Conversations with Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we discuss how in today’s world we have become accustomed to filling every quiet moment with stimulation, decreasing our tolerance for boredom. But what if boredom isn't something to fix but rather an important part of being human where creativity, imagination, curiosity, self-awareness, and new ideas can emerge. Tune in to hear: Angela shares how a recent conversations wit...

On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Heather Davis, a graduate of St. Louis University, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and co-founder of Wellvana STL in Ofallon, MO,  an integrative wellness clinic that focuses on improving energy, metabolism and overall health of men and women. Tune in to hear: Heather shares her background and path to a career in healthcare that continues to evolve in scope H...

On today’s episode, we discuss who we are when things don’t go as planned. It is easy to be our best selves when conditions are good, but can we access the tools we developed when life gets chaotic? Angela shares a story from her recent vacation to Greece and how her family navigated a travel debacle  Angela reflects on how this experience highlighted the value of being able show up as the person...

On today’s episode, we discuss the difference between the effort needed to maintain a healthy relationship and a relationship that feels hard. All relationships require effort and sacrifice but that doesn’t necessarily need to feel hard. Tune in to hear: We define the difference between effort and hard when it comes to relationships We dive into examples of codependency and self abandonment versus...

On today’s episode, we are giving advice on not giving advice. Yes, we are diving into mastering the skill of restraint, listening, and meeting people where they are at in order to best serve them and ourselves. Tune in to hear: Angela shares how trying to only give advice when asked made her realize how often she gave unsolicited advice Angela reflects on how being a physical therapy has created...

On today’s episode, we explore the phrase “doing the work”. A phrase we have all heard many times but can sometimes feel quite vague and overused. So today, we dive into what this actually means, its misconceptions, and what it actually looks like to put it into practice. Tune in to hear: We review misconceptions around what it is to do the work and the difference between self care and self work W...

On today’s episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Jake Hickey. Jake was born and raised in the southwest suburbs of Chicago and spent most of his 20s just trying to figure out his life, who he was, and what he wanted to do. He finally hit a point where he wanted to challenge himself mentally and spiritually and started pursuing music as a hobby. And what started as a hobby quickly became so much...

On August 26, 1986, and September 15, 1986, two Virgos were born and somehow, 40 years have passed. So here we are, figuring it out as we go, sharing our thoughts and feelings as we enter a new decade. Tune in to hear: Angela and Julie discuss how they feel about turning 40 and what that number means to them Angela and Julie reflect back on their lives so far and what each decade has meant to them...

On today’s episode, we discuss the value of being likable - not self abandonment or people pleasing - but an intentional way to move through the world building trust and respect which can ultimately help open up doors and opportunities. Tune in to hear: Angela reflects on how likability is an underrated advantage and shapes more of our opportunities than we sometime realize Angela differentiates b...

On today’s episode, we discuss being at the threshold of when the “more” you’ve been asking for begins to show up and instead of being filled with pure excitement, you are hit with a bit of panic and stress. Tune in to hear: Angela normalizes the experience of feeling panic and stress when you are at the threshold of leveling up in life and reinforces that the discomfort is a sign of growth not a...

On today’s episode, we discuss a common trait of all high achievers and that is their ability to move on quickly after making a mistake. Tune in to hear: Angela shares how a documentary about NFL quarterbacks showed her how top performers all have the ability to move on quickly from mistakes Angela reflects on her own ability to process and recover after making mistakes which has not always been h...

On today’s episode, we are joined by Briana Knight, a 37-year-old mom of two from the southwest suburbs of Chicago who spends her days working in commercial real estate. Last year, Briana sustained an injury that made her reevaluate her relationship to health ultimately prompting her to start a walking page on social media that has since grown into a community of nearly 20,000 followers across Ins...

