Whole BODY Empowerment, PLLC

04/15/2025

LinkedIn Live: Compassionate Conversations with Michelle and Julie
Episode: Creating Healthy Boundaries and Chronic Pain – The Ultimate in WellBEING.

Join us for another insightful episode of Chronic Pain Compassionate Conversations with Michelle and Julie! In this session, Michelle Marikos , founder of Moving Through Chronic Pain, and Julie Mavros, an ICF Certified Chronic Pain Coach, will dive into one of the most powerful tools for self-care and healing—creating healthy boundaries.

We’ll explore:

🛑 What are boundaries? Understanding their role in self-care and chronic pain management.

💙 Ultimate self-care—why boundaries are an essential part of honoring your body.

🔎 Reviewing pain triggers and how boundaries can help prevent stress and pain flare-ups.

⚖️ Setting and enforcing boundaries both Internal Boundaries (within yourself) and External Boundaries (outside of yourself) with family, work, and healthcare providers.

🧠 Changing your mindset around boundaries—moving from guilt to empowerment.

Boundaries are an act of self-respect, and learning to set them is a game-changer for managing pain and living life with you in the driver's seat. Let’s have an open and compassionate conversation about why they matter and how to implement them in daily life.

🗓 Date: April 22nd
🕒 Time: 9:30am PST
📍 Where: LinkedIn Live

Join us for this important discussion and learn how to reclaim your space, energy, and peace of mind. 💙

Drop any questions below surrounding boundaries that you would like to make sure we cover!

01/15/2025

🎙️ LinkedIn Live: Chronic Pain Compassionate Conversations: Gratitude and Grace

Join Michelle Marikos and me for another heartfelt episode of Compassionate Conversations! In this session, Michelle, founder of Moving Through Chronic Pain, and Julie, a chronic pain and migraine coach, will explore the intertwined concepts of gratitude and grace, and their powerful roles in the lives of those navigating chronic pain.

We’ll dive into:

✨ The transformative power of reflection and gratitude, even on the hardest days.
✨ What it means to give yourself grace and why it’s crucial for self-compassion.
✨ How gratitude and grace work together to foster emotional resilience and healing.

This is an opportunity to reflect, connect, and learn how small shifts in mindset can bring comfort and strength during life’s most challenging moments.

🗓 Date: Thursday, January 16th
🕒 Time: 9:30am PST
📍 Where: LinkedIn Live

https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-mavros-chronic-pain-migraine-coach/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-marikos/

Let’s come together to cultivate gratitude, embrace grace, and support each other on this journey. We look forward to sharing this meaningful conversation with you! 💬💙
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12/30/2024

There are 2 types of fences, and one directly impacts your joy and health…

Some of my earliest memories involve me gazing through a fence.

I was in awe.

From a 2 year olds perspective, despite horses being very large animals, I was drawn to them without understanding or questioning.

From that moment on, magic was held inside a fence.

All types of fences made me smile…

To the beautifully landscaped tree lined fence welcoming you at the entrance to a horse farm.

The high fences for the stallions on alert to horses getting time off grazing in the field.

And then the freedom when fences became my playground as I was able to jump the fences between horse farms in order to condition my horse prior to a competition.

I am grateful for the fences and the joy that they represented in my life.

…but what about the other kind of fence that impacts your health and doesn’t provide you joy, my friend?

When you are “on the fence” you…

👎 Continue to meditate for another 6 months hoping that your migraines or chronic pain will all sort its self out, somehow.

👎 Look for an easy fix outside of yourself, which keeps you stuck lacking forward momentum.

👎 Battle yourself, asking, “why can’t I figure it out all by myself?” as you buy yet another self help book.

👎 Have more questions than answers in order to have clarity on your next steps to decreasing your pain.

Now is the time to get off the fence and take action!

You are invited to APPLY for, Empowered Resilience.

It is my signature 12 week one-on-one coaching program to help people - like you - to step off the chronic pain and migraine rollercoaster and step into reclaiming your life!

