Welcome to Embrace Your Real with me, Julie Ledbetter, a podcast where I empower you to just be you. My hope for you is to stop hating your body, picking a part every flaw, questioning your worth, doubting your strength, making excuses, and constantly starting over. I get it, I've been there. I know it feels like an impossible cycle to break, but let me tell you: I've successfully broken the decade long struggle, and over the last 8 years I have helped thousands of other woman do the same. I know it's possible and that's why I am here to...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 19:20
Have you ever finished a workout and thought, "Wait… was that even hard enough?" Maybe you were not sore the next day. Maybe the exercises felt familiar. Maybe you have heard…
Sep 24, 2026 · 8:20
Hey hey beautiful human! I want to talk about something I spent way too much of my life doing without even realizing how much it was affecting me. And that is…letting the mirror…
Sep 21, 2026 · 20:29
Hey hey beautiful human! Life does not always give you the cute meal prep week. Sometimes work is wild, the kids have something every night, the calendar is packed, and by…
Sep 17, 2026 · 10:06
This one is for the woman who feels like she is doing everything "right" and still feels stuck. The workouts are happening. The calories are being watched. Portions are smaller.…
Sep 14, 2026 · 16:21
Mama, can we talk about the guilt for a second? I swear, after becoming a mom, guilt can attach itself to almost anything. The workout you needed. The easy dinner that saved your…
Sep 10, 2026 · 15:35
Someone recently asked me what "embrace your real" actually means. Not as a podcast name. Not as a cute phrase. But on a random Tuesday when the mirror feels hard, life feels…
Sep 7, 2026 · 18:31
A workout plan can sound like it needs to be complicated. Pick the right split. Choose the right exercises. Decide how many days to train. Figure out what equipment to use. Make…
Sep 3, 2026 · 12:05
Postpartum body talk can get so loud. The bounce-back pressure. The timelines. The before-and-afters. The feeling that your body is something to fix as quickly as possible after…
Aug 31, 2026 · 17:59
The end of summer can feel a little loaded. Maybe the routines got loose. Maybe workouts were missed. Maybe nutrition felt more relaxed than usual. And now that fall is right…
Aug 27, 2026 · 11:31
Hey hey beautiful human! Some fitness terms sound way more complicated than they actually are. Superset is one of them. It sounds like something you need a gym membership, a…
Aug 24, 2026 · 21:54
A workout plan can be great and still feel hard to stick with. Motivation fades. Progress feels slow. Travel throws off the routine. Discipline starts to feel confusing. And…
Aug 20, 2026 · 9:01
Hey hey beautiful human! So many of us have made a quiet deal with ourselves. Once I lose the weight, then I will feel confident. Then I will wear the dress. Then I will book the…
Aug 17, 2026 · 23:37
Food can start to feel really heavy when every choice turns into a rule. Should I track this forever? Did I overdo it this weekend? Can I eat out without starting over tomorrow?…
Aug 13, 2026 · 10:52
If you have ever walked into a workout and thought, "Wait… what weight did I use last time?" this episode is for you. Because here is the thing. A lot of women think better…
Aug 10, 2026 · 25:31
Hey hey beautiful human! The halfway point of the year can hit a little harder than expected. You think back to January, the goals you set, the promises you made to yourself, and…
Aug 6, 2026 · 12:22
Hey hey beautiful human! If realizing we are already past the halfway point of the year makes your stomach drop a little, this episode is for you. Maybe January was supposed to…
Aug 3, 2026 · 13:13
This episode is dedicated to every mom who has ever cooked a full meal for her family and then stood over the sink eating crackers because she ran out of steam before she got to…
Jul 30, 2026 · 10:49
Have you ever looked at your life and felt like you should be doing better in every single area? You want to stay consistent with your workouts, eat well, be present with your…
Jul 27, 2026 · 38:27
If you want stronger legs, more glute growth, or that lean, defined look, it makes sense to wonder if one leg day is really enough. And if you are already putting in the work, it…
Jul 23, 2026 · 9:33
Summer can make it feel like fitness has to wait. The schedule is looser, the kids are home, trips are happening, weekends are fuller, and suddenly your normal routine feels…
Jul 20, 2026 · 21:36
Hey hey beautiful human! Most women are taught to think about food in terms of what it will do to their body. Will this make me gain weight? Will this set me back? Did I stay on…
Jul 16, 2026 · 11:51
Hey hey beautiful human! If you have been on social media lately, you have probably seen the giant bowls, the huge salads, the low calorie snack plates, and the "look how much…
Jul 13, 2026 · 23:21
Postpartum fitness can feel confusing when you are trying to heal, feed a baby, sleep when you can, and somehow feel like yourself again. You may be wondering what workouts make…
