Feeling stuck in your career, overwhelmed by burnout, or unsure whether corporate life is still the right fit? You’re not alone. In this episode, Julia unpacks a powerful question from a listener, Linda, who is navigating a career crossroads after 20+ years in corporate marketing. After stepping away on sabbatical, she’s now wrestling with a big decision—should she return, and if so, what needs to change? Or is it time to move on? Tune in to learn: 🔥 The key signs that burnout is conquerable vs...
Feb 27, 2025•21 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Struggling with brain fog, low energy, or unexpected changes in your productivity? You’re not alone. In this episode, Julia sits down with Vanessa and Nina—two high-achieving women navigating menopause while balancing demanding careers. They share their personal experiences, from unexpected symptoms to workplace challenges, and the strategies that helped them reclaim their energy, confidence, and focus. Tune in to learn: 🔥 How menopause symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and joint pain impact wo...
Feb 08, 2025•45 min•Season 6Ep. 2
If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, unsure of your next move, or like you’re doing everything but getting nowhere—this episode is for you. After taking an unexpected 15-month break from podcasting, Julia Arndt is back with a powerful reflection on the biggest lessons she learned in 2024. She’s sharing what worked, what didn’t, and how YOU can apply these insights to create more focus, energy, and momentum in your own life. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ Why taking a break might be exactly ...
Feb 01, 2025•20 min•Season 6Ep. 1
#goodbye2023 #iamtakingabreak Hi my dear listener, Almost 5 years and 250 podcast episodes later...it's time to take a break from it all and recenter. This is a super scary step for me and puts me out of my comfort zone - where we all know the magic happens! So here I am, saying goodbye to 2023 and the reasons why I am taking a break. In this podcast you will learn: ✨ Why I decided to take a break after 5 years of podcasting ✨ Why you should consider taking a break from something, too ✨ My top 5...
Oct 25, 2023•13 min•Season 5Ep. 43
#dreamscometrue #ifyoutakecareofyourselffirst Hi my dear listener, Do you believe this to be true: Dreams come true, if you work really hard for them?! If so, I truly hope you are going to watch and listen to today's podcast episode, because this is a really good one. In this podcast you will learn: ✨ Why this belief will only get you so far ✨ How to shift your mindset to empower yourself ✨ How to get out of burnout and start living Enjoy listening. With gratitude, Julia Watch more videos on thi...
Oct 18, 2023•23 min•Season 5Ep. 42
#investinyourself #investinyoself #youareworthit Hi my dear listener, Have you ever sit with the question: How much money are you comfortable investing in yourself? This was a big one for me this summer as I was in the process of hiring a business coach and a lot of fears came up for me that I had to overcome. In this podcast episode, I share what my experience was like, how much money I ended up investing in myself and why it's always worth to do. In this podcast you will learn: ✨ How much mone...
Oct 11, 2023•46 min•Season 5Ep. 41
#mindfulness #mindfulpractices #howto Hi my dear listener, I am so glad that you are here with me today and that we are spending time together to chat about how to be more mindful. In this podcast you will learn: ✨ How you can start practicing more mindfulness in your life ✨ My favorite mindfulness practices ✨ How you can be mindful every day Enjoy listening. With gratitude, Julia ---- SHOWNOTES: Connect with me: julia@peakperformancemethod.com --- JOIN US NEXT TIME ❤️ Plan Your Week With Julia ...
Oct 04, 2023•22 min•Season 5Ep. 40
#ai #artificialintelligence #yinandyang #balance #howtofindbalance Interview with Maria Kellis. Maria is a renowned expert in stress management and resilience-building. With over a decade of experience, she has worked with diverse professionals, helping them harness their potential and navigate challenging environments. Maria holds a Master's degree in Behavioral Psychology and is a certified Life Coach. She's authored several publications and often speaks at international conferences on topics ...
Sep 27, 2023•58 min•Season 5Ep. 39
#nervoussystemregulation #regulateyournervoussystem #nervoussystem In my previous podcast, I taught you about the Polyvagal Theory and the importance of regulating your nervous system. In today's podcast, I want to spend some time with you on different tools to start regulating your nervous system. Listen to the Polyvagal Theory first: https://youtu.be/_i4QmNGWDrs In this podcast you will learn: ✨ How to start regulating your nervous system ✨ 5 tools to help get into the parasympathetic state ✨ ...
Sep 20, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 38
#selfdiscovery #selfgrowth #selfdiscoveryjourney I had the pleasure to sit down this week and record a podcast with you on how you can start your self-discovery journey. In this podcast you will learn: ✨ How I started my self-discovery journey ✨ 5 different tools on how to get started ✨ Why self-discovery is a life-long journey Enjoy listening. With gratitude, Julia ---- SHOWNOTES: Connect with me: julia@peakperformancemethod.com --- JOIN US NEXT TIME ❤️ Plan Your Week With Julia (weekly on Mond...
