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Introducing Season 4: Mindful Moments

Season 4, Ep. 0

Welcome to Mindful Moments — a new season of shorter, more intentional episodes from the Mental Wealth podcast beginning Monday, 27th July 2025!


These bite-sized episodes are designed to help you pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.


🌱 Support the podcast & go deeper

If this episode supported you, please consider rating, following, or sharing it with a friend. It helps the podcast grow and helps more people find mindful moments, too. 🙏


To join our Mental Wealth community, head over to Patreon at patreon.com/juleshobbs

🎧 Access a library of all episodes

📓 Weekly journal prompts

📥 Downloadable mindfulness + creative resources

💬 Behind-the-scenes chats

👉 Join as a Patron from just £3 / $4 at https://www.patreon.com/c/juleshobbs/membership


🧘 Join our live weekly classes

🎧 Stretch and Reflect – Every Thursday at 7am EST / 12pm UK

🌟 Achieve Your Dreams – Last Thursday of the month at 12pm EST / 5pm UK

Free to attend — sign up here: https://edu.perksatwork.com/landing3/


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Travel well. Live well.


Disclaimers

  • The travel recommendation is shared by Jules in a personal capacity, based on her friendship and professional connection with Lizzie Adamson-Brown. At the time of recording, no sponsorship or advertising fees have been paid.
  • All music is from Epidemic Sounds. 
  • This podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. Not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you need help, please seek a qualified mental health professional.



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  • 29. Mindful Moment: Self-Love

    38:17||Season 4, Ep. 29
    Take a mindful moment for a little self-love and compassion with this revisit to a popular self-care episode from February 2025. 🌱 Support the podcast & go deeperIf this episode supported you, please consider rating, following, or sharing it with a friend. It helps the podcast grow and helps others to find mindful moments, too. 🙏To join our Mental Wealth community, head over to Patreon at patreon.com/juleshobbs🎧 Access a library of all episodes📓 Weekly journal prompts📥 Downloadable mindfulness + creative resources💬 Behind-the-scenes community chatsJoin as a Patron from just £3 / $4.50 at https://www.patreon.com/c/juleshobbs/membership🧘 Join our live weekly classes🎧 Stretch and Reflect – Every Thursday at 7am EST / 12pm UKFree to attend — sign up here: https://edu.perksatwork.com/landing3/✨ Achieve Your Dreams 2026Back by popular demand! This powerful programme is designed to help you set meaningful goals, stay accountable, and build momentum all year long!This life-changing 13-part series began on Thursday, 15th January and spans the whole year to help you to set meaningful goals, stay accountable, and build momentum all year long! Beginning with three weekly foundation workshops throughout January, these sessions guide you step-by-step through choosing your goals, clarifying your “why,” creating a SMART plan, and setting up habits that support long-term success. Jules blends clear, practical tools with evidence-based coaching techniques to help you take action and make your dreams feel achievable!From February we move into monthly sessions (on the last Thursday of each month) designed to keep your progress on track and support you when life inevitably gets in the way. Each catch-up focuses on a different theme, helping you navigate pivots, handle pitfalls, build resilience, and celebrate meaningful wins. (Note - the closing session in November will be earlier on the Thursday before Thanksgiving).All sessions are recorded and available on the Community Online Academy Video Hub with resources and handouts available on Patreon.Find out more and sign up at: https://edu.perksatwork.com/schedules/
  • 5. What's so SMART about it?

