Selective Hearing

Change is inevitable. Growth is a choice.

As we cruise into a new season, it’s the perfect time to look at the shifting landscapes in our own lives. In this episode of Selective Hearing, we are talking about a hard truth: "Change is inevitable, but growth is a choice".

As we move into a new season, Julie reflects on the changes happening not only around us, but within us. In this episode of Selective Hearing, she explores what it means to surrender to the seasons of life instead of constantly fighting against what we cannot control.

Using the powerful analogy of a river and a rip current, Julie talks about learning when to swim parallel, when to float, and when to trust the current enough to carry you toward new ground. Sometimes the season feels messy, exhausting, or completely unfamiliar but that doesn’t mean something has gone wrong. Sometimes the chaos is clearing space for what comes next.

Julie challenges you to ask yourself: What season am I in right now, and am I truly willing to flow with it?

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to stop wasting energy fighting things you cannot control.
• Practical ways to "swim parallel" through life's unexpected twists and turns.
• A 3-question reflection exercise to realign your focus this week.

Whether you're experiencing burnout, healing from loss, navigating a major life transition, or simply trying to figure out your next step, this episode offers a reminder that you don't have to fight every current. Sometimes surrender is what allows you to find your footing.

Tune out the noise. Tune into peace.

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In this flashback bonus episode, Julie Dammar sits down with John "JR" Rennie, founder of Brshfires Ministry, who shares his incredible journey from running a successful software company for 37+ years to stepping boldly into a God-Led purpose. We explore how understanding strengths, practicing engaged listening, and overcoming spiritual struggles can transform individuals and faith communities alike.

Tune out the noise. Tune into peace.

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What if slowing down isn’t a setback—but part of the process?

In this episode of Selective Hearing, Julie Dammar gets real about a season of stillness, surrender, and slow healing. She shares what it looked like to stop confusing movement with progress and begin trusting God with the outcome.

Stillness, Julie reminds us, doesn’t necessarily mean doing nothing. Sometimes it looks like praying, journaling, fasting, serving, studying, mending relationships, and simply taking the time to ask, “God, is this what I’m supposed to be doing?”y.

This episode is an invitation to pause and ask yourself:

Where are you moving just because you’re used to moving? Where might you be confusing movement with progress? Where might God be asking you to slow down, surrender, or simply listen?

Healing and transformation aren’t always visible. Sometimes the greatest changes are happening quietly within us—softening our hearts, shifting our perspectives, changing our choices, and preparing us for what comes next.

Slow healing is still healing. Stillness is not stagnation. And sometimes listening is the next move.

Tune out the noise. Tune into peace.

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I'm back, and this time, I'm starting from a different place.

After stepping away from Selective Hearing and taking time to rededicate my life to Christ, I've had the opportunity to look back at where this podcast began, the seeds that were planted long before I understood what they meant, and the ways God has brought so many things full circle.

In this first episode of the new season, I'm taking you behind the scenes to share the story of where Selective Hearing started, why I stepped away, the small changes and wins that began to change me, and what this next chapter means for the show and for me.

We'll also talk about what's coming next: new interviews, solo conversations, the Selective Hearing blog, YouTube, social media, resources, and some special upcoming conversations with Brushfire Ministries.

But more than anything, this episode is about what Selective Hearing means to me now.

Sometimes starting over isn't going backward.

Sometimes you have to get back at one.

Welcome back to Selective Hearing.

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Selective Hearing is back—and this time, it’s personal.

Selective Hearing is back with a new season and a renewed purpose.

Hosted by Julie Dammar, Selective Hearing is a faith-centered mental health and personal growth podcast about healing, self-discovery, emotional wellness, relationships, mindset, and finding peace in the middle of life’s noise.

After stepping away to focus on healing, faith, family, and personal growth, Julie returns with honest conversations and real-life reflections designed to help you understand yourself, grow through what you’ve experienced, and become who you’re called to be.

If you’re navigating healing, rediscovering your identity, strengthening your faith, or simply learning to listen to yourself again, you’re in the right place.

Tune out the noise. Tune into peace. This is Selective Hearing.

In this powerful episode of Selective Hearing, host Julie Dammar sits down with transformation coach Karen Yates, who opens up about the moment in 2019 when everything seemed to be falling apart—financial stress, a near-divorce, and the uncertainty of what was to come next. But instead of taking the "easy" way out, Karen and her husband made the bold decision to rebuild. Less than a year later, they had sold almost everything and began traveling the world full-time with their two children.

Karen shares her journey of healing, growth, and what it really takes to embrace change when everything in you wants to run. Her story is a testament to what's possible when you finally start listening to the voice inside.

