Ever feel like life is moving so fast you barely know yourself anymore? That was me last week, scrolling through emails, thinking about my next move, and realizing I haven’t hit pause to really check in with my own gut in ages. That’s exactly why I was so pumped to sit down with Julie Reisler on The Happy Hustle Podcast. If you’re a high performer trying to navigate success without losing yourself, this conversation is gold.
Julie is a HeartLed Intuitive Guide, two-time Tech-X speaker, host of the USU podcast, board-certified master coach, faculty member at Georgetown University, and founder of the Intuitive Life Designer Coach Academy. She helps purpose-driven leaders trust their intuition and create success that feels aligned, fulfilling, and sustainable. On top of that, she’s a mother, wife, and a Happy Hustler just like the rest of us, juggling multiple roles. Her book, Getting a PhD in You, dives deep into self-discovery and learning to make decisions from your truest sense.
In this episode, Julie and I explored how to understand yourself better, honor your present, and navigate life’s big decisions from intuition instead of stress. We also went down some fun rabbit holes about acting, modeling, and how even unexpected experiences in life can shape your clarity and confidence. This episode matters because it’s a reminder that knowing yourself isn’t just self-indulgent—it’s essential for building a life and career that truly works for you.
Here are a few takeaways from our conversation that you can start applying today:
Your past is your fertilizer. Julie calls it compost. The struggles and challenges you’ve faced aren’t just bumps in the road—they’re material you can use to grow wisdom, clarity, and confidence.
Honor the present. No matter where you are in life, give yourself grace. Celebrate small wins, acknowledge your efforts, and be fully present before moving to the next goal.
Direction is everything. Like an archer aiming at a target, clarity about where you want to go ensures your actions are aligned and effective. Without a clear aim, you risk being reactive instead of proactive.
Intuition is built-in. Everyone has access to guidance from within, but most of us haven’t practiced listening to it. Start with meditation, grounding walks, or simple awareness exercises to tap into your inner compass.
Curiosity and grace keep you learning. When you approach life with curiosity instead of judgment and give yourself grace for mistakes, you open up space to learn, grow, and make better decisions.
If you want to dive deeper and actually start getting a PhD in you, you’ve got to hear the full episode. Julie drops actionable strategies, personal stories, and exercises you can start today to create clarity and alignment in your life. Listen to the full episode now at caryjack.com/podcastin.
What does Happy Hustlin mean to you?
Julie says it means getting paid to do something I am in love with and would do for free.
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