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Can Reading 30 Minutes a Day Add Years to Your Life?

What if one of the simplest habits you could build was sitting on your bookshelf?

A social media post claimed that reading just 30 minutes a day could add nearly two years to your life. As someone who has loved books since childhood, I definitely wanted that to be true. So I went looking at the research behind the headline.

In this episode of Brave Moves, I unpack the Yale study that followed more than 3,000 adults over age 50 and found an association between book reading and a lower risk of mortality. But, as usual, the viral headline leaves out some important context.

And honestly, the more interesting story may not be whether reading literally makes us live longer.

It may be what reading does while we are living.

Books ask us to slow down, focus deeply, sit with complicated ideas, experience another person's perspective, and sometimes question beliefs we've carried for years.

I also share how reading helped inspire Lin-Manuel Miranda's creation of Hamilton and why one book can sometimes give us the missing piece that connects ideas we've been carrying around for years.

We also explore the idea of learning like a tree: instead of collecting only the "leaves," the quotes, tips, and quick takeaways, look for the trunk, branches, and roots. What is the bigger idea? What does it challenge you to think about differently? And what might you do with what you've learned?

In this episode:

• What the research actually says about reading and longevity
• Why the viral "reading adds two years to your life" claim needs context
• How reading can strengthen focus and encourage deeper thinking
• Why books expose us to perspectives we might never encounter otherwise
• What Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton can teach us about the power of new ideas
• Why collecting quotes isn't the same as truly learning
• How to read for understanding instead of simply consuming information
• Why books offer something endless scrolling simply can't replace

Your Brave Move

Pick up a book today and read for 30 minutes.

Not your phone. Not another social media post. Not a quick article between notifications.

A book.

Read because it may introduce you to an idea you haven't considered, challenge something you believe, strengthen your ability to focus, or help you see the world through someone else's eyes.

And who knows? Maybe you'll even stumble across an idea that changes the direction of your life.

I'd also love to know what you're reading. Send me a message and share your current book or a book you think I absolutely need to add to my list.

Mentioned in This Episode

Confident You: Simple Habits to Live the Life You Have Imagined
Julie's award-winning book exploring the women, lessons, experiences, and habits that helped her learn to go confidently in the direction of her dreams.

Confident You: Raw Conversations
A collection of powerful personal stories from women sharing their experiences of reinvention, growth, resilience, and overcoming life's challenges.

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If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.

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Social media can help you grow a business, build your visibility, connect with potential clients, and share a message that matters.

It can also drain your energy, trigger comparison, and make you question whether your voice is good enough.

For women in midlife, women navigating a transition, and business owners building something meaningful, walking away from social media completely may not feel realistic. The answer is not necessarily to stop using it. The answer is to use it more intentionally.

In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie explores how to show up online without allowing algorithms, engagement numbers, trends, or other people’s opinions to determine your confidence.

You do not have to perform a polished version of your life to be visible. You do not have to join every trend, share every private detail, or react to every conversation. You can use social media as a tool while protecting your peace, your attention, and your authentic voice.

Julie also shares why pausing before you post is not the same as shrinking. Social media makes it easy to react instantly, but taking a moment to consider your purpose can help you communicate with more clarity and impact. Discernment allows you to combine emotion, experience, and thoughtful action rather than giving your power away to an immediate reaction.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

1. Why social media should be a communication tool, not a measurement of your worth
2. How online comparison can quietly undermine your confidence
3. Why women in midlife have valuable perspectives that deserve to be shared
4. How to show up authentically without revealing every part of your life
5. Why pausing before posting can make your message more powerful
6. How shame and fear of judgment keep talented women invisible
7. Why you do not need to master every social media platform
8. How creating before consuming can protect your ideas and confidence
9. The importance of choosing one small, intentional visibility action

Questions to Ask Before You Post

• Before you post, comment, or respond, ask yourself:
• What is my purpose?
• Does this reflect the person and leader I want to be?
• Will this add something helpful, or am I only releasing an emotion?

Your feelings are valid, and your voice matters. The goal is not to silence yourself. The goal is to use your voice in a way that supports your values, your audience, and the impact you want to make.

Your Brave Move

Choose one social media boundary and one visibility action.

Your boundary might be turning off notifications, limiting your scrolling time, unfollowing accounts that trigger comparison, or stepping away from an argument that does not deserve your energy.

Your visibility action might be sharing one useful idea, recording a short video, telling an honest story, or inviting someone to learn more about your work.

