Raw and Real : Life Conversations with Julie and Sonia

Julie and Sonia
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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

  1. Manifesting A Dream Trip To Africa

    11/02/2025

    Manifesting A Dream Trip To Africa

    Have you ever dreamed of doing something that feels so out of reach, you just can't imagine how it would come about? In this episode, Julie explains how she manifested her dream trip to Africa, taking her entire family along for the trip pf a lifetime. Two months before the trip, she still had no idea how she was going to fund it, but using the tools of manifestation she created an incredible, life changing trip to Africa for her and her family. Learn how you too, can create what seems impossible.

    37 min
  2. Episode 8: Can Women Really Have What They Want?

    08/17/2025

    Episode 8: Can Women Really Have What They Want?

    In this raw and unfiltered conversation, we explore the beliefs that keep women stuck in self-sacrifice—pleasing others, putting family first at all costs, and giving up their own dreams in the process. We talk about how women who dare to go for what they want are often labelled as selfish, the myth that we must wait until our children are older, and the truth that it is possible to create a life you love now. This episode is an invitation to question the stories we’ve inherited, break free from the guilt, and start reclaiming what we truly want.

    39 min
  3. What's Holding You Back?

    07/13/2025

    What's Holding You Back?

    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.

    28 min
  4. Eating to Escape

    07/05/2025

    Eating to Escape

    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.

    38 min
  5. Filling Your Cup - Why Putting Yourself First Isn’t Selfish

    06/23/2025

    Filling Your Cup - Why Putting Yourself First Isn’t Selfish

    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, or like you’ve lost touch with what you need, this conversation is for you.

    31 min
  6. Parenting Beyond Beliefs - Episode 4: Parenting Like Your Parents

    06/15/2025

    Parenting Beyond Beliefs - Episode 4: Parenting Like Your Parents

    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 our choice, and how much is inherited? This is a real, unfiltered conversation about the personas we take on—often unconsciously—and the journey of starting to parent from a place of awareness, not obligation. If you’ve ever felt torn between what feels right for you and what’s been expected of you, this one’s for you. No scripts, no filters—just two women talking honestly about the messy, beautiful truth of parenting and identity.

    31 min
  7. Parenting Beyond Beliefs - Episode 3: The Dysfunctional Side of Kids Playing Sport

    06/09/2025

    Parenting Beyond Beliefs - Episode 3: The Dysfunctional Side of Kids Playing Sport

    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 allow sports to be an empowering experience for them, regardless of the outcome?

    28 min
  8. Parenting Beyond Beliefs - Episode 2: Parenting When Life Gets Hard

    06/01/2025

    Parenting Beyond Beliefs - Episode 2: Parenting When Life Gets Hard

    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.

    35 min
  9. Parenting Beyond Beliefs - Episode 1: It's Not About You

    05/25/2025

    Parenting Beyond Beliefs - Episode 1: It's Not About You

    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.

    25 min
  • 9 Episodes

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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.

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