What's On Top with Juli Stratton and Friends Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:59:27 -0400 https://whatsontopwithjulistratton.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 What's On Top with Juli Stratton and Friends yes 18bbbc1e-86b1-5068-8096-f534cdea962f Juli Stratton episodic false Hey there, welcome to What’s On Top!  This is the space where I get to share what’s been on my mind, in my heart, or just in the air around me lately.  Each episode will be a mix of personal stories, trending topics, and things that just deserve a little spotlight.  Sometimes I’ll be solo, and sometimes I’ll have a friend to talk with.  
What’s on top is a phrase I have used for a long time. It just describes the things that are sitting closest to the surface, whether they are on my mind or in my heart.  Leave a comment if something resonates with you, or if there is something you want me to explore with you. I really hope you come back and join me for an episode of “what’s on top”.  

Until next time, take care of yourself. And don’t forget to pause once in a while and ask: What’s On Top?

(What's on Top is the newest iteration of the former podcasts Inside Out and From The Heart. You can still access the former episodes).

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Juli Stratton https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ig8xloli0wl650se00o5np4u1869?.jpg What's On Top with Juli Stratton and Friends S2 E3: Do Our Choices & Values Align? S2 E3: Do Our Choices & Values Align? What’s on top for me today is all about choices!  

We make thousands of choices daily, but some decisions leave a permanent mark. We don’t always see the impact of our choices right away, but every decision plants a seed.   Join me today as I reflect on how the process of making choices aligns or does not align with the values that bring me closer to the path I want to journey on.

“Your life changes the moment you make a new, congruent, and committed decision." — T Tony Robbins


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]]> What’s on top for me today is all about choices!  

We make thousands of choices daily, but some decisions leave a permanent mark. We don’t always see the impact of our choices right away, but every decision plants a seed.   Join me today as I reflect on how the process of making choices aligns or does not align with the values that bring me closer to the path I want to journey on.

“Your life changes the moment you make a new, congruent, and committed decision." — T Tony Robbins


www.jstratton.com

]]> Juli Stratton Buzzsprout-16742289 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0800 488 full false S2 E2: Being Present & FEAR S2 E2: Being Present & FEAR I recently discovered a definition of fear that has really changed how I go through my life's experiences. It’s really simple and it’s really hard… Yet, I have practiced it and it works!    Join me today as I talk about tools that work to limit fear and for staying in the present moment. 

Music: Beauty Lives in Me by Johannes Bornlof.   

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]]> I recently discovered a definition of fear that has really changed how I go through my life's experiences. It’s really simple and it’s really hard… Yet, I have practiced it and it works!    Join me today as I talk about tools that work to limit fear and for staying in the present moment. 

Music: Beauty Lives in Me by Johannes Bornlof.   

www.jstratton.com

]]> Juli Stratton Buzzsprout-16565213 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0800 1237 2 2 full false S2 E1: What's Your Happy Place? S2 E1: What's Your Happy Place? In this season opening episode I share some insight about where my happy place is.  These solo episodes are meant to be short, to give you a short break from whatever you're doing, and maybe even be inspirational.  

What’s on top for me today is about perceptions people make by looking at me and where I feel most safe and at home, which really boils down to where is my happy place?  

What's on top for your today?  Where are your tanks filled up?  Where, what or with whom is your happy place?

Enjoy a closing high energy song "Feel the Energy" by Katnip featuring Emmi (Epidemic Sound)

 

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]]> In this season opening episode I share some insight about where my happy place is.  These solo episodes are meant to be short, to give you a short break from whatever you're doing, and maybe even be inspirational.  

What’s on top for me today is about perceptions people make by looking at me and where I feel most safe and at home, which really boils down to where is my happy place?  

What's on top for your today?  Where are your tanks filled up?  Where, what or with whom is your happy place?

Enjoy a closing high energy song "Feel the Energy" by Katnip featuring Emmi (Epidemic Sound)

 

www.jstratton.com

]]> Juli Stratton Buzzsprout-16529035 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0800 797 2 1 full false S2: Introduction to What's on Top S2: Introduction to What's on Top Welcome to What’s On Top! I’m so glad you pressed play today. This is the space where I get to share what’s been on my mind, in my heart, or just in the air around me lately.  Each episode will be a mix of personal stories, trending topics, and things that just deserve a little spotlight.  Sometimes I’ll be solo, and sometimes I’ll have a friend to talk with.  I know you’ve got a million things on your plate, so thanks for letting me be part of your day. 

More episodes coming soon!