Protect your energy and use your voice.

Social media is a tool. You decide how to use it, when to use it, and when to put it down.

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If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.

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Happiness is not reserved for people with easier lives, better circumstances, or fewer problems.

The happiest and most grounded people often face the same challenges as everyone else. What sets them apart is how they choose to live, where they place their attention, and what they refuse to give their energy to.

In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie shares six habits she has noticed in genuinely happy people. These habits are not about pretending life is perfect or forcing yourself to feel positive. They are simple, intentional choices that can help you create more peace, connection, curiosity, and joy in your everyday life.

You will hear why happy people do not feel the need to perform their lives for an audience, why listening can be more powerful than talking, and how staying curious keeps us open to growth. Julie also explores the happiness that comes from helping others, laughing at life’s imperfections, and stepping away from petty drama.

The sixth habit may be the one quietly draining you the most: giving too much of your time and energy to gossip, comparison, divisive conversations, social media arguments, and drama that is not yours to carry.

Protecting your peace does not mean ignoring real problems or pretending everything is fine. It means deciding, on purpose, what deserves access to your energy.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

• Why happy people do not need outside validation to enjoy their lives
• How listening more can deepen your relationships and help you stay present
• Why curiosity and lifelong learning contribute to greater contentment
• How helping others can improve your own sense of happiness and purpose
• Why laughter makes it easier to navigate mistakes and imperfect moments
• How gossip, comparison, and petty drama quietly drain your energy
• Why protecting your peace is not the same as being passive

The Six Habits of Happy People

1. They do not show off.
2. They talk less and listen more.
3. They learn something every day.
4. They help others.
5. They laugh more.
6. They ignore petty drama.

Your Brave Move

Choose one piece of drama you have been carrying that is not yours to carry.

It might be a group chat, an argument on social media, an office conversation, a comparison spiral, a television show that leaves you feeling negative, or a conversation you keep replaying in your mind.

For today, opt out.

Do not respond. Do not scroll deeper. Do not rehearse the perfect comeback.

Notice how much lighter you feel when you decide that your peace matters more than staying involved in drama that does not serve you.

Happiness is not always something that happens to us. Sometimes, it is something we choose, one small brave move at a time.

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What is your “one thing”?

In the movie City Slickers, Curly famously holds up one finger and says the secret of life is one thing. When asked what that one thing is, he simply replies, “That’s what you’ve got to find out.”

But finding your one thing is not always about discovering the perfect career, reaching a revenue goal, earning a new title, or finally arriving at some imagined destination. Sometimes, it is quieter and more personal. It may be permission to rest, the courage to make a change, or the realization that you are allowed to experience joy without having to earn it.

In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie shares a joyful moment from Wine Camp, where a group of women from completely different backgrounds found themselves singing “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” together on a van between wineries.

They had different careers, responsibilities, life experiences, and midlife transitions. Yet in that moment, they were connected by something simple: they had each said yes to a new experience.

That moment became a powerful reminder that clarity rarely comes while we are sitting still and overthinking our next move. We often discover what matters most by stepping into unfamiliar circumstances, trying something new, and allowing ourselves to see who we become on the other side.

You do not need complete clarity before taking action. Sometimes, movement is what creates the clarity you have been waiting for.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

Why your “one thing” is not necessarily a job title, achievement, or destination

How stepping outside your comfort zone can reveal what matters most to you

Why clarity often comes after you take action

What a van full of women singing off-key can teach us about connection and joy

Why new experiences can reconnect you with parts of yourself you may have forgotten

How midlife can become an opportunity for reinvention, courage, and discovery

Your Brave Move

Think about the last time you said yes to something unfamiliar.

When was the last time you stepped into a new room, joined a new experience, or did something simply because it might bring you joy?

This week, choose one new circumstance to step into. You do not have to know exactly what it will lead to. You only have to be willing to move.

Your purpose may not be waiting for you inside your comfort zone.

You do not need clarity before you move. You need movement before you get clarity.

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A racing heart. Shallow breathing. A clenched jaw. Cold hands. A nervous stomach. Thoughts that will not slow down.

These sensations can make you feel as though something is wrong with you. But your body is not broken. It is trying to protect you.

In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explains what happens when your body enters the fight-or-flight response and why everyday stressors, such as an overwhelming email, a difficult conversation, caregiving responsibilities, or a never-ending to-do list, can trigger the same protective response as a physical threat.

