Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Release What Is in the Past: The Neuroscience of Letting Go & Beginning Again What if the reason you struggle to let go of the past isn’t weakness—but wiring? As we step into a new year, many of us feel pressure to “move on,” set goals, and be positive—while still carrying emotional residue from what’s behind us. Old hurts. Lingering resentment. Stories that replay long after the moment has passed. In this episode, we explore: Why the brain resists...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Every January, we’re encouraged to set new goals, create resolutions, and push ourselves toward change. And yet, so many well-intentioned resolutions quietly fade by February. In this episode, I’m sharing a different approach—one that works with your brain, your nervous system, and your values instead of against them. Rather than asking, “What should I do this year?” We explore a more powerful question: “Who am I choosing to become?” You’ll learn why ...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! For the One Who Feels Like She Does Everything: Burnout, December Brain, and the Shift Toward a Healthier Year Episode Summary: In this heartfelt and evidence-based episode, Juli speaks directly to the woman who carries the emotional, mental, and practical weight of the holiday season. Drawing inspiration from the new Prime Video film Oh. What. Fun. and Michelle Pfeiffer’s portrayal of Claire—the mom who tries to create the “perfect Christmas” alone—w...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Hope — The Science and the Soul of Beginning Again When hope feels distant, fragile, or hard to hold, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we explore hope in a way that honors both the brain and the spirit—how it works, why it fades, and how you rebuild it when life feels uncertain. This episode blends neuroscience, psychology, and spiritual formation with a gentle, compassionate invitation to begin again. Whether you’re navigating exhaust...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Get your guide here: BREATHE in the Season: Aroma Advent Guide In this episode, we explore the often overwhelming holiday season and how the practices of Advent can extend beyond December to enrich our lives daily. Discover the 'Aroma Advent Attitude'—a blend of neuroscience, emotional regulation, and spiritual rhythms that aim to foster a sense of peace, hope, and joy all year round. Learn how specific aromas can influence your emotional state and ner...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! In today’s episode of the Default to Yes™ Podcast, we’re looking at the real purpose of morning routines, evening reviews, and journaling—and why these practices are not about “me time” or aesthetic ritual. They are the foundation of what I call The Prefrontal Protocol: a daily rhythm that trains your brain to operate from clarity, calling, and intention rather than reactivity or overwhelm. These simple practices aren’t luxuries—they’re the training gr...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! When King Joash struck the ground only three times, he didn’t know what it would take for victory — or how close he was to breakthrough. In this episode, Juli Reynolds, Nurse Coach and founder of The Yes Society, explores the ancient story of Elisha’s arrows through the lens of neuroscience, lifestyle medicine, and faith. You’ll discover why persistence shapes the brain, how daily habits anchor healing, and how the rhythm of faith mirrors the science o...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! What if one simple shift in your morning routine could change everything else in your day—your focus, your energy, your peace, your purpose? In this episode of Default to Yes, Nurse Coach and Aromacognition founder Juli Reynolds breaks down the science and soul behind The Morning Shift—a practical, evidence-based framework to train your brain before the day trains you. You’ll learn: Why the first minutes - even the first 10 minutes- after waking ...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Every fall, the planner aisle starts calling. Fresh covers, empty pages, endless potential. And yet — if you’re like most of us — by March that shiny new planner is sitting somewhere under a pile of laundry, half-filled and fully forgotten. So how do you find a planner that actually fits your life? Let’s break it down. Here are the links to my favs: Free 2 Week Trial: Growth Day AppFull Focus Planner DISCOUNT CODE: JULI10Loose Leaf, 6 ring...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! In this week’s episode of Default to Yes, Nurse Coach Juli Reynolds explores the intersection of neuroscience and soul — teaching how to train your brain and body for calm in a world that constantly pulls you out of it. We’ll unpack the science behind peace as a trainable state — not just an emotional wish. Learn how your vagus nerve, breath, and daily rituals work together to help you recover from stress, restore balance, and re-engage with the world ...