Curious Giulia

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Welcome to Curious Giulia. I’m Giulia—a mum of two, a founder, and a human who is constantly figuring it out as I go. I don’t have the answers for you, because I truly believe you already hold the best answers for yourself. What I do have is a lot of curiosity. This podcast is a collection of Couch Catchups: raw, unfiltered conversations about building my app, Curious, and the reality of just being. I’m here to bring the ideas I’m sitting with, the things I’m unlearning, and the reflections I've gathered—especially since losing my brother to brain cancer in 2018. On this show, I talk about: Building in the Dark: The self-doubt, the failures, and the mess of creating something new. The Weight of Being: Navigating grief, overwhelm, and the "mish-mash" of life without trying to "fix" or optimize it. Shared Curiosity: Exploring relationships, intentional living, and the ideas that keep me up at night. This is just me, on my couch, sharing the journey with anyone who wants to listen. No polished advice, no scripts—just a space to get curious together.

  1. 27 JAN

    Self love advice that isn't love yourself more

    After hearing advice like “love yourself more,” I wanted to make a video about self love and some of the things that have genuinely helped me love myself more. I never set out on a self love journey or made it a goal to figure out how to love yourself. When I think about how I’ve changed over time, I realise that I used to think self love meant becoming a better version of myself — one that didn’t feel resentment, anger, frustration, or discomfort. I thought loving yourself was about reaching a place of inner peace and contentment (which I laugh about now). What my personal development journey has shown me is that self love isn’t about getting rid of the parts of yourself you struggle with. It’s not about feeling calm all the time or finally “arriving” at some healed version of yourself. A lot of what helped me came from changing how I relate to myself as I am, even when things feel messy or uncomfortable. In this episode, I share the best self love advice I have so far — advice that isn’t simply “love yourself more,” but things I learned along the way that helped me find self love without trying to force it. If you’re interested in mental health, personal growth, mindset, or learning how to love yourself in a way that feels more honest and realistic, I hope this episode resonates with you.

    16 min

  2. 24/10/2025

    I'm Scared To Change - Are You?

    In this vlog episode I'm exploring what can hold us back from change. I share the changes I'm experiencing and the questions that are helping me to see what's holding my back from changing & why I feel so scared to. Join the email community // Get reflections, insights, and practical tools to support your personal development journey—delivered straight to your inbox. 👉 https://selfdevelopmentcollective.com/email-sign-up/   Say hi // TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@selfdevelopmentcollect Instagram → https://instagram.com/selfdevelopmentcollective/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/selfdevelopmentcollective/

    8 min

  3. 13/09/2025

    Going No Contact With A Parent // Why It Was The Best Thing For Me

    Ever feel trapped in a toxic cycle with a parent where you lose yourself completely? After years of arguments and emotional exhaustion, I made the hardest decision of my life—going no contact with my dad. This isn’t about not loving them or refusing to forgive. It’s about creating space to discover who you are when you’re not constantly adjusting to someone else’s needs and emotions. In this vulnerable episode, I share the guilt, family pressure, and the one thing that completely surprised me after 6 years of no contact. If you’re considering family estrangement or struggling with toxic family dynamics, this is for you. What you’ll discover: - Why guilt is actually a protective function - How to handle family reactions while maintaining boundaries (including what we can say) - The relationship metaphor that changed everything - Signs you’ve lost yourself in a toxic family dynamic   Your mental health matters. Sometimes choosing yourself over toxic patterns is the most loving thing you can do.   👇 Share your experience with difficult family relationships below—you’re not alone in this journey.   Join the email community // Get reflections, insights, and practical tools to support your personal development journey—delivered straight to your inbox. 👉 https://selfdevelopmentcollective.com/email-sign-up/   Say hi // TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@selfdevelopmentcollect Instagram → https://instagram.com/selfdevelopmentcollective/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/selfdevelopmentcollective/

