Conversations with Jules & Ang

Conversations with Jules & Ang

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Conversations with Jules & Ang episodes

  • Let’s Reimagine Aging

    On today’s episode, we discuss the value of representation in shifting how we view and approach aging. Tune in to hear:

    • Angela explains how our brains are predictive in nature and how more representation opens up our minds to a wider spectrum of options ultimately giving us agency to choose how we want to live. 

    • Angela shares stories about her grandma who was her role model of how aging could be.

    • Julie discusses how interactions with her patients led to the evolution of her view on aging.

    • Julie explains how aging is how we choose to spend our time, a choice that is a privilege.

    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

    22 min
  • The Definition of Success is Learning

    On today’s episode, we discuss what it means to succeed if it is true that a mistake is not a mistake if we learn from it. Tune in to hear:

    • Angela discusses how mistakes are critical experiences in the process of becoming better, wiser, more resilient versions of ourselves 

    • Angela talks about her realization that if we are learning, we are in fact succeeding and that is actually the goal in life

    • Julie shares her perspective of being a mother who tries to teach her children that it is safe to make mistakes because that is how we learn and grow

    • Julie opens up about a message she received from her mom reinforcing the wisdom that the goal is to learn and keep going

    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

    11 min
  • The Only Advice You Need: Don’t Give Up

    On today’s episode, we discuss what might be the one piece of advice we can always benefit from hearing and that is: to just keep going. Tune in to hear:

    • Angela shares how being in a funk prompted her to ask the Universe for guidance and was reminded that the only thing she has to do is to not give up

    • Angela talks about how this advice shifted her mindset from self judgment to being proud of all the versions of herself that did not give up

    • Julie discusses how she uses curiosity when she feels like giving up to help guide her decision making process

    • Julie explains the power of getting clear on your vision to keep you going when the lack of quick results makes you feel like quitting

    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

    15 min
  • The Empowered Transition: Redefining Midlife Health for Women with Dr. Angie Brown

    On today’s episode, we are so excited to be joined by Dr. Angie Brown. Angie is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, running coach, and founder of Real Life Runners. With over 18 years of clinical experience and thousands of runners helped, she specializes in guiding active women over 40 to train smarter, not harder—so they can feel strong, energized, and powerful in this next chapter of life. Angie is also a wife, a mom of two daughters, and a passionate advocate for proactive, personalized healthcare for women. Tune in to hear:

    • Angie defines what menopause and perimenopause is and how it affects every system in our bodies

    • Angie explains that by understanding these physiological changes, we can begin to make lifestyle changes to optimize how we feel and live

    • Angie goes through the 4 pillars she uses with her clients to empower them to redefine aging and be proactive in their overall health and well being

    • Dr. Angie Brown:

      • Website: https://www.realliferunners.com/

      • Podcast: https://realliferunners.buzzsprout.com/ 

      • Email: [email protected] 

      • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realliferunners

      • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realliferunners

      • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realliferunners 

      • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realliferunners 

    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

    57 min
  • Life Beyond the Grind: The Journey of Opening Up to More with Molly Dunne

    On today’s episode, we are joined by one of our favorite people in the world, Molly Dunne. Molly is a single 38- year old gal living in the city. She has spent the last 16 years tending to her career. While she loves her work, she began seeking creativity elsewhere, thus the creation of “AlittlebitofMolly”. She is documenting her journey to ditch the dating apps and become the hottest version of herself before turning 39 — all while living in Chicago and keeping it real. 

    Molly is on a mission to break out of Groundhog Day mode and inspire others to do the same. Whether she’s sweating it out in hot Pilates, testing new products, manifesting love with a single swipe, or making her followers laugh about the chaos of modern dating, Molly is attempting it all. Tune in to hear:

    • Molly shares about her upbringing that cultivated a foundation of community and connection in her

    • Molly talks about how she dedicated her life to building a career that she loves but then found herself on a hamster wheel living what felt like the same day over and over again

    • Molly discusses the power of gaining awareness of the walls she put up to keep herself safe which were ultimately limiting her from allowing more into her life

    • Molly opens up about how she decided to take the leap and start a social media presence and the lessons she learned from being vulnerable 

    • Tune into to hear what Molly has planned for the next 15 weeks to break her out of her comfort zone 

    • And go follow her on TikTok and Instagram!

