Let's Stop Your Thought Bully

Julie M Blount
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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

  1. 1d ago

    S3 E24The Missing Keys: Why You’ll Never Feel Ready

    Send us Fan Mail The Missing Keys: Why You’ll Never Feel Ready Have you ever told yourself: “I’ll do it when I’m more confident.” “I’ll wait until I’m ready.” “I just need one more qualification, one more bit of experience, one more sign…” What if waiting is exactly what your Thought Bully wants you to do? In this episode, Julie shares the inspiring story of Grace Slick, who wrote music on a broken piano with missing keys, proving that you don’t need perfect conditions to create something extraordinary. Julie also explores: Why anxiety convinces us we need to be “ready” before we act.A listener’s dilemma after being offered a promotion at work.Why successful people often begin before they feel confident.Julie’s own leap of faith when she moved from Doncaster to Sunderland, despite so many unknowns.How anxiety keeps moving the goalposts, making us believe there’s always one more thing we need before we can begin.If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment, this episode is your reminder that confidence isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you build by taking the first step. You don’t need every key on the piano. You just need to start playing the ones you’ve already got. If this episode resonates with you, please follow Let’s Stop Your Thought Bully and share it with someone who’s waiting for the “right time” to start living. Your Energy. On Your Terms.  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

    12 min

  2. Jun 22

    S3 E23 Stop Taking Orders From Anxiety

    Send us Fan Mail What if anxiety has been giving you orders for years? "Don't go." "Don't try." "Stay where it's safe." "Something might go wrong." In this episode, Julie explores the difference between listening to anxiety and obeying it. Anxiety is designed to keep us safe, but sometimes the alarm gets stuck. When that happens, it can slowly shrink our world, stopping us from travelling, socialising, applying for opportunities, speaking up, or simply living the life we want. Julie shares personal stories, including how anxiety tried to stop her travelling to India, and the inspiring story of "Alex", who spent twenty years trapped by his internal alarm before finding the courage to start leaving the house again. You'll discover: ✨ Why anxiety behaves like an overactive alarm system  ✨ Why you would never tolerate this treatment for someone you love  ✨ How fear often disguises itself as protection  ✨ The courage hidden in everyday actions  ✨ A simple challenge to help you start taking your power back This episode is dedicated to the unsung heroes: the people who hear the alarm, feel the fear, and take the next step anyway. 🏅 NEW: The "I Did It Anyway" Badge of Honour If anxiety told you not to do something and you did it anyway, Julie wants to hear your story. Share your victory, no matter how small it seems. Every month, a listener will receive the official I Did It Anyway Badge of Honour in recognition of their courage. Because bravery isn't the absence of fear. It's hearing the alarm and choosing not to obey it. Your Energy. On Your Terms. If this episode helped you, please follow, share, and leave a review. It helps more people find the podcast and reminds them that they are not facing their Thought Bully alone.  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

    18 min

  3. Jun 8

    S3 E22 No, You're Not a Stressy Person

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever described yourself as a worrier, an anxious person, or simply “a stressy person”? In this episode, Julie challenges the labels we give ourselves and explores the difference between experiencing stress and becoming identified with it. Inspired by a conversation with a colleague who described himself as a “stressy person,” Julie looks at how the Thought Bully can quietly convince us that stress, anxiety, and worry are who we are, rather than something we're going through. In this episode you'll discover: • Why stress is not your identity • How the Thought Bully rewrites the story you tell yourself • The surprising connection between stress, energy, food, rest and wellbeing • Why Stephen Fry's story offers an important lesson about identity • An insightful idea from Ayurveda about the different layers of who we are • How meditation can help you step out of survival mode • Why it's time to stop giving stress centre stage in your life If you've ever found yourself thinking, "That's just the way I am," this episode is a reminder that you are far more than your worries, fears, or stress. You are not stress. You are a person experiencing stress. And that's a very important difference.  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

    15 min

  4. Jun 1

    S3 E21 Do You Ever Feel Like something Bad is About to Happen?

    Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like something bad is about to happen… even when nothing actually has? In this episode, Julie talks about the exhausting feeling of constantly expecting disaster, losing everything, or waiting for life to fall apart. After receiving a message from a listener who felt overwhelmed and frightened about the future, Julie explores how the “Thought Bully” keeps people trapped in fear, catastrophic thinking, and emotional hypervigilance. Drawing from her own experience during the financial crash of 2008/2009 — when she feared losing her business, home, and security — Julie shares how human beings are often far more resilient and adaptable than anxiety allows them to believe. This episode explores: • catastrophic thinking • fear of the future • living in fight or flight • expecting things to go wrong • how anxiety rehearses disaster • the “React Like Tetris” mindset • small steps and emotional recovery • learning to trust your own resilience If your mind constantly predicts the worst-case scenario, this episode is here to remind you: your future has not been written yet. You are stronger, more resourceful, and more capable than your fear wants you to believe.  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