    24:17||Season 5, Ep. 5
    In this bonus Season 5 episode, Jules answers a question that was raised during one of the live Achieve Your Dreams sessions. Listen to find out more about the history of the SMART framework and how Jules has harnessed it to work for the Achieve Your Dreams programme!Jules has a few spaces available for one-on-one personalised coaching sessions to help you to reach your 2026 goals! She'll be your motivational coach and cheerleader to hold you accountable and help you to pivot and adapt to reach your dreams.This year, Jules is running a special offer for just £499/ $699 for 10 x 50 minute sessions to be used throughout 2026. Email her at juleshobbshealth@gmail.com to book your free no obligation 30 minute discovery call via Zoom.Join the Achieve Your Dreams ProgrammeThis powerful, life-changing 13-part series began at 12pm EST/ 5pm GMT on Thursday, 15th January and will span the whole year to help you to set meaningful goals, stay accountable, and build momentum all year long! Beginning with three weekly foundation workshops on the Community Online Academy. These sessions guide you step-by-step through choosing your goals, clarifying your “why,” creating a SMART plan, and setting up habits that support long-term success. Jules blends clear, practical tools with evidence-based coaching techniques to help you take action and make your dreams feel achievable!After the foundation phase of weekly sessions, we move into monthly sessions on the last Thursday of each month that are designed to keep your progress on track and support you when life inevitably gets in the way. Each catch-up focuses on a different theme, helping you navigate pivots, handle pitfalls, build resilience, and celebrate meaningful wins.If you miss a session they're all recorded and available on the Video Hub.You can also join me live on the Community Online Academy every Thursday at 7am EST / 12pm GMT for my weekly Stretch & Reflect class full of movement, journaling and mindfulness.Find out more and sign up for either class/ programme at: https://edu.perksatwork.com/schedules/🌱 Support the podcast & go deeperIf this episode supported you, please consider rating, following, or sharing it with a friend. It helps the podcast to grow organically and for like-minded individuals to find our community.To join our Mental Wealth community, head over to Patreon at patreon.com/juleshobbs🎧 Access a library of all episodes📓 Regular journal prompts📥 Downloadable mindfulness + creative resources💬 Behind-the-scenes community chats👉 Join as a Patron from just £3 / $4.50 at https://www.patreon.com/c/juleshobbs/membershipSources & Further Reading• Doran, G. T. (1981). There’s a S.M.A.R.T. way to write management’s goals and objectives. (Original introduction of the SMART framework.)• Locke, E. A. & Latham, G. P. (2002). Goal-setting theory and task motivation. (Research showing specific, meaningful goals improve follow-through.)• Gollwitzer, P. M. (1999). Implementation intentions. (Why clearly defined, written goals increase action.)• Clear, J. (2018). Atomic Habits. (Referenced for systems-based behaviour change.)DisclaimersAll music is from Epidemic Sounds. This podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. Not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you need help, please seek a qualified mental health professional.
  • 28. Turning the Page

    23:20||Season 4, Ep. 28
    Take a mindful moment to reflect on January, and turn the page of 2026 to welcome in the chapter of February. Reflective journal questions centering around this episode can be found on Patreon for all free and paid members. 🌱 Support the podcast & go deeperIf this episode supported you, please consider rating, following, or sharing it with a friend. It helps the podcast grow and helps others to find mindful moments, too. 🙏To join our Mental Wealth community, head over to Patreon at patreon.com/juleshobbs🎧 Access a library of all episodes📓 Weekly journal prompts📥 Downloadable mindfulness + creative resources💬 Behind-the-scenes community chats👉 Join as a Patron from just £3 / $4.50 at https://www.patreon.com/c/juleshobbs/membership🧘 Join our live weekly classes🎧 Stretch and Reflect – Every Thursday at 7am EST / 12pm UKFree to attend — sign up here: https://edu.perksatwork.com/landing3/✨ Achieve Your Dreams 2026Back by popular demand! This powerful programme is designed to help you set meaningful goals, stay accountable, and build momentum all year long!This life-changing 13-part series began on Thursday, 15th January and spans the whole year to help you to set meaningful goals, stay accountable, and build momentum all year long! Beginning with three weekly foundation workshops throughout January, these sessions guide you step-by-step through choosing your goals, clarifying your “why,” creating a SMART plan, and setting up habits that support long-term success. Jules blends clear, practical tools with evidence-based coaching techniques to help you take action and make your dreams feel achievable!From February we move into monthly sessions (on the last Thursday of each month) designed to keep your progress on track and support you when life inevitably gets in the way. Each catch-up focuses on a different theme, helping you navigate pivots, handle pitfalls, build resilience, and celebrate meaningful wins. (Note - the closing session in November will be earlier on the Thursday before Thanksgiving). All sessions are recorded and available on the Community Online Academy Video Hub with resources and handouts available on Patreon. Find out more and sign up at: https://edu.perksatwork.com/schedules/
  • 4. Your Personal Compass

