TEA WITH JULES

Jules Sebastian is back! A new room, new era, and the story she's been waiting to tell.In this first episode of a brand new chapter of Tea with Jules, Jules sits down with her manager and friend Lisa Johnson to finally speak openly and honestly about one of the biggest moments of her family's year: her son Archie joining his father Guy Sebastian on tour and the extraordinary journey that led to a standing ovation in a packed arena. Jules shares what it felt like to watch Archie's talent quietly develop over years. The emotional weight of playing that unfinished song to her father in hospital. The conversations that convinced Archie to say yes. The moment she came outside herself, watching him on the big screen. And the pride in Archie, in Hudson, in Guy, and in this season of life as a family.This is also an episode about what tour life really looks like from the inside: the unseen stamina of an artist like Guy, the joy of bringing kids to the Brisbane Children's Hospital. Jules also reflects on what this podcast means to her personally, why she made it, what it's given her, and where it's going next.Pour yourself some tea, let's begin!CHAPTERS00:00 — Welcome to the New Era: A New Room, A New Chapter 01:19 — What This Podcast Has Meant: Jules Reflects on Personal Growth 05:51 — Archie's Origin Story: No Lessons, Just a Gift 06:52 — The Mother's Day Song, the Studio Sessions & Hearing the Talent Grow 11:03 — Musical Theatre, the Stage Bug & Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 11:45 — The Song Written for Grandpa - Played in Hospital, Performed at the Wake 16:07 — A Standing Ovation for 'Go the Distance' - the Bug Bites Harder 17:09 — Guy Watches the Show and Says 'He's Ready' 17:37 — The Big Ask - and Archie's Very Firm 'No' 19:42 — The Conversation That Changed His Mind 20:27 — Newcastle: The Sound Check, the In-Ears & First Look at the Stage 21:07 — The Performance: Singing Whitney Houston with Guy on Stage 21:49 — Not a Dry Eye in the House - the First Standing Ovation 22:15 — How Guy Supported Archie on Stage and Let Him Have His Moment 25:32 — Hudson's Moment: The Brother Who Handled It Like a Boss 28:29 — Kids on the Road: What Tour Teaches That School Can't 31:46 — The Unseen Stamina of a Performer - What We Don't See 34:16 — Guy in the Crowd & Daryl Braithwaite 35:13 — The Girl Whose Hair Had Grown Back 36:07 — Brisbane Children's Hospital: The Moment That Put Everything in Perspective 38:17 — Tour Comedown, Reflections & What's Coming Next on Tea with Jules

In this solo episode, Jules brings it back to basics.Instead of chasing big routines or life reinventions, she shares five small, practical resets you can do at any point in your day to feel just a little bit better, because sometimes something small is all you need to shift everything.This episode is a reminder that you don’t need to change your whole life to change your state of mind.In This Episode, We Cover:Why overcorrecting when you feel off can actually make things worseThe power of small, immediate actions vs. big life changesHow your environment, body, and decisions impact your moodConnect with JulesGet Jules’ Newsletter – a letter each week with personal antidotes, recipes, fashion, cocktails, podcast episodesJules Best Selling Book – Tea & HonestlyWatch Tea with Jules on YouTubeFollow Jules on InstagramFollow Tea with Jules on InstagramFollow Jules on TikTokSubscribe to Tea with Jules the Podcast in iTunesCredits:Sound Engineer & Music: @kailesh_reitmansVideographer & Editor: @nathan_niguidulaProducer: @lisajohnston_ @julessebastianWelcome 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 Part 2 with Dr Haley Watson, we dive deeper into the emotional world of teenagers - covering loneliness, low motivation, depression, and body image.We unpack why loneliness can feel so intense, how to support teens who seem flat or withdrawn, and why motivation often isn’t about “laziness” at all. Dr Haley shares practical tools to help both parents and teens navigate these challenges with more understanding and less pressure.We also explore body image, perfectionism, and the powerful reminder that howwe feel about ourselves isn’t fixed by how we look.This episode is honest, practical, and full of perspective for anyone supporting a teen or remembering what it felt like to be one.What we cover:Loneliness and feeling excludedLow motivation vs depression“Do better to feel better”Small, practical ways to support teensBody image and redefining beautyKey Takeaway - You are not the problem - the measurement is.Connect with Dr Hayley and Open ParachuteOpen Parachute – in-school youth mental health programFollow Open Parachute on InstagramFollow Dr Hayley on InstagramConnect with JulesGet Jules’ Newsletter – a letter each week with personal antidotes, recipes, fashion, cocktails, podcast episodesJules Best Selling Book – Tea & HonestlyWatch Tea with Jules on YouTubeFollow Jules on InstagramFollow Tea with Jules on InstagramFollow Jules on TikTokSubscribe to Tea with Jules the Podcast in iTunesCredits:Sound Engineer & Music: @kailesh_reitmansVideographer & Editor: @nathan_niguidulaProducer: @lisajohnston_ @julessebastianWelcome 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 clinical psychologist Dr Hayley