Mindset Medicine Show With Dr. Julia Bowlin

Julia A Bowlin, M.D.
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This Mindset Medicine Podcast is the place to hang out with a “Doc” who steps out of the Box (Or should I say exam room)….This is a no nonsense unfiltered and in your face place to just hang and learn strategies on how to be happier, healthier, and more fulfilled at work AND at home. Dr. Julia and her guests remove their professional veneer and verbal filters to bring you REAL tips, tools, and hacks that she and her colleagues have found to be helpful after 40 years in the self-help and health industry that helps them unwind, organize, and manage the chaos that life and personal belief systems create.

  1. The Relationship We Never Examined. MONEY. June Series: Enough — What We Earn, How We Rest, and Whether We Deserve It

    6d ago

    The Relationship We Never Examined. MONEY. June Series: Enough — What We Earn, How We Rest, and Whether We Deserve It

    Show Notes — June Episode 1 The Relationship We Never Examined June Series: Enough — What We Earn, How We Rest, and Whether We Deserve It The account is fine. The bills are paid. Nothing is actually wrong. And something still feels off. Not dramatically. Not in a way that’s easy to explain. Just — a low hum. A tightness that doesn’t have a clear address. A sense that the math is right but something in the equation is still unresolved. That’s not a money problem. That’s a relationship problem. And it’s exactly where this episode begins. What This Episode Is Really About This is the first episode of Enough — a four-part June series — and it goes somewhere most financial conversations never reach. Not budgets. Not strategies. Not a better system. The relationship. The one that’s been running quietly underneath how we earn, spend, rest, and show up — often for decades — completely unexamined. The Reframe We’ve been treating our money feelings as information about money. What if they’re actually information about the meaning we attached to money — long before we had any say in it? What it looks like: discomfort, guilt, the need to keep going, the inability to stop. What it gets called: a money problem, a discipline issue, a mindset block. What it actually is: a pattern. Running exactly as it was built to run. That’s not a character flaw. That’s a system. And systems, once seen clearly, begin to shift. What You’ll Hear Inside Why money is one of the clearest mirrors we have — and why most of us never look directly at it The surprisingly specific ways money confusion shows up — and why every single one is recognizable What the brain is actually doing when finances feel emotionally loaded Why ambition and fear can look identical from the outside Your prescription for Personal Awareness Medicine — applied to finances This Month’s Reading List This series draws from some(in my opinion) of the most honest writing available on money, worth, and the stories we carry. These are books I personally use and believe in — and they’re worth having on your shelf long before the series ends. 📣 Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links included here are affiliate links, meaning I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if you purchase through them. I only recommend products, books, and resources I personally use and believe in. Thank you for your support. It’s Not Your Money — Tosha Silver The Psychology of Money — Morgan Housel Scarcity: Why Having Too Little Means So Much — Mullainathan & Shafir You Are a Badass at Making Money — Jen Sincero Your Money or Your Life — Vicki Robin Die With Zero — Bill Perkins Daring Greatly — Brené Brown The Beautiful No — Sherry Salata What’s Coming Next Next week we go further back. Before the patterns became patterns. Before the beliefs became beliefs. To what got quietly handed down — before anyone had the language for what was being passed along. Episode 2: What We Absorbed Before We Had Words for It. If this episode opened something — next week is where it deepens. You’ve been in a relationship with this longer than you probably realized. The fact that it’s starting to have a name — that’s where the work begins. Mindset Medicine with Dr. Julia Bowlin New episodes every week — subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. Personal Awareness Medicine™ May you be happy, be healthy, and be fulfilled.  Dr. Julia

    38 min
  2. The Other Side of Stuck- What's Already Trying to Emerge

    May 27

    The Other Side of Stuck- What's Already Trying to Emerge

    The Other Side of Stuck: What's Already Trying to Emerge There's a kind of exhaustion that doesn't come from doing too much. It comes from trying too hard to figure something out. The 3am loop. The journaling that goes in circles. The same conversation with the same trusted person that somehow produces more questions instead of fewer. The mental rehearsal of a situation that keeps resisting resolution no matter how much thought gets applied to it.  Most people call that overthinking.  Sometimes it's something else entirely.  Sometimes it's the nervous system doing exactly what it was designed to do… applied to a situation it was never designed to solve.   This episode is about what happens when the forcing finally stops. Not dramatically. Not all at once. Just… enough to let what's already been there — underneath all of that noise — finally have room to surface. There's also a Unicity Moment™ in this episode. The deepest one yet. An invitation into the kind of stillness that took three days on a Harley to discover… and changed everything after. If the last two episodes opened something… this one is where it gets to breathe. Called, Not Chased closes out this month. June opens somewhere new — and I think something in you already knows it's the right next step. May you be happy, be healthy, and be fulfilled.  Dr. Julia  Resources Referenced in This Episode Hard Cover Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender — David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D Paperback Letting GO:  the Path of Surrender - David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D The Collected Regrets of Clover — Mikki Brammer Kindle Paperback Atomic Habits — James Clear  Paperback Audio Book The Big Leap — Gay Hendricks  Kindle PaperBack   HardCover   About The Unicity Method™ Learn more about Dr. Julia Bowlin's signature Personal Awareness Medicine™ framework www.JuliaBowlinMD.com   Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links included here are affiliate links, meaning I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if you purchase through them. I only recommend products, books, and resources I personally use and believe in. Thank you for your support!