When your nervous system believes you are in danger, your heart may beat faster, your breathing may become shallow, your muscles can tense, and your digestion may slow down. Mentally, you might feel restless, distracted, easily startled, or unable to stop scanning for the next problem.

For women managing businesses, families, careers, caregiving, and countless daily responsibilities, this heightened state can begin to feel less like an occasional response and more like a default setting.

The good news is that calming your nervous system does not always require a long meditation session, a quiet room, or an hour you do not have.

Julie shares a simple breathing exercise called the physiological sigh that can be practiced in about 60 seconds:

1. Inhale through your nose.
2. Take a second, shorter inhale through your nose.
3. Exhale slowly and fully through your mouth.
4. Repeat two or three times.

This simple practice can help you pause, reconnect with your body, and remind your nervous system that you are safe in the present moment.

In this episode, Julie explores:

• Common physical signs of the fight-or-flight response
• Why stress can cause a racing heart, tight muscles, or an upset stomach
• How chronic stress affects focus, creativity, and decision-making
• Why your nervous system is not your enemy
• How to use the physiological sigh during stressful moments
• A practical 60-second tool for calming your body
• How to respond to stress with curiosity instead of shame

Your Brave Move

The next time you notice your heart racing, your jaw tightening, or your thoughts beginning to spiral, pause and try the physiological sigh:

Inhale. Inhale again. Exhale slowly.

You do not have to fight your body. Give it the information it needs to recognize that the danger has passed.

Share this episode with someone who could use a simple tool for the difficult days, not only the good ones.

Be brave. Breathe deeply. Go confidently.

Content Note: This episode discusses stress and the body’s nervous system response. If you are experiencing persistent anxiety, panic symptoms, breathing difficulties, chest pain, or ongoing nervous system overwhelm, consider speaking with a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional.

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Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.

If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.

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What if the things that come most naturally to you could change someone else’s life?

In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie reflects on two deeply moving stories she discovered on TikTok. One is about the loss of a beloved dog who helped rehabilitate animals others had given up on. The other is about a woman facing early-onset Alzheimer’s who chose to share her diagnosis, difficult decisions, and final lessons with extraordinary honesty.

The first story follows Isabel and her dog, Simon. Isabel fosters dogs with behavioral and emotional challenges, helping them feel safe enough to trust people again. Simon became her quiet partner in that work, welcoming frightened dogs, playing with them, and showing them how to belong.

Although Simon never knew how many lives he touched, his patience and presence helped change the future of dog after dog. His life created a ripple effect that reached far beyond Isabel’s home.

The second story is that of Rebecca Luna, a TikTok creator from British Columbia who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at only 48 years old. Rebecca publicly documented her experience, answered painful questions, and spoke openly about her decision to pursue medical assistance in dying.

Julie does not debate Rebecca’s deeply personal decision. Instead, she reflects on what Rebecca chose to leave behind: greater understanding, honest conversations about Alzheimer’s disease, and a powerful reminder to learn how to love ourselves while we still have the opportunity.

These two stories may appear completely different, but they share an important truth.

Our time is finite.

We cannot always control what happens to us, how much time we receive, or when we will have to say goodbye. But we can choose how we spend the time we have. We can choose to use our natural gifts, pursue what matters to us, and allow our actions to create a positive impact on others.

You do not need to become famous, build an enormous platform, or go viral to make a difference. Sometimes, creating a meaningful life begins with consistently doing the things you care about and trusting that your gifts may be exactly what someone else needs.

In this episode, Julie explores:

• How ordinary actions can create an extraordinary ripple effect
• Why meaningful impact does not require fame or recognition
• What grief can teach us about love and connection
• How to use your natural gifts to help other people
• Why pursuing your passions can lead you toward your purpose
• The importance of living intentionally while you have the opportunity
• How one person, or even one beloved dog, can change many lives

Your Brave Move

Stop questioning whether you are capable of making a difference.

Choose one passion, strength, or gift that comes naturally to you and take one small step toward using it. You may not immediately see the impact, but that does not mean the ripple has not already begun.

Every day is not a limitation. Every day is a gift we get to share.

Be brave. Be yourself. Go confidently.

Content Note: This episode includes conversations about pet loss, grief, early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, and medical assistance in dying.

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If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.

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At 70 years old, Julie’s grandmother lost her leg to a rare cancer. After surgery, chemotherapy, and rehabilitation, she faced the difficult task of learning how to walk again with a wooden prosthetic leg that weighed nearly 30 pounds.