Watson, founder of Open Parachute - an in-school mental health program helping young= people build the skills they need to navigate emotions, anxiety and pressure. Through the partnership with The Sebastian Foundation, Open Parachute has currently reached over 240,000 students across 340 schools.To listen to a previous episode of Tea with Jules with Dr Hayley, click here.Dr Hayley spends her days speaking directly with teenagers, educators and parents to understand what young people are really going through. In this conversation, she shares practical tools for families navigating stress, school avoidance, perfectionism and the everyday challenges of raising teens.This episode is designed for both parents and teenagers - offering simple language, honest conversations and strategies that can actually be used in real life.Together, Jules and Dr Hayley explore how anxiety really works in the brain, why avoidance can make problems feel bigger, and how small steps can help teens build confidence and resilience.This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation; more to come next week.Connect with Dr Hayley and Open ParachuteOpen Parachute – in-school youth mental health programFollow Open Parachute on InstagramFollow Dr Hayley on InstagramConnect with JulesGet Jules’ Newsletter – a letter each week with personal antidotes, recipes, fashion, cocktails, podcast episodesJules Best Selling Book – Tea & HonestlyWatch Tea with Jules on YouTubeFollow Jules on InstagramFollow Tea with Jules on InstagramFollow Jules on TikTokSubscribe to Tea with Jules the Podcast in iTunesCredits:Sound Engineer & Music: @kailesh_reitmansVideographer & Editor: @nathan_niguidulaProducer: @lisajohnston_ @julessebastianWelcome 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 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 MediaPornography & Sexual DevelopmentAlcohol & PartiesGrief, Loss & Emotional DepthConsequences vs PunishmentBody Image & Self-WorthIf 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.Connect with MaggieMaggie’s WebsiteFollow Maggie on InstagramWatch Maggie on YouTubeConnect with JulesGet Jules’ Newsletter – a letter each week with personal antidotes, recipes, fashion, cocktails, podcast episodesJules Best Selling Book – Tea & HonestlyWatch Tea with Jules on YouTubeFollow Jules on InstagramFollow Tea with Jules on InstagramFollow Jules on TikTokSubscribe to Tea with Jules the Podcast in iTunesCredits:Sound Engineer & Music: @kailesh_reitmansVideographer & Editor: @nathan_niguidulaProducer: @lisajohnston_ @julessebastianWelcome 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 episodeWhy “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 danger it’s expansionHow to trust yourself without needing to trust the outcomeYou 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.Connect with JulesGet Jules’ Newsletter – a letter each week with personal antidotes, recipes, fashion, cocktails, podcast episodesJules Best Selling Book – Tea & HonestlyWatch Tea with Jules on YouTubeFollow Jules on InstagramFollow Tea with Jules on InstagramFollow Jules on TikTokSubscribe to Tea with Jules the Podcast in iTunesCredits:Sound Engineer & Music: @kailesh_reitmansVideographer & Editor: @nathan_niguidulaProducer: @lisajohnston_ @julessebastianWelcome 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 xConnect with JulesGet Jules’ Newsletter – a letter each week with personal antidotes, recipes, fashion, cocktails, podcast episodesJules Best Selling Book – Tea & HonestlyWatch Tea with Jules on YouTubeFollow Jules on InstagramFollow Tea with Jules on InstagramFollow Jules on TikTokSubscribe to Tea with Jules the Podcast in iTunesCredits:Sound Engineer & Music: @kailesh_reitmansVideographer & Editor: @nathan_niguidulaProducer: @lisajohnston_ @julessebastianWelcome 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 leadingneuroscientists, 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 levelThe real reason motivation drops off when there’s no immediate rewardHow dopamine works as both a reward and a habit-builderWhy multitasking feels productive but is actually draining your brain’s energyHow social media is designed to fragment attention and keep you scrollingWhy face-to-face connection gives us brain chemicals that texting never canWhat boredom actually does for creativity (and why kids need it)How exercise, silence, and green space physically improve brain healthWhy AI worries neuroscientists and how to use it without outsourcing your thinkingWhat happens to the brain as we age (and how to protect it)The powerful science of belief effects and how mindset literally changes physiologyDisclaimer: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 Dr Lila LandowskiDr Lila's InstagramConnect with JulesGet Jules’ Newsletter – a letter each week with personal antidotes, recipes, fashion, cocktails, podcast episodesJules Best Selling Book – Tea & HonestlyWatch Tea with Jules on YouTubeFollow Jules on InstagramFollow Tea with Jules on InstagramFollow Jules on TikTokSubscribe to Tea with Jules the Podcast in iTunesCredits:Sound Engineer & Music: @kailesh_reitmansVideographer & Editor: @nathan_niguidulaProducer: @lisajohnston_ @julessebastianWelcome 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.