    37 min
  3. A Life That Looks Right — But May No Longer Feel That Way

    May 20

    A Life That Looks Right — But May No Longer Feel That Way

    A Life That Looks Right — But May No Longer Feel That Way There's a particular kind of exhaustion that doesn't have a good explanation. It's not burnout. It's not a bad season. It's not something that would make sense if said out loud to someone else. It's the quiet weight of showing up — every day, reliably, completely — for a life that was built with real intention… and noticing somewhere in the middle of it all that the showing up has started to cost more than it used to.   The morning routine still runs. The car still gets started. The coffee still gets made in the same mug in the same sequence it always has.   And maybe something about all of that sameness has started to feel slightly… off. Not wrong. Not disloyal. Just… like wearing something that fit perfectly once and doesn't quite anymore. This episode goes into what's actually happening underneath that feeling — and why it has nothing to do with the life being wrong, the choices being mistakes, or the person being restless in some dismissive sense of the word. It has everything to do with identity. With the patterns that were built for a particular season of life… still running long after that season quietly changed. Gay Hendricks calls it the upper limit problem. James Clear calls it identity-based behavior. This episode brings both of those ideas into the most ordinary moments of an ordinary day — and makes them impossible to unsee. There's also a Unicity Moment™ in this episode. A guided inner awareness experience designed to help the nervous system settle… and create just enough space to start noticing what's been running on autopilot. If last week opened the door… this week walks through it. Episode 3 of Called, Not Chased drops next week. If this one felt true… that one is going to feel like relief. May you be happy, be healthy, and be fulfilled. Dr. Julia

    39 min
  4. When Something Starts to Feel Off, Even When Nothing Is Wrong: Before the Words Come, There's a Feeling

    May 13

    When Something Starts to Feel Off, Even When Nothing Is Wrong: Before the Words Come, There's a Feeling

    When Something Starts to Feel Off, Even When Nothing Is Wrong Before the Words Come, There's a Feeling Nothing is wrong. The life is intact. Everything is accounted for. And yet… something feels slightly off in a way that's hard to explain — and even harder to justify. Most people explain it away. For years, sometimes. This episode is about what that signal actually is — and why the most high-functioning, self-aware people are often the last ones to stop dismissing it. That quiet feeling isn't a problem. It's information. And there's a real difference between silencing it… and finally hearing it. This is Episode 1 of 3 in May's series — Called, Not Chased: Purpose That Doesn't Burn You Out. Next week — Episode 2 — we get into what happens when a life that looks successful on the outside starts to feel like something you're maintaining instead of living. The pressure behind the picture. And why that distinction matters more than most people realize.  May you be happy, be healthy, and be fulfilled.  Dr. Julia May you be happy, be healthy, and be fulfilled.

    25 min
  5. You Can’t Outperform This: When High Achievers Hit a Wall They Can’t Push Through

    May 6

    You Can’t Outperform This: When High Achievers Hit a Wall They Can’t Push Through

    There are moments when everything still looks like it’s working… but it feels heavier than it should. Nothing is obviously wrong. And yet—something isn’t landing the way it used to. This episode explores that subtle shift—when effort is still there, discipline is still intact, but the return quietly changes. Not dramatically. Just enough to notice. Here’s how that tends to show up: • Decisions take more energy • Focus feels less clean • Routines still happen—but don’t feel the same • Effort increases… without the same traction Most people respond the same way: They tighten the system. More structure. More effort. More control. And for a while… that works. Until it doesn’t. Because sometimes the issue isn’t effort. It’s that the system itself no longer fits. That friction—that hesitation—that sense of something being off— may not be a problem to fix. It may be a signal to see differently. This episode opens the door into May’s series: When Purpose Starts to Feel Like Pressure — Called, Not Chased If this felt familiar, the next episodes take this even deeper. Thank you for spending this time with me. Until next time— may you be happy, be healthy, and be fulfilled.

    13 min
  6. You’re Not Who You Were—Now What? The Identity Shift No One Prepares You For

