1: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs & Launching a Podcast

In this episode, I'm sharing how I'm approaching maternity leave, as a content creator and small business owner. This is something I was very curious about and wished there were more stories and resources out there in my niche! This video has two parts: Part one is a Q&A, answering questions you asked me on Instagram. Part two is a rundown of what I did each trimester to prep and plan! 📝 Grab my Maternity Leave Checklist as well as access to all of my free notion templates. ✨ Subscribe to Slow Brew Sunday, the weekly newsletter that inspired this podcast!: https://julesacree.com/slowbrewsunday 👩🏻‍💻 Digital tools n’ templates: ⊹ grab my free notion templates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affiliate.notion.so/julesacree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⊹ shop our digital journals & templates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thehomebodies.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💛 Let's be friends: ⊹ youtube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@julesacree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⊹ insta | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/julesacree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⊹ newsletter | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://julesacree.ck.page/b9789442a2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⊹ website | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.julesacree.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Send in a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julesacree/message⁠

Today, I'm sharing 5 not-so-conventional self-care habits that have *drastically* improved my relationships and wellbeing. I hope sharing these inspires you to think outside the box when it comes to your own self-care routines. Thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring today's episode! The first 500 people to use my link will receive a one-month free trial to Skillshare! 🎧 Mentioned: ⊹ Listen to Ep: 2 Chronically Overbooked? Press Pause. ⊹ Listen to Ep: 6 Why Fantasy Books are the Gateway to Overcoming Self-Help Burnout ⊹ Grab my free Monthly Finance Template ✨ Subscribe to Slow Brew Sunday, the weekly newsletter that inspired this podcast!: https://julesacree.com/slowbrewsunday 👩🏻‍💻 Digital tools n’ templates: ⊹ grab my free notion templates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affiliate.notion.so/julesacree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⊹ shop our digital journals & templates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thehomebodies.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💛 Let's be friends: ⊹ youtube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@julesacree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⊹ insta | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/julesacree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⊹ newsletter | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://julesacree.ck.page/b9789442a2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⊹ website | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.julesacree.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Send in a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julesacree/message⁠

In this week’s episode, I dive into my recent nostalgic trip down memory lane and share tips on how to navigate our fast-paced digital world. Tune in as I explore how we can find balance, embrace the joy of creation, and rediscover the beauty of simpler times. ✨ Subscribe to Slow Brew Sunday, the weekly newsletter that inspired this podcast!: https://julesacree.com/slowbrewsunday 👩🏻‍💻 Digital tools n’ templates: ⊹ grab my free notion templates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affiliate.notion.so/julesacree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⊹ shop our digital journals & templates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thehomebodies.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💛 Let's be friends: ⊹ youtube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@julesacree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⊹ insta | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/julesacree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⊹ newsletter | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://julesacree.ck.page/b9789442a2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⊹ website | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.julesacree.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Send in a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julesacree/message⁠

Hi friends, it's been a while. :) Let's catch up! In this 'Life Lately', I share some big life updates (if you didn't already know), my "strategy" for the future of this podcast, and how I'm approaching this next season of life. Mentioned: ⊹ My Pregnancy Journey (YouTube Video) ✨ Subscribe to Slow Brew Sunday, the weekly newsletter that inspired this podcast!: https://julesacree.com/slowbrewsunday 👩🏻‍💻 Digital tools n’ templates: ⊹ grab my free notion templates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affiliate.notion.so/julesacree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⊹ shop our digital journals & templates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thehomebodies.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💛 Let's be friends: ⊹ youtube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@julesacree⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⊹ insta | ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/julesacree⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⊹ newsletter | ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://julesacree.ck.page/b9789442a2⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⊹ website | ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.julesacree.com/⁠⁠⁠ -- Send in a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julesacree/message⁠

In today's bookish episode we are trading the self-improvement grind for a sprinkle of magic and dragon fire haha. Have you ever found yourself drowning in a sea of productivity tips and life hacks, feeling like reading is more of a chore than a joy? You're not alone. Join me as I share my personal journey of navigating through book burnout and re-discovering my love for reading again. Whether you're a bookworm or not, you'll hopefully have lots of takeaways from this episode on the importance of giving your brain a break and creating space for more of what you love. 🐉 Mentioned: ⊹ Fourth Wing & Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros ⊹ A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas (this is the first book in the ACOTAR series) ⊹ Vision OS Journal (with life audit!) by The Homebodies ⊹ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be featured in an upcoming episode of Slow Brew Sunday! ✨ Subscribe to Slow Brew Sunday, the weekly newsletter that inspired this podcast!: https://julesacree.com/slowbrewsunday 👩🏻‍💻 Digital tools n’ templates: ⊹ grab my free notion templates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affiliate.notion.so/julesacree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⊹ shop our digital journals & templates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thehomebodies.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💛 Let's be friends: ⊹ youtube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@julesacree⁠⁠⁠ ⊹ insta | ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/julesacree⁠⁠⁠ ⊹ newsletter | ⁠⁠⁠https://julesacree.ck.page/b9789442a2⁠⁠⁠ ⊹ website | ⁠⁠⁠https://www.julesacree.com/⁠⁠ -- Send in a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julesacree/message⁠

