#33: She Was Bullied, Lost Her Visa & Had to Start Over: What She Did Next Will Change You

She had no friends. She was bullied for being 'too much'. She built a whole life in Australia, and then lost it overnight when her visa was revoked.But Julia Schmidt didn't crumble. She chose differently.In this episode, Julia shares how she went from a bullied teenager in Germany to living her dream life across the world, and how losing everything became the thing that set her free.We talk about the moment at 12 that rewired her self-worth, booking a flight to Costa Rica with zero plan, the identity crisis of losing her Australian life, and why 'fake it till you make it' is really about choosing who you're becoming, not pretending.If you've ever had to start from zero, this one's for you.🔗 Connect with Julia Schmidt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjuliaschmitt?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==For details on her upcoming retreat in Lombok, Indonesia (September 1–7):https://daretodreamretreats.com/💛 Subscribe to Heal Out Loud so you never miss an episode. You're not alone in this.