Conversations with Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Heather Davis, a graduate of St. Louis University, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and co-founder of Wellvana STL in Ofallon, MO,  an integrative wellness clinic that focuses on improving energy, metabolism and overall health of men and women. Tune in to hear:

• Heather shares her background and path to a career in healthcare that continues to evolve in scope

• Heather opens up about her personal battle with an autoimmune condition which led her to uncover the powerful connection between root-cause functional medicine and holistic mind-body wellness

• Heather dives into her decision to take the leap and cofound Wellvana STL and how her purpose continues to unfold step by step

• Heather shares personal and professional wisdom on what it looks like to not just be healthy but to live well

• Heather Davis, PT, DPT

• [email protected]

• Wellvanastl.com

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Love, Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we discuss who we are when things don’t go as planned. It is easy to be our best selves when conditions are good, but can we access the tools we developed when life gets chaotic?

• Angela shares a story from her recent vacation to Greece and how her family navigated a travel debacle 

• Angela reflects on how this experience highlighted the value of being able show up as the person you want to be when things don’t go as planned

• Julie takes us through the step by step approach she uses to stay true to her values when life stressors cause dysregulation

• Julie explains how she has developed the skill to identity when she gets dysregulated, the tools to help her return to herself, and the practice of waiting to respond 

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Love, Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we discuss the difference between the effort needed to maintain a healthy relationship and a relationship that feels hard. All relationships require effort and sacrifice but that doesn’t necessarily need to feel hard. Tune in to hear:

• We define the difference between effort and hard when it comes to relationships

• We dive into examples of codependency and self abandonment versus sacrifice from a place of unconditional love

• We highlight how being inconvenienced in a healthy relationship is truly an honor and privilege

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Love, Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we are giving advice on not giving advice. Yes, we are diving into mastering the skill of restraint, listening, and meeting people where they are at in order to best serve them and ourselves. Tune in to hear:

• Angela shares how trying to only give advice when asked made her realize how often she gave unsolicited advice

• Angela reflects on how being a physical therapy has created the opportunity for her to develop the skill of listening which has been the foundation of giving productive advice

• Julie dives into her understanding and evolution of impactful communication and how she has learned to give space for others to share what they actually need 

• Julie explains how she has learned that everyone is on their own journey and she is there to support them along the way 

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Love, Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we explore the phrase “doing the work”. A phrase we have all heard many times but can sometimes feel quite vague and overused. So today, we dive into what this actually means, its misconceptions, and what it actually looks like to put it into practice. Tune in to hear:

• We review misconceptions around what it is to do the work and the difference between self care and self work

• We break down the steps of behavioral change needed to evolve into truer versions of ourselves instead of being controlled by old patterns

• We dive into gaining awareness of our patterns, letting curiosity lead us to understanding where these patterns came from, and building capacity to get uncomfortable choosing differently

• Doing the work is not just thinking about it, not just talking about it, but putting it into practice, and that’s where your life actually changes 

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Love, Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Jake Hickey. Jake was born and raised in the southwest suburbs of Chicago and spent most of his 20s just trying to figure out his life, who he was, and what he wanted to do. He finally hit a point where he wanted to challenge himself mentally and spiritually and started pursuing music as a hobby. And what started as a hobby quickly became so much more. Music became an outlet for him to write about the things he was going through. It became a space for healing, an accelerator of growth, and ultimately a dream he is chasing. And currently, Jake is also working on getting his masters degree to be a mental health therapist as his passion for helping others on their path to their best selves runs deep. Tune in to hear:

• Jake opens up about his childhood including losing his mom when he was just 1 year old due to a genetic heart condition which he also has, ultimately shaping the rest of his life

• Jake takes us through his early 20s trying to figure out what he wanted to do and the events that led him to leave physical therapy school and completely pivot to follow a new path that felt true to him

• Jake vulnerably shares about mental health and why he started going to therapy which has been transformational for his life and career path

• Jake describes a tough period of his life which was the catalyst for him to start writing and playing music which continues to heal, challenge, and expand him in ways beyond what he could have imagined 

• Jake talks about his relationship to suffering and the power of sitting in discomfort which has ultimately expanded his capacity to love

• Go follow Jake and check out his new album:

• @jake_hickey

• https://open.spotify.com/album/2rVnUisg20ch8lhCm46lP3?si=2-CCtYH7SY2qyYfy3CW9lQ&utm_source=copy-link

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Love, Jules & Ang

On August 26, 1986, and September 15, 1986, two Virgos were born and somehow, 40 years have passed. So here we are, figuring it out as we go, sharing our thoughts and feelings as we enter a new decade. Tune in to hear:

• Angela and Julie discuss how they feel about turning 40 and what that number means to them

• Angela and Julie reflect back on their lives so far and what each decade has meant to them

• Angela and Julie share where they are at and what they hope to bring into this new decade 

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Love, Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we discuss the value of being likable - not self abandonment or people pleasing - but an intentional way to move through the world building trust and respect which can ultimately help open up doors and opportunities. Tune in to hear:

• Angela reflects on how likability is an underrated advantage and shapes more of our opportunities than we sometime realize

• Angela differentiates between self-abandonment and people pleasing versus being authentic and likable 

• Julie shares that when she builds a team is she more interested in how someone elevates the room they are in versus just their credentials

• Julie dives in to how the most likable people are genuine, authentic, and warm and make everyone else around them better and those are the people doors open up for

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Love, Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we discuss being at the threshold of when the “more” you’ve been asking for begins to show up and instead of being filled with pure excitement, you are hit with a bit of panic and stress. Tune in to hear:

• Angela normalizes the experience of feeling panic and stress when you are at the threshold of leveling up in life and reinforces that the discomfort is a sign of growth not a signal to stop

• Angela discusses how she gains confidence to move through this discomfort by remembering all the times she was at a threshold before and was able to expand and build the capacity needed to grow 

• Julie highlights the workings of our nervous system which is why newness, even when we want it, feels so uncomfortable

• Julie shares how she taps into her “why” to help her sit with the discomfort as purpose allows her to build capacity 

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Love, Jules & Ang

On today’s episode, we discuss a common trait of all high achievers and that is their ability to move on quickly after making a mistake. Tune in to hear:

• Angela shares how a documentary about NFL quarterbacks showed her how top performers all have the ability to move on quickly from mistakes

• Angela reflects on her own ability to process and recover after making mistakes which has not always been her strong suit

• Julie shares her wisdom around how she views mistakes and how she coaches and supports both her children and clients through their mistakes

• Julie emphasizes the need to not let one moment write the story of who you are and instead get curious and learn from them 

We hope you enjoy this conversation and share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on ITunes/Spotify. And please hear us when we say, you are extraordinary. Go be you, the world needs you.

Love, Jules & Ang