2026 we're getting back in our bodies and loving each other again!!! trending upward every day!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR BABY DOLLS!!! 💖
in this reflective New Year's Eve episode, we're reflecting on the extremely transformative adventure that was 2025 and setting intentions for the year ahead... while still embracing rest and inward-focused energy.
we're reconnecting with our bodies, our spirituality, and EACH OTHER as we step into our next chapter together 🦋
topics we cover:
🪽 reflecting on challenges + growth of 2025
🪽 embracing winter rest + preparation energy
🪽 foundational wellness practices
🪽 spiritual curiosity and exploring different ideologies/religions/traditions
🪽 Mary Magdalene and the feminine expression of Christ consciousness
🪽 creating heaven on earth through compassion and community
🪽 the smart and hot vision of 2026
resources mentioned:
🩷 The Gospel of Mary Magdalene by Jean Yves-Leloup
🩷 Magdalene Mysteries: The Left-Hand Path of the Feminine Christ by Azra and Seren Bertrand
🩷 Tantra: The Supreme Understanding by Osho
🩷 The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz
🩷 A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle
LET'S HAVE THE BEST YEAR EVER GIRLS!!! LOVE YOU SOOOO MUCH!
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🎀 chapters:
00:00 - opening reflections at 4:44PM
02:27 - last day of the year energy
04:51 - challenging years are teaching years
07:15 - quarter life realizations
09:35 - sinning will set you free
11:58 - the smart and hot new earth <3
14:22 - secret #1: pay your daily dopamine dues
19:11 - meeting your edges
23:04 - secret #2: reconnecting to God and spiritual curiosity
26:25 - the unifying force of all religion + spiritual ideology
28:53 - Mary Magdalene and feminine Christ consciousness
31:18 - secret #3 - becoming 100% human
33:45 - integrating the shadow
36:09 - creating heaven on earth
38:15 - closing thoughts
I LOVE YOU LIKE A LOT!!!! MAKE SURE YOU'VE RATED THE SHOW IF YOU HAVEN'T YET.... K TALK SOON XOXO
for all inquiries please contact julia@smartandhot.com
GIRLS remember we must embrace the void instead of fighting it…. tis the season for rest! reflection! conservation! integration!!!
DOING THE ABSOLUTE LEAST, SO YOU HAVE SPACE TO RECEIVE THE MOST <3
this episode is perfect for you if you are also feeling rather sleepy, uninspired, and unmotivated as 2025 comes to a close (there's nothing wrong, promise!).
we’re talking —
🪽 why your body naturally needs more rest during winter months
🪽 you’re not in a slump, you’re in an integration period
🪽 the feminine creative process: receive, integrate, express
🪽 why forcing productivity creates more resistance
🪽 setting feeling-based intentions instead of rigid goals
consider this episode a permission slip to pause on empty, rest, and trust that clarity will arrive in the spacious silence you create for it. 💌
smart and hot end of year homework on IG!!!!
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🎀 chapters:
02:01 - integration after major expansion
03:52 - the reality of high-stimulation experiences & coming down
06:21 - 2025 confrontation in the 3D
08:40 - permission to feel uninspired
10:51 - understanding your body’s natural need for winter rest
12:47 - processing through emotional integration
14:58 - breaking the cycle of forced productivity & inadequacy
16:59 - the journey of becoming your most expressed self
19:28 - closing the loop on limiting beliefs
21:30 - pausing on empty
23:57 - smart and hot homework: year end reflection
26:08 - 2 week consumption cleanse
HOPE YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE AS MUCH AS I LOVED CREATING IT FOR YOU!!! PLEASE BE SURE TO RATE THE PODCAST IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY!!!
for all inquiries please contact julia@smartandhot.com
don’t forget to love it girls (@gstringsnyc)!!! 💖 this week, i’m sharing my three essential secrets for living as your smartest, hottest, sparkliest self every day!!!
this episode is all about embracing the full spectrum of human experience, believing in infinite possibility, and falling deeply in love with life itself.