    15 min

  4. 27/08/2025

    Dealing with Grief & Loss // 6 Years In

    Grief doesn’t come with a timeline—and six years in, I’ve realised it’s not about “acceptance” or "moving on" but about learning how to live with and integrate both the love and the loss. 💔 In this episode of The Self Development Collective, I share openly about my own grief journey after losing my brother, what has shifted since my “3 years in” update, and the unexpected ways grief continues to shape life years later.   If you’re walking through grief, or supporting someone who is, I hope this conversation offers comfort and connection. Grief is messy, deeply personal, and never looks the same for everyone. In this episode, we explore:   ⏳ What grief can look and feel like six years later 💭 The ongoing challenges that still show up over time 🌙 How loss can shape the way we live day to day 💡 Why respecting our limits and being gentle with ourselves matters in healing   This isn’t about “fixing” grief—it’s about honesty, hope, and knowing you’re not alone in the process of carrying loss.   Join the email community // Get reflections, insights, and practical tools to support your personal development journey—delivered straight to your inbox. 👉 https://selfdevelopmentcollective.com/email-sign-up/   Say hi // TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@selfdevelopmentcollect Instagram → https://instagram.com/selfdevelopmentcollective/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/selfdevelopmentcollective/

    23 min

  5. 16/08/2025

    Grief & Milestones/Celebrations // How I Cope & What I've Learned

    Grief & Milestones/Celebrations // How I Cope & What I’ve Learned   Grief can feel especially heavy during milestones and celebrations. Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, anniversary, or holiday, these moments often highlight our loved one and our grief even more.   In this episode, I share my own experience of navigating grief during my daughter’s first birthday and the insights I’ve found through The Grieving Brain by Mary-Frances O’Connor. Her research on how the brain processes grief helped me understand why milestones make grief feel so raw—and why it’s normal for these moments to trigger waves of sadness.   We’ll explore: Why milestones and celebrations intensify grief How the brain “maps” loved ones who are no longer here Why acceptance isn’t the goal—integration is What I’ve learned about coping with grief during milestones Gentle practices that help me care for myself in these tender moments   If you’ve ever wondered how to deal with grief and loss of a loved one during big life events, this episode offers compassion, clarity, and gentle reminders that you’re not alone. Join the email community // Get reflections, insights, and practical tools to support your personal development journey—delivered straight to your inbox. 👉 https://selfdevelopmentcollective.com/email-sign-up/   Say hi // TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@selfdevelopmentcollect Instagram → https://instagram.com/selfdevelopmentcollective/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/selfdevelopmentcollective/

    17 min

  6. 31/07/2025

    Adult ADHD Diagnosis // Jade's Story

    In this episode, I sit down with my school friend Jade to unpack her entire ADHD diagnosis journey: what finally prompted her to seek answers, the childhood signs she now recognises, and how her life has shifted both before and after putting a name on her experience.   🔸 What You’ll Hear: • The subtle signs in school and uni • What led to the decision for a diagnosis in adulthood and motherhood • How Jade navigated the assessment process: gathering school reports, pushing past gender bias, and finding a neuro-affirming psychiatrist • Life post diagnosis • A guest perspective on what an ADHD diagnosis really means—and how naming it can transform your relationships, work, and self-understanding   Whether you’re supporting someone with ADHD or exploring a diagnosis for yourself, Jade’s candid story offers support. It's a great way to explore what the process and experience of an adult ADHD diagnosis can look like.   Join our email community // Get reflections, insights, and practical tools delivered straight to your inbox—because you don’t have to navigate this alone. 👉 https://selfdevelopmentcollective.com/email-sign-up/   Say hi // TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@selfdevelopmentcollect Instagram → https://instagram.com/selfdevelopmentcollective/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/selfdevelopmentcollective/

