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...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build. And in this episode of Default to Yes, we’re unpacking the neuroscience behind unshakable self-confidence and how to redefine it for your real life. We dive into the concept of self-confidence as your reputation with yourself, showing how trust, follow-through, and tiny wins shape your identity and momentum. Backed by science and lived experience, she reveals how dopamine, self-effic...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! When everything feels uncertain—when you’re facing loss, sickness, or life transition—clarity is your lifeline. In this episode, we explore how to stay in your lane by anchoring to your core values, using both neuroscience and cognitive behavioral strategies to move forward with intention. You’ll learn the YES Ritual—a simple, powerful framework to reset your mind and align your actions—and discover how aromacognition (the intentional use of essential ...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Are you drowning in work, family demands, health goals, and life’s nonstop pressure? You’re not alone—and you’re not failing. In this episode, Juli Reynolds shares a powerful yet simple 3-step Reset Framework to help you pause, let go of what’s draining you, and realign with what matters most. Whether you’re navigating burnout, feeling behind, or just trying to breathe through the chaos—this conversation is your moment to reset and rise. You’ll learn: ...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! What if reclaiming your joy, purpose, and mojo could start with just 2 minutes a day? In this powerful episode of Default to Yes, nurse coach and founder of Reimagine Wellness, Juli Reynolds, shares the origin story of how one simple ritual became the key to transformation. You'll discover how reimagination rewires your brain, restores your energy, and simplifies the path toward your biggest dreams. Juli blends science-backed tools from neuroscience an...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Let's Talk About What May Be Quietly Sabotaging Your Efforts! In this episode, we're talking about something many high-achievers wrestle with: growing in life — doing all the right things — but still feeling stuck in how they see themselves. Maybe you’re nourishing your body, learning new skills, showing up in your relationships, even healing from hard things… but your self-concept hasn’t caught up. You still tell your story through the len...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Originally recorded Aug 2023. When was the last time that you took the time to explore the profound connection between embracing change and "homeostasis" on the path to mastery and personal growth? Homeostasis, our natural inclination for stability, can often hinder our ability to embrace change and achieve our fullest potential. Learn the "EMBRACE" framework, a set of practical strategies to navigate the challenges of homeostasis and foster positive t...

Share Your Tips and Take-aways with me! Discover how to build lasting confidence through neuroscience, embodied practice, and self-trust. Learn the difference between confidence, esteem, and efficacy. What’s one small action you can take today that says, “I trust myself enough to begin”? 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:56 Understanding Confidence 02:30 Building Confidence: The Confidence-Competence Loop 06:32 The Neuroscience of Confidence 09:41 Embodied Cognition and Power Poses 11...