    15 min

  5. May 25

    S3 E20 Listen to This if Someone is Being Unkind to You

    Send us Fan Mail Are you dealing with difficult people?  Maybe you are experiencing workplace bullying and losing confidence and self belief.  You are not on your own, so before you lose all your self-worth, and maybe begin to over think things, join me on this podcast. Someone messaged me about being treated badly at work… being left out…  spoken to unkindly…  and made to feel small. So this episode is for her. And if you’ve ever felt like that… it’s for you too. Because dealing with unkind people isn’t just about what’s said. It’s about what it does to you.  The self-doubt   The overthinking   The way it chips away at your confidence In this episode, I’m giving you something practical you can actually use:  The CALM Protocol A simple way to handle unkind behaviour in the moment — without losing yourself.  Inside this episode:  Why you don’t need a clever comeback  How to stay in control when someone is being difficult  What to say (simple, calm responses that work)  How to handle group situations where no one speaks up  Why unkind behaviour says more about them than you  How to stop replaying things in your mind afterwards  A simple way to release the negative energy and reset You’ll also hear real-life examples — including my own experience of being bullied at work — and how to deal with it without letting it define you.  Most important message  You don’t change who you are… because of who they are.  If this episode helps you Share it with someone who might need it. Because no one should feel like they have to face this alone.  Next Episode Next time, we’re going deeper into this… and looking at how to not lose yourself in other people — especially in relationships and around strong personalities.    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

    18 min

  6. May 18

    S3 E19 Be Yourself: It Took Me a Year to Find My Voice

    Send us Fan Mail It’s been one year since I started this podcast… and in this episode, I want to share something honest: 👉 It’s taken me that whole year to truly be myself. At the beginning, I filtered what I said.  I thought about how I sounded.  I wondered what people would think. But over time… something changed. In this anniversary episode, we explore what it really means to be yourself—and why so many of us hold that back. Because the truth is: 👉 You don’t need to become someone else to be accepted  👉 You just need to stop editing who you already are 🔑 Inside this episode:  Why we filter ourselves without even realising  How fear of judgement shapes the way we show up  The moment I stopped trying to sound “right” and just spoke as me  Why your voice, your background, and your personality are your strength  How other people often see more in you than you see in yourself You’ll also hear real-life examples of people holding back—and what changes when they stop trying to be someone else. 💥 Your challenge this week Try this: 👉 Drop the filter—just once. Say what you really think.  Be a little more you than usual.  Notice what happens. 🌱 Remember There’s only one version of you. And that’s your strength. 🔗 Next Episode Next week, we’ll look at how to deal with unkind people—without losing who you are.  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

    12 min

  7. May 11

    S3 E18 Facing Life Alone? You’re Stronger Than You Think

    Send us Fan Mail Facing life alone can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s living on your own, going somewhere by yourself, or doing something you’ve always avoided… the fear can feel very real. In this episode, I share something deeply personal — how I once believed I would never be okay on my own, and how that completely changed. Because the truth is: 👉 The thing you fear most… might not be what you think.  👉 And it might even become something you enjoy. 🔑 Inside this episode, we explore:  Why fear about being alone feels so powerful  How our thoughts can convince us we can’t cope  What really happens when you face those fears  The difference between what we imagine… and reality  How small steps can completely change your confidence You’ll also hear real-life examples — from going out alone to living independently — and why sometimes the experiences we avoid are the ones that expand our lives the most. 💥 Remember: You don’t need to feel ready. You don’t need to feel fearless. You just need to take one step… and see what happens next. 🌱 A gentle challenge If there’s something you’ve been avoiding because you’d have to do it on your own… try it. You might just discover something about yourself you didn’t expect.  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

    17 min

  8. May 4

    S3 E17 Started something… and now it feels harder?

    Send us Fan Mail Started something… and now it feels harder? You’re not imagining it. In fact, this is exactly what happens when you step outside your comfort zone — and it doesn’t mean you’ve made a mistake. In this episode, we explore what really happens after you “turn the key” and take that first step. Because there isn’t just one door. There are two. 🚪 The Bravado Door — where everything feels possible and exciting 🚪 The Reality Door — where doubt, fear, and overthinking suddenly show up And when you hit that second door… it can feel very real. Physical, even. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: Why fear and doubt get louder after you startHow your “Thought Bully” tries to pull you backWhy this doesn’t mean you’ve failed — it means it mattersHow to use a simple mental shift: “Which means…”And how to keep moving forward, even when it feels uncomfortable You’ll also hear a real-life story about starting a business, facing fear head-on, and discovering that things don’t fall apart the way we imagine…  they evolve. Remember: The louder it gets… the closer you are. You don’t just turn the key once. You turn it again. And again. And again. And every time you do… you get stronger. 🔗  Next Episode In the next episode, we’ll look at something many people struggle with… and that's facing life alone.   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

    15 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

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  • Creator
    Julie M Blount
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Let's Stop Your Thought Bully
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