Julie Hutsell-Starling was in her mid 30s and in the middle of a toxic relationship she couldn’t extract herself from when she heard a song that changed everything. It was the catalyst to finally leave this relationship and start the healing process. When she started dating again, she was so clear on what she wanted that the dates were actually interviews. After roughly 50 first dates she met the man she would eventually marry. Now that she had found a wonderful, loving relationship, it ignited the spark inside her to find something that was as good a fit in the professional realm as her relationship was in the personal realm.

Guest Bio 

Since 2000, Dr. Julie Hutsell-Starling, DACM, L.Ac has been discovering, studying, and experiencing the mind/body connection and multiple energetic modalities that allow you to tap into your body’s innate sense of balance, health, and well-being.

Her personal journey started when she was just 27 and diagnosed with chronic pain. While healing herself, she discovered acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, which she found helpful with the pain and more importantly, helped her get to the root cause of the pain, which has kept it from returning all these years. 

Importantly, her career has also been her greatest teacher. She struggled with burnout off and on for years in private acupuncture practice no matter how much self-care she did, and it wasn’t until she understood the real root cause of the burnout, that the symptoms finally went away and have stayed away. 

Dr. Julie loves to guide her clients to get to the root cause of their challenges. When you address the root cause instead of chasing the symptoms, that is how you find true healing, and how you re-find the creativity, joy, inspiration, ease, and flow in your work, your relationships, and in your life. 

Dr. Julie teaches her clients self-healing techniques they can use daily or anytime they need, because she is passionate about putting the power and control back in their hands, and guiding them to connect with their intuition and inner knowing that has been there all along to reclaim their highest healing.

Dr. Julie is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, a Certified Health Coach, a Soul Realignment Akashic Records Practitioner, and a Kundalini Yoga Teacher. She has been working with patients/clients since 2005 and has worked with thousands of patients and coaching clients in private practice. 

Dr. Julie lives in Beaufort, NC on the beautiful Crystal Coast, with her husband and three kitties.

Turning 40 and Going on 50 First Dates

In this week’s episode, Stephanie sits down with Julie Hutsell-Starling, who learned to love herself  and then redefined her romantic life and career in midlife. Julie shares her raw and touching story of growing up with an alcoholic mother, battling through toxic relationships, and ultimately finding her true self and love. Her journey is not just about overcoming, but about thriving and rediscovering her passion in a way that aligns with her true self.

Episode Highlights

• Julie discusses her challenging childhood with an alcoholic and abusive mother, which shaped her early years and self-perception.
• She opens up about her journey through toxic relationships, including a pivotal moment that led her to end a particularly damaging relationship.
• Julie's transformative experience in Italy as a foreign exchange student that opened her eyes to different ways of living and loving.
• Julie's inspiring story of meeting her husband, how online dating played a role, and the intuitive moment she knew she had found her true companion.
• The significant impact of a career in acupuncture, how burnout led her to reevaluate her life, and the eventual shift towards a practice that aligns more closely with her soul’s purpose.
• The evolution of her professional life, from a traditional acupuncture practice to a more holistic and fulfilling approach that incorporates Kundalini yoga and energy work.

In this episode, Julie shares her powerful narrative of personal growth, self-love, and professional fulfillment. Her story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the beauty of finding one's path at midlife. Julie's journey from a tumultuous childhood and challenging relationships to finding true love and reshaping her career is not only inspiring but also a reminder of the possibilities that await when we listen to our inner voice and honor our true selves.

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