When Women in Healthcare Listen to Their Bodies Instead of Their Bosses: Dr Jess on the Wild Leap into Something Real
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Jessica DeJarnette — physician, startup co-founder, nervous system nerd, and wildly untamed human — shares her story of dismantling the life that looked perfect on paper: white coat, paycheck, purpose. But behind the scenes? Dissociation. Identity unraveling. A body screaming no more.We talk about the trauma behind burnout (yes, we name it), the grief of letting go of status and stability, and the radical trust it takes to follow your body’s wisdom — even when the path ahead is foggy.If you’ve ever found yourself resenting the very life you worked so hard to build — the business, the job, the family, the good girl persona — this one will crack something open.Because the truth is, healing doesn’t always look graceful. Sometimes it looks like walking away from everything you thought would save you. And realizing the only map forward is the one your soul’s been holding all along.00:00 – A Life That Looks Good, But Doesn’t Feel Right We open with what so many high-achieving women feel but rarely say: “I built this... and I’m still not okay.”06:49 – Emergency Medicine, Adrenaline, and the Breaking Point Dr. Jess reflects on her early career in the ER and when the pace of saving lives started costing her own.15:11 – “I Dissociated Through My 30s” She names what many women in medicine feel but can’t admit: the survival state that became her baseline.23:26 – From Inner Collapse to Inner Compass A slow, terrifying unraveling — and how her intuition (plus a stranger in Alaska) helped her walk away.33:28 – Nomad Life, Nervous Systems, and Building from Blank Page Leaving behind the house, the job, the plan. How she rebuilt safety and identity without a blueprint.44:01 – Why She Co-Founded a Trauma Healing Startup A deep dive into why our systems can’t heal trauma — and what she’s doing instead.59:13 – “I Want to Be a Forest Witch” On redefining success, reclaiming wildness, and why she’s finally letting herself want what she wants.Love what you hear? Itching to discover more from Dr. Jess?Make sure you're following her on Instagram at @jessicadejarnette_mdIf this episode speaks to you, hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend Looking for more of where this came from? Subscribe and watch full video episodes on Youtube Follow Julie on Instagram @drjuliegranger for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week Get a deeper dive on Sink and Swim topics by joining the email club Find out more about Julie's coaching programs at her website
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Trapped by the thing that was supposed to set you free: What it means when your soul says this isn’t it (and your body agrees).
You left the job, the marriage, the religion, the profession.You built the thing, became “the one to watch.”You built it. They came. It worked. It succeeded. You should feel free. Right?But instead… you feel trapped. The victim of your own success.In this solo episode, I share the raw, unfiltered story I usually only tell behind closed doors — of building a seven-figure business called Illuminate Freedom … that looked and felt like freedom at first but eventually, it felt like a cage. I tell the story of mislabeling the early signals from my body. Of realizing I’d shape-shifted into something “successful” that everyone I knew was clapping for, but no longer matched my Soul.This is for the woman who’s been clapped for with lots of eyes on you — but doesn’t feel seen.For the high-achiever who built something beautiful — and now wants to burn it down.For the midlife luminaire who knows: you can’t swim in alignment until you let it sink.Intro: The Unexpected Trap of Success (00:00) Welcome to the story behind the story — the freedom you chase, and the cage you don’t see coming.Midlife Awakening & the Dissonance Dilemma (04:53) Why your body knows before your brain does — and how shame creeps in when your “dream life” doesn’t fit.You Can’t Heal in a Container That Wasn’t Built for You (09:29) Self-care isn’t always the answer — sometimes, it’s the cage.When Coaching Becomes a Conformity Corset (17:53) Leaving clinical life only to re-create the same dynamics in a new form.The Reckoning: “This Isn’t It” (20:14) The slow, quiet reckoning: your soul is no longer onboard.Bridge Time & Reimagining the Next Chapter (29:46) How I deconstructed a million-dollar business and created breathing room to find out who I really was.People, Purpose, and Permission to Pause (35:35) The deepest layer of the work: discovering who your people are now — and who you no longer need to perform for.If you're feeling seen by this episode and interested in discovering more -- join me for my virtual Summer Soulstice gathering June 25 -- for the woman straddling two worlds. One world you know "is NOT it." ...and one world you can't quite see, touch, taste, or feel yet. We'll help you sink in and find the grace and energy to navigate this liminal space -- all while harnessing the full bodied energy of summer to move with purpose and passion toward what's most soul aligned for you next.June 25 | 5 PM ET | On Zoom Tap here to read more about the Soulstice gathering and sign up to join us!If this episode speaks to you, hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend Looking for more of where this came from? Subscribe and watch full video episodes on Youtube Follow Julie on Instagram @drjuliegranger for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week Get a deeper dive on Sink and Swim topics by joining the email club Find out more about Julie's coaching programs at her website
