Ridiculously You with Julie May

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast, our host Julie May sits down with Michelle Wincell OLeary, a best-selling author and former healthcare executive, for a radical conversation about burning down the life that was draining you to build one that truly matters. Michelle's story is the ultimate act of rebellion against shrinking: she left her entire established life, her career, two marriages, and her family home, to move aboard her boat and pursue a conscious, intentional, energetic path. This is where self-love meets straight talk.

We dig into the messy parts of that decision and the awkward detours that come when you choose to blend the world of a therapist and executive with deeply energetic living. Michelle's journey is a powerful example of identity reclamation , proving that you cannot heal by pretending to be someone else. She shows us that radical self-love isn't a bubble bath, it's a boundary, sometimes one that requires a full life overhaul.

This episode is your permission slip to stop editing the parts that make you magic and to let your healing get loud.

Julie May and Michelle Wincell OLeary discuss why honoring your inner knowing is the ultimate awesome-sauce and how to finally stop performing for a life that doesn't actually fit.

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In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast, our host Julie May sits down with Brandy MacLeod, a social worker turned tarot reader and medium, for a conversation that proves healing can be wildly unconventional. After a car accident in 2019, Brandy embraced a profoundly different path, one that taps into highly sensitive energies, leading her friends to call her "the wizard." We're diving deep into the messy parts of career pivots and embracing a gift that doesn't fit neatly into a box.

Brandy MacLeod’s journey is an inspiring example of identity reclamation, showing that sometimes the most unexpected awkward detours lead us to our true purpose. We discuss the controversial idea of intuition, "fortune telling," and why embracing those unique, "neat" abilities is an act of radical self-love. This conversation is your permission slip to stop asking "Brenda," your inner critic, if you're too much or too weird to be successful.

This episode is about ditching perfection and the pressure to have a "normal" career. Julie May and Brandy MacLeod explore how to use your sensitivities to guide others, how to set boundaries that stick, and why loving the ridiculous parts of yourself, the ones that see energy and make crafts, is the ultimate awesome sauce.

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In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast, our host Julie May sits down with Cory Warfield, a serial tech founder, keynote speaker, and musician-turned-AI-musician, for a conversation that's as unique as it sounds. Cory is known for freestyle rapping while forecasting the future, which is just the kind of delightfully chaotic energy we love. This is where we celebrate the fact that some of the best people aren't quite smart enough to be called a nerd!

Cory’s story is a hilarious and honest look at finding your limits, sometimes the hard way. We dive into the messy parts of his attempt to become a male exotic dancer (a true story!) and how getting "punched" by a man dancing on a box made him realize he needed more boundaries. This is a powerful, playful reframe: radical self-love isn't a bubble bath. It's a boundary.

This episode is your permission slip to stop asking "Brenda," your inner critic, to approve your most ridiculous detours. Julie May and Cory Warfield discuss how to blend tech with soul, why not fitting in is your superpower, and how to embrace the awesome-sauce of your life's strangest chapters. You'll walk away with the courage to be a little ridiculous and let your healing get loud.

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In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast, our host Julie May sits down with Adam Shuty, the founder of Everest Longevity, for a conversation that's all about mastering the psychology of action. Adam has lived many lives, from engineer and comedian to financial professional, and the thread that ties them all together is his ability to create systems that make the hard, scary, or uncomfortable possible. This isn't just about reaching a goal; it's about navigating the awkward detours and figuring out how to get yourself to do the things you didn't want to do.

Adam's journey is a powerful example of identity reclamation. We dive into the messy parts of confronting fear, whether stepping onto a comedy stage or starting a business—and how that forced him to align his health, mindset, and purpose. We discuss why radical self-love isn't passive; it's the active, strategic choice to build a life that lasts.

This episode is your permission slip to stop shrinking away from difficulty and start creating your own systems for success. Julie May and Adam Shuty break down the difference between a self-sabotaging trauma pattern and a lack of strategy, offering actionable insights to help you get out of your own way. You'll walk away realizing that loving the ridiculous parts of yourself is how you find the grit to keep going.

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In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast, our host Julie May sits down with Jeff Lavin, a former pro snowboarder turned private equity renegade, for a high-intensity conversation about blending grit with capital markets. Jeff is the definition of what happens when farm-boy hustle meets financial precision: he's raised barns and capital, slung hay and securities, and he does it all with flannel and a rebellious grin. This isn't your glossy finance interview; we're diving into the messy parts of scaling without selling out.

Jeff Lavin embodies a profound identity reclamation: taking the same adrenaline and intuition he used to huck cliffs and applying it to structuring SEC-compliant securities. We talk about the awkward detours and the pressure to conform, and how leaning into your "send-it" spirit is an act of radical self-love. Why settle for your dad's diet soda when you can have the full, ridiculously real thing?

This conversation is your permission slip to stop editing the parts that make you magic, even if one part is blue-collar and the other is capital markets. Julie May and Jeff Lavin discuss how to achieve flow state in your business, set boundaries that stick, and utilize your inherent grit to achieve breakthrough success. You'll walk away with the courage to blend your most authentic parts and let your success get loud.

