Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast

Welcome to Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast, where we explore what it means to thrive and flourish in this complex world we are living in.. Join Julie Fischer, Positive Psychology Practitioner, Coach and Well-Being Advocate for meaningful and lively conversations with experts, thought leaders, authors, business leaders and more. We dive into the “un-well-being crisis” we are experiencing as a collective, and share tools and strategies that foster increased mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and financial well-being. Ready to connect with a community of people who strive to thrive? Tune in every other week for inspiration, insight and maybe what feels like a nudge from a friend to keep moving, keep uncovering and keep transforming yourself, your life and your sense of well-being.

Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Julie Fischer, with 72 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Julie Fischer hosts Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast, a health show with 72 episodes published.

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  Episode #72

  The Beginner’s Mindset Expertise is supposed to make us

  Sep 1, 202617 min

  Expertise is supposed to make us better — until the moment it doesn't. In this episode, Julie explores beginner's mind: what it actually is, why it's not the same thing as knowing less, and why holding what you know a little more lightly might be one of the biggest advantages you can bring to work, relationships, and change. WHAT WE COVER Why expertise can backfire — the Einstellung effect and how experience narrows what we're able to see The real difference between beginner's mind and growth mindset Cognitive flexibility and intellectual humility — what the research says about staying open How calcified expertise shows up at work — and what a true beginner would notice that you've stopped seeing Why becoming an “expert” on the people closest to you can be a trap Beginner's mind as an antidote to the fear of the unfamiliar Five self-coaching questions to find where certainty might be costing you more than not-knowing would REFLECTION QUESTIONS Where in your work have you stopped asking questions because you're “supposed” to already know the answer? Think of someone close to you — what's one assumption about them you haven't actually checked lately? Where might your experience be narrowing your options instead of expanding them? If you approached this week as a total beginner, what would you notice that you've stopped seeing? Where is certainty costing you more than not-knowing would? Thank you for listening. We are so happy you found us. If you enjoyed today’s episode, follow Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast so our new episodes are automatically delivered to your favorite podcast feed, and please share it with a friend! Reviews and ratings matter We would be so grateful if you left a 5 star rating and a few words about what you liked (or loved) about this episode. Want more tools and strategies for thriving and flourishing? -Check out Julie’s website and subscribe to her monthly newsletter here -Follow Julie on Instagram -Follow her on LinkedIn -Interested in working with Julie? Book an inquiry call here

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  Episode #71

  Processing Grief: An Unspoken Essential for Thriving with Nicole Collins,

  Aug 18, 202655 min

  We live in a culture that recognizes some griefs and quietly overlooks the rest. Nicole Collins — a former tech executive, twice-over caregiver, founder of Bea, and grief educator— joins Julie to talk about grief in all its forms and why processing it is essential to thriving WHAT WE COVER Caregiving for two while leading a team — and the self-abandonment that came with it Grief beyond death: job loss, fractured friendships, family estrangement Why we have rituals for some griefs and none for others Collective grief and what we're still carrying from COVID Why processing grief is essential to thriving, not separate from it Humor as a legitimate grief skill Why the first year after loss is a dangerous financial window Nicole's three regular practices for thriving RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Anderson Cooper's podcast All There Is Tara Brach — Radical Acceptance ABOUT MY GUEST Nicole Collins is the founder of Bea, a voice AI guide that helps widows through the financial decisions of the first year after loss. Before founding Bea, she spent 15+ years leading people and marketing teams in tech, most recently as VP of People and Marketing at Innovasea. She was a caregiver twice over — for her mom and for her partner Christian, who died of brain cancer in 2023 — all while holding down an executive role. She's a certified grief educator and a believer that humor is a legitimate grief skill. CONNECT WITH NICOLE Bea LinkedIn