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The Tiger in Your Own Nervous System: Where Female Neurobiology Meets Soul with Dana Doswell
This episode asks invites us as women and female energies to sit with complexity. You may resonate with some parts and question others. You may also not agree with all perspectives offered. That's welcome here. One of the goals of this podcast is not to be an echo chamber for one perspective, but to offer exposure to various expressions and perspectives. So, I invite you to lead with curiosity over certainty, nuance over noise, and most importantly -- take what's for you and what lands, and leave what doesn't. Most importantly -- keep sinking, swimming, and coming home to yourself. You're the expert of you! In this enlightening episode of Sink AND Swim, I have a profound conversation with Dana Doswell, a female nervous system practitioner who has journeyed from the high-pressure world of sales and tech to a more holistic and embodied approach to healing.Together, we explore:-The Healing Hustle: Unpacking the culture of perfectionism in healthcare and wellness practioners and its impact on practitioners' well-being.-Biology as Ideology: Challenging societal narratives that have historically pathologized the feminine body and cycles.-Nervous System Regulation: Understanding the science and spirituality behind stress responses and practical tools for achieving balance.-De-shaming the Female Experience: Embracing the natural rhythms and emotions inherent to womanhood without guilt or stigma.-Redefining Success: Moving beyond external achievements to align with one's inner wisdom and authentic self.-This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to break free from societal expectations, embrace their true nature, and find harmony between professional responsibilities and personal well-being.00:00 - Introduction to Dana Doswell: Bridging Science and Soul 00:40 - The Healing Hustle: Perfectionism in Healthcare Culture 08:28 - Biology as Ideology: Reclaiming the Feminine Body 15:42 - Nervous System Regulation: From Burnout to Balance 21:09 - De-shaming the Female Experience: Cycles, Emotions, and Empowerment 28:09 - Redefining Success: Aligning with Inner Wisdom 42:47 - Closing Reflections: Embracing Wholeness in HealingLove what you hear? Connect with Dana and learn more about her programs by following her on instagram at @danadozzyyIf this episode speaks to you, hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend Looking for more of where this came from? Subscribe and watch full video episodes on Youtube Follow Julie on Instagram @drjuliegranger for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week Get a deeper dive on Sink and Swim topics by joining the email club Find out more about Julie's coaching programs at her website
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Outgrowing Your Swim Lane -- Jesse Moore on Sinking from Success to Swim into Your Heart's Purpose
What happens when the life that once defined you — the job, the highest levels of success, the relationships — no longer fits?In this deeply honest and heart-forward episode of Sink AND Swim, Julie sits down with Jesse Moore, former NCAA Division 1 champion swim coach turned soulful performance mentor, to explore the liminal space between identities, the grief that comes with real growth, and the sacredness of coaching done from the heart.From walking away from the pool deck… ...to navigating heartbreak and reinvention… ...to starting over in China guided by intuition… Jesse models what it looks like to sink into the deep end and swim with purpose.Expect real talk about: 💔 How the heartbreak of losing a dear friend and coaching mentor became the doorway to transformation 🏊♂️ Why coaching is about being before doing and achieving ... and how he strives to model that for the swimmers he serves 🌏 What moving across the world taught him about humanity ❤️🩹 and how grief — especially the kind passed down through the love of his grandmother — shapes how we show upThis one’s for the high achievers learning to trust the inner nudges and sink in to the pause.It's for the helpers who are ready to be witnessed, too.And anyone who needs to hear: you’re not alone in the rebuild.00:00 - Sinking Into Jesse’s Story 05:52 - When Love and Loss Crack You Open 13:28 - Rebuilding Without the Resume 22:34 - Coaching as Medicine, Not Just Metrics 32:09 - A Soul-led Move to China 42:18 - Nana, Grief, and What Really Matters 54:52 - Realigning With PurposeWant to be supported by Jesse?Discover more at www.coachjessemoore.com and make sure to follow him on instagram @coachjessemooreIf this episode speaks to you, hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend Looking for more of where this came from? Subscribe and watch full video episodes on Youtube Follow Julie on Instagram @drjuliegranger for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week Get a deeper dive on Sink and Swim topics by joining the email club Find out more about Julie's coaching programs at her website
