Julie Tucker-Ponder, LCSW, CADC, MAATP

Julie Tucker-Ponder, LCSW, CADC, MAATP A licensed clinical social worker in practice specializing in addictive behaviors and trauma. Julie M. Tucker-Ponder is the president of a Psychiatric Assoc.

Of Central Illinois and is the founder/ director of J. Ponder Counseling & Coaching. She also provides equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning through her business, Pastures of Hope. Over the years, Julie has dedicated her practice to caring for young adults and women who have experienced trauma, eating disorders, addiction, depression, and anxiety. She has been a licensed clinical social worke

r and a certified addiction counselor in Illinois for over 27 years. Most recently, Julie has earned her certification as a life coach and is the behavioral specialist with Losin’ It with Sonya Jones. Julie has dedicated her life to promoting healing and not being limited by the past. She is passionate about helping people enjoy their life and all it has to offer. She has walked through grief in many areas of her life and uses her experience of loss to empower others to show that healing is possible.

Which one do you need most today—slow down, breathe, or step outside?
04/22/2026

Which one do you need most today—slow down, breathe, or step outside?

Excited to be here and be part of this weekend!
04/17/2026

Excited to be here and be part of this weekend!

04/13/2026

The countdown is on. ⏳ Ideal Protein Super Weekend 2026 is almost here - first stop Calgary, AB, and then on to Austin, TX!
We’re getting ready to celebrate, support, and invest in the clinic partners and coaches who are the heart of the Ideal Protein mission 🧡

This weekend is built to move our partners forward with:
- Fresh clinical insights
- Deeper conversations on metabolic health and emerging trends
- Expert-led sessions on GLP-1s, menopause + metabolism, and weight maintenance
- Practical strategies to help clinics grow stronger

Plus, we’re excited to learn from members of our Scientific Advisory Board: TRAN TIEN Chanh, Douglas Rothrock, M.D., FABIM, FACC, FABOM, John Barnes, DC, and an inspiring lineup of featured guest speakers, Sonya Jones, Linda Huang, MD, Dr. Jonathan Little, Lindsay Venn, PA-C, RD, Dolores Zumbado, DC, Aransas Savas, and Julie Tucker-Ponder, who will bring even more expertise, perspective, and energy to the weekend.

Because our clinic partners’ success is our success.

👇 Heading to Super Weekend? Tell us what you’re most excited about.

04/07/2026

💭 Eating Disorder: Lifeline, Barrier… or Both?

For some, having a name like “eating disorder” can be a lifeline —
It brings clarity.
It validates the struggle.
It opens the door to support and treatment.

But for others, it can feel like a barrier —
“I’m not sick enough.”
“I don’t fit the stereotype.”
“I don’t have a diagnosis, so maybe it doesn’t count.”

The truth? Both experiences are real.

Labels can help us understand what we’re going through — but they should never determine whether you deserve help.

At ANAD, we believe in seeing the person, not the condition.

✨ Your struggle is valid
✨ Your experience matters
✨ You deserve support — with or without a diagnosis

You don’t need the “right” label to reach out.
You only need to know that something isn’t okay.

And that’s always enough. 💜

04/03/2026

Ever wonder why late-night cravings hit *harder* when you're tired? 🌙

Poor sleep messes with your hunger hormones – ghrelin goes up (hunger!), leptin goes down (no fullness signal!). Plus, cortisol rises, telling your body to store fat.

Prioritize 7-9 hours. Your willpower will thank you. Your body will too.

Need help building healthy habits for your best self? We’re here to support your whole journey. ✨

Can’t wait! Ideal Protein Nation!!
04/01/2026

Can’t wait! Ideal Protein Nation!!

The horses are excited to help carve out some “you time “in the busy holiday season and set you up to start 2026 how you...
12/08/2025

The horses are excited to help carve out some “you time “in the busy holiday season and set you up to start 2026 how you would like !

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12/02/2025

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Your support helps horses connect with people seeking healing and growth.What your donation supports:Equine-assisted therapy sessions fostering hope and emotional recoveryScholarships for those who need a helping handAllows help to care for the horses that are helping so manyJoin us in making these....

I have been asked several time what Pastures of Hope is all about and I wanted to shared a few pictures that speak for t...
12/02/2025

I have been asked several time what Pastures of Hope is all about and I wanted to shared a few pictures that speak for themselves in the healing process.

11/09/2025

Such wisdom. Hope you all enjoy your Sunday!

11/05/2025

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