In this episode I’m having an honest conversation about something we don’t talk about enough — dropping balls, trimming the fat, and focusing on what actually matters.

After a busy and messy end to last year, I never quite got around to a proper wrap-up. And instead of forcing momentum, I realised it was time to pause, simplify, and reset — without guilt.

This episode is about:

• Letting go of the pressure to do everything at once
• Why pausing doesn’t mean failing
• How focusing on foundations creates more energy, not less
• Giving yourself permission to step back without explaining everything

I’m also sharing why I’ll be taking a short break from the podcast until after Easter — not to disappear, but to reset, heal, and return with clarity.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, behind, or like life is pulling you in too many directions, this conversation is for you.

This week on Dr Julie’s Coffee Chats I’m diving into a thought every mum has had — usually while staring at a pile of washing that’s been sitting in the machine for far too many days (me!) — “How does everyone else do it?”

The truth? They don’t. None of us do. We’re all juggling, dropping balls, picking up new ones, and trying to keep ourselves and our families afloat as best we can.

In this episode, I’m sharing a very real moment from my own morning that reminded me just how much invisible load we carry — especially at this time of year. I talk about the myth of “other people doing it better,” what wellness actually looks like in the chaos, and why it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed, tired, or behind. Plus some practical ways to take the pressure off, how to reset without guilt.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one struggling to keep up — this episode will remind you that you’re absolutely not alone. Grab your coffee, take a breath, and come join me.

In this week’s Coffee Chat, I’m talking about something every parent, every woman, every human feels — that pressure of trying to hold all the balls, make all the choices, and somehow keep up as we head into Christmas.

I share a moment from just this week: standing in my kitchen at 9pm, exhausted after a full day of work and training, trying to decide between dishes, a shower, or doing a puzzle with my 6-year-old… and what happened when I finally walked back out and found him fast asleep. And then what my oldest son did next 🥹

This episode is about the real version of dropping the ball — not the Instagram version — but the human one. The version that shows love in unexpected places, the version that reminds us we can’t do everything, and the version that frees us from the myth of “balance.”

If you’re feeling stretched thin, guilty, overwhelmed, or like there are never enough hours in the day… this one’s for you. You are not failing. You’re just in a full season, and you’re doing better than you think.

Grab your coffee, take a breath, and join me for a gentle reminder that the balls you’re dropping aren’t the ones that matter most 🤍