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smart and hot
Julia Padavona
83 episodes
5 days ago
to be smart + hot is to live as the most confident, radiant, and expressed version of YOU - that is unique to you and only you. ‘the smart and hot podcast’, hosted by Julia Padavona, is a playful exploration of all things personal development, wellness, spirituality, life advice and lessons learned along the way. consider this a safe space for soulful, love-infused conversations that will support you on your journey to becoming your smartest, hottest, absolute best self. 🎀
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to be smart + hot is to live as the most confident, radiant, and expressed version of YOU - that is unique to you and only you. ‘the smart and hot podcast’, hosted by Julia Padavona, is a playful exploration of all things personal development, wellness, spirituality, life advice and lessons learned along the way. consider this a safe space for soulful, love-infused conversations that will support you on your journey to becoming your smartest, hottest, absolute best self. 🎀
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smart and hot
94. how to fly: risk-taking and why you have no other choice

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 🖤


CONNECT WITH JULIA AND THE S+H COMMUNITY:

@iamsmartandhot

@juliapadavona

TikTok



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5 days ago
14 minutes 49 seconds

smart and hot
93. sometimes the only way to know what you don't want is to have it

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:

@juliapadavona⁠

@iamsmartandhot

TikTok


🎀 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



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1 week ago
14 minutes 55 seconds

smart and hot
92. back to basics: everyday shifts for mental health, presence, and peace

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. 🖤


CONNECT WITH JULIA AND THE S+H COMMUNITY:

@iamsmartandhot

@juliapadavona

TIKTOK



🎀 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

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1 month ago
33 minutes 17 seconds

smart and hot
91. fall is for coming home to yourself: an honest autumn energy check + reflections

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:

  1. what am I using my energy on?
  2. what is nourishing me? what feels like a symbiotic exchange of energy?
  3. what is draining me? where is the exchange unequal?
  4. what do I need to bring the scales back into balance?


CONNECT WITH JULIA AND THE SMART AND HOT COMMUNITY:

@iamsmartandhot

@juliapadavona


🎀 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!!!!!!



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1 month ago
16 minutes 15 seconds

smart and hot
90. healing hormonal imbalance naturally & embodying feminine wisdom with clinical herbalist Emma Robles

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: 

@emmalrobles 

Youtube 


connect with Julia and the S+H community: 

@iamsmartandhot

@juliapadavona 



🎀 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 

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1 month ago
1 hour 1 minute 27 seconds

smart and hot
89. healthy delusion & weird magic: what it takes to be a creative entrepreneur with Mali Rezai

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:

@itsweirdfriends

@mali_rez

https://www.itsweirdfriends.com/



connect with Julia and the S+H community: 

@iamsmartandhot

@juliapadavona 




🎀 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 

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1 month ago
59 minutes 8 seconds

smart and hot
88. learning to trust your messy path & building a life you love in your 20's (BONUS: perfectly imperfect podcast)

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: 

@jenny.minney

@perfectlyimperfect.pod 

Perfectly Imperfect Podcast
CONNECT WITH JULIA AND THE S+H COMMUNITY: 

@juliapadavona

@iamsmartandhot 




🎀 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 

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2 months ago
54 minutes 59 seconds

smart and hot
87. jenny minney on influencer culture, AI, and the courage to be imperfect + authentic

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:

⁠@jenny.minney⁠

⁠@perfectlyimperfect.pod ⁠


CONNECT WITH JULIA AND THE S+H COMMUNITY

⁠@juliapadavona⁠

⁠@iamsmartandhot ⁠


🎀 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

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2 months ago
59 minutes 20 seconds

smart and hot
86. how to navigate the existential question mark that is your 20's (the smart and hot way)

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.


CONNECT WITH JULIA AND THE SMART + HOT COMMUNITY:

@iamsmartandhot

@juliapadavona



🎀 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 🪽








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3 months ago
34 minutes 59 seconds

smart and hot
85. an unfiltered conversation on social media burnout and creative integrity

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. 


CONNECT WITH JULIA + THE SMART AND HOT COMMUNITY 

@juliapadavona

@iamsmartandhot 


🎀 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 

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3 months ago
26 minutes 31 seconds

smart and hot
84. how I healed my body from anxiety, depression & PMDD: 4 steps to embodied wellness

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: 

@iamsmartandhot

@juliapadavona

Youtube 



🎀 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 

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4 months ago
22 minutes 39 seconds

smart and hot
83. stop waiting for the other shoe to drop: why you don't trust your blessings and how to finally receive them

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

  • 0:00-2:21 the abundance paradox
  • 2:21 - 4:40 survival mode 101 - why we interpret abundance as danger
  • 4:40 - 6:59 when fear sabotages success
  • 6:59 - 9:19 "i'm not worthy" as core belief
  • 9:19 - 11:33 scarcity childhood programming
  • 11:33 - 13:48 reclaiming your worthiness
  • 13:48 - 16:04 building your belief muscle: the ladder approach to manifestation
  • 16:04 - 18:22 learning to receive
  • 18:22 - 20:44 what to do when fear returns
  • 20:44 - 22:57 living in abundance
  • 22:57 - 25:10 becoming a permission slip



