Author and speaker, Michelle Mitchell, joins Jules to unpack the “in-between” years - why ages 9-12 are a distinct developmental stage, what tweens need most, and how parents can balance boundaries with independence. From tech rules to friendship drama, family meetings to the “borrow their calm” ritual, this conversation is stacked with practical language you can use tonight at the dinner table.

What you’ll learn:

• Why tweens are not “mini teens”: Ages 9-12 are a unique developmental stage with rapid change across five domains - physical, social, emotional, sexual and cognitive.
• The Big Three needs: Every tween is scanning for safety (physical + psychological), a sense of belonging, and proof that they matter. Design home life and routines to meet these needs first
• Comfort-zone model: Use Green (comfort), Yellow (stretch), Red (panic) to gauge challenges. We want regular, supported stretches without tipping into panic.
• Circles of decision-making: Get clear on what parents decide, what kids decide, and what you negotiate together and expect those circles to shift as kids grow.
• “Test & measure” independence: Offer small freedoms with clear conditions, review how it went, then dial the rope in or out. Language that regulates: Start with “Good on you for noticing… How do you feel about that? What’s your next best step?”
• Borrowing calm: Sometimes tweens don’t need a debrief - they need proximity. Sit nearby, share quiet TV time, go for a walk. Calm is contagious. Siblings without carnage: Hold a short family meeting to name needs and set non-negotiables. Kids try to solve conflict without hurting themselves, others, or the environment and use a 5-minute “reset” before re-engaging.
• Tutors & extra help: Prioritise support when the goal matters to the child; don’t build their week around propping up things that aren’t meaningful to them.
• Mistakes are curriculum: Expect them. Keep connection intact while you walk through consequences, ideally those you’ve pre-agreed together.
• Tech that protects connection: Delay personal devices as long as possible, keep tech out of bedrooms/bathrooms, and make mealtimes device-free. You’ll want the conversation habits later.

Disclaimer: This episode shares general information only and is not a substitute for
personalised professional advice.

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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.

What a difference four years makes. The last time Steve Cordony joined me on Tea with Jules, we were hearing Steve’s origin story and talking about his dreamy country property. Since then, Steve has:

• Published his stunning book Moments at Home
• Continued to collaborate with iconic brands like Ralph Lauren, Lancôme, and Land Rover
• Built a deeper connection with his global audience
• And navigated huge personal changes, including marriage, separation, and selling his beloved Rosedale Farm

In this heartfelt catch-up, Steve opens up about:

• The highs and lows of the past four years, and how he’s learned to accept both
• His philosophy on business, creativity, and staying true to your brand DNA
• What it really takes to protect your energy when you are the brand
• The lessons of love, grief, and new beginnings
• Why trusting your gut instinct is now his number one rule

This episode is part deep-dive into creativity and career growth, part soul-searching conversation between friends.

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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.

Sex. Intimacy. Desire. Shame. These are topics we don’t often talk about, especially as women in midlife, but they affect every part of who we are. In this deeply honest episode of Tea with Jules, I sit down with Lara Boielle, a clinical sexologist and naturopath, to have the conversation we’ve all been avoiding but desperately need.

From scheduling space (not sex) to understanding how our libido is tied to how we
feel about ourselves, Lara shares wisdom, warmth, and practical steps for finding
your way back to yourself and to intimacy. We talk about shame, the noise of midlife, and why slowing down and reconnecting with your body is the key to rediscovering desire.

Whether you’re in a long-term relationship, freshly dating, or navigating this season of life solo, this episode is about breaking stigma, finding safety, and realising that sexuality is not for someone else, it’s for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why sex and intimacy are about YOU first, not somebody else
• The difference between scheduling sex vs. scheduling space for connection
• How shame impacts our bodies and relationships, and how conversation
• dismantles it
• Why libido is tied to self-connection, not just hormones
• The role of presence, play, and novelty in keeping intimacy alive
• Practical steps to reconnect with your body and find your “new door” in midlife

About Lara Boielle
Lara Boielle is a clinical sexologist, relationship therapist, and naturopath who works with individuals and couples across diverse relationship structures. She creates safe, inclusive, non-judgmental spaces to explore intimacy, communication, and pleasure, while helping clients navigate sexual challenges. LGBTQIA+ friendly and deeply committed to dismantling shame, Lara empowers people to reconnect with themselves and build more satisfying relationships.

