Curious Giulia

After hearing advice like “love yourself more,” I wanted to make a video about self love and some of the things that have genuinely helped me love myself more. I never set out on a self love journey or made it a goal to figure out how to love yourself. When I think about how I’ve changed over time, I realise that I used to think self love meant becoming a better version of myself — one that didn’t...

In this vlog episode I'm exploring what can hold us back from change. I share the changes I'm experiencing and the questions that are helping me to see what's holding my back from changing & why I feel so scared to. Join the email community // Get reflections, insights, and practical tools to support your personal development journey—delivered straight to your inbox. 👉 https://selfdevelopment...

Ever feel trapped in a toxic cycle with a parent where you lose yourself completely? After years of arguments and emotional exhaustion, I made the hardest decision of my life—going no contact with my dad. This isn’t about not loving them or refusing to forgive. It’s about creating space to discover who you are when you’re not constantly adjusting to someone else’s needs and emotions. In this vulne...

Grief doesn’t come with a timeline—and six years in, I’ve realised it’s not about “acceptance” or "moving on" but about learning how to live with and integrate both the love and the loss. 💔 In this episode of The Self Development Collective, I share openly about my own grief journey after losing my brother, what has shifted since my “3 years in” update, and the unexpected ways grief continues to...

Grief & Milestones/Celebrations // How I Cope & What I’ve Learned   Grief can feel especially heavy during milestones and celebrations. Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, anniversary, or holiday, these moments often highlight our loved one and our grief even more.   In this episode, I share my own experience of navigating grief during my daughter’s first birthday and the insights I’ve found...

In this episode, I sit down with my school friend Jade to unpack her entire ADHD diagnosis journey: what finally prompted her to seek answers, the childhood signs she now recognises, and how her life has shifted both before and after putting a name on her experience.   🔸 What You’ll Hear: • The subtle signs in school and uni • What led to the decision for a diagnosis in adulthood and motherhood •...

Going through a friendship breakup can feel even more confusing than a romantic one. The signs are subtle, the emotions complicated—and the grief? Often overlooked. In this episode, we talk about the quiet unraveling of friendships that once felt like home, and what to do when they no longer feel right.   If you’ve been feeling emotionally drained, anxious before seeing someone, or like you have t...

Feeling Like You’re Always Helping? Signs of Emotional Burnout in Relationships   In this episode of the Self Development Collective, we’re diving deep into a type of emotional burnout we don’t talk about enough—the kind that happens when we’re supporting others.   This isn’t about work stress or parenting exhaustion. This is about those of us who take on the role of the helper. The fixer. The per...

Making Decisions In Life (How Invisible Family Rules Shape Our Life Decisions) Have you ever found yourself stuck, unsure why you're making the decisions you're making — or why it feels so hard to make any at all? In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story about one of those moments. A time when I was deep in the decision-making process and realised I was pushing myself down a path that didn’t...

Free Inner Critic Meditation https://selfdevelopmentcollective.com/free-inner-critic-meditation   In this episode, I open up about my personal journey with the inner critic—how it held me back, and how I’ve slowly learned to work with it rather than against it using the powerful lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.   For years, I tried everything: affirmations, mindset shifts, journaling...

This is the final episode of Season 1, and I just want to say—thank you so much for being here. Your time, energy, and presence have meant the world to me. In this wrap-up episode, I reflect on everything we explored this season—from redefining goals and values to building daily vision, staying aligned in our habits, and reconnecting with ourselves in more meaningful ways. I share what I’ve learne...

I think one of the most confusing and painful parts of growing up is how friendships change—especially when there’s no big argument, just distance… or silence. In this episode, I sat down with my long-time friend Dimitri to talk honestly about what it’s like when friendships shift. We’ve been friends for over 25 years, and our dynamic has definitely ebbed and flowed, but somehow, we’ve always foun...

Choosing Ourselves In Our Choices // Making Decisions That Are Less Accepted But More Authentic   In this episode, I'm joined by Dimitri Kyvetos, one of my longest and closest friends of over 25 years, to discuss how we can make choices that truly reflect who we are.   We explore: - The courage needed when choosing ourselves over cultural and family expectations - How our similar Greek and Italian...

