S3 E17 Started something… and now it feels harder?

S3 E21 Do You Ever Feel Like something Bad is About to Happen?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2502736/fan_mail/new] Do you ever feel like something bad is about to happen… even when nothing actually has? In this episode, Julie talks about the exhausting feeling of constantly expecting disaster, losing everything, or waiting for life to fall apart. After receiving a message from a listener who felt overwhelmed and frightened about the future, Julie explores how the “Thought Bully” keeps people trapped in fear, catastrophic thinking, and emotional hypervigilance. Drawing from her own experience during the financial crash of 2008/2009 — when she feared losing her business, home, and security — Julie shares how human beings are often far more resilient and adaptable than anxiety allows them to believe. This episode explores: • catastrophic thinking • fear of the future • living in fight or flight • expecting things to go wrong • how anxiety rehearses disaster • the “React Like Tetris” mindset • small steps and emotional recovery • learning to trust your own resilience If your mind constantly predicts the worst-case scenario, this episode is here to remind you: your future has not been written yet. You are stronger, more resourceful, and more capable than your fear wants you to believe.  You’re not alone with your Thought Bully — I’m right here with you.  Take your power back today, my lovely. One thought at a time.  If you ever want to reach out, you can find me at hello@julieblount.com

S3 E20 Listen to This if Someone is Being Unkind to You

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2502736/fan_mail/new] Are you dealing with difficult people?  Maybe you are experiencing workplace bullying and losing confidence and self belief.  You are not on your own, so before you lose all your self-worth, and maybe begin to over think things, join me on this podcast. Someone messaged me about being treated badly at work… being left out…  spoken to unkindly…  and made to feel small. So this episode is for her. And if you’ve ever felt like that… it’s for you too. Because dealing with unkind people isn’t just about what’s said. It’s about what it does to you.  The self-doubt   The overthinking   The way it chips away at your confidence In this episode, I’m giving you something practical you can actually use:  The CALM Protocol A simple way to handle unkind behaviour in the moment — without losing yourself.  Inside this episode: *  Why you don’t need a clever comeback  *  How to stay in control when someone is being difficult  *  What to say (simple, calm responses that work)  *  How to handle group situations where no one speaks up  *  Why unkind behaviour says more about them than you  *  How to stop replaying things in your mind afterwards  *  A simple way to release the negative energy and reset  You’ll also hear real-life examples — including my own experience of being bullied at work — and how to deal with it without letting it define you.  Most important message  You don’t change who you are… because of who they are.  If this episode helps you Share it with someone who might need it. Because no one should feel like they have to face this alone.  Next Episode Next time, we’re going deeper into this… and looking at how to not lose yourself in other people — especially in relationships and around strong personalities.    You’re not alone with your Thought Bully — I’m right here with you.  Take your power back today, my lovely. One thought at a time.  If you ever want to reach out, you can find me at hello@julieblount.com

S3 E19 Be Yourself: It Took Me a Year to Find My Voice

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2502736/fan_mail/new] It’s been one year since I started this podcast… and in this episode, I want to share something honest: 👉 It’s taken me that whole year to truly be myself. At the beginning, I filtered what I said.  I thought about how I sounded.  I wondered what people would think. But over time… something changed. In this anniversary episode, we explore what it really means to be yourself—and why so many of us hold that back. Because the truth is: 👉 You don’t need to become someone else to be accepted  👉 You just need to stop editing who you already are 🔑 Inside this episode: *  Why we filter ourselves without even realising  *  How fear of judgement shapes the way we show up  *  The moment I stopped trying to sound “right” and just spoke as me  *  Why your voice, your background, and your personality are your strength  *  How other people often see more in you than you see in yourself  You’ll also hear real-life examples of people holding back—and what changes when they stop trying to be someone else. 💥 Your challenge this week Try this: 👉 Drop the filter—just once. Say what you really think.  Be a little more you than usual.  Notice what happens. 🌱 Remember There’s only one version of you. And that’s your strength. 🔗 Next Episode Next week, we’ll look at how to deal with unkind people—without losing who you are.  You’re not alone with your Thought Bully — I’m right here with you.  Take your power back today, my lovely. One thought at a time.  If you ever want to reach out, you can find me at hello@julieblount.com

S3 E18 Facing Life Alone? You’re Stronger Than You Think

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2502736/fan_mail/new] Facing life alone can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s living on your own, going somewhere by yourself, or doing something you’ve always avoided… the fear can feel very real. In this episode, I share something deeply personal — how I once believed I would never be okay on my own, and how that completely changed. Because the truth is: 👉 The thing you fear most… might not be what you think.  👉 And it might even become something you enjoy. 🔑 Inside this episode, we explore: *  Why fear about being alone feels so powerful  *  How our thoughts can convince us we can’t cope  *  What really happens when you face those fears  *  The difference between what we imagine… and reality  *  How small steps can completely change your confidence  You’ll also hear real-life examples — from going out alone to living independently — and why sometimes the experiences we avoid are the ones that expand our lives the most. 💥 Remember: You don’t need to feel ready. You don’t need to feel fearless. You just need to take one step… and see what happens next. 🌱 A gentle challenge If there’s something you’ve been avoiding because you’d have to do it on your own… try it. You might just discover something about yourself you didn’t expect.  You’re not alone with your Thought Bully — I’m right here with you.  Take your power back today, my lovely. One thought at a time.  If you ever want to reach out, you can find me at hello@julieblount.com

S3 E17 Started something… and now it feels harder?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2502736/fan_mail/new] Started something… and now it feels harder? You’re not imagining it. In fact, this is exactly what happens when you step outside your comfort zone — and it doesn’t mean you’ve made a mistake. In this episode, we explore what really happens after you “turn the key” and take that first step. Because there isn’t just one door. There are two. 🚪 The Bravado Door — where everything feels possible and exciting 🚪 The Reality Door — where doubt, fear, and overthinking suddenly show up And when you hit that second door… it can feel very real. Physical, even. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: * Why fear and doubt get louder after you start * How your “Thought Bully” tries to pull you back * Why this doesn’t mean you’ve failed — it means it matters * How to use a simple mental shift: “Which means…” * And how to keep moving forward, even when it feels uncomfortable You’ll also hear a real-life story about starting a business, facing fear head-on, and discovering that things don’t fall apart the way we imagine…  they evolve. Remember: The louder it gets… the closer you are. You don’t just turn the key once. You turn it again. And again. And again. And every time you do… you get stronger. 🔗  Next Episode In the next episode, we’ll look at something many people struggle with… and that's facing life alone.   You’re not alone with your Thought Bully — I’m right here with you.  Take your power back today, my lovely. One thought at a time.  If you ever want to reach out, you can find me at hello@julieblount.com