Truly Julie Podcast

Julie Chang

Truly Julie is an inspirational/instructional podcast that promotes personal growth. Whether it's Julie escaping the LA fires & homeschooling her kids AROUND THE WORLD...or how she bounced back after a fist-sized brain tumor...to how she became a sponsored surfer in her 40's...Julie's colorful stories and lessons learned (still learning) keep your ears entertained and your brain thinking, "Wow, anything is possible". Truly Julie is hosted by longtime TV journalist, Julie Chang.

Episodes

  1. 2nd Chance at Life Anniversary

    11/19/2025

    2nd Chance at Life Anniversary

    For episode 12, it only made sense to celebrate 12 years of STILL BEING HERE.

    11 min
  2. Why We Eloped! (The most romantic/unromantic story ever told)

    10/23/2025

    Why We Eloped! (The most romantic/unromantic story ever told)

    I love all love stories. But...I think I love our love story the most :) Here's to 12 years of marriage! Julie + Leif till the wheels fall off! ** Fast forward to 9:30 for the elopement story, but if you wanna hear the funny story of why Leif thought I'd fallen off the AA rehab wagon...listen from the start.

    26 min
  3. $500 vs $5 Halloween Costume: Which one wins?!

    10/10/2025

    $500 vs $5 Halloween Costume: Which one wins?!

    You'll never guess how much we spent on our most popular family costume! $0! Listen to how we turned evenings of dumpster diving into our most genius costume. Plus, easy, last minute costume ideas!

    12 min
  4. Sobriety, Surgery & Sex Tents: my very honest conversation with The Painful Lessons Podcast

    09/25/2025

    Sobriety, Surgery & Sex Tents: my very honest conversation with The Painful Lessons Podcast

    You've heard the saying..."make your mess your message"...well, nobody embodies that more than my dear friend and esteemed LA artist Tyler Ramsey. What a treat to be a guest on his, "The Painful Lessons Podcast"...again! But this time around, I happened to have a podcast of my own...so clearly, we had to co-release this episode. We talk about the Orgy Tent at Burning Man, my brain tumor journey....and my 3 years of sobriety!!!

    1h 22m
  5. Stars, Stripes & Culture Shock: What Nobody Tells You About Coming Home

    09/11/2025

    Stars, Stripes & Culture Shock: What Nobody Tells You About Coming Home

    U-S-A...U-S-A!! Folks, we are back stateside after 8 months of world travel. (Insert: needle off the record). AND...re-entry has been a shock. Listen to why! xxoo

    10 min
  6. What happened when we unplugged our kids for a year?!

    08/28/2025

    What happened when we unplugged our kids for a year?!

    We went almost a year WITHOUT a TV, playdates, and tablet time (very limited) while traveling to 15 countries. How did we do?! WATCH!! Links mentioned in this episode: Truly Julie Episode 5 ("Family World Tour! First Stop: El Salvador) https://youtu.be/lWWhC34LpvI or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-world-tour-1st-stop-el-salvador/id1774318263?i=1000719854792 https://open.spotify.com/episode/146iYUP1KacGRHRN66rQ4o?si=89bb8262a80a4239 Where you can buy the boardgame Qwirkle: https://gamersguildaz.com/products/qwirkle?variant=51615655231851&country=US¤cy=USD&utm_campaign=catch-all-low-margin&utm_source=google_ads&utm_medium=performance_max&utm_campaign_name=catch-all-low-margin&device=c&creativeId=&network=x&gad_source=4&gad_campaignid=17524658147&gbraid=0AAAAABRMluKBb8TO0O5-ceeB_MQF6YGhG&gclid=CjwKCAjw2brFBhBOEiwAVJX5GC2dLGriQsMbJM5qjxfXJiQgMXjujIkgCMO5t6WE7gDlE43CZRz5-RoCmFoQAvD_BwE Battersea, London playground: https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/childrens-playgrounds/battersea-park-playground-for-toddlers-and-juniors/

    20 min
  7. They Don't Teach You This in School

    08/13/2025

    They Don't Teach You This in School

    It's kind of wild but the topic of this episode, "Traditional school vs the School of Life" can trigger people! I guess it's because so many, if not most of us, double down on the traditional learning system thinking it will make us or our kids "more successful". Listen to this episode to see why sometimes it's super beneficial to swap out the classroom for the REAL ROOM...aka the world! I mention the powerful short film, "Three Seconds", by Spencer Sharp featuring Prince Ea in this episode. It's a MUST WATCH and it's only 4 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sacc_x-XB1Y.

    19 min
  8. Family World Tour! 1st stop: El Salvador

    07/30/2025

    Family World Tour! 1st stop: El Salvador

    Why did we leave LA? How are we affording this trip around the world? What countries are we visiting? I answer all your questions here! Plus, El Salvador highlights. If you're a surfer...you gotta plan your trip to El Zonte and El Tunco, STAT.

    20 min
  9. Timehacking: 3 Ways to Slow Down Time

    07/16/2025

    Timehacking: 3 Ways to Slow Down Time

    My whole podcast/YouTube jouney began because I wanted to find the answer to this one question: Can you slow down time? Turns out, YOU CAN!!! I share 3 simple methods to slow down time and I guarantee you've never tried method #1. Here are the full episodes of 940...an instructional/inspirational series all focused on how to stretch our most precious commodity: TIME. 940: Power of Nature https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFAG-7wUjXc 940: Power of Free Play https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpbqNlg6WTo 940: Nature Rx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrj69kN4yHg

    18 min
  10. Moroccan Mosaic: Highs & Lows

    07/02/2025

    Moroccan Mosaic: Highs & Lows

    Hubby and My Top 10 out of Morocco!

    12 min
  11. 3 Unconventional Money Moves that Changed My Life

    06/25/2025

    3 Unconventional Money Moves that Changed My Life

    **Apologies for the first version of this Ep that cut short for some odd reason. Here it is again...this time with feeling:) I'm no money expert. BUT. I am a girl who somehow went from buying too many pairs of fancy shoes to a girl who's now on track to reach financial independence by age 50 (I'm in my 40's now, FYI). Do I come from wealth? Absolutely not. Did I win the lotto? Nah. Only in love. So how?? In this episode, I share the 3 unconventional money moves that changed my life. Joining me for a part of this episode is my husband, Leif. He built a financial management app for one of the biggest tech companies in the world, so, I truly TRUST and value his input. AND! Here's the link for your chance to get some financial clarity! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWUn9679sQQIyA_wzeFNXJpR9bG5pCcDl6NZ_47S9WH9Ca5g/viewform?usp=header

    21 min
  12. From Beginner to Sponsored Surfer in my 40's!

    10/16/2024

    From Beginner to Sponsored Surfer in my 40's!

    At the root, this episode is not a story about surfing. It's about leaning into the flow of life...and choosing to ride the ups and downs (brain tumor!) of life with bravery and gratitude. When you do that...WILD DREAMS happen. I'm proof.

    20 min
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About

Truly Julie is an inspirational/instructional podcast that promotes personal growth. Whether it's Julie escaping the LA fires & homeschooling her kids AROUND THE WORLD...or how she bounced back after a fist-sized brain tumor...to how she became a sponsored surfer in her 40's...Julie's colorful stories and lessons learned (still learning) keep your ears entertained and your brain thinking, "Wow, anything is possible". Truly Julie is hosted by longtime TV journalist, Julie Chang.

Information

  • Creator
    Julie Chang
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Truly Julie
  • Show Website
    Truly Julie Podcast