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In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast, our host Julie May sits down with Sean Young, a US Army Combat Veteran, for a conversation that rips the mask off the healing journey. Sean doesn't shy away from the truth about his PTSD and TBI, sharing the deeply honest and often awkward detours on his journey of identity reclamation. This isn't a pitch disguised as inspiration ; it's a look at what it truly takes to build a life and a community when you've been conditioned to shrink.

Sean’s story is a rebellion against shrinking. We dig into the reality of how his struggles are a trauma pattern, not a failure , and how that helped him build a supportive community centered on radical honesty. Instead of letting his disability define him, he proves that healing gets loud when you commit to sharing your story and taking up space.

This episode is about transforming the things that tried to silence you into the awesome-sauce that fuels connection. You’ll gain practical insight on how to support yourself and others when you're in the messy parts , and how to find your power by loving the parts you've hidden. Let this conversation land in your bones: You’re allowed to want more than survival, you’re allowed to want magic.

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In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast, our host Julie May sits down with Paul Casey, a professional speaker and coach with Growing Forward Services, for a conversation that's all about equipping yourself for breakthrough success. Paul has coached leaders for over 3,800 hours, and he's bringing his direct, actionable insights on how to transform your vision, your habits, and your life, even if you've hit an awkward detour.

We're going past the glossy corporate talk and diving into the messy parts of leadership and personal growth. Paul's mission of "adding value to people" is a beautiful example of radical self-love becoming an outward act. We discuss how to identify the garbage-sauce habits holding you back and replace them with intentional steps toward growing forward. This is a deep dive into the kind of boundaries that stick, designed to stop you from shrinking.

This episode is your permission slip to be a leader and a human being with a life you actually enjoy (hello, golf and orange slices!). Julie May and Paul Casey break down how to ditch perfection and step into a life where your healing gets loud and your success is truly authentic. If your inner critic, Brenda, is telling you that growth has to be painful, this episode is the reframe you need.

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In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast, our host Julie May sits down with Chip Eisley, a men's leadership expert and one of Arizona's leading real estate agents, for a necessary conversation about stepping past fear and self-doubt. Chip is known for his bold, straight-talk approach, which is perfect because we're digging into the messy parts of personal development: the uncomfortable truth that to create a life you actually want, you have to let go of the need for perfection.

Chip has spent a decade guiding thousands to break past the garbage-sauce of self-doubt. His story is an example of radical self-love in action, showing that the same drive he used for men's leadership can be applied to any field, including the competitive world of real estate. This conversation is your permission slip to stop asking "Brenda," your inner critic, for permission to start something new or to live on your own terms.

We discuss why living life on your own terms is an act of rebellion against shrinking, and how hard-won wisdom beats glossy promises every time. You'll gain practical takeaways on how to channel your fear into the awesome-sauce that helps you create your own magic, proving once again that healing gets loud when you decide to take up space.

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In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast, our host Julie May sits down with Tina Kapp-Kailea, an award-winning embodiment coach, for a direct conversation about reclaiming your power without sacrificing your soul. Tina is dedicated to helping high-achieving women break free from burnout, self-doubt, and the garbage-sauce of overgiving. This is where radical self-love meets strategic action : your success doesn't require you to shrink or perform for approval.

Tina Kapp-Kailea's work is a powerful rebellion against shrinking. We dive into the messy parts of corporate burnout and the awkward detours that force women to realize their old way of hustling isn't working. She guides women to tap into their feminine power and step into leadership from a place of wholeness, not performance. This isn't about perfection; it’s about giving yourself permission to lead with authenticity and balance.

You'll gain practical, truth-telling insights on setting boundaries that stick and using embodiment to stop editing the parts that make you magic. If you've been feeling like a potato in a human suit trying to do it all, this episode is your reminder that healing gets loud when you finally prioritize your well-being.

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In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast, our host Julie May sits down with Lotus Banks, the founder of Mindset University, for a bold, unapologetic conversation about burning down the lies that keep you small. Lotus’s story is a powerful testimony to identity reclamation: she overcame a decade of addiction and a felony record to become a COO of a global company, and now she develops elite NLP Practitioners. This isn’t a glossy story; it's a look at the messy parts of rebuilding a life from the ashes.

Lotus, a Master Mindset Architect, teaches people to disrupt the patterns holding them back. We talk about how the self-sabotaging voice, Brenda, is just an old trauma pattern, not a failure, and how to replace that garbage-sauce with the awesome-sauce of your future self. Her approach is an act of radical self-love, a rebellion against shrinking that requires you to show up authentically.

This episode is your permission slip to stop performing and start embodying your power. You'll gain practical, truth-telling insights on how to let your healing get loud and why you don't have to shrink to succeed. Julie May and Lotus Banks prove that loving the ridiculous parts of yourself is the fastest way to real transformation.

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