Living life to the full – what does it really mean, and are we even close to achieving it?
This keynote is about Julie’s life before, during and after MasterChef; navigating the change from a private to a very public life and the opportunities and challenges that came with it. She speaks candidly about the wheels falling off and finding herself a client of the mental health system, and the resources that needed to be brought to bear to find her way back to a fully lived life. Within these stories she explores the very relatable themes that touch all of us to some degree.

• Busyness and happiness are not the same thing.
• Setting boundaries, why it’s essential and how to do it.
• Questioning the long-held beliefs that prevent us from asking for help.
• Honesty about needing a hand is not a weakness, it’s a superpower.
• Drawing the straight line between looking after yourself, and being present to others.
• Healing takes time, and work, and is totally worth it.