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On today’s episode, we are giving advice on not giving advice. Yes, we are diving into mastering the skill of restraint, listening, and meeting people where they are at in order to best serve them and ourselves. Tune in to hear: Angela shares how trying to only give advice when asked made her realize how often she gave unsolicited advice Angela reflects on how being a physical therapy has created the opportunity for her to develop the skill of listening which has been the foundation of giving productive advice Julie dives into her understanding and evolution of impactful communication and how she has learned to give space for others to share what they actually need  Julie explains how she has learned that everyone is on their own journey and she is there to support them along the way  We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you. Love, Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we explore the phrase “doing the work”. A phrase we have all heard many times but can sometimes feel quite vague and overused. So today, we dive into what this actually means, its misconceptions, and what it actually looks like to put it into practice. Tune in to hear: We review misconceptions around what it is to do the work and the difference between self care and self work We break down the steps of behavioral change needed to evolve into truer versions of ourselves instead of being controlled by old patterns We dive into gaining awareness of our patterns, letting curiosity lead us to understanding where these patterns came from, and building capacity to get uncomfortable choosing differently Doing the work is not just thinking about it, not just talking about it, but putting it into practice, and that’s where your life actually changes  We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you. Love, Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Jake Hickey. Jake was born and raised in the southwest suburbs of Chicago and spent most of his 20s just trying to figure out his life, who he was, and what he wanted to do. He finally hit a point where he wanted to challenge himself mentally and spiritually and started pursuing music as a hobby. And what started as a hobby quickly became so much more. Music became an outlet for him to write about the things he was going through. It became a space for healing, an accelerator of growth, and ultimately a dream he is chasing. And currently, Jake is also working on getting his masters degree to be a mental health therapist as his passion for helping others on their path to their best selves runs deep. Tune in to hear: Jake opens up about his childhood including losing his mom when he was just 1 year old due to a genetic heart condition which he also has, ultimately shaping the rest of his life Jake takes us through his early 20s trying to figure out what he wanted to do and the events that led him to leave physical therapy school and completely pivot to follow a new path that felt true to him Jake vulnerably shares about mental health and why he started going to therapy which has been transformational for his life and career path Jake describes a tough period of his life which was the catalyst for him to start writing and playing music which continues to heal, challenge, and expand him in ways beyond what he could have imagined  Jake talks about his relationship to suffering and the power of sitting in discomfort which has ultimately expanded his capacity to love Go follow Jake and check out his new album: @jake_hickey https://open.spotify.com/album/2rVnUisg20ch8lhCm46lP3?si=2-CCtYH7SY2qyYfy3CW9lQ&utm_source=copy-link We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you. Love, Jules & Ang

On August 26, 1986, and September 15, 1986, two Virgos were born and somehow, 40 years have passed. So here we are, figuring it out as we go, sharing our thoughts and feelings as we enter a new decade. Tune in to hear: Angela and Julie discuss how they feel about turning 40 and what that number means to them Angela and Julie reflect back on their lives so far and what each decade has meant to them Angela and Julie share where they are at and what they hope to bring into this new decade  We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you. Love, Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we discuss the value of being likable - not self abandonment or people pleasing - but an intentional way to move through the world building trust and respect which can ultimately help open up doors and opportunities. Tune in to hear: Angela reflects on how likability is an underrated advantage and shapes more of our opportunities than we sometime realize Angela differentiates between self-abandonment and people pleasing versus being authentic and likable  Julie shares that when she builds a team is she more interested in how someone elevates the room they are in versus just their credentials Julie dives in to how the most likable people are genuine, authentic, and warm and make everyone else around them better and those are the people doors open up for We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you. Love, Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we discuss being at the threshold of when the “more” you’ve been asking for begins to show up and instead of being filled with pure excitement, you are hit with a bit of panic and stress. Tune in to hear: Angela normalizes the experience of feeling panic and stress when you are at the threshold of leveling up in life and reinforces that the discomfort is a sign of growth not a signal to stop Angela discusses how she gains confidence to move through this discomfort by remembering all the times she was at a threshold before and was able to expand and build the capacity needed to grow  Julie highlights the workings of our nervous system which is why newness, even when we want it, feels so uncomfortable Julie shares how she taps into her “why” to help her sit with the discomfort as purpose allows her to build capacity  We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you. Love, Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we discuss a common trait of all high achievers and that is their ability to move on quickly after making a mistake. Tune in to hear: Angela shares how a documentary about NFL quarterbacks showed her how top performers all have the ability to move on quickly from mistakes Angela reflects on her own ability to process and recover after making mistakes which has not always been her strong suit Julie shares her wisdom around how she views mistakes and how she coaches and supports both her children and clients through their mistakes Julie emphasizes the need to not let one moment write the story of who you are and instead get curious and learn from them  We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you. Love, Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we are joined by Briana Knight, a 37-year-old mom of two from the southwest suburbs of Chicago who spends her days working in commercial real estate. Last year, Briana sustained an injury that made her reevaluate her relationship to health ultimately prompting her to start a walking page on social media that has since grown into a community of nearly 20,000 followers across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. She joined us today to talk about her experience and how it all came together. Tune in to hear: Briana talks about her upbring and life as a working mom of 2 children Briana explains how she found herself prioritizing everyone and everything above her own health until an injury made her reevaluate her relationship to health Briana shares how she made the decision to start walking for one hour a