• "Blah blah blah, you're rejected": Reclaiming our Worth
    Feb 4 2025

    From high school dreams of joining SNL to the harsh reality of college rejection, this vulnerable solo episode recalls some of the pivotal moments that defined my path. We talk about shadow work, self-worth, and the importance of internal healing. Through my examples, it will help you begin to understand patterns, embrace mindfulness, and the ongoing quest for self-acceptance. Don't forget to download my free gratitude meditation in the show notes!


    Send me a text!

    I made you a gift! To receive my Grounded in Gratitude mediation (with singing!), visit me here:
    https://subscribepage.io/groundedingratitude

    Follow Julie Jo on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/thejuliejo


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    38 mins
  • Life Lessons from Hypnobirthing with Elizabeth Cano-Correa
    Jan 30 2025

    This episode is full of wisdom nuggets about embracing the flow, changing your life with the power of your mind, and trusting the process! Having attended 1000+ births, Elizabeth shares the benefits of hypnobirthing, a method designed to help women give birth easily, comfortably, and without fear. We discuss the significance of having a mindful practice, and the transformative power of hypnosis beyond childbirth. You'll hear my own powerful hypnobirth story, where I remained calm and relaxed after being submerged in cold water and actually leaned into my favorite activity of SINGING while my baby entered the world!

    Connect with Elizabeth:
    info@birth1st.com
    (917) 225-2584
    https://birth1st.com
    https://www.youtube.com/@birth1st
    https://www.facebook.com/birth1st
    https://www.instagram.com/birth1st

    More about our guest:

    Elizabeth Cano-Correa is a Certified HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator (CHCE), a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE), a DONA-trained birth doula, a postpartum doula, a Certified Consulting Hypnotist, an EFT practioner and an NLP practioner. She has been teaching classes for over 18 years and has attended well over a thousand births.

    Send me a text!

    I made you a gift! To receive my Grounded in Gratitude mediation (with singing!), visit me here:
    https://subscribepage.io/groundedingratitude

    Follow Julie Jo on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/thejuliejo


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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Living at the Edge of Evolution with Branislav Vukojevic
    Jan 22 2025

    This special episode is our first guest interview, with my husband, Branislav Vukojevic! As a certified personal trainer and hypnotherapist, Branislav sheds light on his approach to holistic health through spiritual growth, functional movement, and coaching. He shares about his own transformation through meditation, and highlights practical techniques for becoming the awareness of our own mind and body, overcoming the ego, and fostering a harmonized relationship between the mind and the heart.

    Find Branislav (also goes by Brian) on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/branislavuk

    More about our guest:
    Branislav Vukojevic is a nationally-certified personal trainer, working in fitness and nutrition for more than 20 years. After a personal journey through spiritual awakening, his work deepened to integrate the understanding of the workings of the mind, and he became certified as a hypnotherapist. With a holistic approach to health and well-being, Branislav (also known to his clients as Brian) is passionate about helping others to develop spiritual practices as a foundation alongside their mindful nutrition and functional movement.


    Send me a text!

    I made you a gift! To receive my Grounded in Gratitude mediation (with singing!), visit me here:
    https://subscribepage.io/groundedingratitude

    Follow Julie Jo on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/thejuliejo


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    53 mins
  • Self-love Isn't Selfish
    Jan 18 2025

    With practical tips for discovering and nurturing self-love, we talk about why prioritizing yourself is crucial for healthy relationships and overall well-being. Learn how small, mindful practices can create ripple effects, changing not just your own life but also the lives of those around you.

    Send me a text!

    I made you a gift! To receive my Grounded in Gratitude mediation (with singing!), visit me here:
    https://subscribepage.io/groundedingratitude

    Follow Julie Jo on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/thejuliejo


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    19 mins
  • Finding My Voice by Losing It: Transforming Pain into Purpose
    Jan 14 2025

    In this deeply personal and transformative episode, I share the powerful story behind the creation of the podcast. You'll hear about the seven weeks I spent in silence, my struggles as a performer and mother, and the profound lessons I learned about self-awareness, authenticity, and the importance of listening to one's inner voice.


    Send me a text!

    I made you a gift! To receive my Grounded in Gratitude mediation (with singing!), visit me here:
    https://subscribepage.io/groundedingratitude

    Follow Julie Jo on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/thejuliejo


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    45 mins
  • In Pursuit of Play: The Opposite Experiment
    Jan 10 2025

    In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of incorporating play into your daily life through creative curiosity. After my year-long experiment inspired by Dr. Joe Dispenza's work, I reveal how doing the opposite of my usual choices led me to a more authentic and fulfilling life, and practical tips for how you can do the same.

    Send me a text!

    I made you a gift! To receive my Grounded in Gratitude mediation (with singing!), visit me here:
    https://subscribepage.io/groundedingratitude

    Follow Julie Jo on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/thejuliejo


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    21 mins
  • From Snow White to Ariel: Taking Back the Reins on Your Life
    Jan 7 2025

    In this premiere episode of Star Potential, I revisit my childhood dreams and the deep desire to move others with the power of my voice. In a quest for authentic expression, we introduce moving beyond survival mode and removing our masks, no matter what "roles" we play in life, recognizing our capacity for creativity and intentional living.

    Send me a text!

    I made you a gift! To receive my Grounded in Gratitude mediation (with singing!), visit me here:
    https://subscribepage.io/groundedingratitude

    Follow Julie Jo on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/thejuliejo


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    30 mins
  • Star Potential Podcast Trailer | Launching January 7, 2025
    Nov 28 2024

    In the Star Potential podcast, host Julie Jo Hughes, a musical and theatrical performer, explores themes of self-identity, authenticity, and living in the present moment. Driven by a personal journey of reclaiming her voice and worth beyond external pursuits, Julie Jo aims to illuminate paths for other seekers of self actualization. Each week, the podcast features real talk on radical responsibility, recognizing our patterns for growth and evolution, meaningful conversation with insightful guests, and playful stories from onstage and offstage. Julie Jo invites listeners to embrace their true essence and bring more play into their daily lives as we learn to tap into our infinite potential.

    Send me a text!

    I made you a gift! To receive my Grounded in Gratitude mediation (with singing!), visit me here:
    https://subscribepage.io/groundedingratitude

    Follow Julie Jo on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/thejuliejo


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    3 mins