From Silicon Valley to Self-Worth: Julie’s Journey of Burnout, Boundaries & Breakthroughs

In this powerful episode of Soul with Sammy, I sit down with Julie Demsey, a former Silicon Valley tech executive turned hypnotherapist and mindset coach. Julie shares her journey of success, burnout, and ultimately, transformation—moving across the world to Australia, shifting careers, and rewriting her own story.

We discuss:
✅ How childhood experiences shape our mindset and self-worth
✅ The dangers of overachieving, people-pleasing, and corporate burnout
✅ Julie’s turning points that led her to make bold life changes
✅ The power of mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and mindset shifts in personal growth
✅ Why imposter syndrome and self-doubt are more common than we think
✅ Practical strategies for setting boundaries and reclaiming your time

Julie also opens up about writing her book, FOUND: Swiping Right on Me to Find Love, and the deep lessons she uncovered about self-worth, relationships, and the importance of choosing yourself first.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction & Julie’s Morning Routine
[05:45] Growing Up with Anxiety & Overachieving Tendencies
[12:30] Burnout in Silicon Valley & the Breaking Point
[22:15] Moving to Australia & Making a Career Shift
[30:40] The Role of Hypnotherapy & Mindset Coaching
[40:10] Imposter Syndrome, People-Pleasing & Self-Worth
[50:20] Setting Boundaries & Taking Back Your Time
[58:00] Writing FOUND & the Power of Self-Discovery
[1:05:15] Final Advice for Listeners

Connect with Julie:

🌎 Website: www.juliedemsey.com
📩 Email: julie@juliedemsey.com
📷 Instagram: @juliedemsey

Connect with Sammy & The Still Space:

🌎 Website: www.thestillspace.com.au
📷 Instagram: @thestillspaceau
📩 Email: hello@thestillspace.com.au

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