Feeling to Heal | Julie Marrast

"You cannot give what you do not have. To connect deeply with our children, we must first learn to connect deeply with ourselves." ~ Julie MarrastIn this episode of The Eloquent Entrepreneur, author and TEDx speaker Julie Marrast opens up about the moment she realized she was showing up for her son—but not for herself. What followed was a deep personal journey through emotional healing, grief, plant medicine, and parenting with intention.Julie shares how emotional release—through crying, laughing, shaking, sweating, and even yawning—helped her reconnect with her true self and build stronger relationships at home. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, burnt out, or like you’re carrying more than your share, this conversation offers real tools, honest stories, and a quiet kind of hope for every parent and caregiver.Takeaways:• Emotional Release: Why crying, laughing, and even yawning are natural, powerful ways to process stress and trauma.• Connection First: Why parenting with intention starts by learning to feel and process your own emotions first.• Building Your Village: You don’t need a perfect pre-existing community; you can build your own support system from the ground up.• Navigating Doubt: Why self-doubt is a natural part of the process for creatives, caregivers, and entrepreneurs.• Breaking Patterns: How healing family patterns often starts with one person deciding to do things differently.• Unlocking Clarity: Why the courage to feel is the ultimate key to unlocking creativity, clarity, and connection in all areas of life.Chapters:00:00 Empowering Everyday Change Makers01:46 The Journey to Emotional Connection03:03 Transformative Parenting Through Emotional Awareness06:57 Overcoming Challenges in Emotional Healing07:34 Understanding Emotional Release09:01 Daily Practices for Emotional Connection11:12 The Role of Self-Care in Coaching12:28 Finding Inspiration in Personal Experiences13:46 Building a Supportive Community16:14 Tools for Emotional Healing in Parenting17:14 Defining Purpose Through Personal Struggles20:25 Creativity as a Byproduct of Emotional Healing22:11 The Importance of Authenticity in Sharing Stories25:21 Vision for the Future of Emotional Support26:34 Marketing and Spreading the Message29:50 The Power of Vulnerability in Entrepreneurship31:13 Looking Ahead: Resources for ParentsVisit Our Websitehttps://www.eloquententrepreneur.ca/Follow Us on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eloquententrepreneurCreditsGuest: Julie MarrastWebsite: https://www.parentingthroughfeeling.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parentingthroughfeeling/Host: Linda Mackie | Photographer, Creative Producer + Intuitive Guide for Modern EntrepreneursWebsite: https://www.lindamackie.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindamackiecreative/Production: KeenliiWebsite: https://www.keenlii.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keenliico/Producer: Barry KeeganLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrykeegan/Subscribe and SupportIf this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube. Your feedback helps bring more thoughtful conversations into the world.About The Eloquent EntrepreneurThe Eloquent Entrepreneur is a podcast where I chat with my clients and changemakers alike—from across Canada and beyond—about the work they do, the stories that have shaped them, and the impact they’re making. All to inspire and motivate others to do the same. Because making a difference just starts with showing up, and these conversations remind us just how empowering that can be.BREATHING LIFE INTO YOUR IMAGE, PASSION + PURPOSE