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Outgrowing the White Coat (Part 2): Moving Beyond PT and Healthcare as a Career
In this continuation from Part 1 of this series, I share the raw, nuanced journey of identity transition that so many women in healthcare face. Whether you're still in the clinic, halfway out, or building your own path from scratch, I hope this episode reminds you that your transition isn’t a detour—it’s the work.This episode doesn't offer quick fixes—it offers permission to be in process, question everything & find your voice even when it shakes.I unpack what it really takes to leave behind the white coat identity & embrace a more expansive, integrated version of yourself. From the slow burn of transition to the internal friction of choosing a new path, this conversation is a balm for anyone navigating the messy middle.I talk about the patterns I had to unlearn for more capacity and presence & how honoring every past version of yourself becomes a portal to greater wholeness. I explore how my body signaled threat long before my mind caught up, and how tracking sensation & building capacity for discomfort support deeper transformation.I also get real about the final 3 reasons I won't go back to healthcare - which I believe are keeping many women from showing up authentically in their work.03:47 – The Journey of Identity Transition Leaving the white coat isn’t a single decision—it’s a slow, layered unraveling. This chapter explores the discomfort of not knowing who you are without the title, and why that in-between is where the real work begins10:06 – The Challenges of Choosing a Lane For multi-passionate women, "niching down" can feel like soul-compression. I explore how trying to fit into one box often leads to hiding parts of yourself that hold real power12:52 – Integrating Past Experiences into New Identities You don’t have to discard the old you to become the new you. This chapter is about composting past skills, titles, and patterns so they can actually nourish your next evolution18:54 – The Role of the Nervous System in Change Here, I reflect on how building capacity for sensation—not just pushing through—was essential in my transition. It's not just about courage; it's about learning to feel safe in new territory25:02 – The Hidden Truths of Leaving Healthcare Leaving a profession you worked so hard for can feel like betrayal. I name the grief, anger, and reckoning that come with stepping away—and why we need more honesty about it45:45 – Reasons 4-6 for Not Returning to Healthcare I talk about why I’ve chosen not to go back, even when I could, and how honoring this gave me access to a more authentic version of leadership and service01:06:31 – The Identity Shift: From Healthcare to Coach It’s more than a business model shift—it’s an identity recalibration. I unpack what it meant to become responsible for my own safety, rhythm, and expressionIf you haven't listened to Part 1 of this 2 part series -- make sure to check it out now! If this episode speaks to you, hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend Looking for more of where this came from? Subscribe and watch full video episodes on Youtube Follow Julie on Instagram @drjuliegranger for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week Get a deeper dive on Sink and Swim topics by joining the email club Find out more about Julie's coaching programs at her website
Sink into your truth, rewrite the story you were born to live, swim in your Soul’s purpose.Sink AND Swim is a podcast for high-achieving Luminaires ready to break free from the “sink or swim” societal narratives that dictate the “right” ways to live, work, parent, and be. By paddling furiously to stay afloat and conform to the corset of "sink or swim" narratives, we are pulled away from our deepest and most authentic stories.This show illuminates the stories of Luminaires - gifted, talented, multidimensional, soul-led, and neurospicy people who have gone on the deep alchemical journey from telling a story of sink OR swim to sink AND swim. Listeners are invited to “sink” into your raw, unfiltered stories, uncovering the gifts embedded in the parts of you that you were conditioned to hide and conform.There, you'll find the buoyancy to “swim” - fully embracing the freedom to be who you are, live out your soul's purpose, and attract people and opportunities that honor you in your full expansiveness.
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