    18:19||Season 5, Ep. 4
    Welcome to Season 5 of Mental Wealth with Jules Hobbs.This season is dedicated to helping you achieve your dreams in 2026 and acts as a companion to the live, online programme of the same name.Join the Achieve Your Dreams ProgrammeThis powerful, life-changing 13-part series began at 12pm EST/ 5pm GMT on Thursday, 15th January and will span the whole year to help you to set meaningful goals, stay accountable, and build momentum all year long! Beginning with three weekly foundation workshops on the Community Online Academy. These sessions guide you step-by-step through choosing your goals, clarifying your “why,” creating a SMART plan, and setting up habits that support long-term success. Jules blends clear, practical tools with evidence-based coaching techniques to help you take action and make your dreams feel achievable!After the foundation phase of weekly sessions, we move into monthly sessions on the last Thursday of each month that are designed to keep your progress on track and support you when life inevitably gets in the way. Each catch-up focuses on a different theme, helping you navigate pivots, handle pitfalls, build resilience, and celebrate meaningful wins.If you miss a session they're all recorded and available on the Video Hub.You can also join me live on the Community Online Academy every Thursday at 7am EST / 12pm GMT for my weekly Stretch & Reflect class full of movement, journaling and mindfulness.Find out more and sign up for either class/ programme at: https://edu.perksatwork.com/schedules/🌱 Support the podcast & go deeperIf this episode supported you, please consider rating, following, or sharing it with a friend. It helps the podcast to grow organically and for like-minded individuals to find our community.To join our Mental Wealth community, head over to Patreon at patreon.com/juleshobbs🎧 Access a library of all episodes📓 Regular journal prompts📥 Downloadable mindfulness + creative resources💬 Behind-the-scenes community chats👉 Join as a Patron from just £3 / $4.50 at https://www.patreon.com/c/juleshobbs/membershipSources & Further ReadingSchwartz, S. H. (2012). Theory of Basic Human Values. Ryan, R. & Deci, E. (2000). Self-Determination Theory. Frankl, V. (2004). Man’s Search for Meaning. Hayes, S. C. et al. (2011). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Harris, R. (2019). ACT Made Simple. Sheldon, K. & Elliot, A. (1999). Goal Alignment and Well-Being. Ohno, T. (1988). Five Whys Method. McAdams, D. P. (2013). Narrative Identity.DisclaimersAll music is from Epidemic Sounds. This podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. Not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you need help, please seek a qualified mental health professional.
  • 3. What do you really want?

    27:38||Season 5, Ep. 3
    Welcome to Season 5 of Mental Wealth with Jules Hobbs.This season is dedicated to helping you achieve your dreams in 2026 and acts as a companion to the live, online programme of the same name.Join the Achieve Your Dreams ProgrammeThis powerful, life-changing 13-part series began at 12pm EST/ 5pm GMT on Thursday, 15th January and will span the whole year to help you to set meaningful goals, stay accountable, and build momentum all year long! Beginning with three weekly foundation workshops on the Community Online Academy. These sessions guide you step-by-step through choosing your goals, clarifying your “why,” creating a SMART plan, and setting up habits that support long-term success. Jules blends clear, practical tools with evidence-based coaching techniques to help you take action and make your dreams feel achievable!After the foundation phase of weekly sessions, we move into monthly sessions on the last Thursday of each month that are designed to keep your progress on track and support you when life inevitably gets in the way. Each catch-up focuses on a different theme, helping you navigate pivots, handle pitfalls, build resilience, and celebrate meaningful wins.If you miss a session they're all recorded and available on the Video Hub.You can also join me live on the Community Online Academy every Thursday at 7am EST / 12pm GMT for my weekly Stretch & Reflect class full of movement, journaling and mindfulness.Find out more and sign up for either class/ programme at: https://edu.perksatwork.com/schedules/🌱 Support the podcast & go deeperIf this episode supported you, please consider rating, following, or sharing it with a friend. It helps the podcast to grow organically and for like-minded individuals to find our community.To join our Mental Wealth community, head over to Patreon at patreon.com/juleshobbs🎧 Access a library of all episodes📓 Regular journal prompts📥 Downloadable mindfulness + creative resources💬 Behind-the-scenes community chats👉 Join as a Patron from just £3 / $4.50 at https://www.patreon.com/c/juleshobbs/membershipSources & Further Reading• Deci, E. L. & Ryan, R. M. – Self-Determination TheoryResearch on intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, goal internalisation, and psychological wellbeing.Key reference: Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Human Behavior• Ryan, R. M. & Deci, E. L. (2000) Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivations: Classic Definitions and New Directions Published in Contemporary Educational Psychology• Barry Schwartz – The Paradox of ChoiceResearch on decision-making, maximisers vs satisficers, and how too many choices increase stress and dissatisfaction.Book: The Paradox of Choice• Baumeister, R. F. & Leary, M. R. (1995) The Need to Belong: Desire for Interpersonal Attachments as a Fundamental Human Motivation Published in Psychological Bulletin• Steven Bartlett – The 51% Rule & Decision-MakingDiscussed on The Diary of a CEO Explores action over certainty, reducing analysis paralysis, and making decisions without waiting for 100% confidence.• James Clear – Goals, systems, and behaviour changeBook: Atomic Habits Referenced conceptually when discussing goals as experiments and the role of systems over willpower.DisclaimersAll music is from Epidemic Sounds. This podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. Not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you need help, please seek a qualified mental health professional.
  • 27. When things don't go to plan