Sep 13, 2023•34 min•Season 5Ep. 37
#becomesuperhuman #polyvagaltheory #nervoussystem Stressed and not stressed - those two ideas are not very nuanced. In today's podcast episode, I am diving deeper with you into the neuroscience of stress and the polyvagal theory, defined by Stephen Porges. In this podcast you will learn: ✨ What is the polyvagal theory ✨ What state are you in during working hours ✨ Why understanding your SNS and PNS will help you become super human Enjoy listening. With gratitude, Julia ---- SHOWNOTES: Connect wi...
Sep 06, 2023•34 min•Season 5Ep. 36
#burnout #depression #burnoutvsdepression Burnout and depression are two distinct but related psychological conditions that can have overlapping symptoms. It's important to note that while they share some similarities, they also have differences in terms of their causes, symptoms, and treatments. In this podcast you will learn: ✨ The similarities and differences between burnout and depression ✨ Why burnout and depression are not the same and what you need to know to tell the difference ✨ How you...
Aug 30, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 35
#harvardstudy #mirrorneuros #whodoyousurroundyourselfwith I am so excited to share this podcast episode with you today! It's been on my mind for the past few weeks and THEN I found this Harvard Study that confirmed that 99% of your success depends on this simple thing... In this podcast interview you will learn: ✨ Why you should be more careful who you surround yourself with ✨ How to deal with energy vampires ✨ How you can build a winning team that lifts you up Enjoy listening. With gratitude, J...
Aug 23, 2023•43 min•Season 5Ep. 34
#conflictatwork #toxicenvironment #conflictresolution Interview with Liz Kislik. Liz Kislik is a management consultant and executive coach, and a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes. Her TEDx “Why There’s So Much Conflict at Work and What You Can Do to Fix It” has received almost half a million views. She specializes in developing high performing leaders and workforces, and for 30 years has helped family-run businesses, national nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies like A...
Aug 16, 2023•38 min•Season 5Ep. 33
#confidence #confidenceboost #improveconfidence Over the past couple of weeks, I talked a lot about self-confidence with my coaching clients and realized how many misconceptions exist about where to derive self-confidence from. So in today's podcast episode, I want to chat with you about why confidence is everything, three reasons why to invest in yourself first. In this podcast episode you will learn: ✨ The neuroscience of a confident person ✨ The biggest misconception about confidence building...
Aug 09, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 32
It's been a journey...my journey...and 5 years after being diagnosed I want to have a deep conversation with you about things I have never shared before...my learnings...my recommendations. Thank you for supporting me through this. In this video you will learn: ✨ About my own burnout story and where it all started ✨ My early warning signals ✨ The things I changed in my life to overcome burnout ✨ My biggest tips and recommendations for you when you find yourself feeling burned out Thank you so mu...
Aug 02, 2023•53 min•Season 5Ep. 31
In today's podcast episode, I am sharing a video with you from my YouTube Channel. Follow for more content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzG4iB36eTA0hbAvbJsfIgw Have you ever wondered why some people effortlessly stick to their goals while others struggle to make any lasting changes? Well, get ready to uncover the secret to successful habit formation that can transform your life. Today, I want to dive with you deep into the fascinating world of habit building. In this video, we'll explore th...
Jul 26, 2023•21 min•Season 5Ep. 30
In the spirit of going back to basics this summer, I recorded a solo podcast episode for you on the power of boundaries: embracing self-care and personal growth. In this video you will learn: ✨ The biggest misconceptions about boundaries ✨ How to set boundaries step by step ✨ How setting boundaries and vulnerability are connected (and why you should use it in your communication) Thank you so much for being here. With gratitude, Julia --- JOIN US NEXT TIME ❤️ Plan Your Week With Julia (weekly on ...
Jul 19, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 29
Back To Basics. I am super excited to share a solo podcast episode with you on the topic of "Zen in the 9 to 5: Mastering Stress Management At Work". In this podcast episode you will learn: ✨ The reasons why you feel stressed at work and not accomplished at the end of the day ✨ What mindful productivity is ✨ How to start integrating mindful productivity practices into your life ✨ A guide on how to get started Enjoy listening. With gratitude, Julia --- JOIN US NEXT TIME ❤️ Plan Your Week With Jul...
Jul 12, 2023•36 min•Season 5Ep. 28
MYTH BUSTING: YOU HAVE TO BE SERIOUS TO DO SERIOUS WORK Interview with Kelsey Kates. Kelsey Kates looks after a global team at Google responsible for the activation and delivery of hundreds of facilitated learning experiences within the Global Business Org. Kelsey is a marketer turned analyst and now in the corporate learning and development space with a ton of passion for re-imagining how we show-up to work and grow. As a lifelong learner, she just completed her Exec Leadership Certificate in n...
