Oh Lordy I’m Turning 40! Embracing the Other Side of the Hill
Today I turned 40 years old. I am now what is considered "mid-life," "middle aged," and "over the hill." All joking aside, It stops me in my tracks to think…
Be the Dog: Lessons I Learned from my Greyhound
Cat people vs. dog people I am not...strike that. I WAS not a dog person. It's been said that there are two kinds of people in this world...dog people and…
What Happened to the Fairy Tale? Embracing the Reality of Marriage
This year my husband and I celebrated our 9 year wedding anniversary. That's 9 years of some hard work, let me tell ya. I'm not here to tell you about…
The We Podcast #59: Ady Barney- Embracing Sadness & Finding Happiness
Hey girl! Welcome to episode number 59, Embracing Sadness and Finding Happiness! In this episode I get to chat with Ady Barney. Ady was born and raised in France. At…
Motivation Schmotivation: Why It’s Not Sustainable and What to do About It
We've all been there before. You've decided to change a habit or start working towards a goal. For the first two weeks or so, you're on fire! You keep with…
Self Care: It Isn’t Just About Bubble Baths
Take a minute to imagine your typical work week. At what point in the week do you generally begin to yearn for Friday at 5 pm? (And if you said…
Hitting Rock Bottom: Finding the Blessings in the Hard
"Something very beautiful happens to people when their world has fallen apart; a humility, a nobility, a higher intelligence emerges at just the point when our knees hit the floor."-Marianne…
The We Podcast #58: Ashley Martinez- Take a Leap of Faith
Hey girl! Welcome to episode number 58, Take a Leap of Faith! In this episode I get to chat with Ashley Martinez. Ashley is a native Texan and Texas A&M…
Young woman and man studying for a test or an exam. Tutor books with friends. Young students campus helps friend catching up and learning. People, learning, education and school concept.
Dave Ramsey is WRONG: Learn a New Way of Doing Things
...well...not entirely. But, if he was the only one I continued to learn from in balancing my budget, then I would have lost an opportunity to grow in my ability…
The Elephant and The Rope: What You Believe is Powerful!
Your attempt may fail, but never fail to make an attempt.
There is good, and Not-so-good that comes from Personality Tests
The Good and Not-So-Good Truth About Personality Tests
How many personality tests have you taken lately? There are dozens that all put people into categories of colors, animals, numbers, letters, or languages. There are some good, and not-so-good…
The Problem with Broken: Stop Describing Yourself That Way
I hear people say ALL the time that they are "broken." As a therapist, I would be a rich person if I had a dollar for every time I've heard…
Summer Fun or Summer Bummer? 5 Steps to Help Summer Overwhelm
It’s summer! Does that mean it’s time for lots of fun in the sun or time to find a million ways to entertain your kids who are bouncing off the…
I’m Sorry for Judging You: What Judging Others Really Reveals!
Judgement Reveals I'm sorry for judging you! Recently I stumbled upon a similar title while scrolling through my social media feed. Immediately, without even reading the article, my mind summoned…
I’m Not Where I Thought I’d be at This Point in Life and That’s Just Fine.
