Today, on I Care About You, we’re going to talk about something that almost everyone struggles with, whether we realize it or not: giving yourself permission to slow down. We are going to talk about why we feel the need to be working, moving, and doing all the time, what is does to us over the long haul, and how we can give ourselves permission to slow down. If you’ve ever felt like you’re living life in the fast lane—like you’re always behind, never doing enough, or constantly pushing yourself ...
Jul 10, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 141
This week, we welcome Author Andy Campbell to the podcast! What a great discussion about overcoming and thriving even when the odds are stacked against you. Andy Campbell is a resilient survivor and inspirational author who has overcome numerous life-altering challenges—a victim of childhood sexual abuse and bullying, the loss of his mother at an early age, and the eventual estrangement from his father, his battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and the loss of his youngest son to suicide. Despi...
Jul 03, 2025•53 min•Season 2Ep. 140
Today, on I Care About You, we're exploring a topic that many of us have grappled with: the feeling of being the "different one" in every room. If you've ever felt like an outsider, even among friends or family, this episode is for you. We'll explore this experience through the lens of Carl Jung's analytical psychology, focusing on the concept of archetypes and, in particular, the "Outsider" archetype. Although the Outsider is a composite, we include it as an archetype. Are you an Outsider, a Wo...
Jun 26, 2025•22 min•Season 2Ep. 139
Are you an outsider? You do see yourself as an outsider? In this episode of the I Care About You Podcast, we dive deep into the persona of an outsider. Why we may resonate with the persona, how it helps and hurts us, and what we can do to find balance and connection. I talk about how I built it up in my mind as something "cool" about me, but then I realized the self-definition of an outsider was hurting me. About Juliana J Links to order my book, Reasons to Live: https://www.julianajbruno.com/ J...
Jun 19, 2025•33 min•Season 2Ep. 138
Today we're exploring a transformative journey: becoming "high vibe" by embracing your true self and releasing the weight of others' expectations. If you've ever felt pressure to conform to standards that don't resonate with your heart, this episode is for you. We'll delve into what it means to be "high vibe," how to let go of external pressures, and how to cultivate a life filled with joy, love, and authenticity. About Juliana J Links to order my book, Reasons to Live: https://www.julianajbruno...
Jun 12, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 137
Welcome back to I Care About You, the podcast where we explore the raw, the real, and the resilient parts of being human. Today, we're exploring a topic that affects us all: forgiveness. It's not just a moral virtue or a spiritual practice; it's a profound act of self-care with tangible benefits for our mental and physical well-being. About Juliana J Links to order my book, Reasons to Live: https://www.julianajbruno.com/ Join my Newsletter: https://www.julianajbruno.com/contactme Book time with ...
Jun 05, 2025•27 min•Season 2Ep. 136
Welcome back to I Care About You, the podcast where we talk about the real, raw, and sometimes messy parts of being human. Today, we’re diving into something we all struggle with: procrastination. We all do it—whether it’s avoiding emails, pushing off creative projects, or waiting until the last minute to do something important. But why do we procrastinate? And more importantly, how can we break free from it? About Juliana J Links to order my book, Reasons to Live: https://www.julianajbruno.com/...
May 29, 2025•18 min•Season 2Ep. 135
Welcome back to I Care About You, the podcast where we explore the tender, messy, beautiful work of healing, resilience, and living with intention. I’m your host, Juliana Bruno, and today we’re digging into something that affects all of us, whether we talk about it or not: happiness. But not the glossy Instagram version of happiness. Not the “good vibes only” kind. I’m talking about deep, sustainable, science-backed well-being—the kind that includes sadness, purpose, connection, and growth. Toda...
May 22, 2025•22 min•Season 2Ep. 134
In today’s episode, we’re diving into a simple yet powerful practice: using positive affirmations in meditation to shift your mindset and improve your outlook on life. You’ve probably heard the phrase “thoughts become things”—but how often do we pause to consciously choose the thoughts we want to grow? When paired with meditation, positive affirmations aren’t just fluffy feel-good phrases. They’re intentional seeds we plant in the fertile soil of stillness, helping us reshape how we see ourselve...
May 15, 2025•19 min•Season 2Ep. 133
Today, we’re diving into something that might just change your relationships, stress levels, and overall sense of peace in your daily life. It’s a deceptively simple idea that’s gone viral, and it comes from someone I deeply respect: author and motivational speaker Mel Robbins. It’s called… The Let Them Theory. The Amazing Mel Robbins: https://www.melrobbins.com/ Her Book: https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/ Prompts we talked about: 🖊️ Prompt 1: Who in your life are you trying ...
