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In this powerful episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie sits down with author, veteran, and recovery advocate Eva Navarez St. John, whose award-winning memoir, When Tough Cookie Crumbles, tells the true story of friendship, murder, manipulation, addiction, and healing.

Eva shares the story behind her friendship with Janice, how their lives ran in parallel through military service in the 1970s, and the devastating events surrounding Janice’s disappearance and murder. She opens up about falling into the orbit of a sociopath herself, navigating unresolved trauma, struggling with addiction, and what it really takes to rebuild your life when the story you planned is shattered.

This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply compassionate. Together, Julie and Eva explore: how predators isolate and groom, why smart, strong, independent women are not immune, the heavy weight of shame and self-blame, and the freedom that comes from telling

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In this special crossover episode, I’m sharing something close to my heart — Empathy in Action: Expanding Our Capacity to Care — from my new podcast experiment, Brave Moves.

Yes, you heard that right... This is my newest project, and I’m inviting you to come along for the experiment. Brave Moves is my journey of starting, launching, and growing a podcast from scratch, using the same tools, systems, and strategies I teach my clients every day. My goal is to show you behind the scenes what it looks like to take action before you feel “ready.”

In this episode, we’re diving into empathy, what it really means, why it matters, and how it changes the way we lead, love, and show up in the world.

I share a recent experience that made me reflect on how quickly we are to judge others and how assumptions can limit our ability to care. When I saw a post about helping people who lost their SNAP benefits, and the comments that followed, it hit me how much our empathy has to stretch, not just for those who “look” like us, but for those whose stories we don’t fully know.

This episode will remind you that empathy isn’t weakness, it’s a strength. It’s leadership. And it’s the heartbeat of confidence and connection.

You’ll learn:
• Why empathy is a leadership superpower (not a soft skill)
• How assumptions and comparisons shrink our compassion
• Simple, grounded ways to practice empathy every day
• How to take small, brave actions that expand your capacity to care

Empathy doesn’t mean doing everything. It means doing something. It means saying, “I see you, and I care.”

Brave Move:
Do one act of empathy today — donate, list

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In this inspiring episode of Casa De Confidence, host Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with fellow podcaster, coach, and animal-advocate Julie Marty-Pearson to uncover the truth behind what it really takes to launch and grow a podcast that matters.

You’ll hear how Julie Marty-Pearson turned her love for storytelling and pets into The Story of My Pet Podcast and a thriving coaching business that helps women find their voice, build confidence, and share meaningful stories. Together, the two Julies explore:

• 💬 Why there’s always room for more women’s voices in podcasting
• 🎙 How to start guesting on podcasts strategically (even if you’re brand new)
• 🐾 What pet advocacy taught Julie about purpose and persistence
• 🔥 Why authenticity beats algorithms every time
• 💡 The realistic way to grow your show without burnout
• 🤝 The power of networking, community, and reciprocity

Whether you’re dreaming of starting your own show, looking to become a sought-after podcast guest, or simply craving a reminder that your story matters, this conversation will light a fire in you to start where you are and share your voice with confidence.

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What happens when life changes overnight? When the world literally goes dark?

In this powerful episode, Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with Laura Bratton, motivational speaker, coach, and author of Harnessing Courage. Diagnosed with a rare retinal disease at nine years old, Laura faced the reality of losing her sight. Over the next decade, she navigated denial, grief, and transformation to rebuild her identity and discover her purpose.

Laura shares how she became the first blind student to graduate from Princeton Theological Seminary, what “grit and gratitude” really mean, and how she helps others embrace change through her company, Ubi Global.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How grief and gratitude can coexist in healing
• What real grit looks like in daily practice — one tiny goal at a time
• Why permission to feel is key to growth
• How to move forward when you can’t see the path ahead
• The importance of faith, mindset, and self-advocacy in creating a meaningful life

Laura reminds us that courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s choosing to move anyway.