On today’s episode, we discuss the real and often messy process of change. We all say we want change until we are actually in it. But by understanding the sequence of resistance, reframing, and inspired action, we can begin to trust the process of change and ultimately move forward in a way that actually lasts. Tune in to hear: Julie walks us through the process of change giving real life examples...

On today’s episode, we discuss how to make change work for you by simply reframing your perspective on it. Tune in to hear: Angela shares how she became aware that most of her daily frustrations were tied to a desire for things to stay the same  Angela dives into how she changed her perspective on change ultimately giving her confidence knowing that we are never stuck Julie describes the evolution...

On today’s episode, we are joined by Maddy Wood, a sport psychologist and mental performance coach at Missouri Rush Soccer club. Maddy herself played soccer for Missouri Rush before going on to play at the collegiate level at Millikin University where she graduated with her bachelor’s in psychology and a minor in health and wellness coaching. She then continued her education at Georgia Southern Un...

On today’s episode, we discuss the art of separating who we are from what we struggle with as that is the first step needed to overcome anything standing in our way. Tune in to hear:  Angela shares recent experiences that brought this topic into her awareness highlighting its value in healing and growth  Angela reflects on how she personally separates things she struggles with from her identity wh...

On today’s episode, we are joined by Tony Green, a veteran from Re-Emerge who alongside Julie competed in the Tactical Games a few weeks ago. The Tactical Games is a competition that combines functional fitness, endurance, mental toughness, and marksmanship under pressure — designed to push people physically and mentally to their limits. And today Julie and Tony share the insights and perspectives...

On today’s episode, we discuss the benefit of being triggered because once you identify why certain things are triggering you, you can begin to use them as a catalyst for positive change. Tune in to hear: Julie explains that while being triggered does not feel good, it is not something to be ashamed of but rather embraced as a way to gain insight on what parts of you need to be healed Julie opens...

On today's episode, we are joined by Cori and Cami Breen, two women who have been building something together their whole lives. Cori and Cami are sisters, daughters, moms, entrepreneurs and their story starts before either of them was born. Their parents opened their first restaurant in 1981 alongside their grandma, Stefanina. From grade school on, they were making lasagna, bussing tables, an...

On today’s episode, we discuss the truth that in every interaction, no matter how small, we are shaping each other’s experience. And sometimes, without even realizing it, we become the answer to someone else’s prayers. Tune in to hear: Angela shares how a recent experience reminded her that we are constantly impacting each other and how our interactions, big and small, can change the trajectory of...

On today’s episode, we discuss what growth actually feels like and how discomfort is not only part of the process, it is proof that you are evolving. Tune in to hear: Angela describes the overwhelm, discomfort, and doubts she experienced transitioning to her new job which at the end of the day were all indicators of growth and expansion Julie dives into the difference between the discomfort and fe...

On today’s episode, we discuss bridging the gap between saying what we want to actually living it. In order to have a life in alignment with our desires, we have to become the person who has the capacity to live it out. Tune in to hear: Julie takes us through her own evolution of having a clear vision for her purpose and work to then becoming the person who has the depth and capacity to live out t...

On today’s episode, we discuss being intentional about enjoying the sweet moments of life as there will always be highs and lows and it all goes by so fast. Tune in to hear: Angela talks about how she has found herself searching for things to improve on in life instead of allowing herself to fully be present and enjoy this current season of her life Angela shares a reflection she has been using to...

On today’s episode, we are normalizing the experience of imposter syndrome and giving some advice that has helped us along the way. Tune in to hear: Angela shares advice her dad gave her in childhood that is helping her navigate a recent experience of imposter syndrome Julie describes the step by step process she uses to navigate periods of imposter syndrome and reminds us all that these feelings...

On today’s episode, we discuss how sometimes the biggest transformations in your life don’t come from a massive overhaul but rather from one small, intentional change. Tune in to hear: Angela shares that impact that eating breakfast has had on her life demonstrating how one simple change can alter the trajectory of your life Julie shares real life examples of how one small change done consistently...