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. 2D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. APR 27

    S3 E16 Struggling to believe in yourself?

    Send us Fan Mail Struggling to believe in yourself? You’re not alone — and more importantly, you don’t need to feel confident before you start. In this episode, I share a simple but powerful tool you can use anytime your mind starts to doubt you: the BEAT method. Because here’s the truth:  Belief doesn’t come first.  It’s built through action. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking: “I can’t do this”“What if I fail?”“Maybe I should just stop…” …then this episode will give you a way through. Inside this episode, you’ll learn how to: Block the Thought Bully when it starts talkingExamine whether your fears are actually trueTake action even when you don’t feel readyTrust the process and build confidence as you go You’ll also hear a powerful real-life example that shows how success isn’t about getting everything right… …it’s about keeping going anyway.   Remember: You don’t wait to believe in yourself. You build belief by moving forward. Next Episode In the next episode, we’ll take this even further… and talk about what happens after you start — when fear gets louder and tries to pull you back.  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

    8 min

  5. APR 20

    S3 E15 Afraid to Start? Stuck at the Door? Turn the Key.

    Send us Fan Mail Are you afraid to start? Feeling stuck… overthinking… waiting for the right moment that never seems to come? In this episode, I’m standing right beside you as you face something big — a decision that could change your life. Whether it’s starting a business, turning your passion into something more, making a bold move, or finally going after what you really want… this episode is your moment. Because here’s the truth: 👉 You’re not stuck. 👉 You’re standing at the door… with the key already in your hand. We’ll explore: Why fear of failure keeps you from startingHow your mind tricks you into believing the worst will happenWhy real-life action is often easier than imagined fearAnd how to take that first step — even if you don’t feel ready You’ll hear powerful real-life examples, including people who didn’t wait for confidence… they took action anyway. And most importantly, you’ll be guided through a simple but powerful shift: 🔑 Turn the key. 🚪 Walk through the door. 💪 Step into your power. This episode also includes a short visualisation and a powerful mantra you can use anytime you feel stuck. Because you don’t need to have it all figured out… You just need to start. If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who’s standing at their own door right now. And remember: This is your key to success.  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

    16 min

  6. APR 13

    S3 E14 Listen to this if you feel misunderstood

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like people don’t quite get you? Like you’re explaining yourself… but something isn’t landing. Or you’re holding parts of yourself back… just to fit in. If so, this episode is for you. In this episode of Let’s Stop Your Thought Bully, we’re talking about that quiet, frustrating feeling of being misunderstood — where it comes from, how it affects you, and what happens when you start changing yourself just to be accepted. I share: What it felt like growing up feeling different and misunderstoodHow that can lead to overthinking, self-doubt, and holding yourself backWhy people can only understand you from their own level of experienceAnd how trying to “fit in” can actually stop you from being fully yourself I also share a powerful moment from Sally Field that shows how even successful people can carry the feeling of not being fully accepted… and a personal story that helped me realise something important: 👉 Not everyone is meant to understand you. And that’s alright. This episode is about owning who you are, letting go of the need for approval from people who are only passing through your life… and trusting that there are places — and people — where you will be understood. 💛 If you’ve ever felt “too much”, “too different”, or not quite understood… you are not 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

  7. APR 6

    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

  8. 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
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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
    47
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Let's Stop Your Thought Bully
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