Here is just a handful of results from Empowered Resilience…

>> “Listening and learning how to honor my body was such an enormous thing that I had never done before, thank you Julie!”

>> “Understanding my patterns (that had been going on for years and years) was eye opening.”

>> “Biggest surprise is not only did my pain decrease, but my overall health improved because I now have an exercise plan and veggies in my fridge, too!”

>> “I feel empowered and no longer fear my body.”

>> “My daily tension has slipped away since I now know what boundaries support me, guilt free!”

>> “I am living the life that’s most aligned with what makes me happy and healthy.”

>> “The incredibly small steps that Julie supported me through, ended up being the BIG steps needed to break my pain cycle.”

I am ready to support YOU and bring how you want to feel in 2025 to life, step by step.

Special offer expires in 2 days!

Schedule your Complimentary WholeBody Consultation by December 31st and you will receive 10% OFF, Empowered Resilience. Link in comments.

**NOTE: Your call doesn’t have to be within 2 days, it just needs to be scheduled by December 31st.

Can’t wait to chat and learn more about you soon!

Julie
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12/23/2024

Before I curl up on the couch with my 15 year old twins, holiday treats between us, to watch the cheesiest holiday movies (yes, some are required even through it makes their eyes roll), I wanted to share a heartfelt reflection to YOU!

I am incredibly grateful that you are in my circle, as I value your trust you place in me. It truly warms my heart.

During this season to take a pause, no matter what you celebrate, if you even celebrate, or choose to have this quiet time for yourself…

Happy everything!
Much love,

Julie

P.S. What is your favorite holiday movie that is a must watch that needs to get added to our list? BONUS points if Jack and Sofia will like it! Haha!!

P.P.S. 10% OFF Going on now!

➡️ I am currently accepting applications for my signature coaching program, Empowered Resilience.

➡️ Starting in January, I will have 4 new spots available on my schedule.

➡️ If you sign up before December 31st, you will receive 10% OFF!

➡️ Grab your spot here by scheduling your Complimentary WholeBody Consultation. https://www.juliemavros.com/scheduling

12/19/2024

Imagine chronic pain and migraines no longer at the forefront of your life…

🎉 Now accepting applications for my signature one-on-one coaching program, Empowered Resilience.

➡️ Starting in January, I will have 4 new spots available on my schedule.

➡️ If you sign up before December 31st, you will receive 10% OFF.

➡️ Grab your spot by scheduling your Complimentary WholeBody Consultation!

Transform your wellBEING and reclaim your life from chronic pain and migraines!

A supportive 12 week healing journey of Empowered Resilience specifically designed for you if you’re…

✨ Ready to deep dive and unpack the key areas that are contributing to your chronic pain and migraines.

✨ Excited to map out your migraine triggers, pain patterning, and inflammation using Lifestyle Medicine principles.

✨ Curious to learn the BodyMind Method to uncover the language of your body so that you have clarity and confidence moving forward on how to address your stress, pain, and what support your body needs to thrive.

✨ Primed to reset your nervous system so that you can bring ease and calm into your daily life.

✨ Open to leaning into the 5 key factors to build your resilience.

✨ Seeking lasting change to transform your health and wellness so that you can trust your body again. ❤️

If you’re curious to uncover how infusing the BodyMind Method and Lifestyle Medicine principles can help you step off the chronic pain and migraine rollercoaster…

Let’s connect with a Complimentary WholeBody Consultation.

Link in the comments below
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12/18/2024

Come on over to LinkedIn tomorrow when Michelle and I go LIVE for another “Chronic Pain Compassionate Conversations”.

Join us as we discuss comfort and joy - our favorite things! So many great goodies we will be sharing that has helped us as we navigate chronic pain.
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12/16/2024

What is your “word”?

Spaciousness.

That was my “word”.

Spaciousness is how I wanted to feel in my body. My inspiration was spaciousness.

Was I there?

Nope.

