Default to YES: From Regulation to Reinvention — For Nurses Ready for More

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! In this episode the focus is on living in the moment and how to balance past experiences, present engagement, and future aspirations. We explore the importance of mindfulness practices, like breathwork and journaling, that help reduce stress and enhance emotional well-being. Techniques such as the 4-7-8 breathing method are discussed as tools to anchor onese...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! We could have called this episode, "Embrace the Squiggles" on the Journey to Your Extraordinary Self - but went with a great word from our guest, Do your own research"!  In this episode, we explore the concept of 'defaulting to yes' and the non-linear path to success. Through a candid conversation between the Juli and guest Kim Benoy...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me!  Overcoming Insecurity in Leadership: Embrace Growth and Mastery In this episode, host Juli Reynolds delves into the challenges and impact of insecurity in leadership. Juli explores how insecurities in leaders can profoundly influence their teams and the organizations they run. She distinguishes between justified and unjustified insecurities and introduces t...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Note for the host, Juli Reynolds:  We missed a week, I know. I was in a hospital waiting room while my husband underwent an emergency cardiac bypass. This episode may sound different - recorded it on my phone and no editing this time. :-) Because... priorites, right!  Welcome to the Default to Yes Podcast - I'm gladd to be on the journey with you!  Here...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Reimagining Wellness: The Power of Essential Oils In this episode of the 'Default to Yes' podcast, host Juli Reynolds, a nurse coach and certified aromatherapist, shares her journey of integrating essential oils into her practice, which she now calls Aroma Coaching. Juli discusses the transition from conventional medical practices to the use of nat...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Click HERE to Get your worksheet / guide to Creating Balance: Rhythms for Sustainable Success In this episode, explore the essential components for creating an extraordinary life. We focus on the importance of intentionality, focusing on a strong mindset and well-defined goals. There are a few common aversions to the concept of goals - so stick with it, you...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Sometimes we need to draw some inspiration for the things we don't want to do from the things we want to do!  In this episode, as a way to tap into the value of learning, personal growth and cognitive / mental health, we are going to look into the often-overlooked brain benefits of exercise, underscoring the significance of both physical and mental chal...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! In this episode, Juli Reynolds, a nurse, coach, and aromatherapist, guides listeners through a journey of discovering their extraordinary selves by defaulting to 'yes'. She discusses the struggle of facing emotional and physical challenges, the importance of resilience, and provides practical strategies for overcoming obstacles.  Drawing inspiratio...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! In this episode, Juli Reynolds, a nurse coach and aromatherapist, discusses the pervasive issues of victim mentality and learned helplessness in the workplace. She explains how these psychological states affect nurses' job satisfaction and productivity, contributing to a toxic work environment. Julie shares insights on how nurse coaches can help shift t...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Just like drafting really, we can use the Olympics as a time to gain momentum on our own race, we can take this time to be inspired by these amazing athletes AND evaluate our own strategies for goal setting, commitment, resilience, and the importance of maintaining balance and mindfulness.  Olympic athletes embody the reality of struggles and successes that...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Exceeding Expectations: Embracing the Cognitive Climb In this episode of 'Default to Yes,' we explore the concept of exceeding expectations in various aspects of life, changing perspectives on workplace evaluations, emphasizing the importance of shifting thoughts to serve better outcomes. Exceeding expectations can impact professional and personal...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! In this episode, we explore the power of intentional thinking and the impact of mindset on personal growth, the concept of 'defaulting to extraordinary' and addresses the importance of metacognition in shaping our thoughts and emotions.  Four key questions to assess mindset on a journey towards emotional freedom, intentional living, and overall wel...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Support the show When you are ready, there are a few ways we can connect—each designed to meet you where you are: CLICK HERE and get The Default to Yes newsletter,  where I share weekly mindset shifts, simple nervous-system rituals, scripture-anchored reflections, practical tools for regulated living as a nurse. No overwhelm. No pressure. Just steady encoura...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Join host Juli Reynolds, a nurse coach and aromatherapist, as she delves into the principles of lifestyle medicine and her personal experiences with the wheel of life assessment and the Growth Day app for overall wellbeing. This episode covers the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, including nutrition, sleep, stress management, avoiding substance abuse, and...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Not getting the results you want? In this episode we discuss how too often we leave our aspirations to randomness, relying on motivation to keep us moving forward.   Discover the power of rhythm in achieving your goals. Small, consistent actions can create momentum. Let’s chat about your journey to growth! #Rhythm #Growth Recommended Reading:  Atomic Habits...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! "Each decision we make, each action we take, is born out of an intention." ~ Sharon Salzberg" Setting intentions is a practice rooted in psychology and mindfulness. Research suggests that setting clear intentions can help us clarify  goals, increase motivation, and enhance performance. By setting an intention, you are essentially training your...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Feelings serve as signals, not stop signs. If we let them, they will guide us through the maze of our personal and professional lives. If we ignore, suppress, numb, or inflate them - that's when we get a little lost or hit a wall,  For women and nurses, often balancing multiple roles and responsibilities, emotions can signal the need for self-care, refl...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! What if you said to yourself today, "I am my greatest asset". How would that feel? Would you show up any differently?  Embracing the belief that "I am my greatest asset" is not just about boosting self-esteem; it is about recognizing the inherent value you bring to the world. For nurses and others in high-stress professions, maintaining a...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! This week my self coaching through the pillars of Lifestyle Medicine almost had me sending you to another podcast.... ok, after talking through the pillars, I still do want you to go to another podcast, here is the link: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-185 By the time you finish listening, you’ll have an entirely different approach to how you thi...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! We think we have to either push ourselves, strive for excellence OR enjoy our lives, embracing joy and peace. It doesn't have to be either / or. It's AND.  By learning that the destination will feel like the journey, we can focus on bringing all of our aspirations for more - learning, growing, achieving, celebrating - to the journey. We can embrace...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Revisions are not setbacks but essential steps toward mastery. By adopting a growth mindset and utilizing the R.E.V.I.S.E. framework, you can transform the process of revision from a source of frustration to a rewarding journey of continuous improvement. Each revision brings you closer to excellence, reinforcing that true mastery is achieved through persiste...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Go for your goals, set you high intentions - that is a great way to show up in the world! If we balance that out with holding loosely to the outcomes along the way - we will all just be happier people! That is not always easy, that is why I have an accountability group and a coach - to stay objective and hold space when things aren't going the way I had...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Psychology research has shown that individuals who embrace their unique identity tend to have better mental health and well-being. AND, the world needs you to bring all that makes you uniquely you - it is what you were created for!  After you listen to this episode, lean into writing or clarifying your  personal mission statement.  Your personal mission stat...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Support the show When you are ready, there are a few ways we can connect—each designed to meet you where you are: CLICK HERE and get The Default to Yes newsletter,  where I share weekly mindset shifts, simple nervous-system rituals, scripture-anchored reflections, practical tools for regulated living as a nurse. No overwhelm. No pressure. Just steady encoura...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Meet Elena Prendergast, DNP, Owner/Professional Quality of Life Navigator. Elena is Assistant Professor at Augusta University , at the College of Nursing Department of Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program where she is equipping current and future nurses to deliver quality evidence-based care. Elena is dedicated to increasing awareness and access to EOL/Pall...