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Default to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife Reinvention“For the One Who Feels Like She Does Everything”Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! For the One Who Feels Like She Does Everything: Burnout, December Brain, and the Shift Toward a Healthier YearEpisode Summary: In this heartfelt and evidence-based episode, Juli speaks directly to the woman who carries the emotional, mental, and practical weight of the holiday season. Drawing inspiration from the new Prime Video film Oh. What. Fun. and Michelle Pfeiffer’s portrayal of Claire—the mom who tries to create the “perfect Christmas” alone—we explore what happens when women feel unseen, unsupported, and overwhelme...
2025-12-0814 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionHow to Find Hope Again: Neuroscience, Faith, and Practical Tools for Hard SeasonsShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Hope — The Science and the Soul of Beginning AgainWhen hope feels distant, fragile, or hard to hold, this episode is for you.In today’s conversation, we explore hope in a way that honors both the brain and the spirit—how it works, why it fades, and how you rebuild it when life feels uncertain. This episode blends neuroscience, psychology, and spiritual formation with a gentle, compassionate invitation to begin again.Whether you’re navigating exhausti...
2025-12-0114 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionWe Don’t Always Know What It’s Going to Take (But We Keep Striking Anyway)Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! When King Joash struck the ground only three times, he didn’t know what it would take for victory — or how close he was to breakthrough. In this episode, Juli Reynolds, Nurse Coach and founder of The Yes Society, explores the ancient story of Elisha’s arrows through the lens of neuroscience, lifestyle medicine, and faith.You’ll discover why persistence shapes the brain, how daily habits anchor healing, and how the rhythm of faith mirrors the science of neuroplasticity. Juli invites you to reimagine this story — not just as a...
2025-11-1013 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionThe Morning Shift: The One Thing You Can Do Each Morning to Change Everything ElseShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! What if one simple shift in your morning routine could change everything else in your day—your focus, your energy, your peace, your purpose?In this episode of Default to Yes, Nurse Coach and Aromacognition founder Juli Reynolds breaks down the science and soul behind The Morning Shift—a practical, evidence-based framework to train your brain before the day trains you.You’ll learn:Why the first minutes - even the first 10 minutes- after waking are your brain’s most powerful window fo...
2025-11-0319 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionChoosing Your Perfect Planner: Even If You Think You Are Not a PlannerShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Every fall, the planner aisle starts calling. Fresh covers, empty pages, endless potential.And yet — if you’re like most of us — by March that shiny new planner is sitting somewhere under a pile of laundry, half-filled and fully forgotten.So how do you find a planner that actually fits your life? Let’s break it down.Here are the links to my favs: Free 2 Week Trial: Growth Day AppFull Focus Planner DISCOUNT CODE: JULI10Loose Leaf, 6 ring binder on Amazon, ch...
2025-10-2736 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionThe Science of Peace as a Practice: Why We Lose Our Calm and How to Get It BackShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! In this week’s episode of Default to Yes, Nurse Coach Juli Reynolds explores the intersection of neuroscience and soul — teaching how to train your brain and body for calm in a world that constantly pulls you out of it.We’ll unpack the science behind peace as a trainable state — not just an emotional wish. Learn how your vagus nerve, breath, and daily rituals work together to help you recover from stress, restore balance, and re-engage with the world with purpose.If you’ve felt re...
2025-10-2027 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionWhen You Just Don’t Feel Like It: The Science of the Blahs and How to ResetShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! In this episode, Juli shares what really happens in your brain after a big trip, project, or event — that strange “blah” feeling when motivation and joy take a dip. Learn about the dopamine-restoration cycle, why your nervous system needs recovery, and how to use small, sensory-based actions to bring your chemistry (and your clarity) back online.You’ll Learn:The neuroscience behind low-motivation daysHow dopamine, serotonin, and novelty interactSimple reset habits: drink water, walk barefoot in the grass, get sunlight, listen to music, dance, t...
2025-10-1312 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionNavigating Worldviews with Curiosity and PeaceShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Your worldview is the lens through which you interpret reality—shaping your beliefs, your relationships, your choices, and even your future. In this episode of Default to Yes, Juli explores why it’s so important to intentionally understand your own worldview and how doing so can free you to approach others with peace, curiosity, and confidence.We’ll unpack:What worldview really means, according to experts in philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience.The core components of worldview: how we see ourselves, others, the world, and the future.The influe...
2025-09-2218 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionYour Future Self Will Thank YouShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! The 72-Hour Window—How Today Was Shaped Three Days AgoHave you ever wondered why some mornings you wake up energized and focused, while other days feel heavy and unmotivated—even if nothing dramatic has changed overnight? The secret lies in the last 72 hours.In this episode, Juli unpacks the science and strategy behind the 72-hour rhythm of your body and brain. You’ll discover why your sleep, food, stress, movement, and even your thoughts from the past three days are shaping the ve...
