Lower Your Daily Stress (Techniques That ACTUALLY Work) with Julie Fitzpatrick

Julie Fitzpatrick, a multi-award-winning hypnotherapist, coach, podcast host, speaker, and #1 international bestselling co-author, is the founder of Millieside Therapy & Coaching. Specializing in helping individuals stuck in cycles of stress, overwhelm, or anxiety—especially those frustrated by traditional therapies—Julie offers a unique, transformative approach. Her proven techniques empower clients to lower their stress, regain calm, build confidence, and take back control of their lives.

In this episode:

• Julie shares her journey from 35 years in the corporate world to becoming a hypnotherapist, inspired by her desire to help people break free from stress and overwhelm.  
• She explains how stress affects our bodies and minds and emphasizes the importance of taking small, actionable steps to lower your stress. 
• Julie talks about “coherent breathing,” a simple technique of breathing in and out for six counts to quickly calm the mind and body.  
• She highlights how stopping, pausing, or even dancing for a few minutes can reset your day, lower your stress and help you regain focus.  
• Julie discusses the power of breaking tasks into bite-sized pieces, using techniques like the Pomodoro method to stay productive without overwhelm. 
• She shares her belief in the importance of flow—finding joy and focus in your work—and knowing when to step back when it no longer feels right.  
• She offers relatable insights into handling setbacks, reframing bad days, lower your stress and restarting with a fresh perspective whenever needed.  
• She talks about her free quiz and calming audio – click here