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]]> Welcome to What’s On Top! I’m so glad you pressed play today. This is the space where I get to share what’s been on my mind, in my heart, or just in the air around me lately.  Each episode will be a mix of personal stories, trending topics, and things that just deserve a little spotlight.  Sometimes I’ll be solo, and sometimes I’ll have a friend to talk with.  I know you’ve got a million things on your plate, so thanks for letting me be part of your day. 

More episodes coming soon!

www.jstratton.com

]]> Juli Stratton Buzzsprout-16523107 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0800 123 full false S1:E4 End of the year de-cluttering, from the Inside OUT: 8 tools for clearing the clutter in your mind and heart S1:E4 End of the year de-cluttering, from the Inside OUT: 8 tools for clearing the clutter in your mind and heart Welcome back to Inside OUT.  As we come to the end of another calendar year, I, like so many of you, have been reflecting on the past 12 months.  In this episode I talk about 8 tools, with a focus on internal de-cluttering.   

“To let go does not mean to get rid of. To let go means to let be. When we let be with compassion, things come and go on their own.”  - Jack Kornfield

 

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]]> Welcome back to Inside OUT.  As we come to the end of another calendar year, I, like so many of you, have been reflecting on the past 12 months.  In this episode I talk about 8 tools, with a focus on internal de-cluttering.   

“To let go does not mean to get rid of. To let go means to let be. When we let be with compassion, things come and go on their own.”  - Jack Kornfield

 

www.jstratton.com

]]> Buzzsprout-9693096 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0800 1385 full false S1:E3 Power of Connection and Our Own Healing Energy S1:E3 Power of Connection and Our Own Healing Energy In part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Adam Potts,  Adam and I continue discussing holistic mind-body practices for better health and well-being.  In this episode, we revisit the tool PEMS, talk about the power of connection and Adam shares how the principles of Tai Chi and Yoga can influence our everyday wellness. 

Dr. Adam Potts is a physical therapist, mindfulness, yoga and tai chi practitioner and instructor (among many other things).    For more information about Adam and how to get involved with the Begin with Breath on-line studio, go to https://www.beginwithbreath.com.

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]]> In part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Adam Potts,  Adam and I continue discussing holistic mind-body practices for better health and well-being.  In this episode, we revisit the tool PEMS, talk about the power of connection and Adam shares how the principles of Tai Chi and Yoga can influence our everyday wellness. 

Dr. Adam Potts is a physical therapist, mindfulness, yoga and tai chi practitioner and instructor (among many other things).    For more information about Adam and how to get involved with the Begin with Breath on-line studio, go to https://www.beginwithbreath.com.

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]]> Buzzsprout-9664313 Sat, 04 Dec 2021 22:00:00 -0800 2741 1 3 full false S1:E2 Conversation with Dr. Adam Potts about resiliency and meditation S1:E2 Conversation with Dr. Adam Potts about resiliency and meditation Dr. Adam Potts is a physical therapist, mindfulness, yoga and tai chi practitioner (among many other things) joining the show today.  In this episode, Adam talks about his struggle  with addiction and isolation, his resilience and love, and his self-compassion and North Star.  Adam will share information about meditation and how to get started, the easy way.  

For more information about Adam and his on-line studio, go to https://www.beginwithbreath.com.

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]]> Dr. Adam Potts is a physical therapist, mindfulness, yoga and tai chi practitioner (among many other things) joining the show today.  In this episode, Adam talks about his struggle  with addiction and isolation, his resilience and love, and his self-compassion and North Star.  Adam will share information about meditation and how to get started, the easy way.  

For more information about Adam and his on-line studio, go to https://www.beginwithbreath.com.

www.jstratton.com

]]> Juli Stratton Buzzsprout-9521567 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0800 2328 full false S1:E1 Is it really procrastination? 7 tools for moving through analysis paralysis. S1:E1 Is it really procrastination? 7 tools for moving through analysis paralysis. In the season opening episode I share some of my struggle with starting this podcast, my "analysis paralysis", but really the podcast is just the event that got me going deeper.  It could be writing a paper, having a hard conversation, starting to take back your health....anything we are not doing and want to do.  Is my perfectionism being used as a shield and stalling tactic?  What is the perfectionism covering up?  I will explore these, and other questions, that come up when we are stuck.  I will also talk you through 7 tools on how to  move through the stage of being stuck. 

