In this episode, Dr. Julie unpacks the myths around self-care, revealing the difference between surface-level soothing and deep, nervous system healing. Listen along as she shares personal stories and invites you to reflect on what real self-care means for you.
Episodes (11)
Join Dr. Julie as she explores the beautiful complexity of being human and offers compassionate tools for mental health and real-life growth. Together, we'll create a safe space to understand yourself, reconnect with your worth, and embrace healing with kindness.
Dive into the surprising ways gaming can build connection, skills, and confidence, alongside the risks when play turns excessive. Dr. Julie shares real stories and practical tips to help you or your family find a healthy balance in a digital world.
January comes with unique emotional, financial, social, and environmental challenges that can leave many people feeling depleted just as the new year begins. In this episode, Dr. Julie and Kai dive into why January hits so hard and share science-backed, compassionate strategies to move through the fog. Tune in for practical tools, real stories, and new ways to view this season.
Dr. Julie shares a behind-the-scenes look at her upcoming book and how it reframes trauma and anxiety through kindness, neuroscience, and self-compassion. We unpack why nervous-system wisdom matters, why you’re not defective for struggling, and how to move from surviving to feeling safe and connected.
Discover how Dry January can kickstart a healthier, more intentional year, redefining your relationship with alcohol and self-care. Dr. Julie Sorenson and Kai Mercer unpack the science, benefits, and real-life strategies to turn one month of mindful choices into lasting change.
Dr. Julie Sorenson shares the heart behind her newest book arriving in 2026, exploring themes of resilience, healing, and authentic self-compassion. Join this heartfelt episode where Dr. Julie reveals the inspiration, topics, and transformative hope woven into her message for anyone who’s ever felt ‘too much’ or ‘not enough.’
Dr. Julie Sorenson unpacks why back talk escalates during winter break, how to respond at any age, and what it takes to keep your own peace as a parent. Discover practical therapist-approved strategies to restore calm, teach real self-regulation, and turn holiday chaos into an opportunity for growth.
The holidays can be joyous and overwhelming at once. In this episode, Dr. Julie Sorenson unpacks practical ways to keep your peace, your wallet, and your relationships intact, sharing boundary-setting tips, strategies to cope with stress, and guidance for honest conversations with family and kids.
This episode explores why traditional financial milestones like home ownership are out of reach for many young adults and divorcees in 2025, and how adaptability, smart budgeting, and shifting mindsets are helping people find stability and peace. Dr. Julie Sorenson brings clinical insight and practical tools for navigating the realities of today’s economic landscape—no shame, just real talk.
Discover how to leave 2025 behind, prioritize self-care, set boundaries, and surround yourself with supportive people for a thriving, authentic 2026.