Jul 05, 2023•38 min•Season 5Ep. 27
JOIN US NEXT TIME ❤️ Plan Your Week With Julia (weekly on Mondays at 8am PST): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkc-iurj0sHdF7gKRSgTu7XT9H3zSDodXy#/registration Join the STRESSD Podcast - Conversations with Julia: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0bBC1wTL0t8_Ir6iFgdaONDcCPXx5KZPnSZcjFv7XlqhpiA/viewform --- My dear Peak Performers, I am SO excited to share this new podcast format with you today! In the first 'Conversations with Julia' episode, I share with you how you can brea...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 26
Interview with Nick Jonsson. Nick is the Co-Founder and MD of Executive Peer Network (EPN) Singapore, one of Asia’s premier networking organizations. He built a caring community that provides hundreds of executives a safe haven to share their challenges, and receive support and learn from each other. Nick is passionate about raising awareness of mental health and combating loneliness in the modern business world. He recently published a book, "Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming I...
Jun 21, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 25
I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE ❤️ Plan Your Week With Julia (weekly on Mondays at 8am PST): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkc-iurj0sHdF7gKRSgTu7XT9H3zSDodXy#/registration Join the STRESSD Podcast - Conversations with Julia: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0bBC1wTL0t8_Ir6iFgdaONDcCPXx5KZPnSZcjFv7XlqhpiA/viewform Interview special with Christian Boo Boucousis. As a former fighter pilot, Boo has lived at the cutting edge of human and technology integration, where speed, decision-ma...
Jun 14, 2023•55 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Interview with Bunny Young. Stuntwoman turned serial entrepreneur, Bunny Young, MA, LPC is the founder of a Better Place Consulting. After recognizing the dissatisfaction in organizations and employees to help professionals make the most of their business and personal life, Bunny has made it her business to DEFY negative trends and help people and businesses turn that around. Her approach has empowered cultures of organizations nationwide, resulting in improved revenue, productivity, morale, emp...
Jun 07, 2023•49 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Can't stop overthinking? Wishing you could switch off that voice inside your head? Let's talk about a few very simple tools that will give you relief in seconds. In today's video you will learn: ✨ My 5 favorite ways to stop ruminating ✨ How to switch from an emotional brain to a rational brain ✨ Why lacking enough self-care is one of the main reasons you overthink Enjoy listening. With gratitude, Julia Build Peak Performance Tools to Thrive at Work and in Your Personal Life Join the Community &a...
May 31, 2023•16 min•Season 5Ep. 22
Interview with Dan Radecki. Dr Dan Radecki is Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at The Academy of Brain-based Leadership (ABL). Working as a leader in the corporate world allows Dan the unique perspective on how our knowledge of brain functioning can aid leaders in maximizing their results as well as the results of their teams. With this unique perspective from roles in both the leadership and neuroscientific world, in 2009 Dan created the content for the educational arm of the NeuroLeader...
May 24, 2023•56 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Hello Peak Performer, I am excited to share this beautiful (and first! - of many!) meditations that's filled with self-love, self-worth and confidence affirmations. Affirmations are a powerful tool for changing your mindset, manifesting your desires and creating positive change in your life. Listen to this audio every day for 28 days and use this time to connect with yourself, practice self-care and self-love. By repeating these affirmations, you’ll be focusing your attention and energy on nurtu...
May 17, 2023•10 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. But if your dream is to become an entrepreneur in 2023, I am super excited for you! I always get a lot of questions from you on how I started my business and what tips I have if you want to become an entrepreneur. I love these questions, so I sat down to reflect on the most important things you should consider if you want to become an entrepreneur in 2023. In this podcast episode you will learn: ✨ How to plan your exit if you currently have a full ...
May 10, 2023•54 min•Season 5Ep. 19
THIS IS A SPECIAL PODCAST EPISODE WHERE TONY COACHES ME LIVE DURING THE RECORDING - DON'T MISS IT! Interview with Tony Wang. Tony's approach to coaching is based on the idea that our compulsive mental and emotional responses influence our behavior and shape our reality. He helps clients dissolve the root cause of their unwanted mental patterns that hold them back from unlocking their full potential and consciously creating the life they truly desire. In this podcast episode you will learn: ✨ How...
May 03, 2023•52 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Disclaimer: If you are listening to or watching today's podcast episode, please be notified that we will be discussing suicide and self-harm. Please be aware that this content can be sensitive and triggering. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or actions, please seek immediate help from a professional mental health provider or contact a suicide prevention hotline in your area. Remember, you are not alone, and there is help available. US Hotline: 988 Interview with Ke...
Apr 26, 2023•57 min•Season 5Ep. 17