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


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4 months ago
25 minutes 37 seconds

smart and hot
82. 5 life lessons that made me smarter and hotter in my 20s | personal development, self-growth, love and money mindset

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


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4 months ago
46 minutes 4 seconds

smart and hot
81. smart and hot summer: daily rituals, habits, and alignment (part 2)

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 



i also created a Smart + Hot Daily Ritual Tracker to help you stay devoted to your radiance all summer long. download it for free! 🌸 



ICYMI: download the week 1 self-concept journal 


CONNECT WITH JULIA AND THE SMART + HOT COMMUNITY: 

@juliapadavona

@iamsmartandhot


for all inquiries please contact: julia@smartandhot.com 

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4 months ago
23 minutes 45 seconds

smart and hot
80. smart and hot summer glow up guide: self-concept, visioning, and energy reset (part one)

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 


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5 months ago
11 minutes 13 seconds

smart and hot
79. unfiltered: wellness, healing, and navigating life in your 20’s with Emma Louise

on today’s episode of ‘the smart and hot podcast’, Emma Louise joins Julia for an unfiltered conversation on all things wellness, mental health, and the messy magic of your 20’s. 


from navigating ADHD and chronic illness, to developing grounding rituals and finding balance through movement, this conversation dives deep into the real work of self-discovery and transformation. 


Emma shares her journey with fitness, healing her body from chronic illness, emotional regulation, and what it means to hold space for yourself + others in a world obsessed with perfection. 


whether you are moving through a major life transition, or simply trying to figure out what true wellness means to you, this episode is packed with raw reflections to help you reconnect with your body, mind, and purpose. 


ABOUT EMMA: 


Emma is a holistic health and wellness coach guiding women back to themselves through intuition, self-trust, and the power of presence! After navigating her own journey with burnout, hormone health, and healing, she now helps other women slow down, tune in, and feel at home in their bodies. Her work is rooted in joy, gentle discipline, and creating a life that feels as good as it looks.


TOPICS WE COVER:
🪽mental health and ADHD
🪽wellness beyond aesthetics
🪽grounding rituals + self-care routines
🪽healing from chronic illness
🪽navigating major life transitions
🪽 movement as medicine
🪽tools for self-regulation
🪽how to reclaim your emotional well-being


THANK YOU EMMA, WE LOVE YOU <3 


CONNECT WITH EMMA: 

@emmalouisie

@shift.body



CONNECT WITH JULIA AND THE SMART + HOT COMMUNITY:

@iamsmartandhot

TikTok

Youtube: PODCAST

Youtube (VLOGS + PERSONAL)



🎀 chapters


02:54 – grounding rituals 101
06:08 – adult-diagnosis ADHD + navigating mental health
09:02 – the realities of a reluctant wellness girl
14:55 – creating a career in fitness and personal training
17:58 – navigating burnout in a big city
21:11 – healing abroad + embracing change: moving to australia
28:25 – navigating plot twists & life lessons in your 20’s
30:11 – how to surrender your plan & grow through uncertainty
37:28 – soul-searching as a single woman
51:44 – the true essence of wellness + fitness 


if this episode lit you up, share it with a friend and leave a review to help more smart + hot angels find the show! 💋 


sending you SO much love 


xoxo

Julia 



for all inquires: julia@embdy.co 

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5 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes 39 seconds

smart and hot
78. the art of saying NO: boundaries, self-protection & how to take back your power


this episode is a loving permission slip to disappoint people and prioritize YOU. we’re talking all things boundaries, energetic protection, and the feminine art of saying no -- because being liked is not the same as being healthy, safe, or truly aligned. 


if you’ve been feeling drained, disconnected, and unsure of what is truly right for you, this episode is for you.


we’ll explore 

🪽 why boundaries are one of the foundational aspects of the smart + hot self 

🪽 how to recognize self-abandonment 

🪽 the embodied sensations of “yes” and “no” 

🪽 how to say “no” with love and clarity over guilt

🪽 three powerful practices to start calling your energy back today 


this is your invitation to reclaim your power, protect your precious energetic resources, and fully embody your smartest, hottest self — for good. 


don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the show — it helps more angels like you find this space! 👼 


CONNECT WITH JULIA AND THE SMART + HOT COMMUNITY:

IG: @iamsmartandhot

TikTok: @juliapadavona

Youtube


🎀 chapters


00:00 a permission slip to disappoint others

03:11 the foundations of boundaries

05:57 the somatic wisdom of “yes” and “no”

09:12 tangible practices for reclaiming your power 


for all inquiries: julia@embdy.co

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5 months ago
10 minutes 50 seconds

smart and hot
77. how to RECLAIM your right to shine without shame 💫 the world NEEDS your gifts.

this fiery episode of The Smart and Hot Podcast is a bold permission slip for any woman who has ever felt guilty for wanting to be seen, celebrated, or fully expressed.


