Jules&Ang

Conversations with Jules & Ang

Welcome to the Conversations with Jules & Ang Podcast. We are your hosts, Julie Smith and Angela Bleecher. Two women with different journeys, but both pushed by pain onto our individual paths of healing and becoming our true selves. Each week you are going to hear from us as we discuss all the topics about this wild ride called life. We will dive into what has and continues to help us heal, we will bring you the people who have inspired us, and we will give actionable strategies to help guide you to your true self. We hope you learn a thing or two, laugh with us along the way!

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Jules&Ang

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Education

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Be Your Own Coach 06.08.2024

On today’s episode, we discuss how to be your own coach in order to support your growth and achieve your goals. Listen to hear: The definition and qualities of a good coach The value in understanding how you like to be coached  How to apply the principles of good coaching when coaching yourself for personal growth The step by step process of using a future version of your self to coach your curren...

40 Dates at 40 Years Old with Colleen Ahearn 30.07.2024

On today’s episode, we are joined by our friend and overall incredible woman, Colleen Ahearn,  to discuss her experience of going on 40 dates at the age of 40. Tune in to hear: Why Colleen decided to go on 40 dates when she turned 40 Her insights on how to effectively approach dating What she learned about herself throughout this process The clarity she gained about what she wants in a partner  Ho...

Connecting the Dots in Your Life 23.07.2024

On today’s episode, we discuss a mindset strategy to help us feel grounded when life seems like it is not going our way. Listen to hear: How the concept of “connect the dots” activity books can be applied to life in times of uncertainty How to visualization that you are currently on a dot when things seem like they are not working out and to have faith that this dot will connect to the next  How t...

The Power of Embodiment Practices 16.07.2024

On today’s episode, we discuss the topic of embodiment: A state of being in which you feel connected and attuned to your body and senses and where the division between mind and body dissolves. Tune in to hear: What embodiment is and how it can aid in personal development, achieving your goals, healing from trauma, and manifesting the life you want Julie shares her embodiment practices and what the...

Let Your Triggers Guide Your Healing 09.07.2024

On today’s episode, we discuss how we can use the things that trigger us as insights into what we still need to heal. Tune in to hear: How recurring triggers lead Angela to examine her internal world which shed light on the parts of her that still needed to be healed  Julie opens up about what her triggers have taught her about her grief and her main limiting belief Listen to hear what we do when...

How To Get Out of Your Head and Into Action 02.07.2024

On today’s episode, we discuss how to stop blocking ourselves and start taking action on doing the things we want to do, on being the person we want to be, and on living the life we want to live. Tune in to hear: Julie shares her process of identifying goals and creating step by step plans to take action on achieving them Julie dives into how she uses embodiment and accountability practices to ach...

When Bad Things Happen 25.06.2024

On today’s episode, we discuss our current thoughts and mindsets around when bad things happen in life. Tune in to hear: How our limiting beliefs shape how we view our association to bad life events and how this association leads to secondary suffering How we can dissociate bad experiences from our innate value and worth to heal us from this suffering  Angela shares a personal example of this proc...

You Are the Editor of Your Life 18.06.2024

On today’s episode, we discuss how we have the power to redefine the meaning of the events and experiences of our lives in order to heal and grow. Listen to hear: How our belief systems impact the meaning we give all experiences in life How the meaning we put on things is the source of so much of our pain and suffering How we have the power to rewrite the meaning of our lives in order to heal and...

Energy Healing with Lauren Manzke 11.06.2024

On today’s episode, we are joined by Lauren Manzke to discuss energy healing. Lauren is a Retreat Facilitator, CertifiedCrystalline Soul Healing Specialist, Reiki Master, and Intuitive Healer in Sedona, Arizona.  In her career, she has held over a dozen retreats and supported over 3 thousand one on one clients. Listen to hear: How Lauren, Julie, and Angela serendipitously know each other Lauren sh...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with Hannah Conner, LCPC 04.06.2024

On today’s episode, we are joined by Hannah Conner to discuss obsessive compulsive disorder or OCD. Hannah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, mental performance & recovery coach, guest lecturer, group facilitator, and creative. Her professional experience includes working in community-based substance misuse treatment, in private practice settings with clients experiencing a wide ra...

Grief: You Don’t Just Lose Them Once 28.05.2024

On today’s episode, Julie shares her experience of living with grief 7 years after the loss of her mother. Tune in to hear: What Julie experienced acutely when her mother passed away How she has gone from suppressing her emotions to creating space to sit and feel all the dimensions of grief The recent life events that prompted Julie to dive deeper into her understanding of grief and the evolution...

Toolkit Episode: Time Blocking 21.05.2024

On today’s toolkit episode, we discuss the strategy of time blocking. Tune in to learn what it is, how to do it, and the benefits we get from incorporating it into our lives.  Time blocking is a time a management strategy where you divide your day into blocks of time and dedicate each block to accomplishing a specific task Julie discusses that what has allowed her to optimize how she schedules her...

