Hope isn’t just a feeling. It’s a practice—especially when life feels like a dumpster fire. In this episode, we get real about how to build hope (not wait for it) with psychologist, speaker, and author Dr. Julia Garcia—the mind behind The 5 Habits of Hope. She’s a psychologist and keynote speaker who’s built crisis hotlines, coached schools and leaders worldwide, and blends lived experience with research to turn The 5 Habits of Hope into practical, everyday tools. 

We unpack why hope is missing from our work, relationships, and world… and how to bring it back with five repeatable, no-BS habits: Reflect, Risk, Release, Receive, Repurpose. You’ll hear practical prompts, what “emotional risk” actually looks like, and how to rally your people when you’d rather white-knuckle it alone. Bonus: Julia lovingly drags our community (in the best way) to go hit “Subscribe” on our new YouTube. Because support is a verb.

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  The difference between reflecting vs. ruminating—plus the prompt: “I’m struggling because…”

  
  


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  Why emotional risk (not skydiving) is the real courage builder—and how to do it safely

  
  


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  A body-based “release” exercise to let go of performance, perfection, and pressure

  
  


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  Receiving support without spiraling into “I should handle this myself”

  
  


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  Repurposing tough feelings into fuel using the reframe: “I’m hopeful for…”

  
  


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  How to set up “tap-in” systems with your people so you’re never doing the hard alone

  
  


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  Why hope isn’t naive—it's a discipline that accelerates healing, connection, and action

  
  

Because when we choose to practice hope—even on the days it feels impossible—we don’t just change our outlook, we change what’s possible for ourselves and everyone around us.

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Connect with Julia:

Website: drjuliagarcia.com

Book:The 5 Habits of Hope

Youtube: @DrJuliaGarcia

IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjuliagarcia/ 

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjuliagarcia/

Podcast: Journey with Dr. J on Spotify / Audible

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