    28:01||Season 4, Ep. 27
    For those times when it all goes a bit off kilter with a mindful moment meditation to give yourself space and grace. Reflective journal questions centering around this episode can be found in the Journal with Jules Facebook group which will drop at 10am GMT on Tuesday, 13th January. 🌱 Support the podcast & go deeperIf this episode supported you, please consider rating, following, or sharing it with a friend. It helps the podcast grow and helps others to find mindful moments, too. 🙏To join our Mental Wealth community, head over to Patreon at patreon.com/juleshobbs🎧 Access a library of all episodes📓 Weekly journal prompts📥 Downloadable mindfulness + creative resources💬 Behind-the-scenes community chats👉 Join as a Patron from just £3 / $4.50 at https://www.patreon.com/c/juleshobbs/membership🧘 Join our live weekly classes🎧 Stretch and Reflect – Every Thursday at 7am EST / 12pm UKFree to attend — sign up here: https://edu.perksatwork.com/landing3/✨ Achieve Your Dreams 2026It's back by popular demand! powerful programme designed to help you set meaningful goals, stay accountable, and build momentum all year long!This powerful, life-changing 13-part series begins on Thursday, 15th January and spans the whole year to help you to set meaningful goals, stay accountable, and build momentum all year long! Beginning with three weekly foundation workshops. These sessions guide you step-by-step through choosing your goals, clarifying your “why,” creating a SMART plan, and setting up habits that support long-term success. Jules blends clear, practical tools with evidence-based coaching techniques to help you take action and make your dreams feel achievable!After the foundation phase, we move into monthly sessions designed to keep your progress on track and support you when life inevitably gets in the way. Each catch-up focuses on a different theme, helping you navigate pivots, handle pitfalls, build resilience, and celebrate meaningful wins.Find out more and sign up at: https://edu.perksatwork.com/schedules/
  • 2. Why Goals Fail

