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	Podcast:		Ladies, We Need To Talk
	Episode:		Julie Goodwin finally has the recipe for happiness
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:24:00
	Publish Date:		2026-01-05 15:00:00
	Description:		MasterChef’s Julie Goodwin has a bubbly exterior but underneath are demons she’s fought for decades. The celebrity cook opens up to Yumi Stynes about the anxiety and depression she’s kept hidden for so long, and how it almost undid her. Julie’s path to recovery wasn’t straight, but she learnt how to manage what she calls the ‘monster under the bed’ and change her life for the better. If you need someone to talk to, call: Lifeline on 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36 Headspace on 1800 650 890 What to listen to next: Mental health: Overcoming depression Love ya guts! What to eat to feel your best Body image and babies with Turia Pitt and Sophie Walker You can binge more episodes of Ladies, We Need to Talk on the ABC listen app (in Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. What to read next: Why Kate chose to 'stay flat' after breast cancer surgery How Turia Pitt's body image changed in motherhood What loving someone with an addiction or dependence can look like The dark side of being a perfectionist This episode will answer questions like: What does anxiety feel like? What does depression feel like? How can childhood experiences impact mental health? How did Julie Goodwin recover from a mental breakdown? What can I do to improve my mental health? What is it like to stay in a psychiatric hospital? How can I cultivate joy? How can mental health impact relationships? This episode contains references to anxiety, depression, alcohol, addiction, exercise, health, mental health, psychology, MasterChef Australia.
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