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Embrace Your Real

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 ensure you do, too!

Every episode, I dish you a dose of real talk and actionable advice for building the body you want, creating unshakable confidence and embracing your authentic self.

Each week I share my secrets on how to honor your body with movement, nourish your body with exactly what it needs, and give you transformative mental shifts that will help you show up for your life in a powerful way.

Are you ready to embrace your real? Let's get it, let's go!

Mindset Health & Fitness Health Fitness Love Nutrition
Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
17 minutes
Episodes
575
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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6 Actually Helpful Ways to Get Back on Track This Fall (Without Burning Out by Week Two)

6 Actually Helpful Ways to Get Back on Track This Fall (Without Burning Out by Week Two)

Hey beautiful human! Fall is here, and with it comes that fresh-start energy. The kids are back in school, the routines are settling in, and you’re probably thinking, “This is it. I’m ready to get ba…

00:23:27  |   Mon 08 Sep 2025
Can One Bad Meal Make You Gain 5 Pounds?

Can One Bad Meal Make You Gain 5 Pounds?

Hey beautiful human!

Let’s talk about that gut-punch moment we’ve all had…

You step on the scale after a big meal, a holiday weekend, or a night out—and boom. It’s up 3, 4, maybe even 5 pounds. Cue t…

00:12:04  |   Thu 04 Sep 2025
Why You Don’t Have to Love Every Inch of Your Body to Treat it Well

Why You Don’t Have to Love Every Inch of Your Body to Treat it Well

Today we’re diving into a topic I’ve been wanting to talk about for a while, because it’s one of those sneaky things that can actually do more harm than good on your journey to self-love and body con…

00:27:16  |   Mon 01 Sep 2025
Why Your Life on the Outside Won’t Change Until This Does

Why Your Life on the Outside Won’t Change Until This Does

Hello beautiful human!

Let’s talk about the thing that keeps so many women stuck…

“If I could just lose the weight…” “If life would just slow down…” “If people would just treat me differently…”

The t…

00:13:03  |   Thu 28 Aug 2025
How Many Reps Should You Actually Be Doing for Your Ideal Results?!

How Many Reps Should You Actually Be Doing for Your Ideal Results?!

Hey hey, beautiful human!

You’ve seen workouts that say “3 sets of 10–12 reps”... but what does that actually mean? Should you stop at 10? Push to 12? Is one better than the other?

Let’s clear this u…

00:20:48  |   Mon 25 Aug 2025
5 Things to Remember When Your Body Confidence is Feeling Low

5 Things to Remember When Your Body Confidence is Feeling Low

Okay, let’s be honest… Some days, your body just feels... off. The jeans don’t fit right. A photo catches you off guard. And suddenly, you're in a full-on spiral, questioning your progress, your wort…

00:12:27  |   Thu 21 Aug 2025
Why You Can’t Intuitively Eat

Why You Can’t Intuitively Eat

Hey beautiful human. 

There’s this idea out there that once you’re done tracking or dieting, intuitive eating should just click. That you’ll suddenly know what to eat, when to eat, and how much.

But …

00:20:38  |   Mon 18 Aug 2025
Why Your Brain Is Wired for Comparison & How to Unplug It

Why Your Brain Is Wired for Comparison & How to Unplug It

Hey beautiful human 💛

Let’s talk about something that messes with all of us: comparison.

You’re feeling good, you’re proud of your progress… and then one scroll later, you see someone else’s abs, per…

00:13:08  |   Thu 14 Aug 2025
What Most Women Get Wrong About Progressive Overload

What Most Women Get Wrong About Progressive Overload

Hey beautiful human, welcome back! 

Have you ever looked at your workout and thought… “Wait… if I’m not lifting more weight this week, am I even making progress?”

You’re not alone. In fact, today’s e…

00:18:43  |   Mon 11 Aug 2025
Should You Eat Before Your Workouts? Let’s Talk About It

Should You Eat Before Your Workouts? Let’s Talk About It

Hey sis! 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 training, others won’t touch a dumbbell witho…

00:11:07  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
5 Ways to Maximize Your Self-Care Without More Time

5 Ways to Maximize Your Self-Care Without More Time

In this episode of Embrace Your Real, we’re diving into something that might sound simple at first, but it has completely shifted the way I approach self-care. Something I call "Wellness Pairing"—…
00:19:49  |   Mon 04 Aug 2025
Are Weighted Vests Worth the Hype?

Are Weighted Vests Worth the Hype?

Today we’re diving into a hot topic I’ve been getting lots of questions about lately—weighted vests. Are they worth the hype? Are they essential to see progress? And should you run out and buy one if…

00:12:01  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025
5 Reasons Why Your Fitness Journey Needs a Dose of Gentle Energy

5 Reasons Why Your Fitness Journey Needs a Dose of Gentle Energy

Hey beautiful human, today we’re talking about something I think a lot of women are feeling right now, even if they haven’t quite put it into words yet: mindful movement.

I want to explore what it ca…

00:19:22  |   Mon 28 Jul 2025
How to Respond When People Question Your Fitness Journey

How to Respond When People Question Your Fitness Journey

Hey hey, beautiful human! If you’ve ever felt judged, misunderstood, or even a little bit discouraged by other people’s opinions about your fitness goals… this episode is for you.

We’re diving into a…

00:11:20  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
3 No BS Nutrition Reminders For A Summer That Doesn't Derail You

3 No BS Nutrition Reminders For A Summer That Doesn't Derail You

Today’s episode is all about getting grounded and giving you three super practical nutrition reminders we all need right now—especially in this season.

With BBQs, vacations, ice cream runs, and all t…

00:16:37  |   Mon 21 Jul 2025
Progress Feels Invisible? 6 Ways I Reframe Progress to Stay on Track

Progress Feels Invisible? 6 Ways I Reframe Progress to Stay on Track

Hey hey, beautiful human! Today we’re having a real, honest conversation about those frustrating seasons where you’re doing all the right things—you’re working out, counting your macros, staying cons…

00:11:35  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
The Science on Why Muscle Doesn’t Make You Look Bulky (and the Lie We’ve All Been Told)

The Science on Why Muscle Doesn’t Make You Look Bulky (and the Lie We’ve All Been Told)

Hey hey, beautiful human! Today we’re calling out one of the biggest lies women have been told about fitness: that building muscle will make you look bulky.

If you’ve ever hesitated to lift heavier o…

00:16:08  |   Mon 14 Jul 2025
3 Things TikTok Got RIGHT About Fitness (Yes, Really)

3 Things TikTok Got RIGHT About Fitness (Yes, Really)

Hey hey, beautiful human! We’re flipping the script today and giving TikTok a little credit—because believe it or not, there are some things the app actually gets right when it comes to fitness.

If y…

00:12:44  |   Thu 10 Jul 2025
5 Mindset Swaps That Made Motivation Irrelevant

5 Mindset Swaps That Made Motivation Irrelevant

Hey hey, beautiful human! Today we’re diving into a topic that’s been holding so many of us back: waiting for motivation.

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I just need to get motivated again,…

00:18:13  |   Mon 07 Jul 2025
3 Reasons Why Your Maintenance Phase Isn’t a Failure—It’s a Strategy

3 Reasons Why Your Maintenance Phase Isn’t a Failure—It’s a Strategy

Hey hey, beautiful human! Today we’re tackling a topic that’s been so misunderstood in the fitness space: maintenance phases.

If you’ve ever felt like eating at maintenance meant you were falling beh…

00:17:41  |   Mon 30 Jun 2025
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