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! In this episode, Juli shares what really happens in your brain after a big trip, project, or event — that strange “blah” feeling when motivation and joy take a dip. Learn about the dopamine-restoration cycle, why your nervous system needs recovery, and how to use small, sensory-based actions to bring your chemistry (and your clarity) back online. You’ll Learn: The neuroscience behind low-motivation daysHow dopamine, serotonin, and novelty interactSimpl...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Cell Care—It’s a Matter of Chemistry Essential oils are chemical messengers—tiny aromatic molecules that signal your brain and body. Paired with VMG foundations (Vitamins, Minerals, Greens) and 10-minute micro-habits, they become practical power tools for better sleep, metabolic health, pain, stress, and digestion. We cover quality (CPTG-style standards), Co-Impact Sourcing®, and a simple 3-step plan to start tonight. What you’ll learn Why essential o...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Your worldview is the lens through which you interpret reality—shaping your beliefs, your relationships, your choices, and even your future. In this episode of Default to Yes, Juli explores why it’s so important to intentionally understand your own worldview and how doing so can free you to approach others with peace, curiosity, and confidence. We’ll unpack: What worldview really means, according to experts in philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience.T...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! The 72-Hour Window—How Today Was Shaped Three Days Ago Have you ever wondered why some mornings you wake up energized and focused, while other days feel heavy and unmotivated—even if nothing dramatic has changed overnight? The secret lies in the last 72 hours. In this episode, Juli unpacks the science and strategy behind the 72-hour rhythm of your body and brain. You’ll discover why your sleep, food, stress, movement, and even your thoughts from the pa...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Do you really know what you want—or are you chasing what others expect from you? In this episode of Default to Yes, Juli Reynolds explores the power of clarity: what experts say, what neuroscience reveals, and how a Christian worldview reframes desire as a God-given guide to meaning and purpose. Here’s what you’ll discover: Why clarity is the foundation of confidence, courage, and contentmentHow your brain’s reticular activating system filters opportun...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Today is my birthday, and instead of balloons or cake, I wanted to give you a gift: a story. My story. The truth of why I do this work, why I show up for you here, and why I believe clarity can change everything. Because there was a time I thought that if I just did all the right things, worked hard, showed up with integrity, I could make the kind of impact I longed for. But what I ran into was a system that cared more about protecting itself than doin...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! What if the “rules” you’ve been living by are the very things keeping you stuck? In this episode of Default to Yes, Nurse Coach and mindset mentor Juli Reynolds invites you to take an honest look at the outdated beliefs we inherit — about success, resilience, and what it takes to grow. Drawing parallels from healthcare, Juli reveals how myths like “fever is the enemy,” “you’re fine if you have no symptoms,” and “I can function on 5 hours of sleep” mirr...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! One person in the crowd can change everything. In this episode, we explore the power of showing up—and why your presence and actions matter more than you think. We’ll unpack Abraham Lincoln’s 1862 call to “think anew and act anew,” Gavin Newsom’s reminder that we have agency, and the neuroscience behind social contagion—how courage spreads through networks and shifts culture. You’ll discover how meaning, purpose, and agency fuel long-term motivation, a...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Have you ever shared your truth and then immediately regretted it? Had an opportunity to speak and share on stage or in a group, teach a class and immediately after you want to hide? That anxious spiral after emotional exposure is called a vulnerability hangover—and in this episode, we explore what it is, why it happens, and how to move through it with clarity, courage, and self-compassion. We walk through a real-life scenario using the Clarity Loop—a ...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Feeling stuck, burned out, or like your ambition has fizzled? In this episode of Default to Yes, we explore how to reignite your drive by aligning with the Four Foundations of Wholeness: Vitality, Connection, Purpose, and Growth—rooted in neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and faith. You'll discover: Why ambition fades and how to restore it with intentionThe brain-based link between purpose and motivationA powerful Ambition Reset Ritual (with or wit...