if you have ever dimmed your light, silenced yourself, or felt ashamed for desiring recognition — this episode is a loving call to rebel and step forward into fullness.


this episode is a raw, honest reflection on reclaiming visibility as a path to freedom, feminine personal power, and creative embodiment.


whether you’re a performer, artist, entrepreneur, or smart + hot angel still tapping into her gifts — this is a reminder that your desire to be celebrated doesn’t make you self-centered, it is the most courageous thing you can do. 


we explore:

🪽 visibility as a spiritual practice

🪽 letting go of shame around being seen

🪽 the distinction of expression and ego

🪽 becoming a permission slip for others (cc: MADISON CAMINO, EPISODE 61)

🪽 rewriting limiting beliefs around success + celebration 



if this episode lit you up, share it with a friend and leave a review to help more smart + hot angel babes find us 💋 


CONNECT WITH JULIA AND THE SMART + HOT COMMUNITY:

@iamsmartandhot

Youtube: PODCAST

Youtube (VLOGS + PERSONAL)



🎀 CHAPTERS:


00:00 – let the world see you: visibility is a superpower
02:58 – own it, all of it: your voice, your magic, your right to shine
06:05 – dismantling the fear of being seen
08:59 – a permission slip to be loud, bright, and unapologetic



for all inquiries: julia@embdy.co

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5 months ago
9 minutes 3 seconds

smart and hot
76. break up with imposter syndrome and step into your gifts: from self-doubt to unshakeable confidence

ever feel like you're faking your credibility, capability, and confidence? imposter syndrome is a silent killer that keeps way too many smart + hot angels stuck in fear and self-doubt... dimming their light and shying away from their potential. but it doesn't have to.








we'll discuss:

  • why imposter syndrome shows up (even when you're more than qualified)

  • how to *truly* shift from self-doubt to self-trust

  • tools to build real (not performative) confidence

  • how to let yourself take up space


🎀 CONNECT WITH JULIA AND THE S+H COMMUNITY:
Instagram: @iamsmartandhot



VLOGS + BTS YouTube: @juliapadavona


🎀 chapters:

00:00 | introduction


04:57 | understanding imposter syndrome and why we doubt ourselves


09:59 | how to unlock true confidence and overcome self-doubt


15:11 | smart + hot strategies to rewire your mind


20:12 | the truth about growth and transformation



for all inquiries: julia@embdy.co

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6 months ago
22 minutes 2 seconds

smart and hot
75. safety is an illusion: how to take confident risks and fall in love with uncertainty

here’s the truth about safety: it’s a lie. way too often, we hold ourselves back from fully claiming our dream lives because of fear, uncertainty, or a need to control the outcome. we tell ourselves we’re “doing the right thing”, “being responsible”, or “waiting for the right time”…


but what we’re actually doing — is denying ourselves a full life. saying no to our soul’s callings. 


welcome to the smart + hot season of soul retrieval — episode 1 💖💫🤍 this season, we will be exploring how to fully connect with our smartest, hottest, best selves FOR GOOD. and we do that by acknowledging, facing, and shedding every limitation standing in the way of you ACTUALLY being her and becoming her.


this episode of the smart + hot podcast is a loving reminder that it is safe for you to grow, evolve, and embody your smartest, hottest self — right now. fortune favors the bold, and the only way to step into the life of your dreams is to take bold action, even if it scares the h3ll out of you. 


we’ll explore: 


🪽 why the brain and nervous system crave comfort/predictability (even when it holds us back)


🪽 the true costs of playing it small and seeking certainty 


🪽 how to take confident, aligned risks that move you closer to your purpose 


🪽 how to regulate your nervous system so that fear doesn’t control your future 


🪽 why discomfort is a portal for growth + abundance 


may this episode inspire you to just f*cking go for it — you only inhabit THIS human body once. feel the fear, do it anyway, LET IT EXPAND YOU into the person you know you can be 🩷 




CONNECT WITH JULIA AND THE SMART + HOT COMMUNITY: 

@iamsmartandhot

⁠@juliapadavona⁠

Youtube (new vlogs weekly!)


don’t forget to rate the podcast + leave a review if this episode spoke to you! 💋 



🎀 chapters:


00:00 — imagine your dream life: the smart + hot VISION

01:45 — how smart + hot was born (in a pink sketchbook + pandemic car rants)

07:18 — safety is a cage: the true cost of playing small

12:49 — growth is hot AF: how to love discomfort

17:57 — the art of taking bold action

20:32 — becoming HER: embody the smartest, hottest version of you 


for all inquiries: julia@embdy.co


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6 months ago
22 minutes 16 seconds

smart and hot
to be smart + hot is to live as the most confident, radiant, and expressed version of YOU - that is unique to you and only you. ‘the smart and hot podcast’, hosted by Julia Padavona, is a playful exploration of all things personal development, wellness, spirituality, life advice and lessons learned along the way. consider this a safe space for soulful, love-infused conversations that will support you on your journey to becoming your smartest, hottest, absolute best self. 🎀