In this episode, we explore:

• 🧭 The courageous choice to stay and rebuild instead of walking away
• 🌍 What full-time travel revealed about Karen's identity, relationships, and resilience
• 😨 The biggest fears that stop people from embracing change—and how to move through them
• 🔊 How "selective hearing" of our inner truth can either keep us stuck or set us free

This conversation invites you to stop avoiding the discomfort and start tuning into what your soul has been trying to tell you all along.

🌐 Connect with Karen Yates :https://inspiremydreams.com/ 🎧 Connect with Selective Hearing: www.selectivehearingshow.com

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In this powerful episode of Selective Hearing, host Julie Dammar is joined by a truly dynamic guest—a former award-winning cultural anthropology professor who boldly transitioned into life coaching, full-time nomadism, and dance. With deep roots in mental health through both family and academic influence, Jonathan Marion shares how he tuned out societal expectations to tune into his soul’s calling.

Together, they explore what it means to shed outdated roles, embrace purposeful change, and use grief, movement, and global exploration as catalysts for healing. This conversation is a masterclass in conscious transformation.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• 🎓 The journey from academia to becoming a transformational life coach and nomad
• 🧠 How a lifelong immersion in mental health shaped his coaching philosophy
• 🌍 Why “selective hearing” can be a healing practice—and when it becomes a barrier
• 💃 How dance, travel, and embodiment practices support emotional and mental well-being

Listen now to learn how to shed who you’ve been and step boldly into who you’re becoming.

🌐 Connect with Dr. Jonathan S. Marion:http://stepsalongtheway.global/ 🎧 Connect with Selective Hearing: www.selectivehearingshow.com

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This week on Selective Hearing, host Julie Dammar sits down with Dr. Emily Gordon—a psychologist who specializes in adolescent mental health and eating disorders—to explore the powerful connection between parenting, self-awareness, and teen well-being. As a mother of three young adults and a passionate advocate for proactive parenting, Dr. Gordon shares her personal and professional insights on how families can break harmful cycles and build healthier relationships.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Breaking Generational Patterns Around Food: How parents and even grandparents unknowingly pass down harmful beliefs and habits—and what we can do to change that narrative.
• What Proactive Parenting Really Looks Like: Real-world insights into the daily actions and attitudes that help teens feel seen, supported, and safe.
• Recognizing Our Own Patterns: Why self-reflection is essential for effective parenting, especially when it comes to modeling healthy behavior and communication.
• Tuning into What Really Matters: How to strengthen the ability to listen to your own voice—and help your teen do the same—amid all the external noise.

This compassionate and practical conversation offers hope, clarity, and actionable tools for any parent navigating the complexities of raising teens today.

🌐 Connect with Dr. Emily Gordon: www.dremilygordon.com 🎧 Connect with Selective Hearing: www.selectivehearingshow.com ✨ Subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who needs it.

In this enlightening episode of Selective Hearing, host Julie Dammar sits down with Keri Cooper, a holistic therapist turned sleep coach, to uncover the deep connection between rest, mental wellness, and the stories we tell ourselves. Keri shares why sleep is the missing puzzle piece for many struggling with anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm—and how true healing can begin in our most restful state. If you've ever found yourself stuck in cycles of overthinking, exhaustion, or emotional reactivity, this conversation will help you discover how sleep could be the breakthrough you didn't know you needed.

🔹 Discover why Keri transitioned from therapy to sleep coaching—and how both practices work together to support healing 🔹 Explore the most common sleep issues she sees and how they impact your mood, focus, and emotional regulation 🔹 Learn how lack of rest can distort the way we hear and interpret conversations, reinforcing limiting beliefs 🔹 Walk away with simple, effective strategies to improve your sleep—even when you're battling anxiety or stress

💻 Connect with Selective Hearing: www.selectivehearingshow.com 🌙 Learn more about Keri Cooper and her sleep solutions: https://sleepsolutionsbykeri.com

Tune in and let this be your reminder: sometimes the most radical act of self-care is simply going to bed.

This week on Selective Hearing, host Julie Dammar sits down with the powerful and inspiring Jessica Summers—a mother, wife, fashion designer, speaker, coach, and author—whose story of survival and transformation will deeply move you. Jessica opens up about the unraveling of her life through addiction, illness, and homelessness—and the slow, intentional climb back toward healing and purpose. Her story is proof that rock bottom can be the start of a remarkable rise.

🔑 In this episode, we explore:

• The moment everything changed: how illness led to addiction, separation, and homelessness—and the first step Jessica took to rebuild.
• Why selective hearing keeps us stuck in judgment—and how shifting to deep listening transforms relationships.
• The meaning behind her mantra, “We are not supposed to be turning off someone else’s lights,” and how that mindset fuels her coaching work today.
• The intersection of pain and purpose—how personal struggle gave birth to a new mission, creative vision, and deeper empathy.

Whether you’re navigating loss, trying to find yourself again, or simply seeking a reminder that your past does not define your future, this conversation is for you.

👉 Tune in now and share this episode with someone who could use a dose of real talk and hope.

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