Some of you will laugh at me. Mostly those who are older and have already been where I'm heading. Others of you will completely relate in this moment right now.…
The Evolution of my (S)Heroes
Every kid wants a hero. Someone who is bigger, stronger, and more powerful, who will defeat the bad guy, and inspire them to be more. Often it is quoted that…
Closing A Chapter In My Life And Preparing For A New One
I recently started a new phase in my life. A phase that, with all honesty, terrified the heck out of me. I made a decision that had been on my…
Powerful Words – Long Lasting And Far Reaching Effects
Words Are Powerful He was hurting! It all began years before. He was too young to connect the dots of what was happening. It was just life. He didn’t know any…
Grief Happens: Enduring Hardship
Grief is shifty and can be such a thief. Especially in moments where there are squeals of laughter peeling through the air as children chase each other. Or, shrieks of joy…
Living in the Moment and Measuring in the Decade
I have a vivd memory from my childhood of going to a birthday party with my parents for someone who was turning 40. There were black balloons and black signs…
The We Podcast #55: Destiny DeHaven- Finding Your Magic
Welcome to episode number 55- Finding Your Magic! In this episode I chat with Destiny DeHaven CEO and Owner of Your Magical Destiny. Destiny is a Pattern Breaker and…
Slow Down: 4 Reasons it’s OK to Slow Down and Ask for Help
We all have times of overwhelm, exhaustion, sickness, and just plain frustration. I'm here to remind you that you have a choice of how to handle those times. Many times…
What a Headache Taught me About my Life
April 2018 I was worried that 6 weeks of daily headaches meant I had a tumor or something major going on. I had put off calling the doctor for fear…
Learning to Love the Hard Times- A Lesson From my Children
Hard times. Are they fun? Do we like them? No! Never! We normally don’t even want to talk about them! They make us cringe and tuck our tails and run!…
Growing Forward: 3 Life Lessons I Learned That Aren’t Taught in School
Recently I was reminded that in order to grow forward, we must embrace our past. It is a part of me that made me into the person I am today,…
The Beauty of Birthdays- Let’s Celebrate
I love March! Not only is it the start of spring when daffodils start popping out their bright yellow heads out of the ground, it's also MY birthday month...and a…
4 Easy Steps to Creating Your Vision and Why You’ll Want to Do It NOW!
“Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life because you become what you believe.” - Oprah Winfrey Have you ever thought about what your vision for your life is?…
The We Podcast #45: Drue Metz- Foundation of Love
*Warning- This episode contains some strong language. There were some F-bombs dropped during the recording of this episode. Please be aware and listen with headphones or without children present. Welcome…
Opening up to Pain and Not Showing up With a Smile on Our Face.
“Some people think that to be strong is to never feel pain. In reality, the strongest people are the ones who feel it, understand it, accept it and learn from…
Which Comes First: Self-Acceptance or Personal Growth?
TRUE OR FALSE? You can't accept yourself and desire personal growth at the same time. Go ahead and think on that for a second. I’ll wait.
Growing Up Together: Part 1 – Setting The Scene & Being Honest
If you’ve arrived here in this sacred space you are probably like me; a fellow change-maker, peace-creator and sprinkler of love on our planet. I answered a call from the…
Our Mind is the Enemy: Control Thoughts Before They Become Actions
*Disclaimer- Experiencing depression and anxiety are incredibly real and frustrating situations. If you find that you cannot pull yourself out of dark thoughts, you need to talk to someone immediately…
January has 70 days, it’s the longest month of the year.
By the title of this article, you are probably interested in what is actually going on in my head. You might say “Julie, do you know how many days are…
The We Podcast #43: Lenina Olivas- Pursuing What You Love
Welcome to episode #43 “Pursuing What You Love”. In this episode I get to chat with Lenina Olivas. Lenina was born in Southern California. She received her MA in Political…
The We Podcast #42: Carissa Coghlan- When Things Don’t Go as Planned
You are listing to episode #42, “When Thing Don’t Go as Planned”. In this episode I interview Carissa Coghlan. Carissa is the mother to three beautiful children, seven and younger. …
The We Podcast #41: Bethel Jiricek- Creating Your Own Solution
Welcome to episode #41! In this episode I get to chat with the wonderful Bethel Jiricek. Bethel was a former paralegal before discovering her true passion. Now a mother of…
The We Podcast #24: Laura Baltodano- Transforming Through Pain
