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Do you feel stuck in an experience, emotional or mental state, or a circumstance wishing for something to be better? We all get stuck. This is a big reason we were created for connection. God knew we were going to need each other to affect positive, forward-moving actions and thoughts. There’s so much more beyond a stuck-state for you to explore and experience! I’m here with the assist to get you unstuck from a state of being that isn’t serving you well. I’m here to sharpen, encourage, motivate, teach, support and inspire you to open up possibility and level up choice for yourself so you can get traction on living life in a way that feels purposeful and fulfilling. DM me for more information and to find out how you can book a FREE Breakthrough Session with me to discover if coaching is a right fit for you. #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #stepparentcoach #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #levelupchoice #takeyourpowerback #empoweredliving #fulfillment #peace #purpose #peacefulliving #takecontrolofyourlife #transformation #empoweredaction #possibility #hopedealer #getunstuck

There’s no love like a Mother’s love. In fact, I believe it’s the closest thing to God’s love for us that we can experience in human form. If you’ve experienced the love of a mother, you’ve been richly blessed. If you’ve been able to give love as a mother, well, you’ve tapped into something that’s Devine and next level. If you’ve had both, given and received such a love, well I’d say you’ve come full circle with the purpose of life. Today, it’s okay and good to celebrate Motherhood. Let us sit in awe and wonderment of the miracle that is life and motherhood. Moms, you are amazing! You have loved beyond measure, sacrificed, given, embraced, encouraged, grown life in your womb and then birthed new life into the world, endured much, remained steadfast and strong, nurtured, supported, protected and provided. You’ve cared for, forgiven and wiped away tears. You’ve fed, clothed and chauffeured. You’ve cleaned, bandaged, and seen more than you’ve wanted to. You’ve been peed, pooped, bled, spit and thrown up on. You’ve freely given wisdom and advice and curated endless opportunities for fun and excitement. You’ve been a cheerleader, champion, teacher and leader. You’ve been a friend and secret keeper. You’ve been a safe place to land and also a launching pad. You’ve been a helper, Hope dealer and a sharpener. You’ve been hurt, afraid, disappointed and frustrated at times, and yet you never gave up or gave into those feelings for good. You’ve been fiercely loyal, honest and kind. You’ve been consistent, considerate and courageous. You’ve served your children well. You’ve inspired, influenced and informed. You’ve been resilient and a freaking warrior! So here’s to you Moms! You are worthy of celebration, appreciation and acknowledgment every day! 💖💐 #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoaching #becomingheardlifecoach #lifecoach #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedlifeandhealthcoach #mothersday #motherslove #mom #momlife #motherhood #blendedfamilylifecoach #stepparentcoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoaching #empoweringwomenempowerwomen #womanhood #giversoflife #momstrong #love #devine #purpose #motherhoodunplugged #celebrate #appreciation

I’ve been thinking about rest a lot lately. Not the “not don’t anything” kind of rest, but the kind of rest that is a break from routine so that you can get filled back up. Rest isn’t necessarily about not-doing, it’s about who you are being when you are doing. A few weeks ago I was able to break free from my daily routine and visit my son up at UC Davis. It was just the rest and reset I needed. We were busy and active the entirety of my stay and yet I felt more rested than I have in months at the end of my time there. Why? Who I was being in that environment was different than daily-Julie. Why? I had a break from my everyday worry, hurry, stress, and overwhelm. I got to be fully present in my experience and give my energy, attention and focus to one person, my son. That felt so good and turns out sans worry, stress, hurry and overwhelm, I’m a pretty fun and joyful human 😅😂. We all need rest. We were designed that way. This picture was taken by my son while biking around his campus and I love it’s here on my grid to remind me to break free from routine every so often so I can tap into a life-line I need, rest. #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #stepparentcoach #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #stepparenting #takeyourpowerback #empoweredliving #coparenting #peace #rest #peacefulliving #takecontrolofyourlife #transformation #empoweredaction #possibility #hope #momlife

Our culture today is accepting and even promoting of a life full of chaos. Chaos is actually valued because it means you’re a contributor of busy culture, and busyness points to worthiness for most people. There’s this idea that if you’re not busy, you’re not contributing fully to whatever area of life you’re in. Well, burnout is real and so is depletion, exhaustion and anxiety. All those are consequences of normalizing chaos as life. And we wonder why life isn’t enjoyable and we are just holding on by our fingernails until the next vacation, girls night out, date night, sick day, etc. We wonder why relationships and connection are both so damn hard (as we show up in them drained, depleted, exhausted, anxious, and with little to give). I’m here to tell you that you were created for so much more than chaos. You were created to enjoy life, daily. I’m here to help you learn how to put yourself in the calm of the storm, the middle of the tornado funnel of life, so that you can experience peace no matter what is going on around you. You may not be able to control what happens outside of yourself, but you can absolutely control where you are positioned. If you want to know more, DM me and let’s talk. I’m offering a FREE Breakthrough session for all new clients! ✌🏻&💛, Julie #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #stepparentcoach #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #stepparenting #takeyourpowerback #empoweredliving #coparenting #peace #peaceinchaos #peacefulliving #takecontrolofyourlife #transformation #empoweredaction #possibility #hope #choice

For my blended family people, know this…you chose and are chosen. I love this mindset when it comes to the kids, they were chosen…chosen by you when you married their parent. Let that sink in. Let that wash over you and inspire your actions, behaviors and beliefs about this lifestyle. One of the most empowering things we can do in our blended family is take responsibility for it. Admitting this may not make anything easier or absolve you of your current situation right off the bat, but it will empower you to do something meaningful and productive to better yourself and your experience in it. Blended families are hard. That’s why the divorce rate is 70%. I get it, believe me I do. People quit out of hopelessness. I’ve been there, and let me tell you something, life can be breathed back into almost every situation and circumstance if you want it. Hope is birthed where victimhood is ditched. How do you shed a victimhood mentality? You take responsibility and then you level up. When you show up differently in your family, things will be forced to shift. You can’t show up differently and have things remain the same. To find out more, DM me and let’s talk! I’m offering a FREE Breakthrough Session for all new potential clients. You don’t have to journey this road alone. ✌🏻&❣️, Julie #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #stepparentcoach #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #stepparenting #takeyourpowerback #empoweredliving #coparenting #chosen #blendedmeanschosen #yourstoryisntoveryet #takecontrolofyourlife #transformation #empoweredaction #possibility #hope #choice

Why is choice important? When you have choice, you’re not a victim. Choice empowers and gives hope. Choice allows for change. #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #yourworkmatters #takeyourpowerback #empoweredliving #letgoofjudgement #purpose #purposedrivenlife #yourstoryisntoveryet #takecontrolofyourlife #transformation #empoweredaction #possibility #hope #choice

This has been on my heart to share, so here it is. I don’t know who needs to receive this today: Wherever God put you, it’s a place of need and importance regardless of anyone’s personal opinion or judgement. It’s unfortunate when judgment replaces belief in something greater than yourself. It breaks connection and it also limits understanding of how God uses us all in every walk of life and in every career. May God bless everyone being the hands in feet of Jesus in whatever their work entails. We need this in EVERY place in this world. What I know to be true is that each one of us has a unique voice, gifting and call that is meant to reach specific people who will only be attuned to that. If we “should” on ourselves or allow others to, we make those voices our idols instead of God, and leave the lane the people waiting for us are in. Does that make sense? Wherever you are at, God will use you! Don’t allow anyone’s words or limiting beliefs disqualify you from the impact, influence and voice you’ve been given to speak life and truth into the lives before you. Follow God’s prompting and quiet all other noise. #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #yourworkmatters #takeyourpowerback #empoweredliving #letgoofjudgement #purpose #purposedrivenlife #yourstoryisntoveryet #career #transformation #judgement #quietthenoise #nothingiswasted #Goddriven

A coaching paradigm my practice is built on is, “To have something you’ve never had, you must become someone you’ve never been.” As a coach, I take my clients on a transformational journey to become the person they need to be so they can have the life experience they desire. How does one transform? You transform by changing your habits. Seems simple enough right?! In theory, yes. In practice, not so much. For transformation to be possible, you need a system, support and accountability set up. I’m here when you’re ready! DM me for more info or to book a FREE Breakthrough session! #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #changeyourexperience #takeyourpowerback #empoweredliving #hope #letgoofthepast #letgo #yourstoryisntoveryet #newlife #transformation #chasethenew #forwardfocused #opportunityawaits #beautifullife