Connect with Laura Bratton:
🌐 laurabratton.c

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What if the stories you loved as a kid were quietly rewriting the rules for an entire generation? In this episode, Julie sits down with Rachelle Bergstein, bestselling author of The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us. Together, they unpack how Judy Blume became an accidental feminist icon, why women’s interests are often dismissed as trivial, and how stories can shape culture and confidence for decades.

You’ll hear about:
• The through-line between fashion, femininity, and feminism in Rachelle’s work
• Judy Blume’s bold move from children’s books to the provocative Wifey
• Why book bans are resurging — and why they matter more than ever
• How storytelling becomes activism
• How to write bravely in a divided world

🎧 Plus, Julie and Dan reflect on growing up with Judy Blume, the complexity of women’s voices, and how confidence starts in the stories we tell ourselves.

Connect with Rachelle:
Website: rachellebergstein.com

Substack: Banner Year

Instagram: @wbergstein

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In this heartfelt conversation, Julie DeLucca-Collins welcomes back Dr. Kristen Cook, pediatrician, parenting expert, podcaster, and soon-to-be author of Parenting Redefined: A Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Child’s Behavior to Help Them Thrive.

Dr. Cook shares how years of working with families inspired her to create a new framework for parenting — one rooted in both science and heart. She opens up about how understanding a child’s emotional, cognitive, and social development transforms the parent-child relationship.

Together, Julie and Dr. Cook explore:

• What it really means to “parent the child you have, not the child you want.”
• How to break cycles of generational trauma.
• The difference between connection and control.
• Why yelling doesn’t work (and what to do instead).
• How co-regulation, boundaries, and compassion help kids thrive.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, teacher, or caregiver, this episode offers a roadmap for raising joyful, confident, emotionally intelligent kids.

Listen now and preorder Parenting Redefined (releasing November 13).

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In this episode, Julie DeLucca-Collins shares why a girls weekend is so much more than wine, laughter, and matching pajamas. It’s about recharging, reconnecting, and remembering who you are outside of all the roles you carry in life.

Whether it’s a quick overnight getaway or a long weekend on the Cape, time away with your girlfriends can:

• Boost your mental health and lower stress levels
• Strengthen bonds that make you feel supported and seen
• Spark creativity and inspire new ideas for your life and business
• Remind you of the fun, playful, confident woman within

Julie explores both the science and the soul of female friendships — from the oxytocin boost you get from belly laughs to the deep emotional reset that happens when you step away from the daily grind.

If you’ve been craving connection or feeling stuck in the endless to-do list, this conversation is your reminder that a girls weekend isn’t frivolous — it’s essential.

🔑 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why women’s friendships are proven to improve health and longevity
• How laughter and play act as therapy for the soul
• The difference between self-care and community-care
• How to start a tradition of girls weekends that lasts for decades

👯‍♀️ Ready to plan your own? This episode will give you the nudge (and the permission slip) to make it happen.

Just like a girls weekend reminds you to recharge, reset, and reconnect, the Confident You CEO Retreat is your business version of that same gift. It’s time away to step out of the daily grind, focus on your vision, and surround yourself with women who get it.

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Do you ever wonder why you react the way you do in relationships. or why certain patterns keep showing up? In this episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie sits down with Bev Mitelman, M.A., Relationship and Attachment Trauma Practitioner and founder of Securely Loved.

Bev shares her personal story of growing up in emotional chaos, how attachment styles form in childhood, and why they deeply impact how we show up in love, business, and life. From anxious preoccupied to dismissive avoidant and fearful avoidant, you’ll learn the signs of insecure attachment, and practical ways to move toward secure, healthy connections.

If you’ve ever struggled with perfectionism, people-pleasing, or the fear of abandonment, this episode will help you understand yourself on a deeper level and give you tools to create the relationships, and confidence—you deserve.

In This Episode:

• What attachment theory really is and why it matters
• The difference between secure and insecure attachment
• Signs of anxious, avoidant, and fearful attachment styles
• How childhood experiences shape adult relationships
• Practical steps to heal and move toward secure attachment

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