You are an “N” of 1 14.05.2024

On today’s episode, we are discussing a universal truth that you are the only you that has ever been created. Never before and never again will another you exist and therefore your specific uniqueness is your impact in the world.   Ang shares how each of us have a unique set of gifts and these gifts are needed for us as a collective to succeed Julie discusses the concept of humanity as a team with...

From Crisis to Calm with Dr. Kim Everett 07.05.2024

On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Kim Everett to discuss how to cultivate our energy in order to transition from crisis to calm.  Kim, a native of Chicago’s Southside and a daughter of the Great Migration, is a values-driven leader with extensive experience in higher education, non-profit management, and community-based organizations. Guided by contemplative practices, community building, a...

Letting Go of Your Past Self 30.04.2024

On today’s episode we discuss an aspect of personal development that rarely gets mentioned and that is the necessary but not easy need to let go of the past version of yourself in order to fully grow and evolve. Tune in to hear: Angela’s personal journey of transitioning into a new phase of life The work Julie did to learn who she was, who she is, and who she wants to be How this transition takes...

Slowing Down in a Fast Paced World 23.04.2024

On today’s episode, we discuss how to slow down and be more present in our lives in order to enjoy the ride. Tune in to hear: Angela discusses how her recent move prompted her to be more intentional with living in the present moment Jule shares how one of her mom’s greatest lesions continues to show up and encourages her to enjoy life We talk about how understanding ourselves more allows us to str...

Relationship Q&A with Christina Vazquez 16.04.2024

On today’s episode, we are beyond excited to have Christina Vazquez back on the podcast to discuss relationships. Christina is a practicing psychotherapist with over 2 decades of experience. She also holds certifications in hypnotherapy and Reiki and is an EFT practitioner and Law of Attraction coach. Tune in to hear: What is the foundation of relationships and what makes them work and not work Ho...

Living as a Childless Woman in this World 09.04.2024

On today’s episode, Ang shares her personal experience of living as a childless woman in this world. Tune in to hear: Her insights on the desire to have children Her thoughts on understanding love and aging Her views on legacy and living of life of significance We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And ple...

Seeing Your True Colors with Image Consultant Anna Palmer 02.04.2024

On today’s episode, we are joined by Anna Palmer, an image consultant and Owner of House of Colour Dardenne Prairie, to discuss the power of seeing your true colors.  Anna discusses how external factors and conditioning separated her from her true self and inner knowing Anna opens up about her personal journey of marriage, motherhood, being a business owner, the grief of losing her father, and the...

Tootkit Episode: A Deep Dive into Breath Work 26.03.2024

On today’s toolkit episode, we dive into the actual mechanics of different breath work strategies in order to most efficiently reduce stress and reconnect to ourselves. Listen to hear: The physiological and psychological benefits of breath work Step by step instructions on how to perform diaphragmatic breathing, box breathing, the physiological sigh, and Wim Hof breathing We hope you enjoy this co...

The Neuroscience of Life’s Most Stressful Events 19.03.2024

On today’s episode, we discuss the neuroscience behind some of life’s most stressful events and the benefits that can come from gaining understanding of it. Tune in to hear: The five most stressful life events How these events disrupt our routines and the neuroscience behind why that increases stress  Stress management strategies to help you through these events How to intentionally use changing y...

Toolkit: Death Bed Reflection 12.03.2024

On today’s toolkit episode, we discuss the strategy of utilizing a death bed reflection: A tool to help you get clear on what matters most in this life so that you can be intentional with how you choose to live every single day. Tune in to hear how impactful this can be! Ang shares how she uses this strategy to break free from her rigid mindset to live a life in alignment with her values Julie get...

Pelvic Health with Dr. Sarah Dawson 05.03.2024

On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Sarah Dawson to discuss pelvic health. Sarah is a doctor of physical therapy with over 9 years of experience specializing in pelvic floor physical therapy . We are really excited to have Sarah here on the show to share her knowledge and expertise on a topic that has profound impact on one’s quality of life. Tune in to learn: What is the pelvic floor What ar...

Permission Granted: Reclaim Autonomy Of Your Life 27.02.2024

On today’s episode, we discuss the concept of getting permission. Permission to be who you are. Permission to live how you want. Permission to follow your desires and inner knowing. Permission to change, to choose, to create the life you want at any time. Angela shares examples of how receiving permission to choose what is best for her has been a guiding force in creating the life she is living Ju...

Intersectionality with Ashantis Jones 20.02.2024

On today’s episode, we are joined by Ashantis Jones to discuss the topic of intersectionality. Ashantis is a trained Master’s level Counselor, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Coach that focuses on both the mind and body - both of which are equally important to one’s health. By using an intersectional approach, Ashantis believes that self-love becomes the tool that he...

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