Conversations with Jules & Ang

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Welcome to the Conversations with Jules & Ang Podcast. We are your hosts, Julie Smith and Angela Bleecher. Two women with different journeys, but both pushed by pain onto our individual paths of healing and becoming our true selves. Each week you are going to hear from us as we discuss all the topics about this wild ride called life. We will dive into what has and continues to help us heal, we will bring you the people who have inspired us, and we will give actionable strategies to help guide you to your true self. We hope you learn a thing or two, laugh with us along the way!

  1. 3d ago

    Emotional Regulation with Sport Psychologist and Mental Performance Coach, Maddy Wood

    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: Madelynnwood3@gmail.com 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

  2. Jul 14

    Detaching Self from Struggle: Solve It, Don’t Become It

    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

  3. Jul 7

    Tactical Games Recap with Julie Smith and Tony Green: Insights and Perspectives Gained from Getting OutsideTheir Comfort Zones

    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

  4. Jun 30

    The Upside Of Being Triggered: How To Use Your Triggers To Guide Your Growth

    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

  5. Jun 23

    Anchored In Faith: Persevering And Finding Purpose Through Life’s Ups And Downs With Restaurant Owners Cori and Cami Breen

    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

  6. Jun 16

    What If You Are The Answer To Someone Else’s Prayers

    On today’s episode, we discuss the truth that in every interaction, no matter how small, we are shaping each other’s experience. And sometimes, without even realizing it, we become the answer to someone else’s prayers. Tune in to hear: Angela shares how a recent experience reminded her that we are constantly impacting each other and how our interactions, big and small, can change the trajectory of someone’s life Julie provides examples of why it is important to show up each day and follow what you are called to do because in each moment you may be answering what someone was praying 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

  7. Jun 9

    The Discomfort of Growth: Understanding What Expansion Actually Feels Like

    On today’s episode, we discuss what growth actually feels like and how discomfort is not only part of the process, it is proof that you are evolving. Tune in to hear: Angela describes the overwhelm, discomfort, and doubts she experienced transitioning to her new job which at the end of the day were all indicators of growth and expansion Julie dives into the difference between the discomfort and fear that comes with expansion and the discomfort and fear that comes from danger Our brains crave the familiar, but in order to grow, we must push through the discomfort in order to continue to expand and evolve 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

  8. Jun 2

    Embody The Life You Keep Asking For: The Shift From Wanting to Being

    On today’s episode, we discuss bridging the gap between saying what we want to actually living it. In order to have a life in alignment with our desires, we have to become the person who has the capacity to live it out. Tune in to hear: Julie takes us through her own evolution of having a clear vision for her purpose and work to then becoming the person who has the depth and capacity to live out that vision Julie shares client stories of bridging the gap between declaring a goal and actually living out the actions it takes to achieve that goal   Angela shares a recent moment where she became aware that she is living the life she dreamt of which caused her to reflect on all the work she has done over the last 7 years to get to this place Angela discusses a prompt that made her evaluate where she is putting her time and energy in order to prioritize building the life she wants 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

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Welcome to the Conversations with Jules & Ang Podcast. We are your hosts, Julie Smith and Angela Bleecher. Two women with different journeys, but both pushed by pain onto our individual paths of healing and becoming our true selves. Each week you are going to hear from us as we discuss all the topics about this wild ride called life. We will dive into what has and continues to help us heal, we will bring you the people who have inspired us, and we will give actionable strategies to help guide you to your true self. We hope you learn a thing or two, laugh with us along the way!

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