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]]> In the season opening episode I share some of my struggle with starting this podcast, my "analysis paralysis", but really the podcast is just the event that got me going deeper.  It could be writing a paper, having a hard conversation, starting to take back your health....anything we are not doing and want to do.  Is my perfectionism being used as a shield and stalling tactic?  What is the perfectionism covering up?  I will explore these, and other questions, that come up when we are stuck.  I will also talk you through 7 tools on how to  move through the stage of being stuck. 

www.jstratton.com

]]> Juli Stratton Buzzsprout-9521658 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -0800 1210 1 1 full false Introducing Inside Out with Juli Stratton Introducing Inside Out with Juli Stratton Take a listen to a short introduction to my new podcast Inside Out.  Expanding on the original podcast, Opening the Heart,  we go even deeper into our ever changing lives and uncover the gifts, tools and bright light we each have.

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]]> Take a listen to a short introduction to my new podcast Inside Out.  Expanding on the original podcast, Opening the Heart,  we go even deeper into our ever changing lives and uncover the gifts, tools and bright light we each have.

www.jstratton.com

]]> Juli Stratton Buzzsprout-8146084 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0700 114 full false "Living Out Loud" with Kimberly Gazzo (parenting a trans child and LGBTQ faith community) "Living Out Loud" with Kimberly Gazzo (parenting a trans child and LGBTQ faith community) Today's guest is Kimberly Gazzo, North Idaho Pride Alliance Community Builder, fierce loving parent of a transgender child, minister and LGBTQ faith community advocate.   Kimberly will share part of her journey of parenting a transgender child and living out her faith with the LGTBQ community.  If you would like to contact Kimberly email nipridealliance@gmail.com. 

Below is a list of resources for parents of a LGBTQ child, LGBTQ faith communities and general resources on gender and sexuality. 

PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies.  PLFAG was founded in 1973 after the simple act of a mother publicly supporting her gay son. PFLAG.org.  If you are interested in starting back up a chapter in Coeur d’Alene please contact nipridealliance@gmail.com.  

Harmony is non-profit organization whose mission is to provide advocacy, education, and resources for Queer voices in Community of Christ with a shared vision of full participation. https://www.harmony.lgbt/

Human Rights Campaign.  Resources for people with transgender family members. https://www.hrc.org/resources/resources-for-people-with-transgender-family-members

Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.   Their website is filled with education, concepts of gender and sexuality, on-line programs and groups and other useful resources.  https://www.genderspectrum.org

For a list of LGBTQ affirming churches, and other resources, in the Coeur d’Alene area visit the North Idaho Pride Alliance website: https://www.nipridealliance.com/resources

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]]> Today's guest is Kimberly Gazzo, North Idaho Pride Alliance Community Builder, fierce loving parent of a transgender child, minister and LGBTQ faith community advocate.   Kimberly will share part of her journey of parenting a transgender child and living out her faith with the LGTBQ community.  If you would like to contact Kimberly email nipridealliance@gmail.com. 

Below is a list of resources for parents of a LGBTQ child, LGBTQ faith communities and general resources on gender and sexuality. 

PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies.  PLFAG was founded in 1973 after the simple act of a mother publicly supporting her gay son. PFLAG.org.  If you are interested in starting back up a chapter in Coeur d’Alene please contact nipridealliance@gmail.com.  

Harmony is non-profit organization whose mission is to provide advocacy, education, and resources for Queer voices in Community of Christ with a shared vision of full participation. https://www.harmony.lgbt/

Human Rights Campaign.  Resources for people with transgender family members. https://www.hrc.org/resources/resources-for-people-with-transgender-family-members

Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.   Their website is filled with education, concepts of gender and sexuality, on-line programs and groups and other useful resources.  https://www.genderspectrum.org

For a list of LGBTQ affirming churches, and other resources, in the Coeur d’Alene area visit the North Idaho Pride Alliance website: https://www.nipridealliance.com/resources

www.jstratton.com

]]> Buzzsprout-4316075 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0700 1632 1 3 full false "Living Out Loud" with Kai Van Keith (a discussion of gender and sexuality) "Living Out Loud" with Kai Van Keith (a discussion of gender and sexuality) Today's guest is Kai Van Keith, trans advocate, activist and educator.  Kai will share part of her journey to living in her authentic gender and sexuality and will dig into some of the  nuances of gender and sexuality.   Below is a list of transgender specific resources and general resources on gender and sexuality.