    Apr 29

    You’re Not Who You Were—Now What? The Identity Shift No One Prepares You For

    There are moments in life that don’t just change our circumstances—they change our identity. This episode explores the space that follows those moments. The space where the version of me that once felt familiar no longer fits… and the version of me that’s here now hasn’t fully taken shape. Through personal reflection and real-life experiences, this conversation brings language to something that can be felt but not always understood—the identity gap that forms when life shifts before the mind has time to catch up. This is not about fixing, rushing, or redefining anything. It’s about recognizing what’s happening internally… and allowing space for transition without turning it into a problem. What This Episode Explores The quiet experience of identity shift after life changes Why familiar patterns continue even when they no longer fit How the brain maintains an outdated sense of self during transition The emotional weight of small, everyday moments What it means to exist in the space between versions of yourself How awareness can reduce internal pressure without forcing clarity Mindset Medicine Insight Identity is not fixed—it is learned, repeated, and reinforced over time. When life changes, the brain doesn’t instantly update that identity. It continues to run familiar patterns based on past experiences, roles, and environments. That mismatch between expectation and reality can feel like confusion or instability. But it isn’t dysfunction. It’s a natural process of reorganization. A Grounded Takeaway There is no requirement to define who I am right now. Clarity does not come from pressure—it comes from space. And... allowing that space may be the most important part of moving forward. Continue the Conversation Website: www.JuliaBowlinMD.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliaBowlin  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliabowlinmd/  What’s Coming Next The next episode explores what happens after this in-between space—when decisions start to return, and how to begin trusting those decisions again without relying on an outdated version of self.

    21 min
  7. When Your Capacity Changes: How to Stop Expecting the Old Version of You

    Apr 22

    When Your Capacity Changes: How to Stop Expecting the Old Version of You

    There are seasons where things don’t feel the same… but nothing on the outside clearly explains why. Focus takes longer. Decisions feel heavier. Energy runs out faster than expected. And without realizing it, many people turn that shift inward—questioning discipline, motivation, or capability. In this episode, Dr. Julia Bowlin explores what’s actually happening in those moments. This isn’t about pushing through or fixing yourself. It’s about understanding capacity—how it changes, what impacts it, and why expecting the same version of yourself at all times creates unnecessary friction. Through real-life examples and grounded insight, this conversation reframes what it means to function well when life has shifted underneath you. In This Episode What “capacity” actually means and why it has nothing to do with discipline or motivation How emotional and mental load quietly impacts focus, energy, and follow-through The pattern of maintaining expectations instead of adjusting to reality Why changes in capacity are often misinterpreted as personal failure The invisible mismatch between who you expect yourself to be and who you actually are in the moment A practical way to recalibrate expectations without lowering standards A brief guided awareness moment to reconnect with your current pace A Simple Reflection As you move through your day, notice this: Where might your expectations be based on a version of you that isn’t fully available right now? What This Episode Opens Up This conversation begins a deeper look at how high performers are conditioned to override themselves—and what it actually costs over time. In the next episode, we’ll explore why pushing through has been normalized as strength and what happens when that pattern continues unchecked. Connect and Resources Website: www.JuliaBowlinMD.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliaBowlin  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliabowlinmd/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliabowlinmd/  If you want to explore how you’re currently operating—and where patterns may be creating unnecessary strain—you can start here: ELI Assessment: https://www.juliabowlinmd.com/eli-assessment  Closing Thought Capacity changes. And learning how to recognize and respond to that—without turning it into a problem—is what allows things to become more sustainable, more grounded, and more effective over time.

    13 min
  8. I Didn’t Fall Off—I Stepped Away: What Life Forced Me to See When Everything Went Quiet

    Apr 15

    I Didn’t Fall Off—I Stepped Away: What Life Forced Me to See When Everything Went Quiet

    I Didn’t Fall Off—I Stepped AwayWhat Life Forced Me to See When Everything Went Quiet Episode Summary:This episode marks a return—but not in the way most people define it. After stepping away from the podcast following the loss of her husband, Dr. Julia shares what it actually looked like to pause without forcing clarity, productivity, or meaning too soon. This isn’t a story about bouncing back or pushing through. It’s a reflection on what happens when capacity changes, when familiar systems stop fitting, and when the pressure to “stay consistent” no longer makes sense. There are moments in life that don’t need to be solved—they need to be experienced. This episode explores what it means to allow space without rushing to fill it, and what can shift when that space is respected instead of resisted. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: What it actually feels like when life interrupts everything you thought was stableWhy “staying consistent” can stop making sense in certain seasonsThe difference between being strong and overriding yourselfHow mental fog, exhaustion, and lowered tolerance can be part of a normal response—not a personal failureWhat changes when you stop trying to make meaning too quicklyA different way to relate to space, instead of trying to escape it A Moment to Sit With: Where might space be asking for your attention…instead of being something to push through? What’s Coming Next: In the next episode, the focus shifts to what happens after this moment— when going back isn’t an option, but moving forward doesn’t feel fully clear either. The in-between space. Where identity starts to shift…and where most people feel the urge to rush. Connect and Continue the Work: Website: www.JuliaBowlinMD.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliaBowlinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliabowlinmd/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/JuliaBowlinMDLinktree: https://linktr.ee/JuliaBowlin.MD Closing: Thank you for spending this time with me.Until next time—may you be happy, be healthy, and be fulfilled.

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This Mindset Medicine Podcast is the place to hang out with a “Doc” who steps out of the Box (Or should I say exam room)….This is a no nonsense unfiltered and in your face place to just hang and learn strategies on how to be happier, healthier, and more fulfilled at work AND at home. Dr. Julia and her guests remove their professional veneer and verbal filters to bring you REAL tips, tools, and hacks that she and her colleagues have found to be helpful after 40 years in the self-help and health industry that helps them unwind, organize, and manage the chaos that life and personal belief systems create.

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