If you've been waiting to feel confident before you start the thing… this episode is your wake-up call. Whether it's the workout, the application, the unfiltered photo, or the hard conversation, so many of us put our lives on hold while we wait to feel "ready." The problem? That feeling rarely shows up first.

In this episode, I'm sharing what changed in my life when I stopped waiting for confidence and started taking action scared. From launching this podcast to stepping on a WBFF stage, posting real photos, and building the Movement With Julie app, I walk you through the real-life moments where I chose action over hesitation, and how that decision completely transformed my self-trust, identity, and growth.

This conversation will help you stop delaying your life and start building confidence the only way it's actually built: by doing.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Why confidence is built through action, not before it
• How waiting to feel ready actually strengthens fear
• The self-trust muscle you grow every time you act scared
• Why exposure shrinks fear over time
• How your identity shifts when you see yourself as someone who takes action
• A simple question to ask yourself when you feel stuck
• Practical examples of what "doing it scared" looks like in real life

If this episode resonated, you may also enjoy: Episode 23: 5 Steps to Building Unshakeable Confidence

https://www.juliealedbetter.com/embrace-your-real/5-steps-to-building-unshakeable-confidence

If you want more from me, be sure to check out…

• Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie

• Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/

• Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/

Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

Hello, beautiful human. Today we're talking about that week before your period — when your workouts suddenly feel harder. The same weights feel heavier. Your energy dips. Your motivation feels shaky. And even though this happens every month, it can still catch you off guard.

Here's what's actually going on: estrogen and progesterone begin to drop. That hormonal shift can impact your strength, recovery, mood, and overall resilience. Your body is simply changing gears.

So when you try to push the same way you do during your higher-energy weeks and your body pushes back? That's not failure. That's feedback.

In today's episode, we're breaking down what's happening and how to work with your body during this phase — so you can move forward without guilt, frustration, or feeling like you have to start over every single month.

If you want more from me, be sure to check out…

• Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie

• Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/

• Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/

• Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

If you've ever ended a day feeling like nothing went according to plan, like you dropped every ball you were trying to juggle, or like you somehow failed at taking care of yourself even though you tried, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I'm sharing a very honest heart-to-heart about those heavy days when motivation is low, energy is gone, and life feels overwhelming. I walk you through three grounding reminders I personally come back to when I feel stretched thin or disappointed in myself, along with simple, practical ways to steady yourself in the moment and keep moving forward without guilt or pressure.

This conversation is about perspective, grace, and learning how to stay connected to your goals without tying your worth to perfect days or productivity.

Here is what you will learn:

• Why one hard day, week, or even month does not undo the progress you've already built
• How unrealistic expectations quietly create feelings of failure
• The difference between failing and simply being human
• Why your worth has nothing to do with your output or consistency
• Simple grounding tools to use when you feel overwhelmed
• How to refocus on your deeper "why" during tough seasons
• A gentle reminder for moms navigating survival-mode days

If this episode resonated, you may also enjoy: Episode 280: 10 Truths About Your Self-Worth
https://www.juliealedbetter.com/embrace-your-real/10-truths-about-your-self-worth

If you want more from me, be sure to check out…

• Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie

• Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/

• Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/

Website: www.juliealedbetter.com