Episode 99: Julia Nepini - Balancing Business, Motherhood, and Spirituality

<p dir="ltr">In this episode of Soul Care for Therapists, host Dawn Gabriel welcomes Julia Nepini, a clinical and forensic social worker, group practice owner, consultant, and podcast host. Julia's counseling practice in southeastern Massachusetts boasts 16 clinicians serving the whole family and running numerous groups. She's also a devoted mom to a 10-year-old daughter and two bonus boys.</p> <h2 dir="ltr">Finding Balance Amidst Multiple Roles</h2> <p dir="ltr">Julia shares her journey of transitioning from a hospital job to building her own group practice. With a focus on her values, she emphasizes the importance of staying grounded and true to oneself while juggling the responsibilities of motherhood and entrepreneurship. She admits the challenge of maintaining a sense of control and acknowledges the tendency to overwork, but she's found solace in writing, meditating, and staying aligned with her core values.</p> <p dir="ltr">"What I'll say is it is not easy... It has the potential to bring out all of your stuff... So I think a lot of it is awareness, and I think it's clarity on the things that truly matter."</p> <h2 dir="ltr">Prioritizing Family Time</h2> <p dir="ltr">Julia delves into the challenge of prioritizing family time, especially during the summer months when school is out. As a mom in a split schedule arrangement, she makes a conscious effort to dedicate Mondays and Tuesdays to quality time with her daughter, acknowledging that while she can't be completely off the grid, finding a balance between work and family is crucial. She emphasizes the importance of being present with her children and setting an example for them.</p> <p dir="ltr">"But it's hard looking back on the summer. I would say 80% of those days, she is my focus, but we can't be completely out of the loop and people do still need things. I've got a great team... but I'm gonna say 80 20 was a win this summer."</p> <h2 dir="ltr">Integrating Spirituality and Business</h2> <p dir="ltr">Julia discusses how spirituality plays a significant r