2025-09-1621 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionHow You Get What You Want: Aligning with Your Authentic SelfShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Do you really know what you want—or are you chasing what others expect from you? In this episode of Default to Yes, Juli Reynolds explores the power of clarity: what experts say, what neuroscience reveals, and how a Christian worldview reframes desire as a God-given guide to meaning and purpose.Here’s what you’ll discover:Why clarity is the foundation of confidence, courage, and contentmentHow your brain’s reticular activating system filters opportunities once you define what you wantThe difference between chasing dopamine hits vs. living i...
2025-09-0819 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionAre Outdated Rules Holding You Back? Here’s the Truth About GrowthShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! What if the “rules” you’ve been living by are the very things keeping you stuck?In this episode of Default to Yes, Nurse Coach and mindset mentor Juli Reynolds invites you to take an honest look at the outdated beliefs we inherit — about success, resilience, and what it takes to grow. Drawing parallels from healthcare, Juli reveals how myths like “fever is the enemy,” “you’re fine if you have no symptoms,” and “I can function on 5 hours of sleep” mirror the dogma we often carry into our persona...
2025-08-2522 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionFeel Like You’re Doing Too Much? This 3-Step Reset Will Change EverythingShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Are you drowning in work, family demands, health goals, and life’s nonstop pressure? You’re not alone—and you’re not failing.In this episode, Juli Reynolds shares a powerful yet simple 3-step Reset Framework to help you pause, let go of what’s draining you, and realign with what matters most.Whether you’re navigating burnout, feeling behind, or just trying to breathe through the chaos—this conversation is your moment to reset and rise.You’ll learn:Why doing everything...
2025-06-3020 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionBe a Rebel - With this RitualShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! What if reclaiming your joy, purpose, and mojo could start with just 2 minutes a day?In this powerful episode of Default to Yes, nurse coach and founder of Reimagine Wellness, Juli Reynolds, shares the origin story of how one simple ritual became the key to transformation. You'll discover how reimagination rewires your brain, restores your energy, and simplifies the path toward your biggest dreams.Juli blends science-backed tools from neuroscience and lifestyle medicine with her personal healing journey to show how reimagining your self-awareness, relationships, and...
2025-06-2318 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionOne Step Forward, Two Steps Back...How Do We Embrace Change and Make It Stick?Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Originally recorded Aug 2023.When was the last time that you took the time to explore the profound connection between embracing change and "homeostasis" on the path to mastery and personal growth? Homeostasis, our natural inclination for stability, can often hinder our ability to embrace change and achieve our fullest potential.Learn the "EMBRACE" framework, a set of practical strategies to navigate the challenges of homeostasis and foster positive transformations - in our individual lives, our communities, and our work environments. We discuss the importance o...
2025-06-0933 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionHow to Build Confidence That Lasts: Science-Backed Strategies for Self-Trust and ActionShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Discover how to build lasting confidence through neuroscience, embodied practice, and self-trust. Learn the difference between confidence, esteem, and efficacy.What’s one small action you can take today that says, “I trust myself enough to begin”? 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:56 Understanding Confidence02:30 Building Confidence: The Confidence-Competence Loop06:32 The Neuroscience of Confidence09:41 Embodied Cognition and Power Poses11:31 Distinguishing Self-Confidence, Self-Esteem, and Self-Efficacy15:57 Maintaining and Replenishing Confidence23:13 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Default...
2025-06-0228 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionHow to Stop Spinning All the Plates in Midlife: Science-Backed Strategies for Balance, Energy, and PeaceShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Feeling overwhelmed in midlife? Like you’re juggling too much—and somehow still dropping the ball on what matters most?In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to be “spinning all the plates” in midlife—and how to stop. If you’re a woman over 40 trying to manage career, caregiving, health goals, relationships, and maybe your own reinvention, this conversation is for you.We’ll explore:Why your brain feels overloaded (and what neuroscience says to do about it)A simple 4-step framework...
2025-04-2125 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionThe Miracle Mindset: When Faith, Action & Nature Collide in MidlifeShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! This episode dives into a powerful quote by Saint Augustine: “Miracles are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature.”Juli opens up about her first week working with a coach who's pushing her beyond her comfort zone—triggering questions like: "Is all this effort really going to create the life I dream about?" "Is it too late for me?"If you're a woman over 40 wondering if transformation is still possible, this episode invites you to belie...