    41 min

  7. 16/07/2025

    Friendship Breakups: The Subtle Signs It’s Not Working Anymore

    Going through a friendship breakup can feel even more confusing than a romantic one. The signs are subtle, the emotions complicated—and the grief? Often overlooked. In this episode, we talk about the quiet unraveling of friendships that once felt like home, and what to do when they no longer feel right.   If you’ve been feeling emotionally drained, anxious before seeing someone, or like you have to shrink yourself around a friend, this episode will help you explore whether it’s time to let go. I share my own friendship breakup story, the emotional signs I ignored, and how life transitions—like motherhood, grief, or personal growth—can shift our capacity to connect.   This is for you if you’re navigating the pain of losing a friend, wondering what’s changed, and seeking compassionate, real-talk relationship advice—without blame or guilt.   🔸 What You’ll Hear: Why some friendships fade even when there’s no big fight Signs of emotional disconnection and subtle burnout The difference between toxic friendships and natural drift How capacity, expectations, and identity shifts create change Reflective questions to help you let go with love   Whether you’re in the middle of a friendship breakup or just starting to question a connection, you’re not alone. This conversation is your permission to honor where you are, and reclaim space for friendships that align with who you are now.     Join the email community // Get reflections, insights, and practical tools to support your personal development journey—delivered straight to your inbox. 👉 https://selfdevelopmentcollective.com/email-sign-up/   Say hi // TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@selfdevelopmentcollect Instagram → https://instagram.com/selfdevelopmentcollective/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/selfdevelopmentcollective/

    12 min

  8. 01/07/2025

    Feeling Like You’re Always Helping? Signs of Emotional Burnout in Relationships

    Feeling Like You’re Always Helping? Signs of Emotional Burnout in Relationships   In this episode of the Self Development Collective, we’re diving deep into a type of emotional burnout we don’t talk about enough—the kind that happens when we’re supporting others.   This isn’t about work stress or parenting exhaustion. This is about those of us who take on the role of the helper. The fixer. The person who tries to hold everything—and everyone—together. And the emotional tiredness that comes with that.   I share a recent moment in therapy that completely shifted how I understood my emotional exhaustion. This episode talks about the signs of emotional burnout when the challenges we're supporting aren't our own but those of others.   So if you’re asking yourself, “Why do I feel so tired when nothing’s really happening to me?”—this episode is for you.   We’ll explore: What emotional burnout can look like when we’re constantly helping others Why being the “emotional support person” can be draining How emotional tiredness often shows up as anger, resentment, or numbness Why childhood roles may wire us into over-helping What it actually means to set boundaries as a helper   Whether you’re the go-to in your family, your friendships, or just always feel responsible for others—this is a gentle, honest reflection on the emotional exhaustion that can come with that role.   ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Feeling burnt out but not sure why? 03:10 – The invisible weight of emotional support 06:45 – What “emotional tiredness” can look like 09:20 – Childhood roles and how they shape us 12:05 – Practicing boundaries (even when it’s hard) 15:00 – Reflections + how to reconnect with yourself     Join the email community // Get reflections, insights, and practical tools to support your personal development journey—delivered straight to your inbox. 👉 https://selfdevelopmentcollective.com/email-sign-up/   Say hi // TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@selfdevelopmentcollect Instagram → https://instagram.com/selfdevelopmentcollective/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/selfdevelopmentcollective/

    19 min
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Welcome to Curious Giulia. I’m Giulia—a mum of two, a founder, and a human who is constantly figuring it out as I go. I don’t have the answers for you, because I truly believe you already hold the best answers for yourself. What I do have is a lot of curiosity. This podcast is a collection of Couch Catchups: raw, unfiltered conversations about building my app, Curious, and the reality of just being. I’m here to bring the ideas I’m sitting with, the things I’m unlearning, and the reflections I've gathered—especially since losing my brother to brain cancer in 2018. On this show, I talk about: Building in the Dark: The self-doubt, the failures, and the mess of creating something new. The Weight of Being: Navigating grief, overwhelm, and the "mish-mash" of life without trying to "fix" or optimize it. Shared Curiosity: Exploring relationships, intentional living, and the ideas that keep me up at night. This is just me, on my couch, sharing the journey with anyone who wants to listen. No polished advice, no scripts—just a space to get curious together.

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  • Creator
    Self Development Collective
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Self Development Collective
  • Show Website
    Curious Giulia