You see, I found myself going into my third decade of working “hands on” with people, still utilizing one of my many skills of myofascial release, leaning over a massage table, assisting those with chronic pain and migraines.

And there I was at the end of the day, my body completely fatigued, muscles on fire from overuse as they flickered in spasm as I hit my mattress with a thud.

I was reminded daily how far from spaciousness I truly was…

This time of year there is a lot of buzz around goals. With the year coming to a close people are grasping as they put claims on a new goal or desperate to bring back an old goal that fell flat - for the rapidly approaching January 1.

But here’s the thing about goals…

* Goals are typically something outside of yourself, exteriorly.

* Goals are led by your head, brain, intellect.

* They come with a lot of baggage in the form of “should’s” that can feel heavy. For example, “I should go walk, workout, make a smoothie, get healthy, etc.”

* Goals require an incredible amount of motivation. And let’s be honest we are all human.

* And the most import piece, goals take place in the distant future like, “when I __________ , I will reach my goal”.

Over these past 5 years, I have been walking people through my Whole Body Empowered Framework, where I share this very spacial perspective shift as my clients step off the chronic pain rollercoaster, without battling their body.

✨ Please let me introduce you to BodyMind inspiration…

✨ Inspiration is something you can tap into now!

✨ Inspiration is led by your body.

✨ Inspiration helps you to reconnect and be present with yourself, aka embodiment.

✨ Inspiration feels light and is easily accessible.

✨ Inspiration honors your whole self.



Spaciousness continues to be my inspiration and how I want to feel in my body, even today! It guides me on the choices that I get to make.

As each year pass, spaciousness only magnifies…

* Spaciousness embodiment exercises allow me to inhale, creating more space within my body, decreasing pain, and creating more calm.

* I know how to create the feeling of lengthening spaciousness within my spine. Yes, even with degeneration from an old fracture.

* Migraines rapidly decreased as I created spaciousness in my head, movement with my cranial bones, giving my brain space to be.

* This spaciousness mindset shift in perspective, allowed other aspects of my life to become more spaciousness as a result, too.

When you have health challenges, chronic pain, or migraines lean into your inspiration and see where it can take you!

As we get ready ring in 2025, what is your word on how you want to feel in your body? What is your inspiration?

Reply below in the comments!

In health and happiness,

Julie

11/08/2024

What I know to be true…your body is constantly trying to communicate with you and it’s our job to lean in and listen.

It can be a tricky situation, especially if you have chronic pain and migraines, because over time you detach from your body, loose trust, and loose your way back to yourself.

…which keep you on the pain cycle loop.

And everyday, wake up with the busyness of your life, work, kids, commitments - you rush through your day chasing the to-do list which only grows with expectations leaving you feeling depleted.

…and your body struggles to catch up.

As a result, pain levels rise as the familiar feelings of fear and anxiety kick in right on cue as compounding negative thoughts you have towards your body go round and round in your head.

…cementing negative thought and creating an even greater disconnect from your body.

Definitely NOT the direction you want to be going.

Right?

I am here to tell you my friend, in order to step off the chronic pain and migraine rollercoaster, you must do the scary thing and turn towards your body. And slowly begin shifting your mindset to befriend your body.

The very most important questions to ask yourself every day is -

✨ “How can I honor my body today?” ✨

…then lean in and listen to what support it needs.

Bringing your body into the conversation and choosing how you get to honor it, is empowering.

Chronic pain and migraines can make you feel like your body is out of control so, remind yourself that how you tend and honor your body IS in your control.

You get to choose all the many ways you can send some love towards your body while nurturing your wellBEING daily.

If you would like to learn how to honor your body to address your stress, pain, and what support your body needs, I have designed Your Pathway Through Pain Workbook, especially for you!

Enjoy this FREE download to get you started on your path of building a new relationship with your body to unlock fewer migraines and ease chronic pain. Link in the comments.

As always, I am here if you have any questions.