This is a piece of wisdom someone shared with me not that long ago and it stuck. We can’t go back. We aren’t going to be who we were back when. We won’t have the chance for a redo of what has already happened. And yet, we spend a lot of our time and energy fantasizing, romanticizing, wishing, and generally being distracted by our past. While it’s important, and even life saving at times, to lean into the lessons of the past, we must chase the new. Time marches on and waits for no man or woman. Looking backwards will never move you forward. There’s so much that awaits us all still because none of our stories are over yet! Don’t waste your future looking in the rear view mirror, you might crash. Make peace, grab hold of the lessons, and march forth towards a new day filled with new opportunities! You get to do things differently today, tomorrow and in the years to come! You get to do them better, and with more knowledge, understanding and wisdom. You get to experience life as you desire when you chase the new, and you’ll never stay stuck. So much good awaits if you allow it. #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #changeyourexperience #takeyourpowerback #empoweredliving #hope #letgoofthepast #letgo #yourstoryisntoveryet #makepeacewithyourpast #leanintothelessons #chasethenew #forwardfocused #opportunityawaits #beautifullife

What is radical self love? It starts with the belief that you are remarkably and wondrously made! Each part of you was created on purpose and for a purpose. You are not a mistake! Learning to appreciate all parts of self and to bring them under authority of that which is greater is radical self love. Your Maker, God, made you fully equipped to handle life, but you have to break free from habitual resistance to discomfort in order to reach inside a pull out a different tool to use when the one you’re so used to using no longer serves you well. This takes tremendous strength, a strength that is Divine. You have access to the Divine, and with that there’s nothing you can’t overcome! God is your source of strength. If this is something you’d like to know more about, reach out! I offer a FREE Breakthrough session for all new, potential clients! Look forward to connecting with you! Peace and Love, Julie #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #changeyourexperience #takeyourpowerback #empoweredliving #hope #christianfaith #newlife #yourstoryisntoveryet #overcominghabitualresistance #beheard #radicalselflove #strength #selflove #equipped

Perspective is everything. As a Christian woman, with Easter quickly approaching, I’ve spent the several days re-exploring Jesus’ last week living here on Earth. A lot happened in that week. What has come up for me through my reflection of Holy Week, is that no matter how high, low, boring, hard, great, sad, lonely, painful, joyous or blessed your current situation is, there’s much more in store than you could imagine. Miracles are just around the bend, we just need to trust and wait. Not too long ago I was struggling with a financial situation, and I began to allow my fear fantasize about my future. I shared what was happening with a trusted friend, and she spoke life into my distress. She asked me, “What can God do in two weeks?” I was snapped out of my fearful fog immediately. That question has stuck with me for months now. No matter what, God is bigger. He is all knowing and all powerful. Jesus overcame death through resurrection, and so there’s nothing my God can’t do. It’s that faith that produces endless hope and perspective when I’m tempted to see my current circumstance as permanent. By the grace of God things settled down and I weathered the financial storm I was in. In the end provision came. When things seem dark and hopeless, remember that a lot can happen in a week. 🫶🏻 Don’t stay short-sighted when it’s the long game you’re playing. #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #changeyourexperience #takeyourpowerback #empoweredliving #hope #christianfaith #perspective #yourstoryisntoveryet #holyweek #beheard #somuchcanhappeninaweek #faithoverfear #faith #Godisgreater

Communication is oxygen to relationships! If we think about it, most of our communication skills and habits weren’t officially taught to us. We learned how to communicate through observation of our surroundings and via trial by fire. Because we were created for community and connection, it’s imperative that we learn how to communicate effectively, especially with people who are important in our lives. I believe an effective communicator is an active listener who is safe, empathetic, respectful, curious, and who speaks their truth from a place of love. One of the very first topics I cover with all my clients is communication. I teach them specifically how to communicate effectively while maintaining connection. This skill is incredibly valuable because once connection is broken, it’s extremely hard to move forward in a relationship or through an issue, and the likelihood of anyone being heard becomes very low. I’m offering FREE Breakthrough Sessions to first-time clients. DM me for details, to head to my website (link in the bio) to discover more about me, my coaching business and to book your free session! Peace and Love, Julie #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #changeyourexperience #takeyourpowerback #empoweredliving #communication #communicationisoxygen #effectivecommunication #communicationskills #learntocommunicate #beheard #qualified #takebackyourpower #certified #thisisme

Here’s a blessing for your family: ”May the Lord bless you and protect you; may the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; may the Lord look with favor on you and give you peace.” - Numbers‬ ‭6‬:‭24‬-‭26‬ ‭ May you receive it, may you declare it! ……………………………………………………………………………… What makes me qualified to coach adults in blended families? First and foremost I’ve been a part of a blended family for over four decades, first as a child of divorce, a half-sibling and a step child to now a divorced mom, co-parent, spouse, stepparent and bio-parent. There’s no greater qualification, in my opinion, than life experience, and I have had the experience of every role which is a huge part of what I bring to the table. I have empathy and a real life knowledge base that is unmatched. I graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in ‘08 with a BA in Liberal Studies. My plan was to become an elementary school teacher, and so I had a lot of education focused on child development. This has given me even more understanding of how to meet children where they are at, and provide support through different phases and stages of their lives. In 2020 I attended Health Coach Institute and got multiple Coaching certifications: Life and Health Coaching Certifications, Transformational Coaching Certification and Master Coaching Certification. I have a wide and deep knowledge base of coaching techniques to help my clients achieve their goals while also coming alongside them in support and accountability to propel them forward. If you would like to know more, you can check out my website (link in bio) where you’ll be able to book a FREE Breakthrough Session with me to discover if coaching is a right fit for you! May you be blessed today. Peace and Love, Julie

Unity without love isn’t possible. People ask me a lot how Eric and I have made it this many years in being so different, especially when it comes to parenting. Adults talk a lot about presenting a “united front” at home in a blended family in front of the kids. Well, my husband and I are united in LOVE, biblical love, not the romanticism of feelings (although we feel those things), but the deep, mutual respect of how God calls us to love one another. Look up 1 Corinthians 13 verses 4-7 to learn more. Our love isn’t based on “agreeance”, thank God. And thankfully God stands in the gap to fill our love tank in the weakness, absence and sometimes limitations of the other person. Happy Valentine’s Day ♥️ #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #changeyourexperience #takeyourpowerback #empoweredliving #unity #marriage #relationships #couplescoach #happyvalentinesday #focus #biblicallive #loved #love #valentinesday

Behavior is what we do. Many of our behaviors are habit, and we react, cope, communicate, protect, and even love on autopilot. The ways in which we behave have more than likely have been learned, which means we are capable of learning more (hope)! Our behaviors can get us in hot water with others and doesn’t always serve us well. It’s not that our behaviors are always “bad” or “wrong”, it’s just that we stop growing and learning for the sake of ease and survival. One of the most freeing moments my clients experience is when they learn how to change unwanted behaviors that no longer serve them well. It’s a journey of empowerment that is exciting and rewarding beyond measure! Reach out if you want to know more and to book a FREE breakthrough session to discover if coaching is right for you! Peace and love, Julie #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #changeyourexperience #takeyourpowerback #empoweredliving #behavior #changebehavior #takeyourpowerback #freedom #victimnomore #focus #inthedriversseat #stepparentcoach #encourage #choice

Differences aren’t bad or wrong, it’s what we do with them that will change the trajectory of every relationship we have. A lot of people bark about unity, and yet choose division. One of the biggest reasons blended families fall apart in my opinion, is that we seek and expect unity through the expulsion of differences. Good luck with that. In order for this concept to work, one or more persons are required to change, and people don’t change unless they want to. We try to force change to keep everyone together, but the problem is that we are focused on changing everyone else, when it’s only ourselves we can control. I think it’s time to reframe the idea of unity. What if unity no longer meant uniformity and conformity, but acceptance of differences instead? What if differences were seen as an opportunity to understand something you don’t? What if it was okay to disagree? What if we decided unity meant holding the other person capable and responsible for their life and choices? What if we chose to leverage our differences for the good of the whole? What if we spent more time and energy living out our convictions instead of worrying about someone else’s? I believe the greatest unifier is LOVE because it levels the playing field. Hear me, I am not talking about feelings, I am talking about love as a verb. What love requires of us is a lot, even when we don’t “feel” like it. What does unity mean to you? #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #changeyourexperience #takeyourpowerback #empoweredliving #unity #love #acceptance #differences #leveragedifferences #focus #acceptdifferences #cometogether #encourage #choice

