Default to YES!: Coaching for Confidence, Clarity, and Calling
Welcome to Default to YES—a podcast designed for nurses, and purpose-driven professionals ready to rise above burnout, reconnect with their purpose, and live a life they truly love.
Hosted by a Board Certified Nurse Coach and Clinically Certified Aromatherapist, this show takes a holistic, evidence-based approach to well-being. Each episode explores topics like stress recovery, mindset shifts, breathwork, aromatherapy, personal growth, and self-leadership—all through the lens of whole-person care.
Whether you're navigating career transitions, craving deeper alignment, or simply want to show up as your Extraordinary Self, you’ll find science-backed strategies, soul-centered stories, and practical tools to help you say YES!—to healing, to purpose, and to the life you were created for.
Episodes
124 episodes
Reality Check: Ordinary is the Backdrop to All Things Extraordinary
It’s OK to Be Ordinary as You Default to Extraordinary is a powerful reflection on the science of happiness and the myth of constant joy. Inspired by Michelle Obama's wisdom and supported by Dr. Laurie Santos’ research, this episode ex...
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Episode 112
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18:36
If Sunday Dread Ruins Your Weekend, This Episode is Your Rescue Plan.
Feeling the "Sunday Scaries" creeping in as the weekend winds down? You're not alone — and you’re not stuck with that cycle of dread. In this empowering episode, we explore the science behind Sunday anxiety, the mindset traps that keep us livin...
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Episode 111
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22:49
How to Stop Spinning All the Plates in Midlife: Science-Backed Strategies for Balance, Energy, and Peace
Feeling overwhelmed in midlife? Like you’re juggling too much—and somehow still dropping the ball on what matters most?In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to be “spinning all the plates” in midlife—and how to st...
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Episode 110
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25:41
The Miracle Mindset: When Faith, Action & Nature Collide in Midlife
This episode dives into a powerful quote by Saint Augustine: “Miracles are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature.”Juli opens up about her first week working with a coach who's pushing h...
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Episode 109
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8:56
Rewriting the Midlife Map—It’s Not a Crisis, It’s a Calling
In this powerful episode of Default to Yes, we challenge the outdated myth of the midlife crisis and uncover the truth: midlife is not a crisis—it’s a calling. Backed by science, infused with soul, and rooted in possibility, t...
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Episode 108
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19:58
Turning Procrastination Into Purpose: A Mindful Approach
Welcome to another extraordinary week! Today, we're diving deep into a topic that's all too familiar to many of us: procrastination. It's something we often use as a valid option in our process of doing things, sometimes even feeling that we ga...
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Episode 107
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20:54
Big Wins Start Small: The Secret to Sustainable Success
Feeling stuck with slow progress? Remember, every small win matters! Let's dive into the science of small victories and celebrate the journey together.Unlock the Power of Small Wins: Transform Your Health and WellbeingIn thi...
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Episode 106
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14:35
Don't Let it Overwhelm You: How Going Upstream Can Save Us Time (and Money)
Say YES! To YOU - JOIN THE YES! Societynot ready, have questions: Schedule your FREE Coaching...
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Episode 105
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13:46
Why You're Tired (and What You Can Do About it): The Hidden Power of Wabi Sabi
In this episode of Default to Yes, we explore the ancient Japanese philosophy of Wabi Sabi and its teachings on finding beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness. Embracing Wabi Sabi can shift perspectives on work-life balance, h...
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Episode 104
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22:49
The Overcommitment Trap: How to Reset and Navigate Life with Intention
🚨 Feeling overwhelmed by your own to-do list? 🚨You start the day strong—morning routine, maybe a workout—but by midday, you're reacting instead of leading your day with intention. Why? Because we answer to three brains:
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Episode 103
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14:48
Elevate Your Relationships: How to Be Intentional with Who Is in Your Circle
Ever wondered how social dynamics impact your well-being? Learn how to craft a life filled with meaningful connections & rise to your extraordinary self. Essential Oil Blend for Emotional ClarityTo set the stage ...
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Episode 102
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23:49
Taking the Next Right Step Forward.
You have the power to transform your world! 💪 Embrace your purpose and integrity in every step you take. What would it look like if we all took that next right step of integrity? Let’s explore togetherSchedule your
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Episode 101
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16:47
Our Love / Hate Relationship with Goals and How to Cultivate Readiness for Lasting Success
In this episode, we explore the complex relationship we have with goals and how assessing our readiness can lead to lasting success. We love goals. We hate goals. But when we understand that readiness is everything, we can set our ...
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Episode 100
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21:37
Circles of Concern to Control: Personal Empowerment in Challenging Times
Welcome to another week of embracing your extraordinary self. Today, we're diving into a topic crucial for enhancing our ability to truly default to excellence: mastering our approach to conflict, stress, and managing our energy. Stress, anxiet...
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Episode 99
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19:54
How to Generate Energy and Increase Focus
Self-care fuels energy, productivity, and flow. Using the science behind self-care, Juli emphasizes its importance beyond simple relaxation and spa days. Drawing insights from Adam Grant's book, 'Hidden Potential,' and her own coaching ex...
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Episode 98
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25:48
One of The Most Important Questions You'll Ask Yourself
“Most people, including ourselves, live in a world of relative ignorance. We are even comfortable with that ignorance, because it is all we know. When we first start facing truth, the process may be frightening, and many people run back to ...
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Episode 97
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25:55
Every Doorway Is A New Opportunity
What if every doorway was your Holy Door? ✨Pause as you walk through. Touch the doorframe. Ask yourself:💭 What do I need to leave outside?💭 How do I want to show up?💭 What do I want to bring int...
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Episode 96
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12:11
The Jigsaw Principle: Non-negotiables For Getting What You Want
Embracing Non-Negotiables for Lasting Change: A Strategy for 2025As we step into a new year, many of us find ourselves setting goals and resolutions to make this year even better than the last. Yet, the media often highlight...
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Episode 95
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21:10
Stop, Start, Continue: A Framework for a Transformative Lifestyle
Join the No Regrets Reset 3-Day Challenge and start 2024 with clarity and confidence! Let go of regrets, rediscover your dreams, and create an actionable vision map for the life you truly want. Over three transformative days, we...
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Episode 94
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20:45
Reset: MINDFULNESS PRACTICE
This guided two-minute (approximately) reset is designed to help you ground yourself and find clarity. It begins with the application of essential oils to pulse points or the substernal notch, enhancing the calming experience through aroma duri...
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4:47
Why not? Why not you? Why not now?
In this episode, we are bringing to light the obstacles and misconceptions that hold us back from pursuing our dreams. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights from neuroscience and psychology, we look at common excuses like lack of time,...
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Episode 93
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25:42
It's Not Too Late. Your Dream is Waiting.
Welcome to another extraordinary week! The Truth About TimingIt's a common misconception that certain opportunities are bound by time. If you've ever thought, "It's too late for me," you're not alone. But the truth is that i...
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Episode 92
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16:10
MINDFULNESS PRACTICE: Hope
A Moment for Mindfulness: Advent Reflection on HopeFind Stillness:Begin by finding a quiet, comfortable place to sit or lie down. Allow yourself to pause from the busyness of the day and embrace this time of quiet reflect...
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