Have you ever heard a song and instantly been transported back to a moment in your life? That is not just nostalgia. It is neuroscience.

In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie explores how music activates multiple regions of the brain, why the amygdala links songs to emotion and memory, and how music evokes autobiographical memories that shape our identity. You will learn why songs can trigger powerful emotional responses and how to use music intentionally to support confidence, motivation, and healing.

In This Episode

• How the brain processes music across multiple regions
• The role of the amygdala in emotional memory
• Why music evokes autobiographical memories
• How songs become time travel for the brain
• Using music to support mindset and motivation

Brave Move of the Day

Create a short playlist of songs that reconnect you to confidence, calm, or purpose. Use it when you need an emotional reset.

If you want a copy of my playlist, you can get it on Apple Music HERE.

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Success can feel hard when everything feels overwhelming. In a world that praises speed, hustle, and failing fast, patience has quietly become a lost art. Yet without patience, we stay stuck, unmotivated, and mentally exhausted.

In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie explores why focusing too far ahead keeps us overwhelmed, how our brains react to uncertainty, and why patience is not passive but a powerful skill you can strengthen. You will learn the three types of patience, how they impact motivation and confidence, and practical ways to rebuild patience so progress feels doable again.

If you’ve been feeling stuck or discouraged, this episode will help you simplify the next step, calm the noise, and take back control.

In This Episode, We Cover

• Why patience feels like a lost art in today’s hurry culture
• How overwhelm makes success feel harder than it needs to be
• Why the brain dislikes uncertainty and how it triggers shutdown
• The three types of patience: emotional, process, and outcome
• How impatience fuels burnout and procrastination
• Simple ways to strengthen your patience muscle
• Why pulling the future closer restores motivation
• The connection between patience and purpose
• How small steps rebuild confidence and momentum

When everything feels overwhelming, stop looking at the whole mountain.
Ask yourself, “What is the next smallest step I can take right now?”
Then do only that.

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Feeling behind in life can quietly drain confidence and motivation. In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie explores why the “I should be further along” mindset shows up, how comparison creates false timelines, and how to reclaim your own pace. You’ll walk away with a grounded reframe, gentle encouragement, and a reminder that progress does not have to be loud to be real.

In this episode:

• Why the feeling of being behind is so common
• The hidden role of comparison and expectations
• How to question the timeline you are measuring against
• What real progress actually looks like
• A simple brave move to reclaim your pace

Listen and remember: You are not behind. You are in process.

If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though.

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Check out my New Book: Confident You -The Raw Conversations!

My The Brave Moves Podcast is created for anyone who wants motivation, direction, and growth for their life. If you follow online mentors like Tony Robbins, Mel Robbins, Rich Roll, Marie Forleo, Brene Brown, Rhonda Byrne, The Life Coach School, and other inspirational teachers.

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