day and documented it on social media which lead to a massive following Briana dives into the many benefits she has gained from consistently showing up each day to walk, the wisdom she has gained, and the power of the community around her Follow Briana at: @Walkwithb_01 We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you. Love, Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we discuss the real and often messy process of change. We all say we want change until we are actually in it. But by understanding the sequence of resistance, reframing, and inspired action, we can begin to trust the process of change and ultimately move forward in a way that actually lasts. Tune in to hear: Julie walks us through the process of change giving real life examples of how she navigates through resistance and reframing to get to inspired action Angela also shares her current work changing her relationship to rest and opens up about the discomfort and reframing that comes with making this change Both Julie and Angela exemplify what it actually looks like and feels like to make change hoping to provide insights and expectations for others to make the changes they desire in their lives  We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you. Love, Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we discuss how to make change work for you by simply reframing your perspective on it. Tune in to hear: Angela shares how she became aware that most of her daily frustrations were tied to a desire for things to stay the same  Angela dives into how she changed her perspective on change ultimately giving her confidence knowing that we are never stuck Julie describes the evolution of her relationship with change and through curiosity has been able to view it as a catalyst for growth Jules explains how we have the choice to either resist change or explore what it is asking of us  We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you. Love, Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we are joined by Maddy Wood, a sport psychologist and mental performance coach at Missouri Rush Soccer club. Maddy herself played soccer for Missouri Rush before going on to play at the collegiate level at Millikin University where she graduated with her bachelor’s in psychology and a minor in health and wellness coaching. She then continued her education at Georgia Southern University receiving her masters in Sport and Exercise Psychology while getting to work with athletes across multiple sports from middle schoolers all the way to Division 1 athletes. Upon moving back to Missouri, Maddy started working at Missouri Rush Soccer Club as their mental performance coach, providing education and support for the staff, the teams, as well as individuals. Tune in to hear: Maddy shares her personal experience as an athlete and what drew her to sport psychology Maddy explains how emotions impact our logical brain and what emotional dysregulation can look like in individuals Maddy dives into her work as a mental performance coach and discusses the 4 R’s: Recognize, Relax, Reframe, Respond, which is the framework she teaches her athletes Maddy covers the roles of coaches and parents in helping young athletes develop the skill set to emotionally regulate themselves  Maddy opens up about how learning and practicing emotional regulation is a skill that impacts life far beyond just sport Maddy Wood: [email protected] We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you. Love, Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we discuss the art of separating who we are from what we struggle with as that is the first step needed to overcome anything standing in our way. Tune in to hear:  Angela shares recent experiences that brought this topic into her awareness highlighting its value in healing and growth  Angela reflects on how she personally separates things she struggles with from her identity which is always a necessary step in the healing process Julie highlights the importance of our “I am” statements in emotionally separating who we are from the things we struggle with Julie takes us through the steps and visualizations she uses for her growth as well as to help support the growth of those around her We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you. Love, Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we are joined by Tony Green, a veteran from Re-Emerge who alongside Julie competed in the Tactical Games a few weeks ago. The Tactical Games is a competition that combines functional fitness, endurance, mental toughness, and marksmanship under pressure — designed to push people physically and mentally to their limits. And today Julie and Tony share the insights and perspectives they gained from this experience. Tune in to hear: Julie introduces Tony Green, a veteran from the the Re-Emerge program who she partnered with to compete in the Tactical Games Julie and Tony share why they decided to participate in the 2 day competition, how they prepared for it, and what they learned from the experience Julie and Tony open up about what it was like being pushed out of their comfort zones, the growth that came from that, the power of community, and the impact of believing in themselves and each other  We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you. Love, Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we discuss the benefit of being triggered because once you identify why certain things are triggering you, you can begin to use them as a catalyst for positive change. Tune in to hear: Julie explains that while being triggered does not feel good, it is not something to be ashamed of but rather embraced as a way to gain insight on what parts of you need to be healed Julie opens up her heart and shares how grief has been the biggest trigger in her life Julie explains how grief has ultimately been a doorway to the deeper healing of an underlying belief that her depth as a human is a burden to others Angela then shares a how a recent comment triggered her which served as a catalyst to examine a limiting belief impacting her life more than she was aware of as it has ultimately led to self sabotage  Angela explains how this trigger is guiding where she is putting her energy for healing and self growth which is why she sees the benefit in these triggering experiences We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you. Love, Jules & Ang

On today's episode, we are joined by Cori and Cami Breen, two women who have been building something together their whole lives. Cori and Cami are sisters, daughters, moms, entrepreneurs and their story starts before either of them was born. Their parents opened their first restaurant in 1981 alongside their grandma, Stefanina. From grade school on, they were making lasagna, bussing tables, and learning what it means to work hard and love people well. When their parents retired in 2018 they took a leap of faith and kept the family legacy alive. That’s where The Grotto Grill, their restaurant, was born. Together they are proof that faith, family, and work ethic are a foundation you can build anything on even when life throws you curveballs. Tune in to hear: Cori and Cami share their family’s legacy in the restaurant business which led them to opening The Grotto Grill in 2019 They dive into the trials and tribulations of opening and operating a restaurant learning what perseverance truly looks like  Through all the unexpected twists and turns, they are proof that the power of community and faith can get you through anything  Cori and Cami embody what it means to walk in faith and show us that when we stay anchored in faith our purpose will continue to unfold We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you. Love, Jules & Ang