Conversations with Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we dive into our thoughts on the role that other people’s opinions play in our decision making process. Tune in to hear: Angela talks about how worrying about other people’s opinions is biologically wired in us Angela explains how she uses other people’s opinions as cues to pause and reflect before making a decision Angela shares 2 life examples of how she processes other peopl...

On today’s episode, we discuss how to shift your attitude towards yourself by rewriting your self-talk. Tune in to hear: Julie discusses a book she is reading that dives into how to develop a loving, empowering attitude towards yourself Julie shares how she has been implementing this mindset shift and the results that have come from living in a positive energetic state Angela opens up about her jo...

On today’s episode, we are so excited to be joined by Dan Zagorin. Dan was born and raised in Skokie, Illinois, graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelors in Sociology, and then went on to trade at the Chicago Board of Trade for 25 years with the last 17 years in front of a computer. Dan has four children: 2 older boys from his first marriage and 2 young girls with his wife who now res...

On today’s episode, we are discussing intentionally pressing pause on the pursuit of progress to enjoy how far we have already come. Tune in to hear: Angela shares how she heard about this topic which prompted her to reflect on how she is conditioned to only focus on the things that she needs to improve on and fails to enjoy the progress she has already made Angela talks about a real life experien...

On today’s episode, we discuss the value of representation in shifting how we view and approach aging. Tune in to hear: Angela explains how our brains are predictive in nature and how more representation opens up our minds to a wider spectrum of options ultimately giving us agency to choose how we want to live.  Angela shares stories about her grandma who was her role model of how aging could be....

On today’s episode, we discuss what it means to succeed if it is true that a mistake is not a mistake if we learn from it. Tune in to hear: Angela discusses how mistakes are critical experiences in the process of becoming better, wiser, more resilient versions of ourselves  Angela talks about her realization that if we are learning, we are in fact succeeding and that is actually the goal in life J...

On today’s episode, we discuss what might be the one piece of advice we can always benefit from hearing and that is: to just keep going. Tune in to hear: Angela shares how being in a funk prompted her to ask the Universe for guidance and was reminded that the only thing she has to do is to not give up Angela talks about how this advice shifted her mindset from self judgment to being proud of all t...

On today’s episode, we are so excited to be joined by Dr. Angie Brown. Angie is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, running coach, and founder of Real Life Runners. With over 18 years of clinical experience and thousands of runners helped, she specializes in guiding active women over 40 to train smarter, not harder—so they can feel strong, energized, and powerful in this next chapter of life. Angie is a...

On today’s episode, we are joined by one of our favorite people in the world, Molly Dunne. Molly is a single 38- year old gal living in the city. She has spent the last 16 years tending to her career. While she loves her work, she began seeking creativity elsewhere, thus the creation of “AlittlebitofMolly”. She is documenting her journey to ditch the dating apps and become the hottest version of h...

On today’s episode, we discuss the concept of releasing the need to find a quick fix to our problems and embrace the truth that the solution lives in the gray. Tune in to hear: Angela talks about observing how it is human nature to crave finding a quick fix to life’s problems Angela shares a personal story teaching her to release the need to find the solution and focus on what is best for her in t...

On today’s episode, we discuss the power of being seen and how being seen is the antidote of isolation and loneliness . Tune in to hear: Angela opens up about her personal experience of how being seen in therapy made her aware of how isolated and alone we all can feel  Angela shares real life experiences of the healing power of connecting with others who share our struggles  Julis talks about the...

On today’s episode, we are joined by Katie Ruppert. Katie is a multi-passionate creative who trusts her energy to guide her on this remarkable and messy journey. As a Human Design Flow Coach, yoga instructor, and  senior leader with Pampered Chef, she helps women get unstuck and move through life with more clarity, confidence, and ease. This year she launched her podcast Inspired by Design with Ka...

On today’s episode, we debunk misconceptions about the goal of mental health in order to provide realistic expectations for our well being. Tune in to hear: Angela sheds light on what are realistic expectations for mental health and normalizes the fact that we are not going to feel good all of the time Angela discusses how misconceptions on mental health can lead to greater suffering and limit how...

On today’s episode, we are joined by Jennifer Morris to discuss her journey of overcoming imposter syndrome as she became an entrepreneur and started her company, TurningPoint, LLC. Jennifer is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst in the state of Missouri. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Mizzou, a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Administration...

On today’s episode, we discuss rumination, why our minds won’t let go of certain thoughts and what we can do about it. Tune in to hear: Angela defines ruminating thoughts and explains the neuroscience behind them Angela shares her personal experience of ruminating over her body image and the insights she gained from therapy to help her reprogram her thought patterns Julie discusses how ruminating...

On today’s episode, we discuss the topic of Mental Load: What it is, how it impacts us, and how to manage it. Tune in to hear: Angela defines mental load and shares how the concept of mental load has been showing up in a variety of conversations both personally and professionally  Angela discusses some of the health implications that managing a mental load can have on us and on our relationships A...

On today’s episode, we have a follow up discussion on the thought-feeling-action cycle and the value of using community to interrupt negative spirals. Tune in to hear: Angela emphasizes the point that we are not alone and do not have to work through hard times by ourselves Angela shares strategies to break free from negative spirals by connecting with others Julie dives into the science of connect...

On today’s episode, we discuss the interplay between our thoughts, our feelings, and our actions. And how gaining understanding and awareness of this loop gives us the power to create our lived experience. Tune in to hear: Julie explains the science behind what happens biochemically inside our bodies when we think a thought or feel an emotion and how this impacts our behaviors Angela discusses tha...

On today’s episode, we are joined by Tara Kintz to discuss her personal story of breaking through imposter syndrome and the lessons she learned along the way. Tune in to hear: Tara discusses her path and education to becoming a physical therapist and what it felt like when she did not pass her boards exam Tara shares that despite countless prep courses and relentless studying, she was faced with s...

On today’s episode, we discuss the topic of “rules” and how to view them in a way that best supports each of us individually. Tune in to hear: Angela shares the origin story of this topic stemming from her natural tendency to crave structure and rules  Angela discusses the mindset shift from having hard fast rules to tools in her toolbox to use if and when she needs them to achieve her goals Julie...

On today’s episode, we discuss the impact that seemingly small daily interactions have on our overall happiness and well being. Tune in to hear: Angela shares the research study that prompted this topic and how it found that the greatest factor in increasing our well being in the number of micro acts of joy we experience each day Angela reflects on her natural tendency to seek out positive exchang...

On today’s episode, we discuss the universal truth that all living creatures have an innate drive to heal. Tune in to hear: Julie reviews the science of healing and factors that block our innate ability to heal Julie gives a personal example of sustaining an injury and how healing took place once she reduced her stress Angela shares how she extrapolated her understanding of physical healing to emo...

On today’s episode, we celebrate the two year anniversary of Conversations with Jules and Ang by sharing insights on the ripple effect created from us simply showing up each week on this show.  Tune in to hear our reflections on what this podcast has become over the last two years and what it means to us We want to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for the continued love and support. We...

On today’s episode, we discuss the value of shifting our energy from worrying about making the right choice in life to making whatever we choose right for us. Tune in to hear: Angela discusses how this concept was brought into her awareness which has led to her living more in the present moment Julie discusses how viewing choices as “right” or “wrong” leads to anxiety and then shares an example of...

On today’s episode, we are very excited to be joined by Julie Bronsteatter. With 15 years of corporate experience spanning advertising and HR, Julie is a certified professional coach known for her infectious energy and natural zest for life. Julie is passionate about helping mid-career professionals define an inspiring Career 2.0 by focusing less on "what" they do and more on "who" they want to be...