
Default to Yes! Success Coaching for Personal and Professional Growth
Taking a holistic approach, from the perspective of a Board Certified Nurse Coach and Clinically Certified Aromatherapist, and with nurses and professional women in mind, we talk about what it takes to show up as Your Extraordinary Self. With an evidence-based approach to overcoming obstacles, we can show up in the world the way we want. Live a life that you love, and show up as the best version of yourself in all you do - as you get up every day and Default to YES - Your Extraordinary Self
Episodes
113 episodes
Taking the Next Right Step Forward.
You have the power to transform your world! 💪 Embrace your purpose and integrity in every step you take. What would it look like if we all took that next right step of integrity? Let’s explore togetherSchedule your
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Episode 101
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16:47

Our Love / Hate Relationship with Goals and How to Cultivate Readiness for Lasting Success
In this episode, we explore the complex relationship we have with goals and how assessing our readiness can lead to lasting success. We love goals. We hate goals. But when we understand that readiness is everything, we can set our ...
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Episode 100
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21:37

Circles of Concern to Control: Personal Empowerment in Challenging Times
Welcome to another week of embracing your extraordinary self. Today, we're diving into a topic crucial for enhancing our ability to truly default to excellence: mastering our approach to conflict, stress, and managing our energy. Stress, anxiet...
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Episode 99
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19:54

How to Generate Energy and Increase Focus
Self-care fuels energy, productivity, and flow. Using the science behind self-care, Juli emphasizes its importance beyond simple relaxation and spa days. Drawing insights from Adam Grant's book, 'Hidden Potential,' and her own coaching ex...
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Episode 98
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24:20

One of The Most Important Questions You'll Ask Yourself
“Most people, including ourselves, live in a world of relative ignorance. We are even comfortable with that ignorance, because it is all we know. When we first start facing truth, the process may be frightening, and many people run back to ...
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Episode 97
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24:27

Every Doorway Is A New Opportunity
What if every doorway was your Holy Door? ✨Pause as you walk through. Touch the doorframe. Ask yourself:💠What do I need to leave outside?💠How do I want to show up?💠What do I want to bring int...
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Episode 96
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12:11

The Jigsaw Principle: Non-negotiables For Getting What You Want
Embracing Non-Negotiables for Lasting Change: A Strategy for 2025As we step into a new year, many of us find ourselves setting goals and resolutions to make this year even better than the last. Yet, the media often highlight...
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Episode 95
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21:10

Stop, Start, Continue: A Framework for a Transformative Lifestyle
Join the No Regrets Reset 3-Day Challenge and start 2024 with clarity and confidence! Let go of regrets, rediscover your dreams, and create an actionable vision map for the life you truly want. Over three transformative days, we...
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Episode 94
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20:45

Reset: MINDFULNESS PRACTICE
This guided two-minute (approximately) reset is designed to help you ground yourself and find clarity. It begins with the application of essential oils to pulse points or the substernal notch, enhancing the calming experience through aroma duri...
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4:47

Why not? Why not you? Why not now?
In this episode, we are bringing to light the obstacles and misconceptions that hold us back from pursuing our dreams. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights from neuroscience and psychology, we look at common excuses like lack of time,...
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Episode 93
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24:14

It's Not Too Late. Your Dream is Waiting.
Welcome to another extraordinary week! The Truth About TimingIt's a common misconception that certain opportunities are bound by time. If you've ever thought, "It's too late for me," you're not alone. But the truth is that i...
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Episode 92
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16:10

MINDFULNESS PRACTICE: Hope
A Moment for Mindfulness: Advent Reflection on HopeFind Stillness:Begin by finding a quiet, comfortable place to sit or lie down. Allow yourself to pause from the busyness of the day and embrace this time of quiet reflect...
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5:19

A Season of Stress or Serenity?
We can celebrate the Advent season with intention and serenity. Advent as a period of hope, waiting, and reflection, with benefits for overall well-being all through the year, regardless of one's beliefs. Pausing to breathe, simplifying...
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Episode 91
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18:51

What is Good and True
In this episode, we discuss the pressures and expectations of the holiday season. as we shift focus from the pursuit of perfection to appreciating authentic connection, gratitude, and love. The episode concludes with a guided medit...
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Episode 90
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12:14

It's BOGO Week! Bergamot Essential Oil For Anxious Feelings
Get your essential oils and learn how to use them in your home - take control of your health and well-being, naturally! Use this customizable cart: doTERRA BOGO dealsSchedule a ...
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6:28

Change Your Thought, Change Your Life
In this episode, we reflect on the importance of aligning thoughts with personal values. Juli shares her systematic approach to changing unhelpful thought patterns. By understanding the role of the brain in forming these patterns, recognizing l...
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Episode 89
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20:05

Learning to Trust Your Intuition with Emily Grimm
Unlocking Intuition and Healing: A Conversation with Nurse Coach Emily GrimEnjoy this conversation with Emily Grimm, a Nashville-based trauma-informed breathwork specialist and nurse coach. Emily shares her transformative journey from an...
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Episode 88
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31:42

Navigating Current Events: Finding Calm in the Chaos, Be Light
In this episode, we are talking about how to manage stress during election cycles and other distressing current events. We talk a lot about being aligned with your values. If you find yourself needing a little guidance on clarifying you...
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Episode 87
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21:28

Character and Integrity Matters: The Essence of Leadership
Cultivating Ethical Leadership Through Self-Reflection and TrustBy exploring the profound impact ethical leadership has on healthcare, community involvement, and learning environments, Juli underscores the importance of trust, transparen...
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Episode 86
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31:52

Alignment Meditation / Mindfulness
This is a guide you through a heart alignment meditation aimed at reconnecting with your inner wisdom and aligning with your highest self. It instructs you to find a comfortable seated position, focus on your breathing, and visualize drawing in...
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8:32

Default to Extraordinary: A Framework for Aligning with Your Best Self
Embrace Extraordinary Living: Aligning Mind and Heart with PurposeIn this episode, we delve into the power of adopting a 'yes' mindset to live an extraordinary life. Our discussion covers overcoming stagnation, breaking limiting beliefs,...
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Episode 85
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28:05

Living in the Moment
In this episode the focus is on living in the moment and how to balance past experiences, present engagement, and future aspirations. We explore the importance of mindfulness practices, like breathwork and journaling, that help reduce s...
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Episode 84
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22:20

When Answering Life's Questions, "Do Your Own Research" - With Kim Benoy
We could have called this episode, "Embrace the Squiggles" on the Journey to Your Extraordinary Self - but went with a great word from our guest, Do your own research"! In this episode, we explore the concept of 'defaulting to yes' ...
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Episode 83
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39:05

Overcoming Insecurity: It Matters to Everyone Around You
Overcoming Insecurity in Leadership: Embrace Growth and MasteryIn this episode, host Juli Reynolds delves into the challenges and impact of insecurity in leadership. Juli explores how insecurities in leaders can profoundly influenc...
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Episode 82
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28:00

Reimagine Resilience: Building a Foundation of Hope for the Hard Times
Note for the host, Juli Reynolds: We missed a week, I know. I was in a hospital waiting room while my husband underwent an emergency cardiac bypass. This episode may sound different - recorded it on my phone and no editing this tim...
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Episode 81
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17:18