episode highlights:
🪽 the truth about nervous system regulation (it’s not about being chill all the time)
🪽 how to create safety in your body while experiencing every emotion fully
🪽 why believing in what is possible for you is non-negotiable
🪽 breaking free from societal expectations to follow your unique path
🪽 how to become more magnetic by falling in love with everything (purrrrr)
🪽 2025 challenges + reflections
if you’re ready to upgrade your mindset (& entire life, duh), these mindset shifts will help you create a magnetic, abundant life aligned with your highest self. 🤍
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🎀 chapters:
00:00 - welcome & energy check-in
02:07 - BTS of the (real) life of a showgirl
04:01 - december energy & winter solstice
06:19 - reflecting on a challenging 2025
08:44 - everything feels sparkly again
09:44 - intro to the 3 smart and hot secrets
10:12 - secret #1: nervous system regulation
13:36 - the wisdom of your body
15:59 - secret #2: believe in what is possible
18:26 - breaking free from societal expectations
20:47 - secret #3: fall in love with everything
23:12 - transforming depression into deep connection
25:37 - closing thoughts & community love 🩷
I HOPE YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE I LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH XOXO - JULIA
for all inquiries please contact julia@smartandhot.com
winter is on its way girls!!! but instead of sad & sleepy winter we are having a SMART AND HOT WINTER!!!! 🤍
it’s giving: taking care of our bodies, minds, hearts, and homes so we can stay focused, cozy, and creative the whole season long.
in this episode i’m sharing my full toolkit for navigating seasonal depression and thriving through the winter months.
if you’re someone who struggles with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), low mood during darker days, or simply feel your energy shift when it’s starts getting colder… this episode will support you in staying warm, energized, and connected to yourself 🎀
we’re talking —
resources mentioned:
Traditional Chinese Medicine principles for seasonal wellness
disclaimer: Julia is not a medical professional. Always consult with a healthcare provider about medication and treatment options.
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🎀 chapters:
04:47 — seasonal depression x seasonal affective disorder: why we struggle with less light exposure
07:10 — tip #1: get more light
09:35 — tip #2: keep your body warm
11:58 — wellness habits for increasing energy: strength training, sauna/red light therapy
14:22 — tip #3: create a cozy environment
16:38 — tip #4: dopamine-boosting mornings
18:48 — tip #5: embrace introversion
20:54 — tip #6: sit around the fire: creating cozy connection over surface-level socializing
23:09 — mental health resources & closing
HOPE YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE PLEASE RATE IT IF YOU DID I LOVE YOU!!!!
for all inquiries: julia@smartandhot.com
PS: it doesn’t have to be hard, either. 🪽
this episode is for when your life needs a good old-fashioned smart and hot computer reboot! 💖
this week, I’m sharing the 4-step framework I use whenever I’m in need of a little reinvention moment…
AKA when I need to get my sh*t together, raise my frequency, and re-align with my smartest hottest self.
it does not matter where you are in life, or how far away from yourself you feel…
let this episode be a reminder that you can always come back to the part of you that KNOWS you are guided, protected, you can have anything you want, and you are smart and hot. 🤍
🫀 JOURNAL PROMPTS:
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🎀 CHAPTERS:
00:00 - welcome & mercury retrograde drama
02:16 - i had a spiritual awakening at the ER
04:43 - your body is always speaking to you
07:03 - discomfort is a catalyst for change
09:18 - step 1: decide
11:39 - step 2: excavation / inquiry
12:25 - heart coherence meditation technique
15:02 - journal prompts for transformation
17:26 - step 3: visioning your next-level self
19:30 - how to create inspiring, energizing environments
21:52 - step 4: acting in alignment
24:08 - closing thoughts
I HOPE YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE SO SO SO SO MUCH!!!! PLS FOLLOW AND RATE THE SHOW IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY!!! I LOVE YOU!!!
for all inquiries: julia@smartandhot.com
no life worth having is devoid of risk, and if one wants to fly they must jump into the abyss! period 💖 welcome back to the smart and hot podcast! this week, we're exploring what it means to take courageous leaps into the unknown and TRUST YOURSELF through each moment of transformation.
we're talking ...