Hope Dealer, who wants some?! #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #changeyourexperience #takeyourpowerback #empoweredliving #joy #peace #hope #hopedealer #purposedriven #focus #inthedriversseat #investinyourself #encourage #ittakesavillage

At the end of every session I ask my clients for a “takeaway”. This can be anything that stood out, stuck with or an ah-ha moment they had about anything we discussed. It’s a beautiful way to bookend our time together. This is a recent takeaway from a current client, and it was so impactful, I had to share. As a coach, I look at this and have to cheer because it all comes down to choice; it’s your choice! When you see life as a choice, you are no long a victim of it. Choice empowers you and puts you in the driver seat! Ready to take control of your experience for your good? Reach out and let’s go! Peace and Love, Julie #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #changeyourexperience #takeyourpowerback #empoweredliving #joy #peace #ahhamoment #takeaway #victimnomore #focus #inthedriversseat #freewill #encourage #choice

Why is hope important? Hope motivates and propels us forward. Where this is hope there’s possibility, and that is necessary for change and transformation. If I had to give myself a title, well I wouldn’t limit it to just one lol, but #hopedealer would be at the top! We weren’t created to do life isolated and alone; that’s where we make ourselves stagnant and small. We were created to grow in community. Part of your community could be professionals such as a therapist, life or health coach, health care providers, as well as friends, family, church, coworkers, etc. Invest and equip yourself with a a quality community that will encourage, inspire, teach and support your journey to becoming your best self. I’d love to be in your corner and on your team! Visit my links in my bio to get connected or DM me for more info on how you can book a free breakthrough today! Peace and Love, Julie #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #changeyourexperience #takeyourpowerback #empoweredliving #joy #peace #love #hope #focus #community #buildothersup #encourage #createdforcommunity

If you follow my podcast social media account @blended_life you know my step son, Jared, was in a tragic dirt bike racing accident that paralyzed him from the waist down Saturday 1/6/24. If you didn’t know, please feel free to go visit that IG account and you will get up to date with his journey so far from accident, to spinal surgery and onto a long road to recovery. I swear it feels like a nightmare we are waiting to wake up from, and yet God continues to bless Jared and our family. What I want to acknowledge here, is the incredible amount of emotional waves that are crashing on everyone involved in this child’s life. Speaking for only myself, as a highly sensitive human by design, if I allowed my emotions to lead, I’d break. I’d not be able to function. I would not be able to find or see the blessings nor the good. I’d easily believe all the lies that swirl relentlessly in my head. I’d be easily baited by the lies being said and spread. I would give in and give up. Some things just feel too hard. Being emotionally led has traditionally not served me nor my loved ones well. I believe this is because it’s single focused when so much of life is layered and multidimensional, and so serving your emotions first and foremost, misses the bigger picture and dismisses the other lives involved. Spirituality goes beyond self to that which is greater, or God. Spirituality opens up possibility and levels up choice more than anything else because it requires faith. Faith requires you to think bigger than self. Where there is faith there is hope. Where there is hope there is motivation to move forward and past the challenges. I’m here and ready to help you tap into your spiritual faith so that you don’t get stuck in your negative thoughts and emotions. You were created to grow. You were created capable of getting through whatever life throws at you. DM me to book a FREE Breakthrough Session to discover if coaching is right for you! Peace and Love, Julie

I wanted to share my word of 2024 with you all! I invite you to hold me accountable. One of the keys to success is making yourself accountable to someone or something. My challenge for you today is to share your word for 2024 with others; put it out there on social media, tell a friend or family member, share it with a random person you engage with. Once you speak it, people can hold you to it, but more importantly, you will hold yourself to it and it will be kept top of mind. If you haven’t come up with a word yet for 2024, no worries, there’s still 363 days remaining (it’s a leap year)! Don’t give up on setting intention and giving yourself permission to grow in an area of life that you want to master. What do you need in 2024? Claim it! #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #changeyourexperience #takeyourpowerback #empoweredliving #wordoftheyear #steadfast #intention #settingintentions #wordfor2024 #newyearnewyou #grow #whatdoyouneed #nextlevel #levelup

New is the year, new are the hopes, new is the opportunity, new are the possibilities, and new are the abundant blessings waiting for you! Happy New Year from me to YOU! A whole new year, what are you going to do with it? #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #changeyourexperience #takeyourpowerback #empoweredliving #happynewyear #newyear #newyearnewyou #hope #intention #openuppossibility #opportunity #blessings #abundance #godo

Most people are under the assumption that resting means not doing. Sometimes that is true, and rest requires us to stop. I want to offer up another way to view rest that opens up possibility and levels up choice for you. Rest isn’t necessarily about not doing, rest is all about who you are being. Rest is a state of being. Rest is a mindset. Rest is how you show up in any and all situations. Think about your state of being when you feel rested. You exhibit a more relaxed persona, are calmer, have more bandwidth, more patience, more energy, and are lighter. You make much better decisions from a place of rest and your quality of life increases as well. What if you could have all that by simply doing a mental reset when you are unable to physically stop doing so you can show up better? I believe you can. #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #changeyourexperience #takeyourpowerback #empoweredliving #rest #mindsetreset #reset #mentalreset #stateofmind #stateofbeing #openuppossibility #rethink #restore #fyp

Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas! “She will give birth to a son, and you will call him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” -Matthew 1:21 #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #merrychristmas #christmas #jesusisthereasonfortheseason #pismobeach #pismobeachpier #christisborn #peace #christmastree #christmaslights #christmaswishes #christianholiday #peaceonearth #christmaslove

Let your presence be a present this Christmas! Show up this holiday with the gift of kindness and grace. Be the love that the tough people need. Allow your words to build others up. Have a heart of gratitude. Focus on your blessings and the wonder of Christmas. Forgive offenses. Lend a helping hand. Be a gift to others and you’ll experience a joyful holiday! #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #certifiedblendedfamilylifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #empowerment #empoweringothers #transformation #transformationaljourney #change #habitchange #changeahabitchangeyourlife #changeyourexperience #takeyourpowerback #empoweredliving #joy #peace #love #kindness #forgiveness #focus #gratitude #buildothersup #encourage #extendgrace

You can have JOY! Here’s what I have learned about joy from a recent sermon by Pastor David Hutsko of New Life Pismo Beach: ✨Joy is divine. ✨Joy’s source is beyond ourselves. For me, a Christian woman, my source is Jesus. ✨Joy is grounded in what is present and future; it is expectant, and therefore, hope-filled. ✨Joy is produced by living and leaning into your life purpose and “calling” and utilizing your God-given gifts and talents to do so. ✨It is possible to hold the tension of sadness and joy at the same time, and so you can be sad and authentically joyful. ✨Our relationship with joy is active, not passive. ✨Where happiness is attached to circumstance, joy is not. Joy includes feelings, but isn’t dominated or dictated by them, happiness is. I’m here to help you learn how to cultivate a joy-filled life that isn’t dependent on people, places or things. Reach out if this work would help you elevate your quality of life! #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #habitchangecoach #blendedfamilycoach #blendedfamilycoaching #stepparentingcoach #coparentingcoach #couplescoach #empowerment #empowered #changeahabitchangeyourlife #joy #joyful #joyfilled #cultivatejoy #transformation #happiness #hope #openuppossibilities #changeyourmindset #changeyourlife #livewell #levelup #qualityoflife #youareworthy