2025-04-1408 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionRewriting the Midlife Map—It’s Not a Crisis, It’s a CallingShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! In this powerful episode of Default to Yes, we challenge the outdated myth of the midlife crisis and uncover the truth: midlife is not a crisis—it’s a calling. Backed by science, infused with soul, and rooted in possibility, this episode invites you to see your 40s, 50s, and beyond as a launchpad for reinvention.You’ll learn:Why the “midlife crisis” is more cultural fiction than scientific factWhat neuroscience and psychology tell us about the potential of this life stageHow to thrive in midlife by redefining...
2025-04-0719 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionBig Wins Start Small: The Secret to Sustainable SuccessShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Feeling stuck with slow progress? Remember, every small win matters! Let's dive into the science of small victories and celebrate the journey together.Unlock the Power of Small Wins: Transform Your Health and WellbeingIn this episode, Juli Reynolds, nurse coach and aromatherapist, discusses the transformative power of small, consistent actions on your health, energy levels, and overall wellbeing. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating small wins as they compound into significant, lasting changes over time. Juli shares insights from behavioral science and personal e...
2025-03-2414 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionDon't Let it Overwhelm You: How Going Upstream Can Save Us Time (and Money)Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Say YES! To YOU - JOIN THE YES! Societynot ready, have questions: Schedule your FREE Coaching Session and we will map out a strategy for going forward on your balanced wheel of life! Download your WHEEL OF LIFE Assessment Tool. In this episode, Juli Reynolds, a Nurse Coach and Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, introduces the concept of foundational wellness by emphasizing the importance of addressing root causes of wellbeing. She shares personal experiences and reflections on flow through the day and highlights th...
2025-03-1713 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionHow to Generate Energy and Increase FocusShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Self-care fuels energy, productivity, and flow. Using the science behind self-care, Juli emphasizes its importance beyond simple relaxation and spa days. Drawing insights from Adam Grant's book, 'Hidden Potential,' and her own coaching experiences, she presents the 'RESET' framework to guide listeners in creating sustainable self-care routines. The framework highlights Rest, Energy, Soothe, Explore, and Track as the core elements to maintain optimal mental, emotional, and physical health. Get the '10-Minute Self-Care Plan' for actionable steps towards better well-being, and join the R...
2025-01-2725 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionOne of The Most Important Questions You'll Ask YourselfShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! “Most people, including ourselves, live in a world of relative ignorance. We are even comfortable with that ignorance, because it is all we know. When we first start facing truth, the process may be frightening, and many people run back to their old lives. But if you continue to seek truth, you will eventually be able to handle it better. In fact, you want more! It's true that many people around you now may think you are weird or even a danger to society, but you don't care. Once you've ta...
2025-01-2025 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionWhy not? Why not you? Why not now?Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! In this episode, we are bringing to light the obstacles and misconceptions that hold us back from pursuing our dreams. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights from neuroscience and psychology, we look at common excuses like lack of time, age, and money, and how to overcome them with a shift in mindset. The episode highlights the importance of setting meaningful goals, taking small actionable steps, and finding a support system. 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage01:15 Understanding the Obstacles03:03 Common Excuses and Misconceptions05:53 O...
2024-12-1625 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionChange Your Thought, Change Your LifeShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! In this episode, we reflect on the importance of aligning thoughts with personal values. Juli shares her systematic approach to changing unhelpful thought patterns. By understanding the role of the brain in forming these patterns, recognizing limiting beliefs, and challenging their validity, we can create and reinforce new, empowering thoughts. Juli shares personal insights and practical steps, such as journaling, visualization, and affirmations, to rewire the brain through neuroplasticity. The episode emphasizes the significance of patience, consistent practice, and a support system in making sustainable changes.If you...
2024-11-1820 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionLearning to Trust Your Intuition with Emily GrimmShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Unlocking Intuition and Healing: A Conversation with Nurse Coach Emily GrimEnjoy this conversation with Emily Grimm, a Nashville-based trauma-informed breathwork specialist and nurse coach. Emily shares her transformative journey from an uncertain nurse to a courageous advocate for intuitive living and somatic healing. She emphasizes the power of following one's intuition and the benefits of breathwork in overcoming personal and professional challenges. The discussion also touches on practical tools for everyday mindfulness, handling fears, and the importance of embracing one's true self. Emily introduces her upcoming virtual...
2024-11-1132 minDefault to Yes: Clarity, Confidence & Coaching for Midlife ReinventionCharacter and Integrity Matters: The Essence of LeadershipShare Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Cultivating Ethical Leadership Through Self-Reflection and TrustBy exploring the profound impact ethical leadership has on healthcare, community involvement, and learning environments, Juli underscores the importance of trust, transparency, and respectful communication. Drawing inspiration from thought leaders like Brene Brown and Simon Sinek, the discussion highlights strategies for navigating disagreements, aligning shared values, and fostering open communication. Practical tools such as reflective journaling and self-evaluation prompts are provided to encourage leaders to stay true to their core values, seek feedback, and support their teams effectively. The episode emphasizes...
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