May 08, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 132
Today on I Care About You, we’re diving into a cultural phenomenon that’s been buzzing across TikTok and beyond: Lucky Girl Syndrome. It’s the idea that if you truly believe you’re lucky and that everything is always working out for you, then… it will. Sounds magical, right? But is it a mindset hack or just another way to spiritually bypass the hard stuff? Let’s get into it! Feel free to explore these resources to deepen your understanding of manifestation and positive psychology. Resources Ment...
May 01, 2025•20 min•Season 2Ep. 131
Welcome back to I Care About You, a space for honest conversations about healing, self-love, and becoming the person you truly are. I'm your host, JulianaJ—and I'm so grateful you're here. Today I want to talk about something that shows up for all of us—something quiet, sneaky, and powerful: beliefs. Not conscious like “I believe pineapple belongs on pizza” or “I believe in climate change”— I mean the deep ones… The ones that whisper in your head when you try something new. The ones that tell yo...
Apr 24, 2025•20 min•Season 2Ep. 130
Today, we’re talking about something so important—the energy of relationships. Have you ever noticed how some relationships make you feel lighter, inspired, and more confident, while others leave you drained, questioning yourself, or just plain exhausted? That’s because every relationship carries a vibe, an energy. And whether we realize it or not, that energy affects us mentally, emotionally, and even physically. If you are in a relationship with a low-vibe person, you may become low-vibe and v...
Apr 17, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 129
Today, we welcome Molly Booker to the podcast to discuss finding ourselves when everything goes wrong. Molly Booker is an accomplished author, former pastor, and suicide prevention advocate. A proud lesbian and devoted family woman, she resides with her wife, child, and a menagerie of beloved pets. Passionate about vulnerable conversations and unearthing the beauty in imperfection, Molly uses her writing to inspire connection and growth. Discover the Beauty in Life’s Chaos with Molly Booker’s Ne...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 128
The power of a genuine apology. Why does saying sorry matter to the health of your relationships? Why is it beneficial to both the person saying sorry and the person receiving the apology? Why can't some people say they are sorry? We cover it all today on the podcast! #sorry #sorrynotsorry #apologyvideo #relationship #relationshipissues #relationshipproblems #relationships Order my book, Reasons to Live Order, here: https://www.julianajbruno.com/ Join my Newsletter: https://www.julianajbruno.com...
Apr 03, 2025•18 min•Season 2Ep. 127
Today on the pod, we are talking about relationship betrayal—how people betray friendships, lovers, and family. It's not just cheating, either! Today, we outline the other ways people betray a relationship, how to recognize it when it happens to you, and what to do about it! You'd be surprised at what they are! Are you being betrayed by 1000 little things? Find out! #selfimprovement #reasonstolive #podcast #betterlife #happiness #fear #relationship #relationshipissues #relationshipproblems #heal...
Mar 27, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 126
This week on the I Care About You podcast, host Juliana Jay, author of Reasons to Live: An Interactive Guide to Healing and Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts and How to Help Others Survive, welcomes the incredible Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer—poet, teacher, speaker, writing facilitator, and poet laureate of Evermore. Her work has been featured on A Prairie Home Companion, PBS NewsHour, O Magazine, American Life in Poetry, The Washington Post’s Book Club, and even the stage of Carnegie Hall. Her newest b...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 125
I don't know about you, but I sometimes have difficulty getting over things. Today on the pod we go over why that might be and 6 steps you can take to get unstuck and start healing! #selfimprovement #reasonstolive #podcast #betterlife #happiness #fear #unstuck #healing #healingjourney Order my book, Reasons to Live Order here: https://www.julianajbruno.com/ Join my Newsletter: https://www.julianajbruno.com/contactme Book time with me: https://www.julianajbruno.com/ Join My MeetUp: https://www.me...
Mar 13, 2025•35 min•Season 2Ep. 124
3 big life lessons I learned the hard way, and, yeah, they might sting a bit to hear. The sooner you let go of them, the better your life will be! #selfimprovement #reasonstolive #podcast #betterlife #happiness #fear Order my book, Reasons to Live Order here: https://www.julianajbruno.com/ Join my Newsletter, https://www.julianajbruno.com/contactme Join my Meet Up, https://www.meetup.com/social-refugees-finding-ourselves-with-compassion-love/ Become a member: https://www.julianajbruno.com/ Suppo...
Mar 07, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 123
Break ups are hard. Today on I Care About You I talk about an emotional break up I had and the steps I took to regain my self worth and move on. We talk about why breakups are so hard on our self-worth, what we can do about it, and how to do it. Order my book, Reasons to Live: https://www.julianajbruno.com/ Book time with me: https://www.julianajbruno.com/ THANK YOU ALL FOR SUPPORTING ME! music @TrackTribe @i.care.about.you.podcast Just to let you know, this information is for educational purp...