I open up possibility for my clients. This is one of my SUPERPOWERS as a coach! Where there is possibility there is hope, and where there is hope there is a way forward! I help clients ditch their victimhood mentalities so they can feel inspired and motivated to have the life they want for themselves! This is the most exciting and powerful work. If you are done being a victim and over being stuck in the same experience, reach out. Let’s go! #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #habitchangecoach #blendedfamilycoach #blendedfamilycoaching #stepparentingcoach #coparentingcoach #couplescoach #empowerment #empowered #changeahabitchangeyourlife #letsgo #openuppossibilities #ditchthevictimmentality #dailymotivation #motivation #inspiration #hopedealer #hope #change #getunstuck #changeyourexperience #youareworthy #yesyoucan #transformation

There are three habits of peacemakers that we can all adopt into our lives to change how we experience ourselves, others and the world: Stay Curious: This really means to remain open to the possibility that you can cultivate understanding without having to agree or align with that which opposes your needs, desires, values or beliefs. Understanding leads to opportunity for connection. Connection opens up a pathway to peace and unity. On the other hand, misunderstanding leads to disconnection, discord and division; there’s little to no peace found there. Be Present: Avoid the temptation to withdrawal when faced with difficulties or differences. Staying put and steadfast, remaining physically and mentally present, builds trust and trust is big a component of experiencing peace in relationships. Separation, distraction and haste are ideal conditions for conflict (which is the opposite of having peace). Reimagine: Be a hope-seeker; whatever you look for and seek out, you will find. Open up possibility in your mind for a path to reconciliation and healing. Commit to the renewing of your mind, it will break you free from habitually determining the worst outcome in any situation. Where there is hope, there is also peace. Practice these three habits of a peacemaker consistently through the New Year and watch the changes for the better, for your good, unfold right before your very eyes. I’m here to help you learn how to open up possibility and level up choice for yourself so that you can change your life experience for your good. #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #habitchange #transformation #change #changeahabitchangeyourlife #blendedfamilylifecoach #stepparentcoach #coparentingcoach #peacemaker #habitsofapeacemaker #takechargeofyourlife #takeyourpowerback #empoweringwomen #livewell #lifestyle #hope #transformationaljourney #reimagine #bepresent #staycurious #curiosity #connection #openuppossibilities

When I was tired of being upset all the time, I choose acceptance which gave me peace. ❤️💚🤍 Sometimes we have to exhaust something to be done with it. When you are done with doing things the way you’ve always done them, and experiencing things the way you always have, reach out! I’d love to come alongside you on a journey forward towards what you want for yourself. #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #habitchangecoach #blendedfamilycoach #blendedfamilycoaching #stepparentingcoach #coparentingcoach #couplescoach #empowerment #empowered #changeahabitchangeyourlife #fyp #explore #follow #change #transformation #habitchange #forwardmoving #growth #becomewhoyouwanttobe #peace #livewell #peacefulliving #letgo #layitdown

I help my clients define their roles at home, at work, in their family, etc. Why is this important? If you don’t know your role, you’ll inevitably cross boundaries, feel unsafe and unfulfilled, stressed out, anxious, disappointed and confused. It’s really hard to move forward in any situation carrying the weight of any or all of that. Defining roles is empowering and puts you back in control of your life, because spoiler alert, YOU get define your role! When you are waiting for or allowing someone else to dictate how you show up, you’re handing them your power and giving them the key to your worth, value, happiness, satisfaction, etc. This is often where a victimhood mentality begins; again it’s near impossible to move forward with one of those. If this is work that excites or inspires you, reach out and let’s go on a transformational journey together clearly defining and owning what you want at work, home, etc! #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #habitchangecoach #blendedfamilycoach #blendedfamilycoaching #stepparentingcoach #coparentingcoach #couplescoach #empowerment #empowered #changeahabitchangeyourlife #fyp #explore #follow #change #role #definingroles #takeyourpowerback #transformationaljourney #incontrol #getincontrolofyourlife #blendedfamilyhelp #careerdevelopment #desires #takeownershipofyourlife

We are IN the Christmas season, there’s no denying it! No matter what your circumstances are this year, you get to decide how you want to be experiencing them. When things aren’t ideal, when people hurt or let you down, when sadness comes close, when you feel like you’re not enough, you can open up possibility to have a different experience simply by giving yourself choice. Ask yourself this question: “If I don’t want to be experiencing this situation/circumstance/relationship/myself ____________________ (fill in the blank with your current feeling state), then how would l like to be experiencing it instead? I’ll give you a very recent example I went through: Someone close to me made a choice that made me feel hurt, but because I love them dearly and I don’t want to show up in relationship hurt and experience pain when I am with them this Christmas (time is precious and I don’t want to waste it upset when I desire connection more), I asked myself how I want to be experiencing their choice instead of hurt. I decided I want to experience peace around their decision and I want to be grateful for the time I do get to have with them. We have to give our brain a destination or it will just rinse and repeat our current experience. I pray this post gives you hope this holiday season as you navigate through all the twists and turns, through the highs and lows. If you want to learn more about changing your experience, reach out! ✌🏻&💛, Julie #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #habitchangecoach #blendedfamilycoach #blendedfamilycoaching #stepparentingcoach #coparentingcoach #couplescoach #empowerment #empowered #changeahabitchangeyourlife #change #changeyourexperience #choice #hope #possibility #santa #santapic #tistheseason #hohoho #merrrychristmas #helpintheholidays #life #lifehack

Nobody is somebody for you to fix, not even your child and especially not your spouse. I think we get that intellectually, and yet circumstances can become so intolerable that said logic goes right out the door. You can’t change anyone; people don’t change unless they want to. Your energy, time and attention would be better spent getting curious about that which does not compute for you. Understanding leads to connection. Even if you don’t agree with the other person, when their POV is understood you both becoming more willing to work together towards a common goal or for the greater good. It’s hard to move forward with someone when connection is broken, so understanding is a really good investment in any relationship you want longevity in. I’d love to help you learn how to open your heart so that understanding becomes possible. Message me to find out more! 🤍 If you like this post, go sign up for my Monday emails where you’ll get a ton of insight, wisdom, encouragement and hope in your inbox to start your week off. Link is in bio to sign up, or message me your email address and I’ll sign you up myself!

I help my clients take their power back! Most of us experience feeling powerless to change our circumstance at some point in life, and so we just decide to white knuckle it until something gives or we break. You do not have to live that way any longer. You have SO much power, in fact I believe you have ALL the power to change how you experience your life, regardless of what is going on around you. Here’s a quick way to determine if you have given your power away: consider, I mean really consider, if your well-being or happiness is dependent on anyone else and how or if they show up in your life. If your well-being or happiness is determined by others, then you have actively handed out your power to those people and they now control your life experience. Let’s take your power back! Let’s get you back in control of your life! Reach out, I’d love to offer you a FREE Breakthrough Session to explore if life coaching is a right fit for you! #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #habitchangecoach #blendedfamilycoach #blendedfamilycoaching #stepparentingcoach #coparentingcoach #couplescoach #empowerment #empowered #changeahabitchangeyourlife #power #takeyourpowerback #powerful #change #levelup #riseup #breakthrough #discover #hope #hopedealer #takecontrolofyourlife #takecontrol #help #journeytoempowerment

It’s December already?! How did that happen?? Wasn’t it just September? While it’s true this year is rapidly coming to a close, you DO still have a whole MONTH to work with! I invite you to think about how you want to be experiencing the last month of the year. Consider what you would like to accomplish or make happen over the next 31 days. A LOT CAN HAPPEN in 4.5 weeks (just think about how much happens in a day 😅). Now is the perfect time to set some year-end goals and implement a success plan to achieve them. Success is 25% of what you’ll be “doing” and 75% of who you’ll be while you’re “doing” it. Setting yourself up for success this month means getting a system, support and accountability in place so you can achieve whatever it is you’d like for yourself, your family, your relationship, your career, etc. None of us were created to achieve alone, it takes a team. Get your team together! I’d love to be on your team, so reach out and let’s talk if that’s something you feel led to explore! Make this the best month yet of 2023! Yes you can! ✨ #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #habitchangecoach #blendedfamilycoach #blendedfamilycoaching #stepparentingcoach #coparentingcoach #couplescoach #empowerment #empowered #changeahabitchangeyourlife #fyp #explore #follow #change #focus #team #success #successful #goal #goalsetting #december #dailymotivation #endoftheyear #hopedealer