This week on The We Podcast my guest is Dr. Laura Baltodano. Laura is a wife, mom, speaker, and advocate. She is a veterinarian, a ACE Certified Health & Wellness…
The We Podcast #23: Kim Adams- You’re Welcome Here
This week on The We Podcast my guest is Kim Adams. Kim is a Colorado transplant by way of Arizona, California, Florida, and originally Michigan. She is wife of three…
The We Podcast #22: Emilie Casseday- Community & Belonging
This week on The We Podcast I get to chat with Emilie Casseday. Emilie is a mountain girl born and raised in beautiful Colorado. With dreams of the big city,…
The We Podcast #21: Sarah Monares- Unlocking the Whole Story
Welcome to the 21st episode of The We Podcast! In this episode I chat with you all about a huge realization I had in the last couple days. It was…
The We Podcast #20: Rose Shattell- Rising From Your Circumstances
This week on the 20th episode of The We Podcast, I chat with the amazing Rose Shattell. Rose is a mom, wife, and a Denver based Yoga Teacher and Message…
The We Podcast #19: Samantha Franzen- A Redemption Story
This week on The We Podcast get to chat with Samantha Franzen. Samantha is a wife and mother to two little girls, and has been holding down the fort as…
The We Podcast #18: Heather Fry- Create your Bliss
Welcome to the 18th Episode of The We Podcast! In this episode I get to interview Heather Fry. Heather is the owner of Where Happiness Grows and author of Potential…
The We Podcast #17: Waiting for the Rain
Welcome to episode #17 of The We Podcast! In this episode I chat with you about something that has been rolling around in my mind for the past few days.…
The We Podcast #16: Guest Chelsea Matthews
Welcome to Episode #16 of The We Podcast! This week I get to chat with Chelsea Matthews. Chelsea is a licensed financial professional who has a combined 16 years experience…
The We Podcast #15: Guest Genavieve Rose
On this episode of The We Podcast I chat with Genavieve Rose (aka Gena // JEN-ah). Gena is a wife to her motorhead husband of 15 plus years and has…
The We Podcast #14: Guest Miranda Rose
This week on the we podcast I interview Miranda Rose. Miranda is a Musician/Singer/Songwriter, Mompreneur, Wife, and Co-host of The Journey of The Entrepreneur Podcast. She has a passion to…
The We Podcast #13: Guest Kari Little
On this episode of The We Podcast I interview Kari Little. Kari is a trainer, speaker, mentor, wife, & founder and CEO of Live Now LLC. Kari has 30+ years…
The We Podcast #12: Guest Glenda O’Neill
This week on The We Podcast I interview Glenda O’Neil, Glenda is an Accredited Counsellor and Family Therapist + Teacher, mumma of 3 wonderful miracles, wife to 1 amazing husband,…
The We Podcast #11: Guest Jess Garay
This week on the we podcast I get to interview Jess Garay. Jess is a Soul Coach + Registered Nurse, mama of 2 and lover of nature. She helps female…
The We Podcast #10: The Legacy of Women
We are in the double digits! This week is episode #10 of The We Podcast! On this episode I talk about the legacy of women. With Mother’s day just yesterday,…
The We Podcast #9: Guest Jess Lundstrom
Welcome to The We Podcast! This week I get to interview Jess Lundstrom. We met a couple of months ago and hit if off immediately. Jess is an Introvert, mom,…
The We Podcast #8: Guest Juliette Sakasegawa
In episode #8 of The We Podcast I got the pleasure of interviewing Juliette Sakasegawa. Juliette is a Certified Life Coach, Speaker, Course Creator, Educator, and Mentor to Mom Entrepreneurs.…
The We Podcast #7: Guest Tanielle Childers
On this episode of The We Podcast, I get to have a beautiful and raw conversation with Tanielle Childers. Tanielle is the lucky mom of two beautiful children, ages 13…
The We Podcast #6: Guest Brooke Cole
Welcome to episode #6 of The We Podcast. I’m very excited to be able to interview my dear friend, Brooke Cole! Brooke is a mom of 4, wife, designer, curator…
The We Podcast #5: Guest Danielle Hughes
In this episode of The We Podcast I get to have an awesome conversation with Danielle Hughes. Danielle is a mom, wife, therapist, veteran, and my friend and colleague. We…
The We Podcast #4: Guest Heather Williams
In episode #4 of The We Podcast, I get to have a candid conversation with Heather Williams. Heather one of my very closest friends, whom I’ve been able to journey…
The We Podcast #3: Guest Maryanna Brunkhorst
On this episode of The We Podcast I interview Maryanna Brunkhorst. Maryanna is a writer, dancer, explorer, lifelong learner, woman, and veteran. She talks to us about her story and…
The We Podcast #2: Guest Trish Russell
On this episode of The We Podcast I interview Trish Russell. Trish is a Combat Veteran, former Intelligence Officer, homeschooling mama of 3 littles, and Army wife. She has an…
The We Podcast #1: Sarah Monares
Welcome to The We Podcast with Sarah Monares where we speak, we grow, we rise! This is the very first episode of the podcast. In this first episode I talk…