Default to YES: From Regulation to Reinvention — For Nurses Ready for More
Default to YES is your weekly coaching session for nurses ready for more.
More clarity. More confidence. More capacity.
More freedom to move from regulation to reinvention—without losing yourself in the process.
Hosted by Board Certified Nurse Coach and Clinically Certified Aromatherapist Juli Reynolds, this podcast blends neuroscience, holistic health, and soul-centered coaching to help nurses and healthcare leaders rise above burnout, regulate their nervous systems, navigate career and life transitions, and live the life they were created for.
Each episode delivers:
Science-backed strategies for nervous system regulation, brain health, resilience, and sustainable performance in healthcare
Holistic practices like aromatherapy, breathwork, and lifestyle medicine designed specifically for real nursing life
Stories, reflection, and coaching questions that build courage, boundaries, confidence, and clarity in your day-to-day work and life
If you’re ready to move beyond surviving shifts and start saying YES—
YES to your calling
YES to your health
YES to ethical boundaries
YES to your extraordinary self
This show will guide you—step by step—from regulation to reinvention.
Default to YES: From Regulation to Reinvention — For Nurses Ready for More
When Answering Life's Questions, "Do Your Own Research" - With Kim Benoy
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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' and the non-linear path to success. Through a candid conversation between the Juli and guest Kim Benoy, we explore all the things about navigating life's uncertainties, embracing change, and finding fulfillment. Kim shares her personal experiences of leaving a long nursing career, the importance of listening to intuition, and the tools she uses such as journaling and essential oils. The discussion highlights the significance of re-evaluating relationships and not being swayed by external expectations. Tune in for an insightful talk on pursuing your extraordinary self and the journey of self-discovery.
You can connect with Kim Benoy here: https://www.midlifewithcourage.com/
Make sure you check out her podcast, Midlife with Courage
00:00 Introduction: The Non-Linear Path to Success
02:02 Embracing the 'Yes' Mentality
02:53 Personal Journey: Finding Contentment
05:12 Navigating Career Changes
08:31 The Power of Intuition and Self-Reflection
09:33 The Messy Middle: Embracing the Journey
11:16 Tools for Personal Growth
14:05 The Importance of Storytelling
23:48 Redefining Success and Relationships
29:38 Conclusion: Living Your Extraordinary Self
Default to YES! (Your Extraordinary Self)
Is there a gap between where you are and where you want to be? You're not alone. This podcast is here to help you close that gap with simple, effective tools, and expert insight to create that personalized self care plan that fits your life. The life you want starts TODAY.
It's time to reimagine what's possible!
Juli Reynolds, BSN, RN is a Board Certified Nurse Coach and Aromatherapist
When you are ready, there are a few ways we can connect—each designed to meet you where you are:
- CLICK HERE and get The Default to Yes newsletter, where I share weekly mindset shifts, simple nervous-system rituals, scripture-anchored reflections, practical tools for regulated living as a nurse. No overwhelm. No pressure. Just steady encouragement to keep moving forward - aligned and grounded.
- If you’re looking for a steady place to land between episodes, you’re welcome to join our free Facebook community, The Regulated Nurse.
-a private space for nurses and health care professionals focused on nervous system regulation, inner clarity, and sustainable practices that help you trust yourself again—one steady step at a time. - If this episode stirred something in you and you’d like a quiet space to talk it through, you’re welcome to schedule a short 20 minute clarity call.
It’s a conversation by phone or Zoom—no pressure, no fixing—just space for what is coming up, and what you want more (or less) of. NO REGRETS Discovery Call - Let me know what it looks like when you default to YES! VOICE MESSAGE.