Just Julie

It's Mother's Day coming soon and Julie wants to help Mom's know that they will never be perfect, so stop trying! Mom's often compare and are hard on themselves. Time to give all of them a break!

There are alarming statistic about mental health disorders in America and globally. In the world of Christianity, there can be a tendency to dismiss the seriousness of it and its contributing factors. Time to sound the alarm and wakeup to the reality that lives among us.

In this episode, the idea of boundaries is discussed with the understanding, we all need them. However, they can be "over done" or "under done." Find the healthy space!

Julie shares steps taken from Dr. Gabore Mate, renowned physician who has his own experience with trauma related to the Holocaust. His insight is excellent and practical.

Julie discusses a communication problem called Flatbrained Syndrome. When we bottle up all those emotions and don't work through them, those work their way up to our brains! 

Julie discusses how cults view mental health and the control they place on their followers to abide by all the rules.

Julie discusses how emotions are part of our brains which were designed by God. Emotions have their purpose and should never be oppressed or suppressed. 

Julie shares the fight to stop the emotional abuse of children that is happening right under our noses. Children are not being protected in places where the adults who have the authority, are not being held accountable.

This episode shares the signs and behaviors of emotional abuse and a phone number to call to report this kind of abuse.

Julie has guest, Teri White who has written and published a program called Acknowledging Integrity Matters (AIM). Teri shares with the audience the purpose of this program and how it can be utilized in schools, home and churches.

Sexuality is a "taboo" topic many times for parents. The AIM program will help to make this easier and is structured around Bible principles.

In this episode, Julie talks about the effects of cancel culture and how it has taken too many people down the path of becoming uncaring human beings

Julie introduces her audience to 16 year old, Lottie Richards. Her voice is captivating and her ability to write songs that touch hearts of every age, is truly a God-given talent. 

Be sure and listen all the way to the end...she has a song waiting for you.

In this episode, Julie addresses loneliness and isolation. There are signs and symptoms of loneliness that we need to recognize. It would help if more people would be aware of when people need them the most.

In this episode, Julie uses Zephaniah 3:17 to share how much God loves His people. It is hard for us to fathom the capacity HE has to love us so deeply.

In this episode, Julie raises awareness of the definition of emotional abuse, the signs and symptoms when someone has been emotionally abused and the typical "red flags" of the abuser.

As women, we sometimes forget our worth and value to the world and to ourselves. Julie shares 8 qualities of women who shine and bring such goodness to others. What are your qualities?

Julie gives 10 doable ways to improve how we think about ourselves. Negative self talk and voices from the past, have the potential of keeping us from being who God designed us to be. 

In this podcast, Julie urges leaders in communities, corporate world and churches to make an intentional effort to be educated in Trauma Informed Care for their populations. An effort such as this would create a safer space for people with their own trauma stories.

As crazy as it sounds, sometimes we need a reminder to "Mind our Own Business." If we are not careful, we can become consumed with things that are untrue, half truths or created drama.

Julie gives 6 ways to stop stepping into business that is not ours.

Julie addresses multiple relationships and invites her audience to be challenged with change. As they say...Nothing changes when Nothing changes