Jul 9, 2026 · 11:07
Hey hey beautiful human! Let's settle this once and for all: Do you need to eat before a workout? You've probably heard all kinds of answers, some people swear by fasted…
Jul 6, 2026 · 28:41
Hey hey beautiful human! If you are postpartum and wondering whether you will ever feel strong, confident, and comfortable in your body again, I want you to know that you are not…
Jul 2, 2026 · 8:50
Hey hey beautiful human! So many women think confidence comes after the body changes. After the weight is lost. After the jeans fit differently. After the arms look smaller.…
Jun 29, 2026 · 23:11
Hey hey beautiful human! Have you ever noticed how much harder it is to show up for yourself when you feel like you are doing it alone? You can have the workout plan. You can…
Jun 25, 2026 · 11:51
Hey hey beautiful human! By the end of June, summer can already feel a little loose. Maybe you've had a vacation, a few BBQs, later nights, pool days, skipped workouts, more…
Jun 22, 2026 · 32:50
Hey hey beautiful human! Perimenopause is one of those things every woman will experience, yet so many of us are completely unprepared for it. Maybe you are in your 30s and…
Jun 18, 2026 · 10:33
Hey hey beautiful human! Summer workouts can humble you fast. You go to do the same workout you have been doing for months, and suddenly your heart rate is higher, you are…
Jun 15, 2026 · 23:12
Hey hey beautiful human! Let me ask you something. Were you ever taught that more cardio means better results, soreness means your workout counts, eating less is the fastest way…
Jun 11, 2026 · 11:20
Bathing suit shopping can bring up a lot more feelings than it should. You walk in looking for something cute for summer, and suddenly one tiny piece of fabric has you…
Jun 8, 2026 · 18:53
Hey hey beautiful human! Most of us have been told to stop comparing ourselves to other people, and honestly, that advice sounds good until you remember that your brain does not…
Jun 4, 2026 · 9:22
Hey hey beautiful human! Summer has a way of making us feel a little more aware of our bodies than usual. The swimsuits, the pool days, the photos, the warmer weather, and being…
Jun 1, 2026 · 18:17
Summer always sounds fun until your routine suddenly disappears. The kids are home more, weekends fill up fast, vacations happen, BBQs are on the calendar, pool days run long,…
May 28, 2026 · 11:23
Hey hey beautiful human! Have you ever noticed how something that started as taking care of yourself slowly turned into something that feels heavy? You still want to work out,…
May 25, 2026 · 24:10
Hey hey beautiful human! There is nothing more frustrating than doing the workout, checking off every set, and still wondering if the right muscles even got the message. You feel…
May 21, 2026 · 11:48
Hey hey beautiful human! Most women know they need rest days, but a lot of them have never been taught what a rest day is actually supposed to do. So they skip the workout, sit…
May 18, 2026 · 19:56
Hey hey beautiful human! Have you felt it lately? You open your phone, you scroll for a few seconds, and suddenly you are looking at transformation photos, smaller bodies being…
May 14, 2026 · 10:57
Hey hey beautiful human! Every summer, so many women tell themselves the same thing. They will start in September, get back on track after vacation, or wait until life feels more…
May 11, 2026 · 27:35
Have you ever had one of those seasons where you are doing the things you are "supposed" to do, but your body still feels like it is not catching on? You are showing up for your…
May 7, 2026 · 11:22
Hey hey beautiful human! Creatine is everywhere right now. Powders, gummies, influencers talking about it like it is the missing piece to finally getting stronger, building…
May 4, 2026 · 17:04
Hey hey beautiful human! Most women with only 30 minutes to spare talk themselves out of working out before they even start. Is this even worth it? Should I just wait until I…
Apr 30, 2026 · 10:52
Hey hey beautiful human! When results stall, the first instinct is always to do more. More cardio. Less food. Harder workouts. But what if the thing getting in the way has…
Apr 27, 2026 · 14:21
Hey hey beautiful human! Can I ask you something honest? How much of your mental energy today went toward thinking about food? What you ate, what you should not have eaten, what…
Apr 23, 2026 · 10:18
Hey hey beautiful human! This one is for the mom who made it through the newborn stage, finally feels like herself again, and is still somehow struggling to stay consistent with…
Apr 20, 2026 · 19:41
Hey hey beautiful human! When was the last time you actually enjoyed a regular Tuesday? Not a vacation, not a milestone, not a special occasion, just an ordinary day that felt…
Apr 16, 2026 · 9:33
When your progress has stalled, your cravings feel out of control, and your body never fully recovers, the common instinct is to blame your training or your nutrition. But while…
Apr 13, 2026 · 18:36
Protein powder should be simple, but the supplement industry has made it anything but. With dozens of types, misleading labels, and marketing designed to confuse, most women end…