It’s “Giving Tuesday”, a day to intentionally give of yourself and your resources, to do good in your community and in the world. Today let’s also remember that changing the world for the better starts in our own homes. So while you may feel inspired to give to a charity or cause that you believe in, I want to challenge you to ALSO look inside your own four walls and consider what you can give to better what’s happening within them as well. Give and then match. Donate. Serve. Invest. Share. Gift. Volunteer. I’ll never forget the wisdom of a seasoned woman who told me that my family IS my ministry. May you give freely today and every day to spread hope, love and peace onto others, especially onto those who you have been entrusted to raise up. ✌🏻& 🤍 #givingtuesday #give #giving #love #peace #hope #ministry #itstartsathome #ifyouwantochangetheworldgohomeandloveyourfamily #givefreely #loveothers #spreadkindness #spreadlove #spreadhope #spreadjoy #spreadpeace #peacemakers #becomingheard #certifiedlifecoach #lifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #coachjulie #dogood #goodness #blendedfamily #blendedfamilylifecoach #empowerementcoach #transformationalcoach #hopedealer

I help my clients overcome fear. You do not have to be a slave to fear or succumb to it. You can choose how you deal with that which scares you simply by changing your habits around it. Aside from the obvious ones, most of us all have hidden fears or fears disguised as something else holding us back from being who we are created to be. We block so much possibility when we allow fear to limit us. What would become possible for you if you were no longer afraid? Comment below and let me know!! #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #lifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #stepparentcoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #overcomefear #fear #fearless #freefromfear #empoweringwomen #empoweredliving #possibilities #limitless #breakfreefromfear #nofear #havenofear #coachjulie #lifecoaching #createdformore #livewell #fyp #explore #follow #helping

My Mom, my rock. No matter where I’ve been at mentally, physically or emotionally, she’s remained steadfast in my corner. I may not have understood her reasoning or choices in my youth, but how she lead with love always shined through. We’ve been through a lot together and I am just so very grateful we’ve never given up on each other. She’s taught me a lot about the kind of Mom I want to be. She’s taught me a lot about the woman I am. Take some time today and let someone know your depth of gratitude for them. Time marches on regardless if you speak, so go today and share your heart, you just might change someone’s life with your kind words. I love you Mrs. Mommy. 💛

Happy Thanksgiving to YOU!! I am extremely grateful for this career of mine. I literally am living the dream. My clients mean the world to me and light me up inside with every conversation and every step forward towards a better self they take. Getting to be someone’s champion, confidant, and coach is the most fulfilling and rewarding job outside of motherhood I could possibly imagine. So, thank you. Thank you to each one of you who have embarked on a transformational journey with me, who have bravely and boldly invested in yourself in a way you have never done so before, and who have let my words fill your email inbox and social media screens. I’m eternally grateful for the connection between us; my life is forever changed by it. 🤎🧡💛🤍 #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoaching #lifecoach #certifiedlifecoach #transformationalcoach #empowermentcoach #stepparentcoach #blendedfamilycoach #happythanksgivng #thankfulgratefulblessed #gratitude #gratitudepost #thankfulforyou #blessed #livingthedream #coachlife #fyp #explore #follow #brave #bold #blendedfamily #empowerment #empoweringothers #lifecoaching #arroyograndelifecoach

It’s a brand new week and another opportunity to decide who you must become to have the life you desire! Once you know that, then it’s time to practice being that person! Change IS possible! Change IS necessary to have something you’ve never had before! Whatever you practice will be who you become, so decide today what you’d like to be practicing that would light you up inside. Maybe it’s peace, maybe it’s love, maybe it’s gratitude, maybe it’s self control, maybe it’s adventure, or something else! Don’t waste this Monday allowing life to happen to you, make life happen FOR you! Reach out if you wanna chat more about how you can turn your life around through habit change, it’s what I do! #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #lifecoaching #lifecoach #changeahabitchangeyourlife #habitchange #change #transformation #transformationalcoach #empowerment #empowermentcoach #blendedfamilycoach #stepparentcoach #practice #hope #encouragement #mondaymotivation #mondayvibes #takecontrolofyourlife #becomeyourbestself #levelup #selflove #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #lifelessons #wisdom #livewell

I read this and had to recreate it: You don’t need to be ready. You need to be courageous. Courageous by definition is not being deterred by danger or pain; brave. If we always wait until we are ready for something before we go and do it, we’d end up experiencing a life of disappointment and regret. It’s rare to be ready for a leap of faith. The most worthwhile parts of life require a leap of faith we that we certainly aren’t feeling ready for. Choosing a transformational journey is courageous. I celebrate my client’s boldness and bravery when they choose to change, because what’s on the other side of change is often unknown. Instead of choosing fear, they choose faith; talk about courage! If you want to embolden yourself with a coaching journey, reach out! I am confident I can help you become who you must be to have the life you want! #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #lifecoach #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach #habitchangecoach #blendedfamilycoach #blendedfamilycoaching #stepparentingcoach #coparentingcoach #couplescoach #empowerment #empowered #changeahabitchangeyourlife #fyp #explore #follow #change #courageous #bold #brave #leapoffaith #livewell #courage #faith #readyornot

Living in alignment with your proclaimed values demand’s respect! Closing the gap of who you want to be and who you are showing up as is the road to peace. Reach out if this is something you want for yourself, I’d love the opportunity to get you there! #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #lifecoach #lifecoaching #quote #quoteoftheday #wordsofwisdom #wisdom #livewell #lifestyle #livinginalignment #transformationalcoach #transformationaljourney #blendedfamilylifecoach #authority #respect #mondaymotivation #motivationmonday #mondayquotes #mondaymood #habitchange #empowerment #empowermentcoach

Shame corrupts the part of us that believes we are capable of change; it’s a dangerous emotion. How does one free themselves from shame? When shame is brought to light, it loses it’s power over you. Practicing self compassion is also very useful way to combat it. Staying in a place of curiosity with yourself is a really good way to process any shame you may be holding onto. If you are dealing with shame, you probably feel stuck. It’s hard to make forward progress stuck in place. Reach out if this is something you’d like support overcoming! #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoaching #lifecoach #lifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #blendedfamilycoaching #blendedfamilycoach #stepparentcoach #coaprentingcoach #empowermentcoach #empoweringwomen #transformationalcoach #changeahabitchangeyourlife #habitchange #shame #overcomeshame #fyp #follow #explore #acronym #getunstuck #freeyourself #change #transformation #livewell #coaching #getalifecoach #support

You get better when you choose to! This is 💯 in your control and up to you. You can turn things around for yourself the second you show up differently in your blended family. With every new season of life, new and unexpected challenges will arise, no doubt. This is a huge part of why blended life doesn’t get “easier”. Just when you think you’ve solved one issue or figured out how to deal with that individual, 💥 BOOM, another hard thing arises. I always say that sometimes it can feel like a giant game of “whack-a-mole.” You can’t control any of that 👆🏻, but you can control your willingness to mature, learn, grow, evolve, gain healthy coping skills, change how you communicate and deal with your emotions, who you allow to speak into you life, what you give your time, money, energy and attention to, the way you care for yourself, what you let go of and hang on to, which battles are worth fighting and which hills are worth dying on…you get the point. If you allow it, blended life will grow you up into an unstoppable human. Julie works with adults in blended families on just this very thing. As a certified life and health coach with years of experience helping people just like you take their power back in their blended family experience, she’d love the opportunity to speak with you for FREE! DM us for details and take charge of your life today! #blendedlife #blendedlifepodcast #blendedlifecoach #stepparentcoach #coparentcoach #couplescoach #provatecoaching #blendedfamilysupport #blendedfamilyhelp #blendedfamilycommunity #blendedfamilycoach #blendedfamilylife #blendedfamilystrong #blendedfamilyminstry #blendedandblessed #lifecoaching #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoaching #blendedfamilyresource #stepmom #stepfamily #blendedfamily #encouragement #coparenting #stepparenting #marriage #blendedfamilymarriage

