Are You Present or Just Chasing Pleasant?

Stop Chasing Love and Start Removing the Barriers to It

Are you searching for love, or unknowingly blocking it? In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the powerful idea that love, connection, and belonging may not be missing from our lives. Instead, the barriers we've built to protect ourselves from pain may be preventing us from fully receiving them. Inspired by a quote often attributed to Rumi, Julie discusses vulnerability, emotional walls, self-worth, relationships, and the courage required to open ourselves to deeper connection. In This Episode: *  Why emotional walls develop  *  How self-protection can become self-sabotage  *  The connection between vulnerability and belonging  *  Barriers that block love and connection  *  Self-worth and receiving support  *  How to begin opening yourself to deeper relationships  Key Takeaway The goal isn't to find more love. The goal is to remove the barriers preventing you from receiving the love already available to you. If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2542996/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2542996/support] Join the Community [https://www.skool.com/confident-you-rawconversations-4533/about] Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum. If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time. Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends! Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review. For more about me and what I do, check out my website [https://goconfidentlycoaching.com/]. If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call [https://calendly.com/goconfidentlycoaching/coaching-call] to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. Fo...

Are You Present or Just Chasing Pleasant?

Are you spending your life trying to control everything—or learning to be present for what matters most? In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the difference between being present and constantly chasing comfort, certainty, and control. Julie discusses mindfulness, stress, emotional resilience, and the powerful question that can help you focus your energy on what you can actually influence. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, distracted, or exhausted from trying to manage everything, this episode offers a simple mindset shift that can bring more peace, clarity, and presence into your daily life. In This Episode: *  The difference between being present and being comfortable  *  What you can and cannot control  *  Why chasing certainty creates stress  *  The power of mindfulness and awareness  *  How to focus your energy where it matters most  *  A simple practice for reducing overwhelm  Key Takeaway You cannot control everything that happens. 👉 But you can control how you show up to what happens. If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2542996/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2542996/support] Join the Community [https://www.skool.com/confident-you-rawconversations-4533/about] Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum. If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time. Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends! Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review. For more about me and what I do, check out my website [https://goconfidentlycoaching.com/]. If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call [https://calendly.com/goconfidentlycoaching/coaching-call] to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. Fo...

Every Good Thing in Your Life Started With a Brave Decision

How do you move forward when you're scared? In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the connection between fear, courage, confidence, and personal growth. Julie shares why many of life's greatest opportunities begin with uncertainty and how looking back at your own experiences can provide powerful evidence that you're capable of doing hard things. If you've been waiting to feel confident before taking action, this episode offers a mindset shift that can help you move forward despite fear. In This Episode: *  Why fear often appears before growth  *  How courage creates confidence  *  The psychology of fear and uncertainty  *  Why confidence is built through action  *  Learning from your past brave decisions  *  How to trust yourself when facing a challenge  Key Takeaway The best things in your life probably didn't happen because you felt ready. They happened because you were brave enough to begin. If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2542996/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2542996/support] Join the Community [https://www.skool.com/confident-you-rawconversations-4533/about] Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum. If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time. Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends! Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review. For more about me and what I do, check out my website [https://goconfidentlycoaching.com/]. If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call [https://calendly.com/goconfidentlycoaching/coaching-call] to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. Fo...

What Gwyneth Paltrow Can Teach Us About Assumptions

Why do we jump to conclusions so quickly—and what happens when we don't have the full story? In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores a viral moment involving Gwyneth Paltrow and how a quote taken out of context sparked widespread reactions online. Julie uses this example to discuss assumptions, cognitive biases, emotional intelligence, and the importance of understanding context before forming opinions. This episode explores how our brains create stories, why snap judgments can be misleading, and how curiosity can improve relationships, communication, and personal growth. In This Episode: *  Why context matters  *  How assumptions shape our thinking  *  The psychology behind snap judgments  *  Emotional intelligence and curiosity  *  Why we create stories when information is missing  *  How to pause before reacting  Key Takeaway Most of us don't react to reality. 👉 We react to the story we've created about reality. If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2542996/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2542996/support] Join the Community [https://www.skool.com/confident-you-rawconversations-4533/about] Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum. If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time. Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends! Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review. For more about me and what I do, check out my website [https://goconfidentlycoaching.com/]. If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call [https://calendly.com/goconfidentlycoaching/coaching-call] to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. Fo...

Why Rest Is Not Failure: The Importance of Protecting Your Physical Health

Have you ever felt guilty for slowing down, getting sick, or taking time to recover? In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins shares a personal reflection after taking a week off from podcasting due to illness. She explores the connection between physical health, productivity, self-worth, and recovery, and explains why rest is not a sign of weakness but a necessary part of sustainable success. If you've been struggling with burnout, exhaustion, illness, or the pressure to constantly perform, this episode is a reminder that taking care of yourself is one of the most important investments you can make. In This Episode *  Why rest is productive  *  The guilt many high achievers feel when slowing down  *  How to recover without feeling like a failure  *  The importance of protecting your physical health  *  Why consistency includes recovery  *  How to return after setbacks without overdoing it If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2542996/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2542996/support] Join the Community [https://www.skool.com/confident-you-rawconversations-4533/about] Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum. If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time. Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends! Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review. For more about me and what I do, check out my website [https://goconfidentlycoaching.com/]. If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call [https://calendly.com/goconfidentlycoaching/coaching-call] to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. Fo...