Apr 9, 2026 · 11:02
Most people treat soreness as proof that a workout worked, the more destroyed you feel the next day the better the session must have been. But soreness is not a measure of effort…
Apr 6, 2026 · 15:27
Hey hey beautiful human! One question for you: When did enjoying something become something I need permission for? When did hobbies turn into something that needs to be…
Apr 2, 2026 · 10:56
Hey, hey beautiful human! Today, I want to to talk about something that is very important to me. Why are so many of us walking around being their own harshest critic? We say…
Mar 30, 2026 · 20:57
Have you been eating the same way for months… even though your workouts look completely different now? If you've added training days, increased intensity, switched from cardio to…
Mar 26, 2026 · 9:12
You finish a workout feeling strong and accomplished… and then twenty minutes later you're standing in front of the fridge wondering why you're suddenly starving. If post-workout…
Mar 23, 2026 · 18:33
If you've been working out consistently but feel like your progress has stalled, this episode is for you. I break down five subtle workout mistakes that can keep you spinning…
Mar 19, 2026 · 9:20
Have you ever had a stretch where your workouts feel strong, your energy is up, and your recovery is better… but when you look in the mirror, you do not see much change? In this…
Mar 16, 2026 · 21:18
If you feel like getting enough protein is a constant struggle, you are not alone. I talk to women every single week who know protein matters for building muscle, staying full,…
Mar 12, 2026 · 11:39
If you're a mom wondering when you should start tracking macros, this episode is for you. I get this question all the time, especially from new moms who want structure but are…
Mar 9, 2026 · 16:17
If you've been having one of those seasons where getting dressed feels frustrating, the mirror feels loud, or you keep comparing yourself to who you used to be, this episode is…
Mar 5, 2026 · 10:15
For years, I believed rest was something you earned. I thought I had to work hard enough, prove I was disciplined enough, and hit the next goal before I was "allowed" to slow…
Mar 2, 2026 · 17:45
If you've ever started a new routine feeling super motivated, only to fall off a few weeks later and wonder why you cannot stay consistent, this episode is for you. Real life…
Feb 26, 2026 · 9:32
Walking is one of the simplest habits you can build, but when you walk can make a real difference. In this episode, I break down the difference between walking before meals and…
Feb 23, 2026 · 20:03
Today I want to talk about something that, once it clicks, is such a relief. Your training is not supposed to feel the same all the time. Even when you're consistent. Even when…
Feb 19, 2026 · 13:11
If you've been waiting to feel confident before you start the thing… this episode is your wake-up call. Whether it's the workout, the application, the unfiltered photo, or the…
Feb 16, 2026 · 25:20
Hello, beautiful human. Today we're talking about that week before your period — when your workouts suddenly feel harder. The same weights feel heavier. Your energy dips. Your…
Feb 12, 2026 · 15:09
If you've ever ended a day feeling like nothing went according to plan, like you dropped every ball you were trying to juggle, or like you somehow failed at taking care of…
Feb 9, 2026 · 16:25
If workouts have started to feel confusing or harder to stay consistent with, even though you genuinely want to take care of your body, or if you have ever chosen a plan that…
Feb 5, 2026 · 11:58
Perfectionism has a sneaky way of showing up in fitness, even when your intentions are good. It sounds like needing the perfect plan, the perfect week, or the perfect amount of…
Feb 2, 2026 · 12:07
If January has you questioning your relationship with food all over again… If the start of the year brings a flood of new promises, strict plans, and messages telling you this is…
Jan 29, 2026 · 12:41
There's a voice that shows up for so many women, and it usually gets loud right when you're trying to grow. It's the one that tells you you're not doing enough, not moving fast…
Jan 26, 2026 · 20:08
Hello beautiful human! This episode is for you if January feels heavy and you're already feeling pressure to do everything perfectly. If you've ever started the year excited,…
Jan 22, 2026 · 10:05
This episode is for you if the start of a new year has brought up quiet pressure instead of clarity. If thoughts like "I should be further along," "I should be doing more," or "I…
Jan 19, 2026 · 22:12
This episode is for you if you are heading into a new year and realizing that your fitness goals need to support more than just how you look. Instead of chasing weight loss,…
Jan 15, 2026 · 12:25
This episode is for you if January already has you feeling behind, tired, and overwhelmed by the pressure to change everything at once. Instead of pushing harder or trying to…
Jan 12, 2026 · 26:45
