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July 3, 2025 60 mins

Julie Goodwin is a celebrated Australian chef, TV presenter, author and the very first winner of MasterChef Australia back in 2009. Known for her engaging personality and culinary expertise, Julie has successfully hosted television programs, runs a cooking school, and authored several cookbooks. Her memoir, Your Time Starts Now, offers an intimate look into her life's challenges, including her struggles with mental health. Nowadays, in addition to her culinary endeavors, Julie is dedicated to mental health advocacy and community projects like Dinner Club, which aids juvenile detainees in developing essential life and cooking skills.

Key Takeaways:

  • Julie Goodwin is using her culinary skills to transform young lives through her Dinner Club program.
  • Emphasizing the power of communal meals, Julie is fighting against isolation in modern society by teaching teamwork and shared responsibilities.
  • Julie opens up about her personal battles with mental health, urging listeners to seek help and recognize early red flags of stress and anxiety.
  • The experience on MasterChef significantly influenced Julie's career, demonstrating how challenging environments can lead to personal growth.
  • Setting boundaries and asking for help can be empowering, promoting a healthier balance between professional and personal life.

Notable Quotes:

  1. "Isolation is one of the biggest problems that we're faced with in modern society."
  2. "Shame dies in daylight."
  3. "I need to set those boundaries and keep to them."
  4. "We are more loved than we know."
  5. "Sometimes that is the most delicious thing in life—it didn't take a single bit of effort."

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