Lara's Website:
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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.

Fear is loud. It wants to keep you small, safe, and silent. But here’s the truth: fear is just a feeling - not a fact. And everything you’ve ever wanted is waiting on the other side of it.

In my very first solo episode of Tea with Jules, I’m diving into the topic of fear - how it shows up, why it tries to hold us back, and how we can move forward anyway. I’m sharing personal stories (like the time I almost said no to MTV because I was terrified), plus the five powerful questions I ask myself whenever fear tries to take the lead.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why fear is not your enemy and how it can sometimes be your teacher
• The five questions that help me push through self-doubt
• How to reframe “worst-case scenarios” into growth opportunities
• Why the finish line feels better than fear ever will
• Practical ways to take one small brave step this week

This is a heart-to-heart, just you and me, and my hope is that by the end, you’ll feel empowered to face whatever fear is standing in your way.

Because you don’t need to be perfect. You don’t even need to be ready. You just need to start.

👉 Listen now, and let’s step through fear together.

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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.

Sally O'Neil is an Author, Clinical Nutritionist, and recovered serial yo-yo dieter. She is the founder of The Status8020 Method™, which is a BALANCED, sustainable system for results that last a lifetime.

After a 5+ year struggle with her own weight, diet and mindset, Sally’s made it her mission to empower other women to feel in control of food, and never have to worry about weight loss again. She immersed myself in nutritional science and holds a BHSc in Nutritional Medicine & Dietetics and went on to study Behaviour Change at Monash University. She has spent years working with women to make the data and studies applicable to everyday life.

Sally and I deep dive into how we can take care of our changing bodies as we age, and she offers up some helpful facts and tips to help us along our way.

Status 8020
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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.

Hello friends, and welcome back to Tea with Jules.

Welcome to Pt2 of Jules’ origin story. If you made it through Pt1 and have come back to close the rings on what happened next – it’s all here!

From teaching singing in Adelaide, to styling Guy for his album shoot with two carloads of clothes and a dream in my heart to launch my fashion styling career, to landing a TV gig with MTV five weeks after having a baby…this is the story of how I accidentally fell into my purpose by throwing everything at the wall (spoiler alert: some of it stuck).

If you’ve ever felt lost, like you should’ve figured it out by now, or you’re still waiting for your thing to arrive - I see you. I was you. Some days, I still am you.

Make yourself a cup of tea, settle in, and let’s finish off this story…well, for now anyway.

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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.

Friends! I’m a little ball of nerves to put this poddy out there. Why? Because in this episode, I really go there. Like... right back to my $5.25 an hour Macca’s days, my short-lived jazz uni era (spoiler: I was a pop girl trying to scat), and the time I became an aerobics instructor in a lycra situation. Yes, truly.

This week on Tea with Jules, Lisa Johnston is back in the blue chair, and she somehow managed to unlock a memory vault I clearly wasn’t ready for. We talk bloating (middle-aged spread is here and she did not come quietly), bougie socks, church squads, and the full story (if you haven’t already heard it 200 times) of how I met Guy. It involves Mariah Carey, a wedding, and matching outfits. I KNOW.

There’s laughter, oversharing, and the lawyer in my head, yelling, “JULES, STOP TALKING.” But here we are. And honestly, I think there’s something in here for anyone who’s ever felt a bit not-smart-enough, not-ready-enough, or just a little bloated and bewildered by life.

Thanks for coming along for the ride. Please be kind - I’ve basically handed you my teenage diary with a cup of tea and said, “Enjoy!”

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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.

Canna Campbell is a Financial Planner and published author, with extensive
experience spanning across corporate banking, boutique wealth management,
television, radio, keynote speaking, podcasting and digital and social media
production.

Canna established her financial planning firm, ‘SASS Financial Services’, in
2007. She founded the financial media platform, ‘SugarMamma.TV’, in 2015
providing accessible financial education to everyday people who may feel
intimidated and confused by personal finance.

She is here with me today on Tea with Jules to answer some burning
questions about money.

Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is general in nature and not intended as financial advice. Please speak with a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions. This conversation is for education and inspiration only.

Canna's YouTube:
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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.