    22:15||Season 5, Ep. 2
    Welcome to Season 5 of Mental Wealth with Jules Hobbs.This season is dedicated to helping you achieve your dreams in 2026 and acts as a companion to the live, online programme of the same name.Join the Achieve Your Dreams ProgrammeThis powerful, life-changing 13-part series begins at 12pm EST/ 5pm GMT on Thursday, 15th January and spans the whole year to help you to set meaningful goals, stay accountable, and build momentum all year long! Beginning with three weekly foundation workshops. These sessions guide you step-by-step through choosing your goals, clarifying your “why,” creating a SMART plan, and setting up habits that support long-term success. Jules blends clear, practical tools with evidence-based coaching techniques to help you take action and make your dreams feel achievable!After the foundation phase of weekly sessions, we move into monthly sessions on the last Thursday of each month that are designed to keep your progress on track and support you when life inevitably gets in the way. Each catch-up focuses on a different theme, helping you navigate pivots, handle pitfalls, build resilience, and celebrate meaningful wins.If you miss a session they're all recorded and available on the Video Hub.You can also join me live on the Community Online Academy every Thursday at 7am EST / 12pm GMT for my weekly Stretch & Reflect class full of movement, journaling and mindfulness.Find out more and sign up for either class/ programme at: https://edu.perksatwork.com/schedules/🌱 Support the podcast & go deeperIf this episode supported you, please consider rating, following, or sharing it with a friend. It helps the podcast to grow organically and for like-minded individuals to find our community.To join our Mental Wealth community, head over to Patreon at patreon.com/juleshobbs🎧 Access a library of all episodes📓 Regular journal prompts📥 Downloadable mindfulness + creative resources💬 Behind-the-scenes community chats👉 Join as a Patron from just £3 / $4.50 at https://www.patreon.com/c/juleshobbs/membershipSources & Further ReadingClear, J. (2018). Atomic Habits.Explores how small systems and habits create long-term change rather than relying on willpower.Duhigg, C. (2012). The Power of Habit.A deep look at habit loops and how behaviours become automatic.Dai, H., Milkman, K. L., & Riis, J. (2014). The Fresh Start Effect: Temporal Landmarks Motivate Aspirational Behaviour. Management Science.Research showing that times like New Year, birthdays and Mondays can psychologically motivate people to begin anew.Wegner, D. M. (1994). “Ironic processes of mental control.” Psychological Review.Explains why telling yourself “don’t think about X” can actually make that thought stronger — relevant to why “don’t do this” goals are harder.U.S. News & World Report. “Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail.”Discusses common resolution success/failure patterns.Psychology Today. “Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Fail.”Explores why motivation alone isn’t enough for lasting behaviour change.Baumeister, R. F., & Tierney, J. (2011). Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength.Research-based exploration of why willpower is limited and how systems support success.Schultz, W. (1998). “Predictive reward signal of dopamine neurons.” Journal of Neurophysiology.Foundational work showing how anticipation and reward processing influence motivation.Oyserman, D. (2009). “Identity-based motivation.” Current Directions in Psychological Science.Research showing how our identities shape what behaviours feel natural or possible.DisclaimersAll music is from Epidemic Sounds. This podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. Not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you need help, please seek a qualified mental health professional.
  • 26. Who do you want to be?

    32:49||Season 4, Ep. 26
    A gentle reflection of who you want to be centered around a "meet your higher self" mindfulness meditation. Reflective journal questions centering around this episode can be found in the Journal with Jules Facebook group.🌱 Support the podcast & go deeperIf this episode supported you, please consider rating, following, or sharing it with a friend. It helps the podcast grow and helps others to find mindful moments, too. 🙏To join our Mental Wealth community, head over to Patreon at patreon.com/juleshobbs🎧 Access a library of all episodes📓 Weekly journal prompts📥 Downloadable mindfulness + creative resources💬 Behind-the-scenes community chats👉 Join as a Patron from just £3 / $4.50 at https://www.patreon.com/c/juleshobbs/membership🧘 Join our live weekly classes🎧 Stretch and Reflect – Every Thursday at 7am EST / 12pm UKFree to attend — sign up here: https://edu.perksatwork.com/landing3/✨ Achieve Your Dreams 2026It's back by popular demand! powerful programme designed to help you set meaningful goals, stay accountable, and build momentum all year long!This powerful, life-changing 13-part series begins on Thursday, 15th January and spans the whole year to help you to set meaningful goals, stay accountable, and build momentum all year long! Beginning with three weekly foundation workshops. These sessions guide you step-by-step through choosing your goals, clarifying your “why,” creating a SMART plan, and setting up habits that support long-term success. Jules blends clear, practical tools with evidence-based coaching techniques to help you take action and make your dreams feel achievable!After the foundation phase, we move into monthly sessions designed to keep your progress on track and support you when life inevitably gets in the way. Each catch-up focuses on a different theme, helping you navigate pivots, handle pitfalls, build resilience, and celebrate meaningful wins.Find out more and sign up at: https://edu.perksatwork.com/schedules/