    • Molly Dunne

      • Instagram: Alttilebitof.molly

      • TikTok: Alittlebitofmolly

    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

    55 min
  • No Quick Fix: The Truth Is, It Depends

    On today’s episode, we discuss the concept of releasing the need to find a quick fix to our problems and embrace the truth that the solution lives in the gray. Tune in to hear:

    • Angela talks about observing how it is human nature to crave finding a quick fix to life’s problems

    • Angela shares a personal story teaching her to release the need to find the solution and focus on what is best for her in this moment

    • Julie explains that there is no cookie cutter answer to anything and the truth is, it depends

    • Julie give insights into the power of falling in love with the process because that is where we actually gain wisdom 

    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

    12 min
  • The Magic of Being Seen: It Matters More Than We Think

    On today’s episode, we discuss the power of being seen and how being seen is the antidote of isolation and loneliness. Tune in to hear:

    • Angela opens up about her personal experience of how being seen in therapy made her aware of how isolated and alone we all can feel 

    • Angela shares real life experiences of the healing power of connecting with others who share our struggles 

    • Julis talks about the magic of being seen for who you are and not what you do

    • Julie discusses how in order to be fully seen we have to be open to receiving it

    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

    15 min
  • Human Design: The Roadmap to Ease and Purpose with Katie Ruppert

    On today’s episode, we are joined by Katie Ruppert. Katie is a multi-passionate creative who trusts her energy to guide her on this remarkable and messy journey. As a Human Design Flow Coach, yoga instructor, and  senior leader with Pampered Chef, she helps women get unstuck and move through life with more clarity, confidence, and ease. This year she launched her podcast Inspired by Design with Katie Ruppert where she shares real tools for real life—things that help you feel better now, not after some massive transformation. Whether she’s talking Human Design, mindset shifts, or energy tips that actually make sense, Katie’s approach is all about helping women find freedom in the everyday—without overhauling everything.


    Tune in to hear:

    • Katie opens up about her personal story and how being an overachiever led to burnout

    • Katie imparts to us so much wisdom as she shares how curiously and divine timing were at the forefront of her journey of healing and self discovery which led her to Human Design

    • Katie explains what Human Design is and how she uses it with clients

    • Tune in to hear Katie go through some of Julie’s and Angela’s Human Design charts and gain some insights into what you will get out of a session with her

    • Katie Ruppert

      • Consultant, Coach & Leader with Pampered Chef, Yoga Teacher, Human Design Specialist & Flow Coach

      • 🎉 Ways to Work With Katie & Event Schedule

      • 🌟 Join the Free Facebook Community
      • 📩 Connect with Katie
      • 🧩 Free Human Design Guide
      • 🎧 Listen to the inspired by design with Katie Ruppert Podcast

      • Register for Katie's FREE Masterclass: Overwhelm is NOT a Badge of Honor:  Reclaim Your Energy and Peace

    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


    1 hr 12 min
  • The Power of Having Realistic Expectations for Mental Wellbeing

    On today’s episode, we debunk misconceptions about the goal of mental health in order to provide realistic expectations for our well being. Tune in to hear:

    • Angela sheds light on what are realistic expectations for mental health and normalizes the fact that we are not going to feel good all of the time

    • Angela discusses how misconceptions on mental health can lead to greater suffering and limit how much we participate in life

    • Angela then talks about how she believes that the goal of mental health is to build tolerance to being comfortable in the discomfort 

    • Julie reflects on how all of her personal growth as a human has come from the periods of hard

    • Julie shares how she uses being in discomfort as a teacher to continually learn and grow

    • Julie emphasizes the fact that you do not need to feel great to show up and live your life

    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

    16 min
  • Rooted in Purpose: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome by Anchoring to Your Core Values with Jennifer Morris

    On today’s episode, we are joined by Jennifer Morris to discuss her journey of overcoming imposter syndrome as she became an entrepreneur and started her company, TurningPoint, LLC. Jennifer is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst in the state of Missouri. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Mizzou, a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Administration from Drake University, and a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Cincinnati. Jennifer currently lives in Wentzville, MO with her husband and three very busy children. Tune in to hear:

    • Jen shares her story of becoming a behavior analyst which was grounded in an inner purpose that pulled her forward

    • Jen discusses what motivated her and her business partner to start their own company, TurningPoint LLC, and the core values that are at the center of all their decisions

    • Jen opens up about facing imposter syndrome as a new entrepreneur, understanding the limiting beliefs behind it, and how staying true to her intention helped her through it

    • Jen gives advice to anyone facing self doubt and shares her wisdom on how she manages the many roles she has including wife, mother, friend, business owner, business partner, etc

    • Jennifer Morris

    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

    42 min

About Conversations with Jules & Ang

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Welcome to the Conversations with Jules & Ang Podcast. We are your hosts, Julie Smith and Angela Bleecher. Two women with different journeys, but both pushed by pain onto our individual paths of healing and becoming our true selves.