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What do you do when your whole life falls apart at 50?In this deeply moving and genuinely uplifting episode, Jules sits down with Kylie Jones, the founder of Fifty & Fearless, a platform and movement helping women over 50 rediscover their confidence, identity and purpose. But Kylie's story did not begin with inspiration. It began at rock bottom.In the space of just twelve to fifteen months, Kylie lost both of her parents and was suddenly retrenched from the 30-year career that had defined her. Completely broken and unsure how to even get out of bed each day, she opened her laptop one night and started an anonymous Instagram page. She didn't show her face. She simply began writing the words she needed to hear. Slowly, other women started to find her, and a movement was born.Jules and Kylie talk about what it really means to come home to yourself in midlife, why so many women wear busy as a badge of honour, and how to release the guilt that comes with choosing yourself. They explore why society teaches us to fear ageing, and why Kylie believes the opposite is true, that women become more powerful, clearer and more qualified for life with every passing year. They also dig into the small, doable changes that reconnect you with the things you used to love, the importance of sitting quietly with your own thoughts, and why your next chapter might just be your best one yet.Whether you are approaching 50, already there, or simply navigating a season of change, this conversation is a permission slip to stop shrinking and start living.Connect with Kylie Jones and Fifty & Fearless:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiftyandfearless/Website: https://www.fiftyandfearless.com.au/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/fifty-and-fearless-with-kylie-jones/id1829344250CHAPTERS00:00 — Introducing Kylie Jones and the Fifty & Fearless Movement01:38 — "Maybe Midlife Isn't About Starting Over": The Instagram Post That Started It All03:06 — Rock Bottom: Losing Both Parents and a 30-Year Career in Months03:41 — The Night She Opened Her Laptop and Started an Anonymous Page05:15 — When Friends and Family Realised the Page Was Hers06:43 — Coming Home to Yourself: What It Actually Means08:11 — The Wheel of Life and Why Women Put Themselves Last19:42 — Wearing Busy as a Badge of Honour20:09 — Choosing Me: Releasing the Guilt of Putting Yourself First24:36 — Why Brands Still Aren't Speaking to Women Over 5029:33 — Why Are We Taught to Fear Ageing?33:21 — The Fifty & Fearless Community and the Women Inspiring Each Other35:53 — It Doesn't Have to Be a Grand Gesture: Start Small41:11 — Sitting With Your Own Thoughts in a World That Never Stops44:28 — Overwhelmed by Information: Why We Need to Switch Off45:36 — Kylie's Advice: Don't Be Scared of What's Next47:32 — You Are the Most Qualified You Have Ever Been47:44 — "You Want to Turn 50 Now, Don't You?"48:06 — Wrapping Up Tea with Jules

Ten years is a long time. The last time Sam Wood sat down with Jules on Tea with Jules, he was fresh off The Bachelor, newly in love with Snezana, and just beginning to figure out what came next. A lot has happened since then.In this episode, Jules reunites with one of Australia's most trusted voices in health and fitness, Sam Wood, founder of 28 by Sam Wood but before we get to dumbbells and discipline, Sam takes Jules behind the scenes of The Bachelor in a way he admits he has never quite done before. The story of how a gym client wouldn't take no for an answer. The moment he knew it was Snezana, weeks before the show would let him say so. The uncomfortable reality of dating other women on camera when your heart had already decided and what it was really like to go from a kids fitness trainer nobody knew to the most talked-about man in Australia, almost overnight.Then the conversation turns to where Sam is most passionate: your health. He delivers some of the most direct, useful fitness advice Jules has had on the podcast. Why strength training is non-negotiable for women over 40. Why you will not get bulky. Why the goal of how you look eventually gives way to something far more powerful. And why, if you are going through perimenopause or menopause and you are not strength training, you are doing yourself the biggest disservice of your life, his words.Connect with Sam Wood and 28:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samjameswood/28 by Sam Wood: https://28bysamwood.com/28 Menopause Program: https://28bysamwood.com/menopause/CHAPTERS 00:06 — Introducing Sam Wood: One of Australia's Most Trusted Voices in Health and Fitness 01:08 — Welcome Back: Ten Years Since Sam Was Last on Tea with Jules 02:00 — Where It All Started: Gecko Kids and Australia's First Kids Gym 04:50 — How a Gym Client Refused to Take No for an Answer and Changed Everything 07:40 — The Boardroom Audition: Thongs, Jeans and the Head of Channel 10 09:30 — "If You Want It, You're It": The Phone Call That Launched Everything 12:00 — The Untold Story: Knowing It Was Snezana Early and Having to Keep Going Anyway 15:00 — The Producers, the Jeopardy and the Pressure to Keep It Interesting 16:00 — Blake's Situation vs Sam's: Why Sam Was Different from Day One 17:44 — The Moment Snezana Could Tell It Was Real 18:26 — Life After the Finale: The First Night Alone in a Cabin in the Blue Mountains 24:15 — "If You Didn't Pick That Single Mum, You Would Have Been the Most Hated Man in Australia" 28:00 — From the Bachelor to Building 28: The First 12 Months and 5,000 Members in 30 Days 32:00 — Progress Not Perfection: The Philosophy Behind 28 and Why It Actually Works 37:15 — Keeping It Real: Why Showing the Messy Side of Life Builds the Deepest Community 41:00 — What It Feels Like When Your Body Stops Responding the Way It Always Has 42:37 — Why Health and Fitness Is the Greatest Gift You Can Give Yourself 44:20 — Why Your Reason to Train Changes As You Get Older and Why That Matters 45:30 — The Non-Negotiable for Women Over 40: Strength Training, Full Stop 47:00 — You Will Not Get Bulky: Setting the Record Straight Once and for All 50:38 — Thank You Sam Wood and Wrapping Up Tea with Jules#TeaWithJules #JulesSebastian #SamWood #28BySamWood #28Menopause #MenopauseSupport #PerimenopauseHelp #StrengthTraining #WomensHealth #FitnessOver40 #HealthAndWellness #TheBachelorAustralia #BachelorSecrets #SnezanaWood #AustralianFitness #FitnessMotivation #MenopauseMovement #WomensWellness #AustralianPodcast #PodcastForMums #TeaWithJulesPodcast #FitnessForWomen #HealthyLiving #WellbeingPodcast #ProgressNotPerfection #SayYes #MindsetMatters #NewEpisode #FitnessInspiration #RealTalk

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. 

This week’s episode is a real-time life update.School term is back, routines are out the window, the gym schedule has collapsed, the Coke Zero is flowing and the lawyer in Jules head has taken up permanent residence.If you’ve ever gone from “I am thriving” to “I am unravelling” in the space of two weeks - this one’s for you. Lisa and I talk honestly about what happens when your carefully built habits get disrupted, how hormonal weeks can make everything feel heavier than it actually is, and why sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is surrender instead of spiral.There’s crying.There’s chips.There’s Beyoncé.There’s a saxophone wedding story that will wreck you in the best way.If you’ve been feeling off-kilter, emotional, stretched or like you’ve let yourself down you haven’t. You’re human. And you’re not alone.Hit follow if you’re loving Tea with Jules - your support means the world.Let’s keep trying to life together.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 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.