She could have decided that she had already lived a full life. She could have accepted that this was where her independence ended.

Instead, she installed parallel bars in her home and practiced walking every single day.

In this deeply personal episode of Brave Moves, Julie shares the powerful example her grandmother set through determination, courage, and a refusal to believe that age or hardship meant she was finished.

Julie also reflects on a recent hike in Montana when her own mind began trying to convince her to stay on the boat rather than attempt something uncomfortable. By choosing to take one step forward, she experienced beautiful waterfalls, crossed a suspension bridge, and was reminded that our minds often try to protect us by talking us out of the very experiences that could help us grow.

This episode is for anyone who has ever thought:

“I’m too old.”

“It’s too late.”

“I’m too far behind.”

“I’m not capable of doing this anymore.”

You are not required to feel completely confident before you begin. You do not have to move quickly, keep up with everyone else, or prove anything to anyone. You simply have to be willing to take the next small step.

In this episode, Julie explores:

• How to start again after a major life change
• Why age does not determine what is still possible
• How fear and self-doubt can keep us from trying
• The importance of becoming comfortable with discomfort
• Why taking one small step can rebuild confidence
• How to stop letting your inner voice talk you out of new experiences
• The strength it takes to keep moving forward at any age

Today’s Brave Move

Name one thing you have quietly decided you are too old, too late, too inexperienced, or too far behind to pursue.

Then take one small step toward it anyway.

You do not need anyone else’s permission. You do not need the entire plan. You only need to decide that your next chapter is still worth walking toward.

If this episode reminded you of someone who refused to give up, share it with them. You can also send it to a friend who needs to hear that it is never too late to start again.

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Be brave. Keep walking. Go confidently.

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Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.

If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.

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Before someone makes success look effortless, they spend time being uncertain, imperfect, and brand new.

In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie shares the beautiful memory of a hot pink polka-dot dress handmade by her grandmother, a talented businesswoman, educator, concert pianist, philanthropist, and master seamstress. Without using a pattern, her grandmother could transform a simple piece of fabric into something unforgettable.

But she was not born knowing how to do it.

Behind her confident hands were years of practice, mistakes, patience, and the willingness to begin again. Her story is a powerful reminder that mastery is not something we magically possess. It is something we build by giving ourselves permission to be beginners.

Whether you are building a business, learning a new skill, stepping into a different role, or trying something that makes you feel completely out of your depth, being a beginner does not mean you are failing. It means you are learning.

In this episode, Julie explores:

• Why every expert begins without knowing what they are doing
• The years of unseen practice behind seemingly effortless success
• How perfectionism can keep us from learning and growing
• Why being a beginner is an essential part of becoming confident
• The importance of starting again, even after something does not work
• How the people we love can leave a lasting legacy through what they create

Today’s Brave Move

Give yourself permission to be new at something.

You do not need to have all the answers, get it right immediately, or look like an expert while you are learning. Keep practicing, keep experimenting, and keep returning to the work.

And perhaps find yourself an outfit you can twirl in, because sometimes feeling like a queen is a brave move too.

If this episode reminded you of a mother, grandmother, mentor, or someone who created something meaningful through patience and heart, share it with them. You can also send it to someone who needs permission to be a beginner today.

Be brave. Be a beginner. And go confidently.

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Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.

If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.

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The night sky is not a live telecast.

That light you're looking at when you stargaze? It left those stars hundreds of years ago. Some of those stars might not even exist anymore. You're looking at an echo of light, and it's still one of the most beautiful things you've ever seen.

I think about this a lot when I'm out in the woods at night, looking for the moon, tracing constellations, feeling like a speck in the bigger picture.

And here's what keeps hitting me: just like every star is unique, so are you. Your quirks. Your memories. Your DNA. Nobody else has your exact combination, and nobody ever will.

Even right now, your body is regenerating itself. You are, quite literally, evolving as you read this. So how could you possibly be expected to "measure up" to some fixed version of who you're supposed to be?

You were never supposed to measure up. You were supposed to shine, as you are.

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Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.

If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.

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 Julie DeLucca-Collins shares a personal story from a recent trip to Montana, where she and her travel companions found themselves searching for cell signal in the middle of breathtaking natural beauty. This episode explores what our reliance on constant connectivity costs us, and why being unreachable might be the bravest move you make this week. A reflection on presence, technology, and reclaiming the moments that matter for women entrepreneurs and leaders navigating midlife. 

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If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.

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