Gratitude changes everything! It's November 'yall which means it's the month of gratitude! I want to challenge you over these next few weeks to cultivate a habit of gratitude by openly proclaiming one thing you are thankful for every day. If you are my Facebook friend or follow any of my social media accounts you are going to see daily gratitude posts through the end of the month. You could follow suit, or do something different to express what is good in your heart; the point is to acknowledge it. Why do this? Marriage is hard. Blended life is difficult. Life isn't ideal. All facts, and if we allow ourselves to get sucked into a negative thought pattern or cycle, focusing on all the "bad", it can be detrimental to the quality of our life experience and to our relationships. Gratitude can change your life by promoting a positive mindset, reducing stress, and enhancing your overall well-being. It also strengthens your relationships, improves your physical and mental health, and increases your capacity for resilience and happiness. Cultivating gratitude is a simple yet powerful way to lead a more fulfilling and satisfying life. #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoaching #lifecoach #lifecoachformoms #lifecoachforstepmoms #lifecoachforblendedfamilies #stepparentcoach #coparentcoach #blendedfamilyresource #relationships #practicegratitude #gratitudechallenge #gratitudechangeseverything #fyp #explorepage #fruitfulrelationships #connect #meaningfulrelationships #meaningfulconversations #communication #lifecoaching #certifiedlifecoach #changeahabitchangeyourlife #habitchange #levelup

I ask my clients to consider who they want to be in their families, marriages, friendships and beyond. We have to give our brains someplace to go or we will default to our old ways. I was reading the Bible this morning and was in the book of Romans 14. I came upon this verse (pictured) and it reminded me of who I want to be as a parent, wife, coparent, stepparent, friend, life coach, client, etc. I will not allow others toxic behaviors (videos), lies, anger, insecurities turn me away from who I am called to be. I will not repay evil for evil because I choose to be better than that and because God knows my heart, even when other’s judge incorrectly and in ignorance. What can you be resolute about when it comes to your character and who you are called to be? Lord, today and every day, help me be the hands and feet of Jesus so everyone in my path may experience Your love through me. Amen. Have a blessed Sunday. ✌🏻&💛, Julie #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoaching #becomingheardlifecoach #lifecoaching #lifecoach #romans14 #sundayvibes #identity #identityinchrist #character #resolute #empowered #blendedfamilylifecoach #selfawareness #parenthood #wife #mom #stepmom #coparent #standtall #dontrepayevilwithevil #knowwhoyouarecalledtobe #fyp #explore #empowermentcoach #freedom #lettinggo #letpeopleburythemselves #risingup #levelup

I had the opportunity to celebrate another year around the ☀️ yesterday at my favorite place, the beach. As the years roll on, I am actively choosing to give my time, energy, attention, and resources to relationships and things that bring me joy and fulfillment. If it doesn’t contribute to that, or isn’t in alignment with my values, it’s a “no”. Yesterday included a few of my favorite things: Pilates, @oldwestcinnamonrolls.pb cinnamon rolls, the beach, sunset, flowers, cards, family and friends (old and new). I’d love to know what makes you happy to have/do on your birthday; comment below 👇 and let me know. ☺️ Here’s to year 42! Living on purpose and taking no fools. Thank you to everyone who reached out yesterday to wish me a happy birthday. 🥳 Peace ✌🏻 and Love ❤️ , Julie #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoaching #lifecoaching #lifecoach #blendedfamilylifecoach #stepparentcoach #couplescoach #groupcoaching #levelup #42 #livingmypriorities #livinginalignment #livinginalignmentwithvalues #birthdaypost #thisis42 #thisisme #pismobeach

Blended Life Group Coaching with Julie is available for purchase on Monday 9/4!! There are only 6 spots available to ensure space for every participant to be seen, heard and coached. DM me your email for details and to secure your spot. #blendedlife #blendedlifepodcast #blendedfamily #blendedfamilysupport #blendedfamilyhelp #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoaching #lifecoaching #blendedfamilycoaching #blendedlifegroupcoaching #groupcoaching #coachingforblendedfamilies #stepparentcoaching #coparentinghelp #youarenotalone #arisingtideliftsallboats #nowisyourtime #investinyourself #braveandbold #getoutofyourcomfortzone #blendedfamilystrong #blendedfamilies #blendedfamilylife #blendedandblessed #firstcomefirstserve

✔️You limit your experience of others when you box them up with your biases. ✔️You limit your relationships when you sit in judgment. ✔️You limit your ability to love and thus be loved when you choke out possibility. A limited life experience is not fulfilling. #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoaching #lifecoach #blendedlife #blendedlifepodcast #blendedfamily #relationships #box #outsidethebox #limitingbeliefs #limitations #biases #love #people #word #instagood #instadaily #fyp #foryou #explore #life #live #like #lifecoaching #blendedfamilycommunity #blendedfamilylife #blendedfamilylifecoach

Relationships often end because needs aren’t being met, a mutual acceptance and understanding of the other person doesn’t come to fruition. ✔️ Your partner is NOT a mind-reader. It’s YOUR responsibility to communicate your desires. ✔️ It’s also your job to be curious about your significant other and make an effort to get to know and understand who they are. We are always evolving, so keep intentionally learning the other person. This will make growth and change less scary as you lean into it instead of denying it. ✔️ Specificity is SO important. Being specific in the way you communicate squashes assumptions and prevents misunderstandings. Think of it as protection against unnecessary confusion and arguments. #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoach #becomingheardlifecoaching #lifecoach #lifecoaching #couplescoaching #blendedfamilylifecoach #relationships #breakup #communication #relationshiptips #specificity #curiosity #womenempowerment #marriage #love #fyp #foryou #challenge #trending #instagood #instadaily #needs #relationshipadvice #takeresponsibility

Pilates has changed my body so much. I’m grateful beyond words to @riseupwithrandyn and @purepilates_ag for this journey of self love, strength and empowerment! Have you tried Pilates? #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoaching #lifecoach #pilates #purepilates #purepilatesag #bodytransformation #selfcare #selflove #strength #flexability #discipline #movement #arroyogrande #smallbusinesssupport #smallbusiness

My superpower as a life coach is opening up possibility and leveling up choice for my clients. Something I say a LOT is “first for yourself and then for others.” I had to shift to an “and” mentality first for myself before I could hold that belief for others, and let me tell you…it’s SO freeing! Allowing others to have their OWN experiences without it altering, negating, absolving or dismissing my own feels safe, empowering and just right and GOOD! Because I have this for myself, and boundaries in place to support this belief, I want it for others. I have found this particular “and” mentality helpful in my blended family life, with all the exes, their spouses, my children, my step children and even my spouse! To understand and accept we all are having a different experience of the same people allows space for everyone to have a seat at the table instead of letting negative biases put us “at war” with each other. We all operate on a even playing field. This makes everyone in our home feel SAFE (which is something I value a lot). How can you shift to an “and” mentality today to help you get unstuck from a limiting belief? I’d love to walk that journey with you! Reach out. ✌🏻&💛, Julie #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoaching #becomingheardlifecoach #lifecoach #lifecoaching #andmentality #bothcanbetrue #openuppossibility #levelupchoice #blendedfamilylifecoach #couplescoach #blendedlife #blendedlifepodcast #blendedlifepodcasthost #blendedfamilysupport #empowermentcoach #tramsformationalcoach #coparenting #stepchildren #stepparenting #perspective #realtalk #superpower #hope #blendedfamilyhelp #lifeexperiences #experience #relationships

Flash sale happening NOW! Run, don’t walk, and check your email ASAP because this deal is only good for the first 5 who claim it. It’s seriously too good to pass up! A total of 13 sessions (because I wanted to give a bonus one) for my best price ever! If you’ve been waiting to try coaching, this is your sign to begin a transformational journey with me as your coach today! Be brave. Be bold. Be coached! To sign up for my weekly newsletter, go to my website (link in bio) and submit your name and email address at the bottom of my homepage. You’ll get first access to all deals, news, encouragement and insights as I’m inspired and led. You definitely don’t want to miss out! Here’s to working with you! ✨ 🤞🏻&💛, Julie

Life coaching ain’t for punks! Lol. You have to be willing to do what it takes to set yourself up for success. You CAN have the lift you want, but it’s isn’t going to magically just ✨happen✨. You must take ACTION. A great way to help yourself move forward is to get in community with a life coach. You’ll receive tools, support and accountability that will push you out of your stuck state and onto a path towards success (whatever that looks like for you)! Visit my website at www.becomingheard.com to learn more about my coaching practice. 💛

