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  • Would You Say That to a Friend? How to Stop the Self-Talk That’s Holding You Back - Ep53

    Would You Say That to a Friend? How to Stop the Self-Talk That’s Holding You Back - Ep53
    Feb 17 2025

    Would you ever call your best friend a failure? Tell them they’re not good enough? Probably not—so why do we say these things to ourselves?

    In this episode, we’re diving into the power of self-talk, why it matters, and how to shift the way you speak to yourself. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or negative inner dialogue, this episode is for you!

    Tune in for practical tools, a powerful mindset shift, and 4 simple steps to start treating yourself with the kindness you deserve. 💛

    Regular practice of positive self-talk will change the way you see yourself - and the way that others treat you!

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    If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who needs to hear it. And if you love the podcast, leave a review—it helps so much! 💛
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    14 min
  • Morning Affirmations for Empowerment - A Guided Experience - Ep52

    Morning Affirmations for Empowerment - A Guided Experience - Ep52
    Feb 9 2025

    Begin your day with radiance with these uplifting and empowering morning affirmations!

    Breathe deeply, align your energy, and affirm your place in the world with powerful statements that set the tone for a radiant and beautiful day.

    Anytime you need a boost, return to these affirmations and realign with your highest self.

    You’ve got this! 💫✨

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    7 min
  • Feeling Stressed? A One-Minute Tool to Regulate Your Nervous System and Feel at Ease- Ep 51

    Feeling Stressed? A One-Minute Tool to Regulate Your Nervous System and Feel at Ease- Ep 51
    Jan 30 2025

    Ever feel like you're rushing through life, constantly on edge, or just a little too snappy with people? Same. But what if I told you that you could hit the reset button in just a few breaths? In this episode, we're talking about regulating your nervous system—aka getting out of stress mode and into calm mode.

    ✨ I’ll walk you through a simple breathwork exercise to instantly soothe your body and mind.

    ✨ Learn how to tell when you’re in "fight or flight" mode—and how to get back to calm and grounded.

    ✨ Understand your unique tools for self-regulation—whether it’s music, movement, or even puppy videos (seriously, they work).

    ✨ Try my 7-day relaxation challenge: Pick 3 things/day that help you unwind and notice the difference in how you feel!

    Share your experience by dropping a comment below, or email me: julie@rainbowsrcircles.com

    Let me know what helps YOU feel more relaxed!

    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review—it helps more amazing humans like you find the show! 🌈✨

    And don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter for free meditations, life tools, and good vibes straight to your inbox.

    Thanks for listening—now go regulate that nervous system! 😌💖
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    14 min
  • Reframing Problems as Opportunities - Ep50

    Reframing Problems as Opportunities - Ep50
    Jan 21 2025

    In this episode, we explore the idea that life’s challenges are actually opportunities for growth. Inspired by Wayne Dyer’s wisdom, I share personal experiences, practical tools, and reflective questions to help you shift your perspective and turn obstacles into stepping stones for personal expansion.

    Here’s what we’ll explore:

    1. Reframing Problems

      • Remind yourself that problems are temporary and part of your journey.
      • Shift your mindset to see obstacles as opportunities for growth, rather than something that you just have to "get through."

    2. Trust the Process

      • Believe that everything happens for a reason, even if you can’t see it yet.
      • Trust that you’re never given more than you can handle.

    3. Practice Gratitude

      • Embrace a mindset of gratitude: I am grateful for the opportunity to grow through this experience.

    4. Reflection Prompts

      • Ask yourself:
        • What can I learn from this situation?
        • How am I being asked to level up?
        • How is this experience helping me grow?

    Take some time to pause and reflect on these tools during the episode. By applying them to your life, you’ll begin to see challenges not as obstacles but as opportunities for transformation.

    Let’s stay connected!
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    11 min
  • Why Tiny Steps Are Key to Big Change - and Achieving Your New Year's Resolutions! - Ep49

    Why Tiny Steps Are Key to Big Change - and Achieving Your New Year's Resolutions! - Ep49
    Jan 9 2025

    Big changes don’t happen overnight—they’re built one step at a time. In this episode of Rainbows are Circles, discover why small, daily actions matter more than occasional big leaps when it comes to achieving your goals.

    Whether your resolution is to earn more money, eat healthier, or learn a new skill, consistent tiny steps can lead to transformative results.

    Feeling stuck or tempted to give up? This episode will remind you that small progress is powerful — and it’s the key to lasting success.

    🎹 Share your goals with me at rainbowsrcircles@gmail.com or in the comments. Let’s kick off the year strong together!

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    19 min
  • Reflect, Release, Renew: 5 Questions for Year-End Clarity - Ep48

    Reflect, Release, Renew: 5 Questions for Year-End Clarity - Ep48
    Dec 29 2024

    Join me for a gentle yet powerful end-of-year reflection to help you celebrate your wins, learn from challenges, and set intentions for the year ahead!

    In this episode, I'll guide you through five thoughtful questions to review the past year and visualize your dreams for the next. Grab a pen, paper, and your favorite cozy beverage as we take this time to pause, reflect, and renew together.