This episode is for you if you are walking into the new year feeling a mix of gratitude, exhaustion, hope, and maybe a little disappointment that things did not go perfectly.…
Dec 25, 2025 · 7:57
Today's episode is a simple pause in the middle of a full day. Christmas can feel busy and rushed, and it's easy to move through the morning without slowing down long enough to…
Dec 22, 2025 · 25:33
Today's episode is for the woman who has been showing up, sweating through boot camps and circuit-style classes, but not really seeing the muscle definition or body composition…
Dec 18, 2025 · 11:42
Today's episode is here to help you breathe a little easier. If the scale has shifted or your clothes feel different after the holidays, it can bring up worry or pressure. But…
Dec 15, 2025 · 46:09
Today's episode is a look back at the lessons that shaped me this year. 2025 stretched me, softened me, and taught me so much about motherhood, faith, strength, and what it means…
Dec 11, 2025 · 12:31
Today's episode is for the woman who has been training hard but feeling more tired than strong. If your workouts suddenly feel heavier, your motivation is dipping, or you're…
Dec 8, 2025 · 23:18
Today's episode is all about one of the most misunderstood topics in women's health and fitness: your metabolism. If you've ever felt like your body has "slowed down," or you've…
Dec 4, 2025 · 11:21
Today we're diving into something that a lot of us feel but don't always catch in the moment: Burnout. Not the regular kind of tired where a good night's sleep fixes it. The…
Dec 1, 2025 · 25:54
Today's episode is all about a tool that so many women overlook but absolutely shouldn't. If you've ever wondered whether resistance bands are actually effective, if they can…
Nov 27, 2025 · 14:31
Today's episode is a little different, and honestly, one that feels really special to share. As much as I love talking about movement, nutrition, and mindset, I also know that…
Nov 24, 2025 · 16:53
The holidays bring joy, connection, celebration, and memories. They also tend to bring stress, unpredictability, and that old tug-of-war between wanting to enjoy the moment and…
Nov 20, 2025 · 9:47
The holidays can bring so much joy, and they can also stir up body image thoughts that steal your peace. Photos, family comments, richer foods, and a disrupted routine can make…
Nov 17, 2025 · 23:26
The holidays are a beautiful season, but they can also be a season where your routine gets stretched. Travel, family gatherings, different foods, colder weather, unpredictable…
Nov 13, 2025 · 12:48
Today, I want to talk about something that so many of us struggle to accept — the idea that you can't always give 100%. Some days, weeks, or even months… all you have is 60%. And…
Nov 10, 2025 · 26:42
The holidays can bring so much joy, but let's be honest, they can also bring stress. Between travel, family gatherings, endless food options, and your normal routine flying right…
Nov 6, 2025 · 13:59
For years, we've been told that discipline means pushing harder, eating cleaner, and saying no to anything that doesn't fit the plan. But what if that version of discipline, the…
Nov 3, 2025 · 20:59
Today's episode is one I've been so excited to record because this is a story that's been such a big part of my own journey — and one that I know so many of you will relate to.…
Oct 27, 2025 · 25:23
If you've been lifting consistently for years but your progress has stalled, your strength feels the same, your body looks the same, and your motivation is fading, this episode…
Oct 23, 2025 · 15:38
If you've been showing up consistently but not seeing the strength or definition you want, this episode might just reveal why. The most common mistake I see women make with…
Oct 20, 2025 · 21:32
The holidays are around the corner, and let's be honest, this season can feel like a minefield when it comes to food, fitness, and consistency. One minute you're excited for…
Oct 16, 2025 · 12:33
You've probably heard the "rule" that you shouldn't eat after 7pm if you want to see results. Maybe you've even felt guilty grabbing a late snack, like the clock itself was going…
Oct 13, 2025 · 20:30
You're showing up for workouts, putting in the effort, but you're not seeing the changes you want in your body. Sound familiar? The truth is, it might not be you, it might be the…
Oct 9, 2025 · 14:55
Most women only pause to reflect when things start to fall apart — when motivation dips, workouts stall, or nutrition feels off track. But waiting until you're burned out to…
Oct 6, 2025 · 22:11
You've probably seen it all over social media GLP's, and maybe even wondered if a GLP-1 medication could be the answer you've been looking for. But here's the thing: while these…
Oct 2, 2025 · 12:25
Today, I want to talk about something that goes beyond motivation or surface-level advice. Because let's be real—building the body you want isn't just about reps, sets, or…
Sep 29, 2025 · 23:27
Hey, hey beautiful human… Welcome back to another episode of Embrace Your Real. Today we are diving into something that almost every woman asks me about at some point: How do I…
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