🪽 understanding growth edges & periods of transformation
🪽 how courageousness is rewarded by the universe
🪽 risk-taking as a practice in building unshakeable self-trust
🪽 viewing chaos + uncertainty as divine opportunities
🪽 the cyclical nature of smart and hot evolution 🌀
this episode is for my angels who are navigating uncertainty, facing big decisions, or feeling called to step into a new version of self... may you feel empowered, affirmed, and inspired to embrace the discomfort and jump into the abyss with faith 🖤
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a reflection on contrast-providing experiences: why we can't escape them and why they're so catalyzing for personal transformation. experiencing what you don't want is essential for creating what you DO want.
we might as well embrace these moments as necessary means to becoming our smartest, hottest selves 💖
this episode is for you if:
🪽 you're going through a period of transition or destabilization
🪽 you're struggling to let go of relationships, jobs, or old versions of themselves
🪽 you're a creative learning to balance structure with flow
🪽 you're ready to embrace contrast as a teacher rather than avoid discomfort
CONNECT WITH JULIA AND THE S+H COMMUNITY:
@iamsmartandhot
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🎀 CHAPTERS:
02:23 - cutting ties to create space
07:08 - contrast-providing experiences 101
09:32 - reclaiming agency: discomfort as a catalyst for positive change
11:58 - why you have no other choice than to scrape your knee
14:22 - community connection + closing
HOPE YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE!!!! RATE THE SHOW LEAVE A COMMENT LET'S CONNECT I LOVE YOU!!!
for all inquiries: julia@smartandhot.com
welcome back to the smart and hot podcast 💖 in case you forgot (we all do sometimes), the most profound spiritual moments are found in everyday routine (!!!!!!!!)
in today's episode, we're diving deep into the simple, yet powerful daily habits that support mental health, clarity, and presence, including:
🪽 breaking phone attachment
🪽 starting the day with dopamine producing micro-tasks
🪽 creating intentional rituals out of seemingly mundane moments
🪽 heart coherence meditation
🪽 connecting to the natural world
this episode is a reminder to treat each seemingly mundane moment as a sacred opportunity for presence and connection. 🖤
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🎀 chapters:
02:07 - getting real: going TF through it
04:28 - trusting the dark night of the soul
06:54 - creating art + poetry out of pain
09:20 - going back to basics
11:00 - get TF off your phone
16:25 - morning dopamine hacks
18:43 - sacred self-care rituals
23:24 - 11 minute heart coherence meditation
25:42 - touch grass (literally)
28:06 - finding spirit in the mundane
32:45 - closing & gratitude
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RATED THE PODCAST AND ARE FOLLOWING THE SHOW I LOVE YOU!!!
for all inquiries: julia@smartandhot
welcome back to the smart and hot podcast! 💖 this week, we're exploring the shift from summer's expansive, heart-forward energy into fall's more introspective and reflective season. I'm sharing an honest energy check about how I've been feeling lately, what the eclipses brought up for me emotionally, and how I'm pulling my energy back into myself as we shift into a new season.
we also discuss the importance of energetic inventory, and why autumn is the perfect time to come back to the routines, practices, and structures that ground us. you'll get a four-question framework to help you identify what's draining you versus what's nourishing you. 🤍
if you've been feeling destabilized or struggling to maintain your self-care practices, this episode will help you pull your energy back inward and reconnect with your smartest, hottest self 🪽
SMART AND HOT HOMEWORK:
take out your journal and divide a page into four sections. answer these questions:
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🎀 chapters:
00:00 - introduction & energy check
01:57 - honest reflections: feeling down & processing eclipses
04:11 - fall equinox & seasonal energy shifts
06:26 - reflecting on summer: fun, growth & destabilization
08:47 - coming back to structure & self-care
10:56 - energetic inventory: 4-question framework
13:15 - bringing your life back into balance
15:32 - wrap-up & fall challenge announcement
FOR ALL INQUIRIES CONTACT: julia@smartandhot.com
PLS MAKE SURE YOU'RE FOLLOWING AND HAVE RATED THE SHOW I LOVE YOU!!!!!!
