Coffee Notes Podcast

Close relationships aren't always easy. Whether it's your mum, dad, partner or child, it's important to understand how we relate within our relationships and why. Today, Dr Jill and Emily P discuss attachment style theory that has been researched for decades and how it presents in our close relationships. John Bowlby, a psychiatrist was the leader in this field and linked attachment styles back to childhood. Which attachment style are you?

All parents have felt judged and have been judged about their parenting at some stage, either from other parents or people who do not have children. Let’s agree that there’s always going to be challenges when it comes to being a parent. Life is full of them.

Dr Jill and Emily P discuss who is doing the judging and why, parenting styles, scenarios, parenting courses and what you can do about it if you're the parent being judged.

Are women their own worst enemy? Dr Jill and Emily P discuss Queen Bees, where this phenomenon stems from, and what you can do about it.

From envelope challenges to beating the price rise at the petrol pump, Dr Jill and Emily P discuss the best tips to save money in 2022.

CONTENT WARNING: Dr Jill and Emily P discuss the overturned RoeVWade case on abortion in America. What does this now mean for generations of women? And why we're talking about this controversial decision in Australia. Note: traumatic real-life stories are shared and the content may be distressing to some listeners and may require further support from your local health care or support person, and when you're ready, we hope you can join us.

Emily P sits down with the extraordinary and definitely not ordinary Nikki from  Kin Copy Co who is the best in the best business when it comes to turning your bullet points into text that packs a punch. We hear how Nikki keeps up her motivation and business all while being a disability advocate. Don't miss this one!

It's Men's Health Week here in Australia 13-17 June 2022 and we're talking with Nathan Williams, runner, father of 2 and manager of anxiety. He shares his wisdom on men's mental health and the importance of talking about mental health. This episode isn't just for the guys but anyone who has a son, father, brother, husband, mate in their life.

Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) is what our guest, Danielle describes as an invisible condition. It's an autoimmune condition that affects her platelets and Danielle shares her brave journey of living with ITP. Danielle shares the raw honest truth about what it's like living with an invisible illness.

Are you an emotional overeater? Arna and Candace from Her Rising Global chat with us to share how to know if you are an emotional over-eater and how you can overcome it.

Is menopause still a taboo topic? CNP chats with Jackie Mather, a 52-year-old wife, mother and inspiration to many women particularly over the age of 40. Jackie shares her tips for managing menopause symptoms. Nothing is off the table so we get to the nitty-gritty of what no one wants to talk about to show it's okay to talk about it. 

Note: We didn't realise one mic was broken when recording. The perils of living with a cat!