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241. 10 Things You Can Stop Doing the Hard Way
Have you ever stopped and realized you’re making life harder than it needs to be? In this week’s episode of the Top 10 series, Julie continues the conversation by naming something many women quietly carry: unnecessary heaviness. After talking last week about what...
240. 10 Things That Are Not Actually Emergencies
Have you been living like everything is urgent? In this lighthearted but deeply practical episode, Julie kicks off a brand-new Top 10 series by addressing something many women don’t even realize they’re doing — treating normal life like an emergency room. The...
239. What Matters Most with My Oldest Brother Marty Gorkow
In this month’s guest episode, Julie sits down with someone who has impacted her life from the very beginning — her oldest brother, Marty Gorkow. This conversation is personal, heartfelt, and grounded in real life. Marty shares stories from childhood, reflections on...