welcome Emma Robles, M.S. Clinical Nutrition + Herbalism to the smart and hot podcast! 💖🪽
on today’s episode, Julia and Emma explore the sacred wisdom of the female menstrual cycle, how to heal hormonal imbalances naturally, and what it means to step into authentic feminine power.
in this deeply nourishing conversation, they discuss breaking free from the masculine paradigm of constant productivity to tune into feminine, cyclical creativity, how to understand your cycle as a monthly check-in with your body, and how to use food and herbs as medicine in an accessible, grounded way.
Emma shares her journey healing from an eating disorder, her perspective on birth control and women’s health, and practical tools for nervous system regulation.
they also dive into navigating the online wellness space with integrity, the importance of slowing down, and creating authentic connections in an increasingly disconnected world.
consider this an invitation to all women seeking to reclaim their cyclical nature, heal their relationship with their bodies, and live more embodied lives.
THANK YOU EMMA, WE ABSOLUTELY ADORE YOU 🪽💖
connect with Emma:
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🎀 chapters:
00:00-4:30 - energy updates & current transitions
04:30-13:40 - embracing cyclical nature & coming off medication
13:40-17:20 - Emma’s healing journey + professional path
17:20-24:50 - birth control and silencing the feminine
24:50-31:00 - nervous system regulation + daily embodiment
31:00-42:30 - navigating the online wellness space
42:30-49:00 - purpose, authenticity & magnetic living
49:00-55:00 - daily practices for creativity and self-concept
55:00-59:00 - herbal allies for women’s health
59:00-1:02:00 - somatic release & body wisdom
1:02:00 - closing wisdom 🤍
Keywords: menstrual cycle healing, hormonal health, clinical nutrition, herbalism, feminine wisdom, nervous system regulation, women's wellness, natural healing, cycle syncing, embodiment practices
for all inquiries please contact: julia@smartandhot.com
welcome Mali Rezai, founder of Weird Friends Creative Studio to smart and hot!!!! 💖
Weird Friends is a creative space that thrives on authentic expression and the audacity to live life on your own terms. Mali built her practice drawing from a life spent fearlessly jumping into the unknown. Filled with passion and ‘weird magic,’ she supports her clients in bringing their bold visions to life through thoughtful design and storytelling.
we really spill all the tea on creative entrepreneurship in this episode — from
🪽 managing the nervous system rollercoaster of uncertain income
🪽 learning to regulate through periods of contraction
🪽 using yourself as a creative frame of reference
🪽 pivoting your original plan when it doesn’t feel aligned
🪽 money-making ideas vs. long-term visions
🪽 how to tune out the noise and find your own creative voice
whether you’re building your own brand, considering taking a career leap, or simply learning to trust your instincts, this episode is packed with all the juice from someone who walking the path with you 🌀
THANK YOU MALI, WE LOVE YOU!!!!
connect with Mali:
https://www.itsweirdfriends.com/
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🎀 chapters
7:00 choosing change over comfort
12:00 leaving it all behind and coming back more lost than before
18:00 redirection
22:00 ebbs + flows in business: blind faith and healthy delusion
28:00 money, the nervous system, and entrepreneurship
35:00 building a standout brand in 2025
44:00 brand realignment
50:00 money-making ideas vs. long-term vision
55:00 rapid fire questions
62:00 follow your truth & find your weird friends <3
for all inquiries: julia@smartandhot.com
BONUS EPISODE: thank you to my lovely friend, Jenny Minney for hosting me on her show, Perfectly Imperfect Podcast! in this honest, unfiltered, and super open conversation, we dive deep into the messy, beautiful reality of building your own path in your twenties.
