TEA WITH JULES

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 reassuring.
If you’re in the trenches of parenting adolescents (or heading there soon), this one is for you.
In This Episode, We Cover:
Phones & Social Media
Pornography & Sexual Development
Alcohol & Parties
Grief, Loss & Emotional Depth
Consequences vs Punishment
Body Image & Self-Worth
If it resonated, share it with a friend who’s navigating the teenage years too. 
And as always, teammates - we’ve got this.
Content Note: This episode discusses sensitive topics including pornography, alcohol, grief and teen mental health. The information shared is general in nature and not a substitute for medical, psychological or legal advice. Please seek support from a qualified professional if needed.
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Sound Engineer & Music: @kailesh_reitmans
Videographer & Editor: @nathan_niguidula
Producer: @lisajohnston_ @julessebastian
Welcome to Tea with Jules hosted by Jules Sebastian. Here we spill the tea and learn life lessons from honest conversations with experts, celebrities and friends.

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 outfit
How to start as the version of you that exists today
The difference between failing and quitting too early
Why discomfort isn’t danger it’s expansion
How to trust yourself without needing to trust the outcome
You don’t need to be more anything. You just need to be willing to try, to learn, to look silly, and to take one step.
Maybe this episode is your sign.
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Credits:
Sound Engineer & Music: @kailesh_reitmans
Videographer & Editor: @nathan_niguidula
Producer: @lisajohnston_ @julessebastian
Welcome to Tea with Jules hosted by Jules Sebastian. Here we spill the tea and learn life lessons from honest conversations with experts, celebrities and friends.

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 navigating school drop-offs, parenting guilt, changing seasons of family life, or trying to learn how to guide their kids without controlling them. Because sometimes the hardest part of parenting is learning when to hold on and when to let go.
Enjoy x
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Get Jules’ Newsletter – a letter each week with personal antidotes, recipes, fashion, cocktails, podcast episodes
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Credits:
Sound Engineer & Music: @kailesh_reitmans
Videographer & Editor: @nathan_niguidula
Producer: @lisajohnston_ @julessebastian
Welcome to Tea with Jules hosted by Jules Sebastian. Here we spill the tea and learn life lessons from honest conversations with experts, celebrities and friends.

In 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 unsatisfied - this episode will make you feel deeply seen (and a lot more informed).
Together, Jules and Lila break down complex brain science into practical, relatable moments.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Why your brain craves shortcuts and how habits are actually formed at  neurological level
The real reason motivation drops off when there’s no immediate reward
How dopamine works as both a reward and a habit-builder
Why multitasking feels productive but is actually draining your brain’s energy
How social media is designed to fragment attention and keep you scrolling
Why face-to-face connection gives us brain chemicals that texting never can
What boredom actually does for creativity (and why kids need it)
How exercise, silence, and green space physically improve brain health
Why AI worries neuroscientists and how to use it without outsourcing your thinking
What happens to the brain as we age (and how to protect it)
The powerful science of belief effects and how mindset literally changes physiology
Disclaimer:
This podcast episode is intended for general information and personal reflection only. The content shared is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or mental health advice. If you are experiencing ongoing distress or mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified healthcare professional.
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Credits:
Sound Engineer & Music: @kailesh_reitmans
Videographer & Editor: @nathan_niguidula
Producer: @lisajohnston_ @julessebastian
Welcome to Tea with Jules hosted by Jules Sebastian. Here we spill the tea and learn life lessons from honest conversations with experts, celebrities and friends.

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 Episode, We Explore:
Why the “in-between” phase of life often feels confusing but is deeply meaningful
How exhaustion can be feedback, not failure
Why craving solitude isn’t antisocial - it’s neurological
The psychology behind decluttering during times of transition
Why old goals can lose their spark (and why that’s okay)
Learning to say no without over-explaining
Trusting yourself without needing clarity first
Disclaimer:
This podcast episode is intended for general information and personal reflection only. The content shared is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or mental health advice. If you are experiencing ongoing distress or mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified healthcare professional.
Connect with Jules
Get Jules’ Newsletter – a letter each week with personal antidotes, recipes, fashion, cocktails, podcast episodes
Jules Best Selling Book – Tea & Honestly
Watch Tea with Jules on YouTube
Follow Jules on Instagram
Follow Tea with Jules on Instagram
Follow Jules on TikTok
Subscribe to Tea with Jules the Podcast in iTunes
Credits:
Sound Engineer & Music: @kailesh_reitmans
Videographer & Editor: @nathan_niguidula
Producer: @lisajohnston_ @julessebastian
Welcome to Tea with Jules hosted by Jules Sebastian. Here we spill the tea and learn life lessons from honest conversations with experts, celebrities and friends.