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  Episode #69

  Self-Compassion and Why We Need More of it

  Jul 21, 202618 min

  We're wired to be hard on ourselves. In this solo episode, Julie unpacks the neuroscience behind our negativity bias and self-criticism, then turns to Dr. Kristin Neff's groundbreaking research on self-compassion — what it actually is, the biggest myths that keep us from practicing it, and why it might be one of the most essential (and misunderstood) tools we have for showing up for our goals, ourselves, and the people we love. What You'll Learn Why self-criticism feels so automatic — and the evolutionary "negativity bias" behind it The difference between a fear response and genuine high standards Kristin Neff's three core components of self-compassion: self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness Four common myths about self-compassion — and what the research actually shows Why self-compassion doesn't lower the bar, it changes the fuel Why this matters more than ever in a culture of comparison and optimization Five self-coaching questions to start shifting your inner voice today Key Takeaways Self-criticism is a fear response, not a character flaw. Our brains evolved to scan for threats — including threats to our own sense of adequacy. That inner critic isn't cruelty; it's an outdated safety strategy. Self-compassion has three parts: self-kindness (versus self-judgment), common humanity (versus isolation), and mindfulness (versus over-identification with painful feelings). Self-compassion is not self-pity, selfishness, weakness, or letting yourself off the hook. Research consistently shows the opposite — it's linked to greater accountability, more empathy for others, and more resilience after failure. Care is a more sustainable motivator than fear. Self-criticism burns you out. Self-compassion keeps you going. In a culture of constant comparison, self-compassion isn't optional — it's a form of resilience. Self-Coaching Questions from This Episode What would I say to a friend who was going through exactly what I'm going through right now? Is there a difference between having high standards for myself and being cruel to myself when I don't meet them? What is my self-criticism actually afraid of? What is it trying to protect me from? Where in my life am I mistaking self-punishment for motivation — and what might it look like to try care instead, just for a week? What would it feel like to treat a mistake as evidence that I'm human, rather than evidence that I'm failing? Featured Research & Reccomendations Dr. Kristin Neff — pioneering researcher on self-compassion; creator of the three-component framework (self-kindness, common humanity, mindfulness) and author of the book Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself A Quote to Sit With "Self-compassion isn't about lowering the bar. It's about changing the voice that's talking to you while you reach for it." Thank you for listening. We are so happy you found us. If you enjoyed today’s episode, follow Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast so our new episodes are automatically delivered to your favorite podcast feed, and please share it with a friend! Reviews and ratings matter We would be so grateful if you left a 5 star rating and a few words about what you liked (or loved) about this episode. Want more tools and strategies for thriving and flourishing? -Check out Julie’s website and subscribe to her monthly newsletter here -Follow Julie on Instagram -Follow her on LinkedIn -Interested in working with Julie? Book an inquiry call here

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  Episode #67

  Let’s do a Mid-Year Check-In

  Jun 23, 202614 min

  Can you believe that we are half-way through 2026? In this episode, Julie shares her mid-year ritual and the questions she asks herself to review, realign and reset. Reflecting on progress, celebrating wins and learning from our successes and setbacks is an essential part of our growth, along with staying open to new possibilities, and a willingness to adjust our goals if need be. Here are the questions to explore: Am I prioritizing myself? Am I doing all the things that I know support my mental and emotional wellbeing? For me those are my morning routine, moving my body, making time for authentic connections, and doing work that is purposeful and meaningful? Next, How do I feel in my body? What is my energy level? Am I feeling energized these days or depleted? Am I sleeping and moving my body in ways that support feeling good? I have a couple minor injuries right now…What are the activities that are feeling most in service to me in this season? Finally, does my work and how I am showing up in all aspects of my life support my big P purpose, which is the impact you want to make in the world. After I do that inventory, I sit with the goals that I set out in January. Which goals am I on track to achieve by the end of the year? Are there any goals that I am struggling with or have not yet started? If there are, what is happening? Which leads me to Are my current goals still relevant to my overall vision and long-term objectives? Have any of my priorities changed since the beginning of the year? Do any of my goals need to be adjusted or redefined to better align with my current situation? What resources (time, money, skills) have I used effectively to work towards my goals? Are there any additional resources or support I need to achieve my goals? How motivated do I feel about each of my goals? What successes and milestones have I celebrated this year? What have I learned from both my successes and my setbacks? What specific actions have been most effective in progressing towards my goals? What new actions or strategies can I implement to enhance my progress? Are there any habits or routines I need to change to better support my goals? And here is where I get really excited.... What are my top priorities for the next six months? What do I want to keep doing? What do I want to stop doing? What do I want to start doing? How can I maintain momentum and stay focused both on my goals? What will success look like for me at the end of the year? Check out this episode for all the tools you need for YOUR mid-year check in! Thank you for listening. We are so happy you found us. If you enjoyed today’s episode, follow Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast so our new episodes are automatically delivered to your favorite podcast feed, and please share it with a friend! Reviews and ratings matter We would be so grateful if you left a 5 star rating and a few words about what you liked (or loved) about this episode. Want more tools and strategies for thriving and flourishing? -Check out Julie’s website and subscribe to her monthly newsletter here -Follow Julie on Instagram -Follow her on LinkedIn -Interested in working with Julie? Book an inquiry call here

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  Episode #66

  Let’s Get Curious

  Jun 9, 202620 minS0

  <p>What do you do when you are?</p> <p>In this solo episode, Julie  makes a case for curiosity as the most reliable way through. Not pushing harder, not forcing clarity — but asking yourself better questions. The kind of questions that open doors instead of closing them.</p> <p>Drawing on Barbara Fredrickson’s Broaden-and-Build theory and her own coaching practice, Julie walks you through 18 self-coaching questions organized around three different flavors of stuck: not knowing what you want, knowing what you want but not being able to move, and the kind of stuck that’s really exhaustion in disguis...

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