How to Heal Your Past and Reclaim Your Identity (Especially for Gen X Women)

Are you living a life you chose… or one you were taught to live?In this powerful episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores what it means to grow up as a Gen X woman.From childhood independence and emotional suppression to diet culture, shame, and self-reliance, Julie shares a deeply personal reflection on how past experiences shape our present identity—and why now is the time to heal, question, and consciously choose who we become next.If you’ve ever felt like you’ve been “holding it all together” your entire life… this episode will help you pause, reflect, and reconnect.  In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why Gen X women were taught to suppress emotions instead of process them  How early independence created strength—but also disconnection  The lasting impact of diet culture, control, and body messaging  How shame and silence shape identity and decision-making  Why healing is about awareness, not blame  How to reconnect with your intuition and self-trust Your Brave Move:Ask yourself:“Is this belief something I chose… or something I was taught?”And give yourself permission to release what no longer serves you.If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. Support the showJoin the CommunityBrave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends!Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review.For more about me and what I do, check out my website.If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs.Fo...