In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast, host Jerrod Hardy sits down with Julie Farnsworth, a social worker with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate trauma, healing, and personal growth. Julie shares her powerful journey of finding her voice after years of being a people pleaser and explains how true empowerment often comes through experience, self-awareness, and the courage to set healthy boundaries.
Julie dives into the realities of vicarious trauma, a challenge many caregivers and helping professionals face, and why self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential for those who serve others. She also explores the neuroscience of healing, explaining how the brain can rewire itself through positive self-talk, affirmations, and intentional mindset shifts.
Throughout the conversation, Julie highlights the role of gratitude, self-love, and trusting your journey, reminding listeners that you cannot effectively care for others if you neglect your own well-being. This episode is a meaningful reminder that healing begins within—and that when we care for ourselves, we show up stronger for the people who need us most.
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