Brave Moves: Confidence, Mindset & Business Growth for Women Entrepreneurs

Have you ever woken up around 3:00 AM with your brain racing, replaying conversations, worrying about the future, or feeling a sense of urgency that makes no sense in the daylight? You’re not broken, and it’s not just “anxiety.”  There’s real biology behind why this happens. In this episode of Brave Moves , we explore why early-morning wake-ups are so common, what’s happening in your brain and ner...

Meditation doesn’t have to look like sitting cross-legged in silence with a perfectly calm mind. In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie breaks down what meditation actually is—and why most people think they’re “bad” at it when they’re not. If you’ve ever tried to meditate and felt more distracted, restless, or frustrated, this conversation is for you. Julie walks you through a simple, real-life me...

Relationships don’t create your triggers. They activate old survival patterns that were already there. In this Brave Moves episode, Julie explores one of the most misunderstood truths about love and partnership: relationships are not meant to heal us or fix our wounds for us. Instead, they reveal where our work still lives and invite us to take responsibility for our own nervous systems. Julie sha...

Sometimes you need a push. Sometimes you need permission to rest. In this Brave Moves episode, Julie explores a simple but powerful distinction that can completely change how you support yourself and others: knowing when you need a pep talk and when you need a hug . A pep talk is about mobilization. It helps shift your mindset from “I can’t” to “I will.” It’s a tool for courage, performance, and a...

Clutter isn’t just about stuff.  It’s about stories. In this Brave Moves episode, Julie explores how the things we hold onto “just in case” often reflect deeper beliefs about worth, safety, and whether we believe our best days are ahead of us or behind us. Expired vitamins. Old mugs. Drawers full of dust and postponed decisions. On the surface, everything may look fine, but clutter is often trappe...

Have you ever realized you’ve been paying for something month after month that you no longer use, enjoy, or even remember signing up for? In this Brave Moves episode, Julie shares a personal story about an unexpected subscription that quietly drained her bank account for years and how it became the perfect metaphor for people pleasing. People pleasing often starts as a survival strategy. It helps...

In a world where heartbreaking news and beautiful moments often exist side by side, how do we hold it all without shutting down, burning out, or feeling guilty for experiencing joy? In this Brave Moves episode, Julie reflects on the deep duality of life. One moment marked by devastating loss and grief, the next by the miracle of new life. Through this lens, she explores why we are allowed to feel...

Being capable doesn’t mean you’re meant to carry everything. In this Brave Moves episode, Julie expands on the Fierce Life conversation and dismantles one of the most common traps high-performing women fall into: believing that capability equals responsibility. Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should . This episode explores how true fierceness is not about hustle or over-function...

In this conversation, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the concept of living fiercely, emphasizing the importance of self-trust, setting boundaries, and embracing one's true self. She discusses how many individuals, particularly women, often shrink back due to societal pressures and the need for validation. By sharing personal anecdotes and insights, she encourages listeners to stop outsourcing...

In this episode, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores three profound truths: identity, healing, and the illusion of safety. She discusses how our identities are often shaped by survival instincts and societal expectations, leading to a false sense of self. Healing is portrayed as a messy but necessary process that requires change and emotional honesty. The illusion of safety is examined, emphasizing tha...

Some days, the world feels heavy. Headlines are constant, emotions run high, and your nervous system can feel like it never gets a break. In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie shares gentle, practical strategies to manage overwhelm from current events. You’ll learn how to stay informed without emotional burnout, ground your body when anxiety rises, process difficult feelings safely, and care for y...

Most people think the brain is just a place where memories are stored. But the truth is, your brain is running the entire show. Your decisions.  Your confidence.  Your habits.  Your stress.  Your success. Up to 95 percent of your life is driven by subconscious thoughts and beliefs, many of which you never intentionally chose. In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie explores how your mind creates you...

Have you ever wanted something so badly that losing it felt like the end of your story? At nineteen, Julie was engaged to the love of her life. Then a sudden tragedy changed everything, leaving her heartbroken, uncertain, and unable to imagine a future she once planned so clearly. Years later, she would come to understand that what felt like loss was actually redirection. In this deeply personal e...

What if everything in your life is your fault? Not in a shameful way. Not in a blaming way.  But in a radically freeing way. In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie explores the concept of radical responsibility through a powerful monk teaching on enlightenment and a simple story about a spilled cup of coffee. Together, these lessons reveal why life’s “bumps” are not the true cause of our reactions,...

What if the missing ingredient in your confidence isn’t more willpower… but one person who believes in you? In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie explores the psychology behind self-belief, the powerful Pygmalion Effect, and why certain people in our lives act as “believing mirrors” who reflect back our strengths, potential, and possibilities before we can see them ourselves. Through personal stor...

Have you ever heard a song and instantly been transported back to a moment in your life? That is not just nostalgia. It is neuroscience. In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie explores how music activates multiple regions of the brain, why the amygdala links songs to emotion and memory, and how music evokes autobiographical memories that shape our identity. You will learn why songs can trigger powe...

Success can feel hard when everything feels overwhelming. In a world that praises speed, hustle, and failing fast, patience has quietly become a lost art. Yet without patience, we stay stuck, unmotivated, and mentally exhausted. In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie explores why focusing too far ahead keeps us overwhelmed, how our brains react to uncertainty, and why patience is not passive but a...

Feeling behind in life can quietly drain confidence and motivation. In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie explores why the “I should be further along” mindset shows up, how comparison creates false timelines, and how to reclaim your own pace. You’ll walk away with a grounded reframe, gentle encouragement, and a reminder that progress does not have to be loud to be real. In this episode: Why the fe...

Why do so many habits fail even when motivation is high? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie explores why identity-based change is more powerful and sustainable than relying on willpower alone. Drawing on behavioral science and neuroscience, this conversation explains how your brain updates identity through action and why alignment, not effort, creates consistency. You’ll learn why willpower is...

In this episode of brain moves, they talk about how perfect previous planning prevents problems is one of my mottos and yet at times we end up showing in perfectly. Sometimes we overthink it and yet showing up and pressing record and showing up and doing the work is what counts. If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. Support the show Join the Community Brave Moves is a...

Decision fatigue is one of the most overlooked causes of stress, inconsistency, and self-doubt. In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie explores the science behind decision fatigue and why constantly re-deciding the same things drains confidence and energy. This conversation breaks down how deciding once reduces cognitive load, supports your nervous system, and creates more mental clarity and follo...

In this episode of Brave Moves, I address the overwhelming feeling many experience in their busy lives and emphasize the importance of setting boundaries as a means of managing energy. I share how true confidence stems from living in alignment with one's values and goals, and that saying 'yes' to commitments that drain energy can lead to a loss of inner power. I introduce the '...

Motivation is often treated as the starting point for change, but science tells a different story. In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie breaks down why motivation is unreliable, inconsistent, and often misunderstood. Drawing on neuroscience and behavioral science, this conversation explains why action creates motivation, not the other way around. You’ll learn why waiting to feel motivated keeps...

Confidence is often associated with big achievements and major milestones, but what if real confidence is built somewhere else entirely? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie explores how tiny promises , kept consistently, create deep self-trust and lasting confidence. This conversation breaks down why big goals don’t always build belief, how broken promises erode self-trust over time, and why sm...

Discipline often feels like punishment, restriction, or pressure. But what if discipline is actually one of the most powerful forms of self-respect? In this episode of Brave Moves , Julie reframes discipline as a confidence-building practice rooted in self-trust rather than perfection. This conversation explores why discipline isn’t about doing more or pushing harder, but about following through o...