Julie
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11/03/2024

It’s my birthday, here’s your present! 🎁

Yes, it is actually my birthday today…and my Mom’s birthday, too! So, there tends to be much celebrating in this house on this day.

And I wanted you to be apart of it!

Before I run off to celebrate 🎉, I wanted to pass along something special to you…

I have taken the guesswork out of your exact next steps when navigating chronic pain and migraines with a newly revised -

Your Pathway Through Pain Workbook.
(Link in comments)

Inside you will uncover the simple steps to support your body and reclaim your life…

* Discover the 1st step to take during an acute heightened pain phase (and how to know the difference between that and a maintenance phase!)

* 2-minute daily strategies to address your stress, pain, and support your body needs while navigating chronic pain and migraines.

* Feel empowered as you take back control and begin to implement a holistic self-care practice.

It is possible to become BFF’s with your body so that you can trust your body again while creating ease and freedom in your body and life!

Thrilled for you on my birthday to unwrap your present, Your Pathway Through Pain Workbook!

Okay, I am off to spend some time in nature (my happy place), then whip up the most decadent raspberry sauce for our cheesecake for tonight! Yummm!!

In health and happiness -
Julie

P.S. Here is what Laurel had to say after using, Your Pathway Through Pain Workbook…

I so appreciate how Julie has laid out a very simple to follow path!
“I had an aha/mic drop moment when I read, “How do I want to honor my body today?” versus battling my body. For so many of us, we try to overcome it instead of working with our body. I so appreciate how Julie has laid out a very simple to follow path! Thank you Julie Mavros!”

10/02/2024

Do you suffer from migraines? 🤯 Or do you know someone who does? Decrease your migraines while improving your health! Learn daily strategies you can do right away to unlock fewer migraines and ease your chronic pain.

Come join me! You’re invited to a 3-part class series -

BREAK FREE FROM MIGRAINES: STRATEGIES & SOLUTIONS

FREE Pre-registration Required

Online Sessions - October 15th, 22nd, and 29th, 2024

6-7PM, PST

I am incredibly honored to be presenting this class series again alongside the amazing Kate Kennedy with Eastside Neuroscience Institute at Overlake Hospital. We have designed this series with the latest migraine information so that you can learn how to decrease your migraine episodes and improve your overall health with daily actionable steps you can implement right away.

SESSION 1 - January 30th
Hear about the latest medications to address your specific type of migraine. Learn how to recognize and address the early stages of a migraine so you can relieve stress and pain while supporting your body.

SESSION 2 - February 6th
Learn about new technologies and cutting-edge devices that can offer even more options for migraine relief. Explore the many facets of migraine triggers. Discover and lean into areas where you do have control to implement new habits and patterns into your daily life.

SESSION 3 - February 13th
Uncover the mystery of the nervous system’s physiology. Learn how to de-escalate and calm your nervous system to decrease your migraine frequency and intensity.

See you there! Link in comments.

08/21/2024

Here is my latest LinkedIn article...

Discovering how to avoid YOUR migraine triggers and prevent a migraine, before you even feel that shift in pressure in your head, is the name of the game as it puts you back in the drivers seat with your body and health.

Migraines. So much can be felt in reading just one little word on a page as it has the power to remind us how we don’t want to feel… The stabbing ice pick to your brain, pressured eyeballs that want to pop out of your head, pain levels so high your stomach goes on strike, compounded by a complet...

01/27/2024

Having great awareness and understanding around your own unique migraine process is key to decreasing your frequency, duration, and intensity of migraines you might experience.

In Session 1, Break Free From Migraines: Strategies and Solutions, we will be diving into the early stages of migraine and how your body feels -

5 days prior to a migraine…

3 days prior to a migraine…

and

1 day prior to a migraine.

Join us this Tuesday, January 30th from 5:30-7pm at Overlake Hospital for this FREE 3-part educational series - Break Free From Migraines: Strategies and Solutions.

👇 Preregister using the link below 👇

or visit https://www.overlakehospital.org/classes
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