What's On Top with Juli Stratton and Friends

What’s on top for me today is all about choices!   We make thousands of choices daily, but some decisions leave a permanent mark. We don’t always see the impact of our choices right away, but every decision plants a seed.   Join me today as I reflect on how the process of making choices aligns or does not align with the values that bring me closer to the path I want to journey on. “ Your life chan...

I recently discovered a definition of fear that has really changed how I go through my life's experiences. It’s really simple and it’s really hard… Yet, I have practiced it and it works!    Join me today as I talk about tools that work to limit fear and for staying in the present moment.  Music: Beauty Lives in Me by Johannes Bornlof.    www.jstratton.com

In this season opening episode I share some insight about where my happy place is.  These solo episodes are meant to be short, to give you a short break from whatever you're doing, and maybe even be inspirational.   What’s on top for me today is about perceptions people make by looking at me and where I feel most safe and at home, which really boils down to where is my happy place?   What&apo...

Welcome to What’s On Top ! I’m so glad you pressed play today. This is the space where I get to share what’s been on my mind, in my heart, or just in the air around me lately.  Each episode will be a mix of personal stories, trending topics, and things that just deserve a little spotlight.  Sometimes I’ll be solo, and sometimes I’ll have a friend to talk with.  I know you’ve got a million things o...

Welcome back to Inside OUT.  As we come to the end of another calendar year, I, like so many of you, have been reflecting on the past 12 months.  In this episode I talk about 8 tools, with a focus on internal de-cluttering.    “To let go does not mean to get rid of. To let go means to let be. When we let be with compassion, things come and go on their own.”   - Jack Kornfield   www.jstratton.com

In part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Adam Potts,  Adam and I continue discussing holistic mind-body practices for better health and well-being.  In this episode, we revisit the tool PEMS, talk about the power of connection and Adam shares how the principles of Tai Chi and Yoga can influence our everyday wellness.  Dr. Adam Potts is a physical therapist, mindfulness, yoga and tai chi practitioner...

Dr. Adam Potts is a physical therapist, mindfulness, yoga and tai chi practitioner (among many other things) joining the show today.  In this episode, Adam talks about his struggle  with addiction and isolation, his resilience and love, and his self-compassion and North Star.  Adam will share information about meditation and how to get started, the easy way.   For more information about Adam and h...

In the season opening episode I share some of my struggle with starting this podcast, my "analysis paralysis", but really the podcast is just the event that got me going deeper.  It could be writing a paper, having a hard conversation, starting to take back your health....anything we are not doing and want to do.  Is my perfectionism being used as a shield and stalling tactic?  What is t...

Take a listen to a short introduction to my new podcast Inside Out.  Expanding on the original podcast, Opening the Heart,  we go even deeper into our ever changing lives and uncover the gifts, tools and bright light we each have. www.jstratton.com

Today's guest is Kimberly Gazzo, North Idaho Pride Alliance Community Builder, fierce loving parent of a transgender child, minister and LGBTQ faith community advocate.   Kimberly will share part of her journey of parenting a transgender child and living out her faith with the LGTBQ community.  If you would like to contact Kimberly email nipridealliance@gmail.com.  Below is a list of resource...

Today's guest is Kai Van Keith, trans advocate, activist and educator.  Kai will share part of her journey to living in her authentic gender and sexuality and will dig into some of the  nuances of gender and sexuality.   Below is a list of transgender specific resources and general resources on gender and sexuality. Trans Lifeline is a non-profit dedicated to the well-being of transgender peo...

Welcome, to “Opening the Heart” podcast and our second of four "LIVING OUT LOUD” podcasts dedicated to the North Idaho Pride Alliance.  In this episode, I am pleased to welcome Lizzie Welker to the show.  Lizzie is the former President for the North Idaho College Gender and Sexuality Alliance.  She will be talking about her passion for working with LGBTQ youth, leadership and unique challenge...

Welcome, to a special episode of the “Opening the Heart” podcast.  “LIVING OUT LOUD” is the first of four podcasts dedicated to the North Idaho Pride Alliance.  June is LGBTQ Pride Month, a month when we remember those brave LGBTQ elders who have gone before us to pave the way, and a month that we celebrate the victories and milestones of our community.  We celebrate who we are are and our powerfu...

On Opening the Heart podcast, you will hear stories from everyday people who have impacted my life, inspired numerous people and who live in their truth.   This podcast is a work in progress…just like me! www.jstratton.com