I got to share some of my story, including my impulsive decision to live in Hawaii for three months with just $1,000 to my name, to navigating the corporate world in NYC while secretly wanting to create something entirely different… we got to explore what it really means to trust yourself when you don’t have it all figured out.
we REALLY cover it all in this episode, including…
🪽 solo travel revelations
🪽 quarter-life career pivots
🪽 the art of listening to your intuition when society tells you to follow a different path
🪽 the challenges of staying authentic in the age of algorithms
🪽 the pressure to constantly perform online
🪽 stepping back from “viral” content
🪽 honoring your creative ebbs and flows
🪽 why it’s okay to not be blooming all the time
if you have ever felt overwhelmed by infinite possibilities, struggled with comparison culture, or wondered how TF to make money while doing what you love — you’re going to love this episode.
THANK YOU JENNY!!! LOVE YOU BABE!!!!
CONNECT WITH JENNY:
Perfectly Imperfect Podcast
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🎀 chapters:
01:00 - rose/bud/thorn energy check
08:30 - learning from Europe & personal growth
11:45 - an impulsive move to Hawaii
15:30 - the Aritzia moment & moving to New York
17:42 - how to approach risk
20:00 - the reality of “following your dreams”
25:48 - your 20’s are for experimenting
32:15 - learning to listen to your body
34:38 - social media’s generational impact
39:08 - the social media performance trap + breaking free from algorithm culture
44:02 - influencer culture gut check
46:52 - embracing creative cycles
49:09 - floating vs. finding structure
for all inquiries please contact: julia@smartandhot.com
welcome Jenny Minney to the smart and hot podcast! 🪽
ABOUT JENNY:
Jenny Minney is a branding and graphic designer, host of the Perfectly Imperfect podcast, content creator, cafe lover, and mental health advocate. She is passionate about sharing her journey navigating change, breaking away from perfectionism, and the ups and downs of life in your 20s to remind others they are never alone. She hopes to create a safe and welcoming online space that nurtures authenticity, vulnerability, and celebrates our imperfections. In her free time she loves to find a park to read or sketch in, people watch or journal at a cafe, travel, attend a yoga or pilates class, or have great chats with friends over a meal or matcha.
WHAT WE COVER:
🪽 the hidden costs of content creation and influencer culture burnout
🪽 why we're both pulling back from AI tools like ChatGPT in our creative process
🪽 the difference between creating for virality vs. creating from the heart
🪽 how to recognize when you've lost touch with your inner voice
🪽 the importance of embodied creativity and returning to childhood passions
🪽 setting boundaries with social media consumption and hyper-optimization culture
🪽 finding the balance between discipline and intuitive living
CONNECT WITH JENNY:
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🎀 chapters:
00:00 - welcome & energy check-in from paris
02:21 - the decision to leave New York
04:42 - learning to live in the gray area
07:03 - the pressures of optimization culture
09:26 - social media burnout & losing your creative voice
11:49 - the noise of influencer culture
14:16 - jenny's origin story: from ED recovery to lifestyle content
16:33 - when numbers become everything
18:48 - shifting back to human-focused content
21:15 - American hyper-consumerism vs. European simplicity
25:59 - reclaiming creativity outside social media
28:20 - returning to childhood passions
33:00 - AI and instant gratification
37:41 - protecting privacy + authentic moments
39:55 - heart-centered creation vs. strategy
42:07 - embodied resonance vs. AI
44:27 - the future of creativity
46:45 - breaking free from content boxes
51:06 - the power of feeling everything
FOR ALL INQUIRIES: julia@smartandhot.com
feeling chaotic, ungrounded, and confused might be the best place you could possibly be. still fresh from a whirlwind summer and preparing for a month-long trip to Europe, I'm sharing my insights on embracing uncertainty, trusting the process, and redefining what it means to live in purpose.
🪽 this episode is perfect for anyone feeling uncertain about their life direction, struggling with the pressure to have it all figured out, experiencing major life shifts/transitions, following shifting passions/interests, or simply seeking permission to embrace uncertainty and trust their unique process.
