Are Outdated Rules Holding You Back? Here’s the Truth About Growth

Episode 124

What if the “rules” you’ve been living by are the very things keeping you stuck?

In this episode of Default to Yes, Nurse Coach and mindset mentor Juli Reynolds invites you to take an honest look at the outdated beliefs we inherit — about success, resilience, and what it takes to grow. Drawing parallels from healthcare, Juli reveals how myths like “fever is the enemy,” “you’re fine if you have no symptoms,” and “I can function on 5 hours of sleep” mirror the dogma we often carry into our personal lives.

You’ll discover why waiting for symptoms — in the body or in your life — is too costly, and how to start using both science and self-awareness to shift from assumptions to aligned action.

This episode blends neuroscience, behavior science, and real-life examples to help you see that growth isn’t about hustling harder — it’s about rewiring how you think, tracking what’s actually working, and choosing prevention over burnout.

Whether you’re navigating midlife, leading others, or just ready to stop second-guessing yourself, this conversation will help you drop the outdated rules and embrace the truth about what really drives transformation.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

The difference between outdated dogma and evidence-based growth
Why prevention is more powerful than symptom management
The truth about sleep, stress, and burnout — and what the data actually says
How neuroplasticity proves you can change at any age
The role of small wins, dopamine, and habit science in lasting transformation
Why tracking your personal data (energy, sleep, mood) leads to better decisions
Reflection questions to help you move from reaction to resilience

💡 Reflection Questions:

Where am I still living by outdated rules?
What beliefs have I accepted that no longer serve me?
What is my personal data telling me — about what helps me feel alive versus what drains me?
What would prevention look like in my emotional, mental, and spiritual life?

📣 Inspiration to Carry With You:

You don’t have to wait until something breaks to make a change.
You can choose clarity.
You can choose resilience.
And you can Default to Yes — on the life you were made for.

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Are Outdated Rules Holding You Back? Here’s the Truth About Growth