TEA WITH JULES Finding Peace In The Chaos Of Motherhood - Gemma Peanut ('We Don't Have Time For This' Host) On Pivoting Careers, Parenting, & More
In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, Jules sits down with creative powerhouse Gemma Peanut - photographer, educator, and co-host of the hit podcast We Don’t Have Time For This. Together they unpack what it means to pivot, show up afraid, and find peace in the chaos of motherhood, creativity, and modern life.
Key Moments
- The Flop on the Couch: The universal exhaustion of motherhood and choosing between heating the milk or playing handball.
- The Confidence Reframe: Gemma’s mantra “Don’t let 50-year-old me down” as a reminder to live fully now.
- From Neighbours to LA: Her early acting success, the tough lessons from Hollywood, and rediscovering creativity through photography.
- Learning Your Worth: Charging for creativity, failing fast, and pivoting without
shame. - The Birth of a Podcast: How We Don’t Have Time For This started in lockdown and grew into a loyal community and national tour.
- Authenticity & Boundaries: Managing energy in public life, protecting peace, and staying true to yourself.
- Comparison & Neutrality: Letting go of perfectionism and finding calm in “good enough.”
- Motherhood Upgrades: The small freedoms that change everything like kids
buckling their own seatbelts. - Gratitude & Perspective: Why taking risks is a privilege and how every chapter
feeds the next. - Final Word: “I don’t have time for people sh*tting on Taylor Swift.” A warm, funny, and deeply relatable chat about identity, purpose, and giving fewer f’s because as Gemma says, nothing is wasted; every chapter hangs over into the next.
Links & Resources:
Gemma's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gemma_peanut/
We Don’t Have Time for This Pod:
https://www.wedonthavetimeforthis.com
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@julessebastian, @tea_with_jules
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Credits:
Sound Engineer & Music: @kailesh_reitmans
Videographer & Editor: @nathan_niguidula
Producer: @lisajohnston_ @julessebastian
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