Feb 28, 2025•28 min•Season 2Ep. 122
Today, on I Care About You, we’re diving deep into something that quietly shapes our decisions, emotions, and even our relationships—lack mentality. This belief system tells us there’s never enough: not enough money, time, love, success, or opportunities. But the truth is, this mindset limits us far more than our actual circumstances do. To order my book, Reasons to Live: An Interactive Guide to Healing and Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts and How to Help Others Survive Meet with me: https://www.jul...
Feb 20, 2025•21 min•Season 2Ep. 121
Welcome back to I Care About You, the podcast where we navigate life’s challenges with compassion, curiosity, and care. I am Juliana J, and Today, we’re talking about a specific kind of fear—not the fear of real danger, like a natural disaster, but the everyday fears that shape our choices, limit our potential and keep us in places we no longer want to be. If you are struggling with worry about judgment, not measuring up, or fear about starting something new or expanding your horizons, this podc...
Feb 14, 2025•27 min•Season 2Ep. 120
Want to have more emotional intelligence? Journaling has many benefits. Today on I Care About You, we talk about journaling, the benefits to your health and well-being as well as personal growth and understanding. How to explore your emotional intelligence and work on being more present with yourself and others. Order my book, Reasons to Live, or Book time with me: https://www.julianajbruno.com / THANK YOU ALL FOR SUPPORTING ME! music @TrackTribe @i.care.about.you.podcast Just to let you know, t...
Feb 06, 2025•20 min•Season 2Ep. 119
Moving on after a layoff, or any other ending, is hard. So many emotions, feelings, processing and challenges. It can bring up unproductive childhood beliefs, memories, and past failures as though they all happened yesterday. How do we cope? Today, on I Care About You, we talk about being laid off, endings, and the negative self-talk it can bring, along with untrue thoughts about our future, our worth, our abilities, and so on. This is a candid conversation about my recent layoff, and the issues...
Jan 31, 2025•21 min•Season 2Ep. 118
Expectations of others, our search for self-worth, and our desires to "fit in," win, be number one, be the best, get awards, respect, kudos, and love all contribute to our need to be perfect. But is this need serving us? Today on the pod, we go over how perfectionism keeps us from living and moving forward and how we can stop the cycle. To order my book, Reasons to Live, or Book time with me, https://www.julianajbruno.com/ THANK YOU ALL FOR SUPPORTING ME! music @TrackTribe @i.care.about.you.podc...
Jan 24, 2025•27 min•Season 2Ep. 117
Welcome back to I Care About You with Juliana J, the podcast where we navigate life’s challenges with compassion, curiosity, and care. Today, we’re diving into something we all face but often struggle with: change, specifically extended or chronic change. And man, is 2025 coming in with a whole lot of change. I am starting to feel like that is the mantra of the year. 2025 is bringing a lot of long-term or chronic change to many of us. Whether you’re dealing with the aftermath of a natural disast...
Jan 17, 2025•34 min•Season 2Ep. 116
Are your Habits supporting you or sabotaging you? Today on the pod, we talked about how to recognize habits that are sabotaging you and how to replace them with habits that help you on the way to success! Learn how to visualize your ideal self and how to align your actions with your dreams. To order my book, learn more and book time with me: https://www.julianajbruno.com/ THANK YOU ALL FOR SUPPORTING ME! music @TrackTribe @i.care.about.you.podcast Just to let you know, this information is for ed...
Jan 10, 2025•29 min•Season 2Ep. 115
Today on the pod, we are talking about three simple and customizable affirmations for success, abundance, and self-esteem. Setting the stage for our ideal 2025! #newyear #letgo #lettinggo #makeaplan #manifestation #manifest #manifestyourdreams #affirmations #selfimprovement #selfempowerment #successmindset #abundance To order my book, Reasons To Live, or Book time with me: https://www.julianajbruno.com/ THANK YOU ALL FOR SUPPORTING ME! music @TrackTribe @i.care.about.you.podcast Just to let you ...
Jan 03, 2025•19 min•Season 2Ep. 114
Today on the pod, I go over a little ritual to record and let go of 2024 -- thank it for the lessons, and let it go. And to start the creation of the ideal 2025. #newyear #letgo #lettinggo #makeaplan #manifestation #manifest #manifestyourdreams To order my book, REASONS TO LIVE, or book time with me: https://www.julianajbruno.com/ THANK YOU ALL FOR SUPPORTING ME! music @TrackTribe @i.care.about.you.podcast Just to let you know, this information is for educational purposes only and is not intende...
Dec 26, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 113
Welcome back to I Care About You, the podcast where we dive deep into the realities of our emotional and mental well-being, our path and purpose, and our relationship to self-love and resilience. I’m your host, Juliana J, and today, we’re setting up a simple ritual to close out the year and set seeds of intention for the new year. I will show you my simple altar for renewal. We will recite some affirmations to prepare to plant the seeds of intention in the new year. We will close with gratitude ...
Dec 20, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 112
