Raw and Real : Life Conversations with Julie and Sonia
The Raw and Real Podcast is a space for honest conversations about life in all its messy, beautiful complexity. Here, we go deep — exploring the vulnerable, the meaningful, and the moments that shape who we are. Nothing is off-limits. These are unfiltered conversations where we’re not afraid to talk about the hard stuff. From grief and growth to identity and healing, we sit with it all. No masks. No filters. Just real people, real stories, and a whole lot of heart.
Episodes
Fear can be subtle—it often shows up as doubt, procrastination, perfectionism and even just 'being realistic'.
In this episode of Raw and Real Conversations, we explore how fear holds us back from doing what we love, how to recognise when it’s running the show, and gentle, practical ways to move through it with courage and self-trust.
In this Raw and Real Conversations episode, we open up about our emotional relationship with food—how we’ve used it to soothe, to numb, to avoid feeling what’s underneath. From anxiety to anger, we explore the patterns many of us carry and share the gentle ways we’re learning to heal, feel, and reconnect with our bodies.
In this Raw and Real Conversations episode, Julie and Sonia talk honestly about what it means to “fill your cup” as a woman, especially when life feels like a constant juggle.We explore the guilt that can come with taking time for yourself, the ways we ignore our own needs, and why self-care is not just bubble baths and massages—it’s about honouring your energy, your boundaries, and your worth.If you’ve ever felt drained, resentful...
In this episode of Raw and Real , Julie and Sonia dive deep into the unspoken rules, beliefs, and expectations we carry into motherhood—often without even realising it.
From people-pleasing to putting everyone else’s needs before our own, we explore how generational conditioning shapes the way we show up as parents and women. Why do we feel guilty when we choose differently than our parents did? How much of what we do is truly o...
In this episode, we explore how parents can be dysfunctionally participate in their child's sport. We dive into the value of sports as a tool for life lessons—teaching resilience, teamwork, and discipline—while also unpacking the pressure parents sometimes place on kids to succeed in sports based on their own beliefs or expectations. So how can we support our child’s growth without pushing them to play for the wrong reasons, and al...
Parenting can feel especially challenging when life outside of your home feels like it’s falling apart. In this episode, we explore how to show up as a parent during times of personal or emotional upheaval, and why leaning into self-compassion can make all the difference. Learn how to stay grounded and create a sense of calm for both yourself and your kids, even when your world feels unstable.
Parenting can sometimes feel like a personal attack, but it’s not about you. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to stop taking your child’s behaviour personally and how to manage your emotions when your child is testing limits. You’ll learn strategies to stay calm, stay connected, and shift from reacting to responding with empathy.
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