In this episode, I take you through a day in my life where I felt overwhelmed, burnt out, and unmotivated. I walk you through *exactly* what I did, step-by-step, to completely turn my day around. I actually surprised myself with how GOOD I felt in the end! Let’s dive into it ~ ultimately, it’s all about meeting ourselves where we're at, working with what we have, and recognizing our own power to turn any day around. Join me for this raw n’ real epi! 🎥 Tune into the vlog on YouTube documenting this day. -- ⊹ ⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ to be featured in an upcoming episode of Slow Brew Sunday! 👩🏻‍💻 More digital tools n’ templates: ⊹ grab my free notion templates: ⁠⁠https://affiliate.notion.so/julesacree⁠⁠ ⊹ shop our digital journals & templates: ⁠https://thehomebodies.co/⁠ 💛 Let's be friends: ⊹ youtube | ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@julesacree⁠⁠ ⊹ insta | ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/julesacree⁠⁠ ⊹ newsletter | ⁠⁠https://julesacree.ck.page/b9789442a2⁠⁠ ⊹ website | ⁠⁠https://www.julesacree.com/⁠ -- Send in a voice message: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julesacree/message⁠

In this special episode, join this candid conversation with my mom about reclaiming our Korean roots together, going through this journey of identity, and the things we struggled with growing up, as well as the things that we celebrate and are so proud of. During this chat, we also touched on some emotional topics, including the incredible story of my grandfather’s escape from North Korea as just an 11-year-old boy, as well as reflections from our recent mother-daughter trip to Seoul. This episode serves as a reminder of the places and the stories that ground us. It’s about discovering the pieces of ourselves that truly matter, and how our roots play a role in that. And no matter where you’re from, we all have a story, a journey of identity, and self-worth. -- ⊹ ⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠ to be featured in an upcoming episode of Slow Brew Sunday! 👩🏻‍💻 More digital tools n’ templates: ⊹ grab my free notion templates: ⁠https://affiliate.notion.so/julesacree⁠ ⊹ shop our digital journals & templates: ⁠https://thehomebodies.co/ 💛 Let's be friends: ⊹ youtube | ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@julesacree⁠ ⊹ insta | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/julesacree⁠ ⊹ newsletter | ⁠https://julesacree.ck.page/b9789442a2⁠ ⊹ website | ⁠https://www.julesacree.com/ -- Send in a voice message: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julesacree/message

Let's dive into a nuance that's often missing from typical productivity discussions -- our cycles & how it plays into the idea of consistency, habits, and routines. In this episode, we discuss: how I've been rethinking the idea that "consistency is key" my personal experience with cycle syncing & symptothermal method (*this is not medical advice*) actionable tips on how to find more harmony in your routines while embracing the ever-changing seasons of life Our complex lives rarely fit into neat, unchanging routines… and every day, week, month, year has a different rhythm to flow with. We're humans, not machines. Listen to hear more about how to strive for harmony over rigid consistency, while still being productive and getting things done. 🍃 Apps mentioned: ⊹ ⁠Startdust App ⊹ ⁠Daysy (I used it for 7 years, but I recently switched to Natural Cycles as it feels more modern!) ⊹ ⁠Click here⁠ to be featured in an upcoming episode of Slow Brew Sunday! 👩🏻‍💻 More digital tools n’ templates: ⊹ grab my free notion templates: ⁠⁠https://affiliate.notion.so/julesacree⁠⁠ ⊹ shop our digital journals & templates: ⁠⁠https://thehomebodies.co/⁠ 💛 Let's be friends: ⊹ youtube | ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@julesacree⁠⁠ ⊹ insta | ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/julesacree⁠⁠ ⊹ newsletter | ⁠⁠https://julesacree.ck.page/b9789442a2⁠⁠ ⊹ website | ⁠⁠https://www.julesacree.com/⁠ -- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julesacree/message

Are you tired of feeling chronically overbooked and overwhelmed? In this episode, I share my personal struggles with overbooking and how I use a simple, yet very powerful tool to break free from it: the power of pause. Tune in to hear more about the subjectivity of urgency and actionable tips and insights on how to manage your commitments to avoid overbooking yourself. By taking a moment to pause, you can make intentional choices and create more space for the things that truly matter to you. 🍃 Links mentioned: ⊹ ⁠Design Your Year Notion Pack⁠ ⊹ ⁠Click here⁠ to be featured in an upcoming episode of Slow Brew Sunday! 👩🏻‍💻 More digital tools n’ templates: ⊹ grab my free notion templates: ⁠https://affiliate.notion.so/julesacree⁠ ⊹ shop our digital journals & planners: ⁠https://thehomebodies.co/ 💛 Let's be friends: ⊹ youtube | ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@julesacree⁠ ⊹ insta | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/julesacree⁠ ⊹ newsletter | ⁠https://julesacree.ck.page/b9789442a2⁠ ⊹ website | ⁠https://www.julesacree.com/

Welcome to the first-ever episode of Slow Brew Sunday! Starting a podcast was a step I never envisioned taking, but here we are, and it's exactly what we're going to delve into today. In this kick-off episode, I open up about my personal limiting beliefs and share actionable tips on how to conquer these thoughts. I unfold the story of my own journey - from starting my blog a decade ago to evolving into the world of YouTube, entrepreneurship, and now podcasting. 🍃 Links mentioned: ⊹ Design Your Year Notion Pack ⊹ Click here to be featured in an upcoming episode of Slow Brew Sunday! 👩🏻‍💻 More digital tools n’ templates: ⊹ grab my free notion templates: https://affiliate.notion.so/julesacree ⊹ shop our digital journals & planners: https://thehomebodies.co/collections/digital-products 💛 Let's be friends: ⊹ youtube | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@julesacree ⊹ insta | https://www.instagram.com/julesacree ⊹ newsletter | https://julesacree.ck.page/b9789442a2 ⊹ website | https://www.julesacree.com/