Your life CAN be easy. Yup, you read that right. Easy living is dependent on who you're being in the life you're living. Regardless of circumstance, you can have an easy life experience if that is what you truly desire. (Easy isn't for everyone, and to be fair, it's not something that everyone wants for themselves. Some people really enjoy the struggle, drama, etc.) Since it's summer and the days are long why not make them easy as well? Here are the 5 principles of easy living: ❤️ Love 🤍 Grace 💛Compassion 🩷Forgiveness 💚Gratitude Consistently fold these principles into your daily life and watch how your experience begins to transform. Run your decisions through them before you act. Show up in relationships armed with them. Gift them to yourself. You can if you want to! Peace and Love, Julie If you want to receive weekly emails like this, head to my website and subscribe to my newsletters!! Link in bio. ✌🏻

Happy Independence Day! We pulled this picture out of the archives circa 2017. United: joined as a whole Free: not under the control or power of another Independent: not depending on another’s authority These are the principles of our founding fathers for our country. I was thinking, if they are good enough for them, they are probably great for blended families. Your blended family is a unit. Are you united, free and independent; operating in your home with these guiding principles? A lot of blended families experience failure because they don’t experience unity, individuals in them don’t feel free to be their true selves, and they don’t experience independence because they operate at the mercy of the ex. As you celebrate the 4th of July today, also consider how you can shift your blended family a bit more towards unity, freedom and independence. God bless America and your blended family! Comment below and let us know how your blended family is celebrating! Exercise, work, friends and fireworks beachside are on the agenda, but who knows how things will shake out! 🇺🇸🎆 #blendedfamily #blendedfamilylife #blendedfamilysupport #blendedfamilysuccess #blendedfamilyholidays #happy4thofjuly #indpendenceday #unity #free #independent #united #freedom #independence #familyunit #familyunited #blendedfamilyunit #becomingheard #becomingheardlifecoaching #becomingheardlifecoach #lifecoach #lifecoaching #lifecoachingforwomen #lifecoachingforstepmoms #lifecoachingformoms #lifecoachingforcouples #lifecoachingforblendedfamilies #empowermentcoach #transformationalcoach

“Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Experiencing joy is ALL about mindset and it begins with gratitude. It’s as simple as that. Can you find appreciation in all you do, all you have, all you experience, all you feel, all you face, all you’ve overcome? If you begin to put your attention on what you can give thanks for, joy will come.

Today I want to ask you to go stand in front of your home. Go. Get out. Physically remove yourself from your environment. Stand on your street and face your front door. As you look upon your residence, I want you to consider the relationships you have with each inhabitant, the home you’ve created, what you do for a living in order to provide this pace, your health, your wellbeing, your spirituality…all the most significant parts of your life: Do you have a renter’s mentality, or an owner’s mentality towards when it comes to each of them individually? Be radically honest. Your mentality towards all parts of your life will alter how YOU show up in each one of them. My work as a coach revolves a lot around empowering others to change life experiences that are no longer serving them well. To change how you experience others, yourself, or the world or how the world, others and you experience yourself, a mindset shift is necessary. I’m going to also ask you to release judgment about either mentality: renter or owner, and just stay curious. It can be appropriate to have either mentality when it comes to anything in your life as long as it serves you well and will help take you to where you ultimately wish to go. So often our mentality does not match our desired outcome, and so we self-sabotage. What would become possible if your desires were aligned with your mindset?!? Let me know if this is a journey you wish to go on. You can change how you experience yourself, others, and the world if you are not happy about the way you currently are. Keep digging in this week - considering how you perceive areas your life, as a renter or owner, and stay curious if it’s serving you well or not. ✌🏻🫶🏻 - Julie

The biggest problem with judging others is that we squeeze out possibility of experiencing them differently. There’s a sense of hopelessness that anything can or will change. So we leave. So we become a victim. So we harden our hearts. So we adopt false perceptions as truth. So we deceive ourselves. So we block blessings. There’s no forward movement in relationships cloaked in judgement. Judgement breaks connection. Without connection there’s nothing to move forward. Sometimes that can serve us well if the other person is not good for us; broken connection is appropriate and right. But, for those people we want/need to maintain a relationship with, for those we hope to have influence over, connection is necessary. Learning to replace judgement with something that allows the relationship to move forward is everything. I can help! DM if you want a FREE breakthrough session to discover how to do just this very thing so you can experience peace in your marriage, parenthood, step-parenting or coparenting. Peace and Love, Julie

It’s SO easy to take on the victim role in our relationships. We get in the habit of focusing on what is going wrong in avoidance of taking any responsibility for it. The truth is, if you are part of a relationship that is struggling, you are part of the problem. That’s great news, because being a part of something opens up choice for you to alter your experience: set boundaries to protect your wellbeing, change a habit or mindset that isn’t serving the relationship well, adjust expectations, accept what you can’t control or change, leave the relationship, detach emotionally or physically and love from afar, forgive, bring God into the fold, etc. Victimhood can keep you stuck. It’s hard to connect, have intimacy, or grow together in a relationship if the story you are telling yourself about the other person is that they are a villain in your life experience. What are you supposed to do with that belief? Who wants to attach to a villain? This is especially true when dealing with a co-parent and other non-romantic relationships that are necessary to maintain for the greater good. How do you problem solve and make decisions with a villain? Not well and super emotionally charged; you can imagine the bitter, rotten fruits of that. We rarely are victims, and if we are what we do about it matters. A moment or instance of victimhood renders you powerless. I believe this is rare in life. When we choose victimhood in relationships, it’s a really hopeless place to be without possibility. Take your power back, identify your choices and how you can show up differently to alter your experience and honor your wellbeing. If this is work you’d like to do, message me and let’s get started!!! Peace and Love, Julie

Happy Mother’s Day! It is the biggest honor of my life - being their Mom. Each year I get to bare witness to their growth I am always reminded why God paired us up; there could be no other Mom better equipped for these two. I hope you have that same confidence if you are a Mom; know that God did not make a mistake matching you and your child(ren) up. As I told my son not too long ago, “I don’t give up on you, and you don’t give up on me. Never.” That is the Mother-Child relationship I’ve been instilling in them since day one. I’m here for all of it as long as I have breath. I will not shy nor run away from the tough stuff. The fierceness is a Mother’s heart. I know this can be such a tender day for the women who have lost Moms, for those who long to be a Mom and it hasn’t happened as of yet, for the Step Moms who are having hard feelings around all the responsibilities and work without the recognition/appreciation it deserves, and for the women who didn’t have a present or loving Mom growing up. Mothers and motherhood aren’t perfect. Nothing about either is truly ideal. If you are struggling today: Don’t let a day define you. Don’t give any day so much power that it steals your joy. May today you celebrate life! You were born and given life! Let that be your celebration today; that you live! Praise God for that! Have a blessed Mother’s Day! If no one is doing anything special for you, and you want something - go and do it for yourself! Peace and Love, Julie PS: This photo is my favorite Mother’s Day photo we have taken in our many years together. #oldiebutgoodie

You are in charge of your experience. Be brave. Be bold. Take responsibility for yourself! It takes a tremendous amount of courage to stop playing victim and gain control of yourself and thus your life. Mother’s Day is coming up. This day holds a lot of expectation, feeling, and opportunity. If you are a mom of any kind, and desire anything on Mother’s Day, set yourself up for success to have it. Voice your specific expectations. Make plans for yourself that day (pampering, shopping, dining, activities, etc.). Let others know what they shouldn’t expect from you (not cooking, not cleaning, not waking up early, etc.). You may need to adjust your expectations. You may need to set boundaries to protect your wellbeing. You may need to accept certain aspects of the day. You may need to let go of things you can’t control. You may need reframe and refocus. You have so many choices at hand to set yourself up to have the experience you wish to have. As always, let me know if you want coaching to get there! Peace and Love, Julie

