In this episode of Tea with Jules, Jules is joined by Lisa Johnston for a very honest, very relatable conversation about the emotional whiplash of school returning. Routines, exhaustion, expectations, and the quiet pressure parents put on themselves (and their kids) without even realising it. There’s laughter, vulnerability, a few parenting confessions that may sting a little, and plenty of moments where you’ll think, oh wow.. that’s me. This episode is for anyone who’s naviga...
1In this episode of Tea with Jules, Jules sits down with one of Australia’s leading neuroscientists, Dr Lila Landowski, for a fascinating, eye-opening conversation about what’s really going on inside our brains - and how modern life, social media, habits, multitasking, and AI are quietly reshaping the way we think, feel, focus, and connect. If you’ve ever wondered why your attention feels scattered, why habits are so hard to stick to, or why scrolling leaves you exhausted but oddly u...
In this solo episode, Jules explores the 7 Signs you’re ready for a new chapter of life. It’s not the drastic or dramatic changes but a subtle shift inward that is pulling us towards change. From craving solitude and decluttering everything, to feeling exhausted in a way rest can’t fix, Jules unpacks 7 powerful signs that something new is emerging. Grounded in psychology, neuroscience, and lived experience, this episode is a reassuring reminder that you’re not lost - you’re evolving. In This ...
Welcome back, Tea-mates and welcome to the very first episode of Tea with Jules for 2026! This one is less “new year, new me” and more “this new year isn’t starting till February.” Jules is joined on the couch by the always-brilliant Lisa Johnston for a free-flowing, hilariously honest catch-up covering everything from mum-life realities and habit building, to manifesting, journaling, Taylor Swift, playdate pressure, and why January absolutely does not count as a fresh start for parents. This...
In this deeply moving and powerfully honest episode of Tea with Jules, Jules sits down with writer, speaker, content creator, podcast host, and fierce LGBTQIA+ advocate Sean Szeps. What begins as a conversation about parenting quickly expands into something much bigger: identity, belonging, empathy, religion, raising kind humans, finding love, rewriting the script of your life, and the courage it takes to live as your truest self. Sean shares his extraordinary journey - from growing up ...
In this solo episode of Tea with Jules, Jules gets real about the chaos of modern life, 35-page to-do lists, and why multitasking is quietly frying our brains. She shares the small, science-backed habits that have completely reshaped her days – from becoming a 5:30 am morning person (yes, really) to breaking the chips-and-Netflix cycle at night. This is a gentle, practical pep talk for anyone who feels busy, scattered, time-poor, and wants to feel calmer, clearer, and more on top of life with...
In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Tea with Jules, I sit down with sleep scientist, author and advocate Dr Carmel Harrington, whose life’s work began with unimaginable loss. After the sudden infant death of her son Damien, Carmel left a successful law career to pursue a PhD in sleep medicine and has since become an internationally recognised expert in the science of sleep. Carmel shares what actually happens in our brains and bodies while we sleep, why it impacts everything from ou...
Today’s Tea with Jules episode is one of those conversations that sits with you. The kind that gently nudges you to look inward, reflect, and reconnect with yourself and the people you love. I’m joined by relationship therapist Nicole Armstrong, Managing Director of The Relationship Practice, a specialist in attachment theory, communication patterns, emotional awareness, and helping individuals, couples and families navigate relational challenges with honesty, courage, and compassion. Nicole ...
If you’ve ever stood in the middle of your home and thought, "Where on earth do I even begin?", this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Today on Tea With Jules, I sit down with the brilliant Anita Birges - professional home organiser, declutter queen, founder of Mise En Place, and the woman behind hundreds of beautifully calm, functional homes across Australia. But this episode isn’t just about cleaning cupboards and colour-coding pantries - it’s about the emotional clutter. Th...
This week, Jules and Lisa sit down for another hilarious and heartfelt debrief about love languages, November burnout, and the beautiful madness that is Christmas. From the art of acts of service (“don’t do that without asking me first!”) to the suspicious side of bin duties, Jules and Lisa unpack what it really means to give and receive love when your partner’s language just doesn’t match your own. The chat takes an unmissable turn into church antics like, the moment Lisa confidently said “(...
Matilda Murray is the co-owner of STAX., one of Australia’s fastest-growing activewear brands, and the creative force behind fashion label Second Left alongside her husband, Don Robertson. From storage-unit photo shoots to Paris Fashion Week, Matilda has built a loyal community around confidence, comfort and inclusivity – all while sharing her life openly online, hosting Q&As, and taking her followers along for every launch, lesson and level-up. This conversation will let you behind the v...
This week, Jules sits down with Jordin Sparks - singer, songwriter, actor, and one of the most down-to-earth superstars on the planet for a deep and sun-drenched chat about faith, purpose, motherhood, and staying grounded through it all. From the moment Ryan Seacrest called her name on American Idol to the life lessons she learned from Whitney Houston, Jordin opens up about what it means to live with duality - the public figure versus the woman behind the microphone, and how she’s learned to ...
In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, Jules sits down with creative powerhouse Gemma Peanut - photographer, educator, and co-host of the hit podcast We Don’t Have Time For This. Together they unpack what it means to pivot, show up afraid, and find peace in the chaos of motherhood, creativity, and modern life. Key Moments The Flop on the Couch: The universal exhaustion of motherhood and choosing between heating the milk or playing handball.The Confidence Reframe: Gemma’s mantra “Don’t let 5...
Beauty isn’t a 10-step routine - especially for busy, midlife women. In this candid chat, beauty industry powerhouse Bahar Etminan (Ageless Radiance) reframes “longevity” as vitality and shares the simplest path to real-world radiance: know your health dashboard, protect your skin barrier, and stop doing the most. We cover perimenopause and missed symptoms, what actually works in skincare, how to choose clinicians (and when to skip them), and why “less is more” might be th...
Some mornings glide, others go completely sideways. In this chatty couch-catch-up, Jules and Lisa talk honest mum-life logistics, why everyone needs a “post drop-off debrief” friend, and the eternal debate: morning people vs night owls. From school-photo emergencies and Apple Watch rings to the great top-sheet divide and a very unfortunate dog-walk incident, this is a real-life episode about giving yourself grace, starting again tomorrow, and finding your rhythm in a world full of health advi...
Author and speaker, Michelle Mitchell, joins Jules to unpack the “in-between” years - why ages 9-12 are a distinct developmental stage, what tweens need most, and how parents can balance boundaries with independence. From tech rules to friendship drama, family meetings to the “borrow their calm” ritual, this conversation is stacked with practical language you can use tonight at the dinner table. What you’ll learn: Why tweens are not “mini teens”: Ages 9-12 are a unique developmental stage wit...
What a difference four years makes. The last time Steve Cordony joined me on Tea with Jules, we were hearing Steve’s origin story and talking about his dreamy country property. Since then, Steve has: Published his stunning book Moments at HomeContinued to collaborate with iconic brands like Ralph Lauren, Lancôme, and Land RoverBuilt a deeper connection with his global audienceAnd navigated huge personal changes, including marriage, separation, and selling his beloved Rosedale FarmIn this hear...
Sex. Intimacy. Desire. Shame. These are topics we don’t often talk about, especially as women in midlife, but they affect every part of who we are. In this deeply honest episode of Tea with Jules, I sit down with Lara Boielle, a clinical sexologist and naturopath, to have the conversation we’ve all been avoiding but desperately need. From scheduling space (not sex) to understanding how our libido is tied to how we feel about ourselves, Lara shares wisdom, warmth, and practical steps for findi...
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