    ✨ Reflection Questions Include:
    1️⃣ What brought you joy this year?
    2️⃣ What were your biggest challenges?
    3️⃣ What lessons did you learn?
    4️⃣ What are you ready to let go of?
    5️⃣ What do you want to experience in the new year?

    Ready to align with your highest vision? Hit play now and let's dive in! 🌈

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    By signing up, you'll receive updates on new podcast episodes, exclusive meditations, and tips for living a magical, purpose-driven life—all delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, I share occasional nuggets of inspiration and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the journey!

    Sign up now and be part of our community as we step into the new year with intention and joy. ✨

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    11 min
  • 3 Simple Tips for a Joyful Holiday Season - Ep47

    3 Simple Tips for a Joyful Holiday Season - Ep47
    Dec 22 2024

    The holiday season is a time of magic, but it can also bring stress and overwhelm. In this episode of Rainbows are Circles, I’m sharing three practical tips to help you stay grounded and joyful during the festivities!

    Learn why starting your day with gratitude, taking time for yourself, and embracing the balance of giving and receiving help can make all the difference.

    Tune in for a heart-centered approach to enjoying the holidays and making them truly meaningful. 🌟

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    9 min
  • A Gentle Reminder: You are STILL Exactly Where You Need to Be - Ep46

    A Gentle Reminder: You are STILL Exactly Where You Need to Be - Ep46
    Dec 13 2024
    Are you feeling as if you are forcing things to happen? Swimming upstream? Struggling with a challenge? In episode 36, I shared a message that you are exactly where you are meant to be. This episode is a continuation of that message. You don't have to try so hard. You don't have to push and force. Sometimes you just have to pause and stop. Tune into your body. Look around. Reflect. Ask yourself: how can I stop forcing, and start trusting? How can I flow with life? How can I surrender? May this message serve as a gentle reminder that you are exactly where you should be. And the next step is to pause and take the next best step. You don't have to know what the entire path looks like. You can't connect the dots looking forward. You just have to trust that each step, thoughtfully chosen, will lead to the next best step. This is a practice. So "mistakes" are part of the journey. Give yourself grace, and enjoy the adventure... Love, Julie *Join my newsletter for exclusive udates and life tools for magical living!* Rainbows are Circles Newsletter www.rainbowsarecircles.com ___________ EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: Hi everybody, welcome back to Rainbows Are Circles. Today we're doing an impromptu episode. I was really excited to record an episode today and I started kind of formulating a few topics and what I wanted to say and none of them seemed to be panning out, like I just kind of felt like I was forcing it. And so I decided that I was going to do something similar to what I did a couple weeks ago where I just kind of pause, take a breath and ask what wants to come through right now? What do people need to hear right now? How can I best serve whoever is listening to this? So I just invite you to take a deep breath in and out with me. Dear loved ones, thank you for being here, for your presence, for opening your ears to this message. Recently I shared that you are exactly where you're meant to be. (1:26 - 2:49) And some of you found that very frustrating to hear. I get it. But I'm here to tell you again that wherever you are, whatever is going on, everything is happening and playing out exactly as it's meant to. You don't need to figure out why. You don't need to understand everything right now. The most important thing to do right now is to accept where you are and to trust that it's happening for you. Once you're in that space, the answer, the next step, the next part of your path will be revealed. You cannot always see the whole path from the beginning. There is a step-by-step process that happens. (2:51 - 7:35) It is an unfolding. As you take one step, the next one gets revealed. But you don't get to see the whole thing right away, which is why it requires trust. Now this is going to feel very scary for some of you. Trust in what? Trust how? Trust why? Why not? How has your lack of trust served you so far? How has not trusting played out in your life? How does it feel to force or to live from ego, from overthinking, from overplanning? This may work for you in some ways, but it does not lead to the most fulfilling path. You can and should ponder on this on your own. Don't take anything as an absolute. Anything that I say or anything that you hear from anybody, don't just take it as a cold hard fact. Reflect on it.Let it roll around in your mind and see, does that feel true for me? And then you decide. And then you can decide to take advice, follow it, try it, or not. But be open to hearing it, reflect on it, decide and think for yourself after that. That's all for today, but it's actually quite a lot. And that is your homework to reflect on how you do or do not trust in the rhythm of life, in the guidance that is always available to you. How do you try to force things to happen? And how do you listen when something feels like there's so much resistance that it's time to take a pause? And when you feel that resistance, what do you do next? What do you feel called to do next? You may not know what that is because you're not used to listening. And so this week, that's something that you can practice. When you feel you're up against a wall, when you're a salmon swimming upstream, what if you stopped? Stopped forcing, stopped exerting so much energy and trying so hard. What if you then stopped and asked, is there another way? How can I make this more fun? How can I make this easier? How can I flow with life instead of fighting against it? This can be applied to any aspect of your life, any activity, any task, any project, any relationship. Play with it, explore, have fun, enjoy, and take note of what you observe. Feel free to share it. Thank you for listening and have a beautiful and magical week. (7:36 - 7:43) Make it magical. How you do that is up to you. Until next time. (7:46 - 8:13) Thanks for tuning into Rainbows Are Circles. If you're loving the podcast, I'd be so grateful if you could take a moment to leave a review. It's the best way to help more people discover life tools for better living. And don't ...
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    8 min