Posts by Julia Balto

I’ve noticed anytime I share that I’m feeling anxious, sad, lonely, or having any variation of a ‘bad’ day, I get lots of well-intentioned (and very much missing the point) comments and messages.    Maybe you’ve noticed this too?     It happens in both real life from family and friends and on social media. Messages like:…

If you’ve ever wondered whyyyy TF your anxiety can seem so bad, especially for how high functioning, hard-working, and productive you are, you’re not alone.    Something I’ve noticed about the highest achieving, most driven, exceptional women I know, is that they have BIG expectations for themselves and how they show up in the world.   They strive to…

What I want for you, more than anything in the world… Is for you to know, own, radiate, and embody your absolute enoughness.    I want you to FEEL it in the way you easily set boundaries and ask for your needs to be met in relationships, guilt-free.   I want you to SEE it in…

Do you ever find yourself feeling straight-up annoyed, frustrated with, or even angry at your body? Like, girl. We’re not even that old, can we chill for just a minute on the back aches, migraines, and general exhaustion?   What if that constant feeling of being on edge, the tension in your chest and shoulders, insomnia, and even the…

If you’re anything like the badass women that I work with…  Chances are you might be feeling a lil stuck in your head at the moment.   You are SERIOUS about your work, feeling like you’re creating an impact on the world (and making that next level money), showing up present and in the moment with your…

You are important. Your mental health is important.  More than just health – your mental, spiritual, physical, and emotional thriving is important.    The person you are RIGHT NOW (without losing another pound, getting a promotion, or crossing one more goal off your to-do list) is worthy of feeling loved, supported, and so much more than enough.    This feels…

‘What if I just don’t have time to do more for myself?’ Sometimes, the story that says ‘I’m too busy, I don’t have enough time,’ is just that – a story.    It’s a belief that we’ve had passed down from a culture that glorifies productivity and busyness over our own mental and emotional wellness.…

You already know self-care is important. Take a scroll through Instagram and you’ll see no shortage of posts reveling in the feel-good vibes of a luxurious bath, a warm cup of coffee on a lazy Saturday morning, and DIY conditioning hair masks.   My guess is as much as you look at those posts and think ‘oooooouuu, I…

If you’re anything like the powerhouse women I work with, actually showing up and producing is hella important to you. You’re a woman with big dreams and desires.  Meaningful and impactful work you care about? Authentic and intimate relationships? A healthy, strong, nourished body? A clean and beautiful home?   I can practically hear you sighing in satisfaction as…

Something BIG, important, scary, and all-consuming has been on my mind lately. It feels important to tell you about it. My guess is you might have something similar brewing inside of you. After all, we’re never as weird, strange, and alone as our minds seem to convince us… This thing, at first, was easier to just ignore. I dove a…