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!
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96. Three Things
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 sorts of rabbit holes and the last one is very much a joint one! Enjoy!
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95. Easter Reset and Run
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 also here from Caz how her running is going or should we say not going and what she is changing.
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94. The School Holidays - Again
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.This is a conversation that runs so much deeper than it appears on the surface. In this episode, I tackle the huge, hard topic of how our systems are failing mothers. Be warned—it’s confronting. I unpack the gender pay gap, occupational segregation, and the reasons women return to work, don’t return, or leave the workforce altogether. I explore the long-term impacts on our wellbeing and why all of this desperately needs to be challenged.Important New Zealand Research Discussed:Noy, S & Sin, I (2021). The Drivers of Mothers’ Parental Leave Decisions: Evidence from the Growing Up in New Zealand Longitudinal Survey.Sin, I., Dasgupta, K & Pacheco, G. (2018). Parenthood and Labour Outcomes. Ministry of Women.Statistics New Zealand (2015). Women at Work 1991–2013. Available from www.stats.govt.nz
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93. Caz the School Mum
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 and some much needed laughs (which really is the best therapy).
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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