Visualizing Our Future Self: Daily Vision for Sustainable Growth The Power of Daily Vision vs. Long-Term Vision In this episode of the Self Development Collective, I explore why visualizing our future self through creating a daily vision works better than focusing solely on long-term goals. From Long-Term Vision to Yearly Vision I share my personal journey of discovering how a 5-10 year vision, wh...

How to Make a Habit That Actually Sticks: The Weekly Approach to Consistency Feeling the pressure to maintain perfect daily habits? In this episode, I reveal why the "never skip a day" mentality might actually be sabotaging your consistency. Drawing from personal experience, I share three practical strategies that transformed my approach to habit-building, making habits more enjoyable and sustaina...

How to Set Goals and Habits That Actually Motivate You: A Simple Framework Want to learn how to set goals and habits that genuinely excite you? In this episode, I share my personal framework for setting goals and habits that connect deeply with your values, making them naturally motivating rather than another item on your should-do list. Why Traditional Ways to Set Goals and Habits Often Feel Chal...

In this episode, I address a powerful Q&A from a listener about navigating emotional boundaries, particularly with a narcissistic presence. 🛡️✨   Join me as I share practical steps and draw from my journey, offering strategies to start setting emotional boundaries and working with the weight of guilt.   🚀 Key Insights: Why emotional boundaries can be tricky Two ways we can work with the feel...

Hey guys! In this episode of The Self Development Collective, I'm diving into something I haven't talked about in ages - goal setting. But here's the thing: I'm approaching it totally differently than I used to. I've been watching heaps of YouTube content lately (you know I've been loving Molly Mae!), and with the start of the year, there's been so much stuff about productivity and goal setting. A...

Growth vs. Change: Embracing Personal Growth in the New Year Episode Description: A Journey of Personal Growth 🎧 Hey guys! I'm so excited to share this transformative episode with you. After having my baby (he's two months old now!), I've been doing a lot of reflection on how we approach growth and development, and I want to share something that's completely shifted my perspective. The Power of P...

Conflict Resolution in Relationships: How To Repair After Anger Hey everyone. In this episode of the Self Development Collective, I want to share something really personal about conflict resolution in relationships - and honestly, I'm diving into this topic because it's something I struggle with myself. I'll tell you about a recent situation that happened with my mom, my eight-week-old baby, and a...

🎧 Hi there! I'm so excited to share this episode with you where I dive into why changing your life through personal development can feel so impossible sometimes. After taking almost a year off to have my baby and study, I've been thinking deeply about why some self development ideas around changing your life often leave us feeling more stuck than before. In this episode, I share my own journey wi...

The next Q&A episode is up. This listener sought guidance on what to do with their life and where to start. In this episode, we delve into practical advice and reflective questions designed to guide you toward a more prosperous and fulfilling life. 🚀 Key Insights:   ✨ Explore the vision of a truly prosperous life and how it aligns with your goals and values.   ✨Define the kind of relationsh...

Q&A Feeling Like We're Getting Nowhere, Dreams Not Going To Plan ☁️❌   Join me in this Q&A episode where we tackle the question many of us grapple with: Am I on the right life path? We explore the rollercoaster of emotions that come with pursuing a dream, especially when faced with rejection and setbacks. I share some personal insights and practical advice for those moments when it all fe...

In this video, I discuss the challenges of dealing with feedback and the inner critic when we try to put ourselves out there. I share my personal experience of receiving feedback that questioned the combination of my grief coaching and life coaching work. I explore the dilemma of choosing between different aspects of myself and the fear of being judged. I also introduce the concept of determining...

Finding Meaning In Life With Grief and Loss.   In this episode, I share my experience and life advice on finding meaning in life with grief and loss. I share my experience in coping with grief and loss and how to find meaning in life by using the experience to further fuel us in living purposefully with the legacy of our loved ones. Coping with grief and living with loss is an experience that we f...