When you worry, you suffer twice: during the worry and again if/when “it” happens. Let’s be real: often what we worry about never even comes to fruition! I have a bible verse tattooed on me, Matthew 6:34 “Therefore don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” I love that. Worry is a fantastic way to get stuck; it’s draining and usually leads to fear. Worry is a cunning thief! It robs you of presence via distraction. If you’re not present, you’re not experiencing life as it was intended to be experienced; you’re actively blessing-blocking yourself from so much goodness and growth. Lay down worry. Let go of fear. Attach to faith. Choose to be present. Credit to @thethingsweknowpod for the caption in the image. If you haven’t given this podcast a listen, go do it! You’ll get amazing life insights and feel empowered to embrace YOU at any age. These two women have been my coaches and I can’t say enough wonderful things about each of them. If you’re ready to stop being fear-led or controlled by worry, let’s talk! You don’t have to stay stuck there. Coaching is for YOU, now! Peace and Love, Julie

Blended families are full of relationships with people we don’t “like”. It’s okay. We don’t have to “like” everyone. And certainly, there are some who don’t “like” you. That doesn’t mean you get to cut them out of the equation nor can they get rid of you. We are all here to stay (oh joy). What actually will help you be able to tolerate necessary relationships that are a natural consequence of your blended family, is having a healthy let-go practice in place. Let go of the need to “like” the other person in order to see their value and worth. The truth is, no one is ALL bad. Nobody is pure evil. Not one person doesn’t have value. Being able to acknowledge another person’s worth, will make them more palatable to you, and will help you accept their presence (however big or small) in your blended family experience. If you get stuck, look at the kids and explore how the other person may be valuable to them. If there’s value there, that’s all you need to attach to in order to move forward in acceptance. If this is something you want to know more about and work on so you don’t leave your blended family, go to www.becomingheard.com for coaching info and to sign up for a FREE breakthrough session with Julie!

From my heart to yours. This shift would not have been possible without going through my own coaching journey. I’m so grateful for my coaches and for my transformation. For many, many years, I had my “ex-husband” lens on when co-parenting. (Spoiler alert: WRONG LENS FOR THE JOB) As you can imagine dealing with my ex-husband carried the weight of all the hurt, negativity, anger, pain, etc. from our previous marriage. Having this lens on proved time and time again unhelpful because it informed how I saw him and thus reacted and related to him. On our podcast you hear me say often that my ex and I are oil and fire, I take responsibility for the fire. Co-Parenting is hard enough to navigate without added negative bias. Long story short, I came to the realization that while I can’t change the past, I can change how I do things going forward. The “ex-husband” lens was not serving me nor my kids well. I changed it out. I decided I wanted to do things differently, to see and experience him differently, ultimately for the good of the kids (and for my sanity too of course). Off came the “ex-husband” lens and on went “my children’s father” lens. It really has changed everything for me and allowed me to let love in just a little bit in a traditionally difficult and necessary relationship. It isn’t perfect, change never is, but it’s working much better, and our kids win more and more each time we interact (as does my sanity). What lens in your life may need to be switched out so that you can shift a challenging experience for your good and the good of others? If you are feeling stuck in your experience and want change, message me and let’s get you unstuck! For more on this topic go listen to our latest podcast on Blended Life titled “Seen in Your Blended Family.” Peace and Love, Julie

What we know about someone else's experience in a family, even in our own, can probably fit on the tip of a pen. I often talk with clients about what I believe is the biggest challenge of being in a blended family: the lack of empathy. It doesn't matter if you are an adult or a child, a bio parent or a step parent, a sibling or a step sibling; no one fully understands what you are going through. Blended family life can feel pretty lonely and isolating at times even though you are surrounded by people. Hear me. If you are resonating with this, get in community. Feeling alone and isolated is not tolerable nor sustainable. If you have a spouse or child struggling in your family, get them in community and make every effort to understand them without judgement. The point of relationships is connection, not agreeance. Let go of needing to agree with what someone else is feeling in order to embrace them. This is a superpower my friend, one I believe you have (even if it's deep down inside). Let love in, even where you may not think it's deserved, and watch things change for yourself and others. Empathy and compassion serve as glue to help hold families and marriages together. If you want more for yourself and your family, reach out. Let's work together to unlock what's been on lockdown so you can experience your best life, blended. Peace and Love, Julie

What we know about someone else's experience in a family, even in our own, can probably fit on the tip of a pen. I often talk with clients about what I believe is the biggest challenge of being in a blended family: the lack of empathy. It doesn't matter if you are an adult or a child, a bio parent or a step parent, a sibling or a step sibling; no one fully understands what you are going through. Blended family life can feel pretty lonely and isolating at times even though you are surrounded by people. Hear me. If you are resonating with this, get in community. Feeling alone and isolated is not tolerable nor sustainable. If you have a spouse or child struggling in your family, get them in community and make every effort to understand them without judgement. The point of relationships is connection, not agreeance. Let go of needing to agree with what someone else is feeling in order to embrace them. This is a superpower my friend, one I believe you have (even if it's deep down inside). Let love in, even where you may not think it's deserved, and watch things change for yourself and others. Empathy and compassion serve as glue to help hold families and marriages together. If you want more for yourself and your family, reach out. Let's work together to unlock what's been on lockdown so you can experience your best life, blended. Peace and Love, Julie

Respect and boundaries go together. Boundaries without respect implodes relationships. Self esteem can also implode if you are unable to honor your values and beliefs through the boundaries you set, because it's self betrayal. What we want so badly from others, we must first do for ourselves. Ask yourself if you are honoring your own boundaries before pointing the finger at others for not doing so. We teach others how to love and respect us by the way we love and respect ourselves. The way you treat yourself is a mirror of how others will be inspired to treat you. When it comes to relationships you want to hang on to, it can get tricky to honor that which you don't agree with. Respecting someone's boundaries, often times means doing just that. What do you do when you feel respecting someone else means compromising yourself?! Refocus on the good of the whole instead of "agreeance". That means focusing on the health of the relationship over either person and committing to do whatever supports that. Let go of "right" or "wrong" - let go of needing to agree. Open up possibility that both of you can be "right", even if neither makes sense to the another. As a life coach I hold the belief that you can respect someone's boundaries AND honor yourself; one doesn't have to be sacrificed in the name of the other. Peace and Love, Julie

Happy International Women’s Day! Your greatest power as a woman, as a human, is in how you show up! When you show up differently, things are forced to shift to accommodate that change. You were created on purpose for purpose, never doubt that for a second. Lean into your heart’s desires, which are Devine, and stop competing with anyone, for there is no other YOU so competition is a waste of energy. Embrace your gifts, walk tall in your blessings and go do the damn thing! You are worthy. You are wonderfully made. You are a daughter of the most high God! Feel that powerful, beautiful energy flow through every cell of your body today, and every day. You are YOU and that is more than enough. 💛🧡💜💗

Access to you is a privilege and not anyone’s right. This is the energy right now. You discern who you let in and who you don’t. You are in charge of your own well-being. You get to decide what you will allow and what you won’t. You are allowed to have and implement boundaries. You can choose for yourself without permission from others. You are wonderfully made and are not a mistake. You can take your power back. You were made to grow and evolve. You have purpose. You are so loved by God. Your desires matter and are up to you to. It’s time for big *chick* energy in your life. Our intuition and our “gut” are gifts we’ve been given to help us navigate life. Use your gifts and stop engaging in things and with people you have discernment aren’t good for you. Let go of other people’s judgement, that’s SO not it.

I felt led to share my “Intention Board” of 2023 for two reasons: 1. Accountability for myself. 2. To encourage and inspire others to set intentions for themselves. Why is setting intentions important? The answer isn’t that complicated; you can’t arrive at a destination if you don’t know where you are going. Intentions are the mile markers along the road pointing you to where you want to be, to who you wish to become. They keep you on your own version of the straight and narrow so you don’t wonder into the abyss and get distracted lol. They are very useful to set yourself up to live the life you desire. It’s funny, this was supposed to be a “vision board” (very on trend with January and goal setting). I was at a friend’s event where the task was to create vision for ourselves in 2023; yeah, that didn’t happen for me, and I’m so good with that. Truth be told, as I started searching through materials for what spoke to me vision-wise, intention is what surfaced. I share that to remind you that it’s okay for the outcome to look different than you thought it would. In fact, usually when this happens it’s for YOUR good! So embrace and appreciate when you find yourself outside the box you or someone else has provided; it’s what will grow and glow you up! I’d love to read some of your intentions for this year; comment below 👇🏻 and let’s spur one another on!