Let's Stop Your Thought Bully

Julie M Blount

Your mind’s not broken — it’s just being hijacked by a Thought Bully. And it’s time to take your power back. In Let’s Stop Your Thought Bully, Julie Blount blends humour, science, and a touch of cosmic sparkle to help you silence self-doubt and reconnect with your confidence. Each short, soothing episode gives you tools, energy boosts, and mindset shifts you can use right away. You’re not alone. Let’s silence that Thought Bully together. For one-to-one coaching, email hello@julieblount.com

  1. 5D AGO

    S3 E13 Invisible Illness: When Your Life Changes But No One Sees It

    Send us Fan Mail You can look fine…  sound fine…  even manage to show up in parts of your life… and yet everything has changed. This episode is for anyone living with an invisible illness — or trying to understand one. Because when something can’t be seen, it’s often misunderstood. In this episode of Let’s Stop Your Thought Bully, I talk openly about how invisible illness can quietly change your life… not just physically, but emotionally and personally too. I share:  How my own life shifted from being social and active… to isolated and limited  The reality of being misunderstood by others — even when they mean well  The difference between being tired… and living with conditions like ME and fibromyalgia  The impact of losing parts of your identity… and having to find your way back  And how, even within limitations, it’s still possible to build a life that works for you I also share the story of a friend living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), and how her life changed in ways most people would never see — including losing a career she loved after nearly 30 years. This episode isn’t about fixing everything. It’s about understanding what’s really happening…  and finding your way through it, in a way that’s kind to yourself.  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

    21 min
  2. MAR 30

    S3 E12 Listen to This if You Feel Like People Don't Like You

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever walked away from a conversation and thought… “Did I say something wrong?” “They didn’t seem that friendly…” “I don’t think they like me.” If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth — you’re not the only one who feels like this. Not even close. In this episode of Let’s Stop Your Thought Bully, we’re talking about that quiet, uncomfortable feeling of being disliked… where it comes from, why your mind creates it, and how it can slowly start to change who you are without you even realising. We’ll explore: Why your brain scans for social “danger”How your thoughts fill in the gaps (often getting it wrong)Why this can make you hold back and lose parts of yourselfAnd how to gently start coming back to who you really are I’ll also share a personal experience of how I used to constantly look for people’s reactions… and how one simple moment at work changed my perspective completely. We’ll also touch on something really important — that not everything is about us. People have their own worlds, their own struggles, and sometimes what we interpret as rejection… isn’t about us at all. This episode is about understanding what’s really happening… and finding your way back to yourself, bit by bit. 💛 If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit… you’re not alone. 🎧 Next episode: We’ll be talking about silent illnesses, including ME, and how they can quietly affect your identity, your confidence, and how you see yourself — often without others realising what you’re going through.  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

    21 min
  3. MAR 24

    S3 E11 When Anxiety smacks You in the Face, what to do When You don't Know What to do.

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever reached the point where anxiety completely overwhelms you? Anxiety help/ Anxiety Overwhelm/ Overthinking / Mental Health support Your head hurts. Your neck and shoulders are tight. You can’t think clearly. You can’t face what’s in front of you. And your mind starts telling you that everything is falling apart. In this episode of Let’s Stop Your Thought Bully, Julie talks about anxiety overload — the moment when your brain simply has too much running in the background and the whole system feels like it’s crashing. Julie explains why this happens and, more importantly, what to do when you reach that point. You’ll learn practical ways to stabilise yourself when anxiety takes over, including: • How to reset your system when your mind feels overloaded • Why anxiety can change your eating, thinking, and energy levels • The simple steps that help your brain recover • Why movement, proper food, and laughter can help calm an anxious system • How to get through a work day when anxiety is high • Why focusing on one small action can break the overwhelm • And why anxiety can make you forget who you really are. Julie also shares her own recent experience of anxiety overload and the strategies that helped her regain control. If you’re currently feeling overwhelmed, this episode is a reminder that: You are not broken. Your system is overloaded. And it can reset. And when anxiety tells you that you can’t cope, remember: This might be tough… but you are tougher.  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

    25 min
  4. MAR 10

    S3 E9 The Confidence Toolkit You're Not Using Yet

    Send us Fan Mail The Confidence Toolkit You’re Not Using Yet What if the reason your confidence wobbles isn’t because you lack it… but because you’re not preparing it? In this episode, I’m introducing something new — The Inner Yorkshire Protocol — a simple, practical way to prepare your energy before the world gets a say. Most of us walk into our day unprepared. We check our phones, react to other people’s moods, absorb stress, and then wonder why we feel drained or defensive. But confidence isn’t something you “have” or “don’t have.” It’s something you prepare. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why “winging it” quietly costs you your energy • How anxiety can train people how to treat you • Why perception and positioning matter (with real-world examples) • The four simple steps of The Inner Yorkshire Protocol • How to use the Yorkshire Pause when anxiety starts pushing you around This is about entering your day steady. Prepared. Grounded. In control of your stance. You don’t need to become someone else. You just need to prepare the person you already are. If this episode helps you, share it with someone who deserves to walk into their life with confidence.  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

    13 min

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Your mind’s not broken — it’s just being hijacked by a Thought Bully. And it’s time to take your power back. In Let’s Stop Your Thought Bully, Julie Blount blends humour, science, and a touch of cosmic sparkle to help you silence self-doubt and reconnect with your confidence. Each short, soothing episode gives you tools, energy boosts, and mindset shifts you can use right away. You’re not alone. Let’s silence that Thought Bully together. For one-to-one coaching, email hello@julieblount.com