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🎀 chapters:
04:03 - life inside the vitamix blender (embracing chaos)
08:45 - europe prep and honest anxiety
11:11 - quarter life and the purpose question
16:03 - redefining purpose: solid to fluid
18:25 - being a student of life
23:09 - "just not this"
27:51 - purpose beyond career and money
30:16 - going all the way in (then out)
32:32 - divine timing
I HOPE YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE, IF YOU DID MAKE SURE YOU ARE FOLLOWING AND HAVE RATED THE PODCAST ON YOUR LISTENING PLATFORM
for all inquiries: julia@smartandhot.com
I LOVE YOU 🪽
is social media ruining creativity? have we lost the plot completely? how do we recognize when the pressure to perform and gain visibility is dampening our creative integrity?
join me for an unscripted, heart-centered conversation about the real struggles of showing up authentically online in 2025. I reflect on my personal journey of going from inconsistent posting to strategic content creation — only to realize I was losing myself in the process. I’m opening up (honestly) about my own social media burnout, the pressure to constantly create content, and how AI tools like ChatGPT, FaceTune and Capcut are disconnecting us from authenticity.
we’re exploring:
🪽 the hidden costs of chasing vanity metrics and follower growth
🪽 why constant creation isn’t natural for cyclical beings
🪽 how to use AI as a tool without giving away your creative power
🪽 the difference between creating from inspiration vs. performing for validation
🪽 practical ways to reconnect with your authentic voice as a creator
this episode is perfect for content creators, influencers, artists, and anyone feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to perform constantly online. this episode will remind you that it’s okay to step back, go inward, and create from a place of love and genuine expression, rather than external validation.
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🎀 chapters
02:13 - the disconnect between IRL joy + online overwhelm
06:49 - is all the strategy soul-crushing?
10:38 - the AI authenticity crisis
12:40 - the comparison spiral
17:11 - deconstructing the idealized content creation lifestyle
22:51 - the pressure to constantly produce
25:11 - permission to step back
26:53 - the shift toward intentional content
I HOPE YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE — MAKE SURE YOU’VE RATED THE SHOW AND LEAVE A COMMENT SHARING WHAT RESONATED WITH YOU
I LOVE YOU <3
for all inquiries: julia@smartandhot.com
after struggling with chronic anxiety, depression, painful periods and intense PMDD for years, I healed my body—without forcing or fixing, but through gentle, embodied wellness and nervous system practices. today I’m sharing the 4-step process I used to heal and create the physical foundation of my smartest, hottest self.
as always, take what serves you — leave the rest!
we’ll explore:
🪽 how to release shame around mental health struggles and hormonal imbalance
🪽 why seeking professional support (therapy, medication) is an act of self-love
🪽 simple nervous system regulation techniques
🪽 how doing LESS can heal your body more than doing more
🪽 the difference between forcing your body vs. listening to your body's wisdom
key topics:
🪽 embodied wellness and nervous system regulation
🪽 healing anxiety and depression naturally
🪽 PMDD and hormonal balance
🪽 Lexapro experience and medication as a healing tool
🪽 overcoming perfectionism in wellness
🪽 creating felt safety in your body
🪽 rest and recovery as medicine
LET’S CONNECT:
🎀 CHAPTERS:
(00:00 - 02:26) embodied wellness 101
(02:26 - 04:48) societal pressure to "fix"
(04:48 - 06:49) your body wants to heal: and you have the power to
(06:49 - 09:04) releasing shame around "imbalance"
(09:04 - 13:19) seeking support + resourcing your healing
(13:19 - 15:40) nervous system regulation 101
(15:40 - 20:12) why less is actually more
(20:12 - 22:24) integration
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE FOLLOWING THE SHOW / HAVE RATED I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!
ALL INQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT julia@smartandhot.com
why, when good things happen, do we find ourselves waiting for the other shoe to drop instead of dropping into deep gratitude? in this episode, we'll be exploring the psychosomatic programming behind why we struggle to trust our blessings and manifestations when we finally receive them.
we'll discuss why the nervous system treats abundance as danger, how childhood programming affects our ability to receive, and of course - practical steps to rewire your entire being for abundance.
we'll discover:
🪽 why your brain is wired to reject good things (and it's not your fault)
🪽 the difference between having abundance and living in abundance
🪽 how to build your "belief muscle" for manifestation
🪽 practical techniques to stop self-sabotaging your success
🪽 why fear during expansion is actually a good sign
🪽 how to reprogram your nervous system to expect miracles
🎀 CHAPTERS
as always, take what serves you and leave the rest.
IF YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE PLEASE MAKE SURE TO RATE IT AND SHARE WITH A FRIEND 🥹💖 I LOVE YOU!!!!!
FOR ALL INQUIRES: julia@smartandhot.com
in this deeply personal birthday episode, Julia shares five transformative life lessons from the first half of her twenties that have shaped her into her smartest, hottest self. 🌸
she opens up about her journey with content creation, social media burnout, and finding authentic voice in the age of AI.
she also shares honest reflections on growth, manifestation, and the non-linear path to creating the life you want.
this episode perfect for anyone navigating their twenties, working on personal development, or seeking authentic conversations about self-growth, relationships, and building a life aligned with your values. 🩷🪽
topics covered:
🪽 why patience is essential for manifestation and divine timing
🪽 how to love where you are instead of running away
🪽 understanding that people can only meet you as deeply as they've met themselves
🪽 the difference between love and relationship dynamics
🪽 aligning with abundance and money mindset shifts
🎀 CHAPTERS:
00:00 raw birthday thoughts (from my bed)
09:28 embodied wisdom that only comes from lived experience
13:20 manifestation happens when you're ready (not when you want it)
20:31 stop fantasizing about running away & start loving your life
27:05 why some people will never see your light (& that's okay)
31:55 love is infinite & has nothing to do with labels
38:33 if you want to get your bag, you've got to align with it (quitting my 9-5 and doubling my income)
IF YOU LOVED THIS EPISODE PLEASE MAKE SURE TO RATE IT AND SHARE WITH A FRIEND 🥹 I LOVE YOU!!!!!
FOR ALL INQUIRES: julia@smartandhot.com
Topics: personal development, life lessons, manifestation, money mindset, relationships, self-love, quarter-life crisis, authentic living, spiritual growth
this is part 2 of the smart + hot summer 2025 mini-series, and we’re taking everything from last week’s self-concept activation and turning it into grounded, embodied action… because you don’t become your smartest hottest self by thinking about her — you become her by living AS her. 🎀 🌸
inside this episode, we cover:
🪽 embodiment as the missing piece of your manifestation puzzle
🪽 seasonal energetics of summer and how to work with fire energy (TCM wisdom)
🪽 morning rituals for hydration, nervous system support, and self-love
🪽 midday habits to stay magnetic, creative, and clear (like subliminals and boundaries)
🪽 evening wind-down practices for beauty, deep rest, and integration
🪽 weekly reset and alignment rituals
🪽 somatic + sensual embodiment tools that support sustainable transformation
ICYMI: download the week 1 self-concept journal
CONNECT WITH JULIA AND THE SMART + HOT COMMUNITY:
for all inquiries please contact: julia@smartandhot.com
summer is for the girls—and this one is yours. 🌸
in this first episode of the Smart and Hot Summer mini-series, I'm guiding you through a radiant self-concept reset to help you fully embody your smartest, hottest self this season.
we’re talking about:
✨ energetically aligning with your most magnetic self
☀️ tapping into the fiery, heart-led energy of summer
📖 journaling prompts to vision your summer reality
💫 affirmations to anchor into your confidence and softness
🌺 embracing visibility, joy, and full bloom expression
this episode is for you if you’ve been craving a glow-up that starts within, a boost in confidence, or simply a deeper sense of clarity around who you're becoming this season.
🌸 FREE: DOWNLOAD YOUR SMART AND HOT SUMMER JOURNALING GUIDE
🎙 SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every week, we're just getting started boo!
COMMENT WHAT YOU ARE CLAIMING THIS SUMMER, I LOVE YOU <3
🎀 CHAPTERS:
00:00 welcome to your smartest, hottest summer yet
02:51 embracing your summer self concept
06:12 visioning your dream summer
09:01 smart + hot self activation
for all inquiries: julia@smartandhot.com