Trans Lifeline is a non-profit dedicated to the well-being of transgender people. The hotline is staffed by transgender people for transgender people.   This is a FREE helpline run by volunteers and supported by the community.  https://www.translifeline.org
US: (877) 565-8860 & Canada: (877) 330-6366

Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.   Their website is filled with education, concepts of gender and sexuality, on-line programs and groups and other useful resources.  https://www.genderspectrum.org

The Trevor Project Coming Out Handbook for LGBTQ Young People is designed to help young people explore their identity, what it might be like to share that identity with others, and tools and guiding questions to help them think about what coming out means to them.  https://www.thetrevorproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Coming-Out-Handbook.pdf

The National Center for Transgender Equality is a national social justice organization devoted to ending discrimination and violence against transgender people. They provide education, advocacy, and resources on national issues of importance to transgender people including self-help guides for various aspects of transitioning, “Know Your Rights” guides and resources to improve understanding of the transgender experience. https://transequality.org

For more LGBTQ+ resources visit the North Idaho Pride Alliance website: https://www.nipridealliance.com/resources


















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]]> Today's guest is Kai Van Keith, trans advocate, activist and educator.  Kai will share part of her journey to living in her authentic gender and sexuality and will dig into some of the  nuances of gender and sexuality.   Below is a list of transgender specific resources and general resources on gender and sexuality.

Trans Lifeline is a non-profit dedicated to the well-being of transgender people. The hotline is staffed by transgender people for transgender people.   This is a FREE helpline run by volunteers and supported by the community.  https://www.translifeline.org
US: (877) 565-8860 & Canada: (877) 330-6366

Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.   Their website is filled with education, concepts of gender and sexuality, on-line programs and groups and other useful resources.  https://www.genderspectrum.org

The Trevor Project Coming Out Handbook for LGBTQ Young People is designed to help young people explore their identity, what it might be like to share that identity with others, and tools and guiding questions to help them think about what coming out means to them.  https://www.thetrevorproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Coming-Out-Handbook.pdf

The National Center for Transgender Equality is a national social justice organization devoted to ending discrimination and violence against transgender people. They provide education, advocacy, and resources on national issues of importance to transgender people including self-help guides for various aspects of transitioning, “Know Your Rights” guides and resources to improve understanding of the transgender experience. https://transequality.org

For more LGBTQ+ resources visit the North Idaho Pride Alliance website: https://www.nipridealliance.com/resources


















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]]> Buzzsprout-4199591 Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0700 1567 full false "Living Out Loud" with guest Lizzie Welker (NIC GSA) "Living Out Loud" with guest Lizzie Welker (NIC GSA) Welcome, to “Opening the Heart” podcast and our second of four "LIVING OUT LOUD” podcasts dedicated to the North Idaho Pride Alliance.  In this episode, I am pleased to welcome Lizzie Welker to the show.  Lizzie is the former President for the North Idaho College Gender and Sexuality Alliance.  She will be talking about her passion for working with LGBTQ youth, leadership and unique challenges for LGBTQ youth.

Resources mentioned in this discussion:

Trevor Project National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health (2019) 
(https://www.thetrevorproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/The-Trevor-Project-National-Survey-Results-2019.pdf)

Heritage Health LGBTQ Counseling (Individual and Group Counseling call Melinda Soltys, LMS Contact Melinda at msoltys@myheritagehealth.org or 208-769-4222.

Rainbow Squad - LGBTQ Community Youth Club, graded 6-12.  Contact Denise Neuhjar at denisen@communitylibrary.net

More local LGTBQ recourses can be found at nipridealliance.com

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]]> Welcome, to “Opening the Heart” podcast and our second of four "LIVING OUT LOUD” podcasts dedicated to the North Idaho Pride Alliance.  In this episode, I am pleased to welcome Lizzie Welker to the show.  Lizzie is the former President for the North Idaho College Gender and Sexuality Alliance.  She will be talking about her passion for working with LGBTQ youth, leadership and unique challenges for LGBTQ youth.

Resources mentioned in this discussion:

Trevor Project National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health (2019) 
(https://www.thetrevorproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/The-Trevor-Project-National-Survey-Results-2019.pdf)

Heritage Health LGBTQ Counseling (Individual and Group Counseling call Melinda Soltys, LMS Contact Melinda at msoltys@myheritagehealth.org or 208-769-4222.

Rainbow Squad - LGBTQ Community Youth Club, graded 6-12.  Contact Denise Neuhjar at denisen@communitylibrary.net

More local LGTBQ recourses can be found at nipridealliance.com

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]]> Juli Stratton Buzzsprout-4066922 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0700 1258 full false "Living Out Loud" with guest Kathy Colton "Living Out Loud" with guest Kathy Colton Welcome, to a special episode of the “Opening the Heart” podcast.  “LIVING OUT LOUD” is the first of four podcasts dedicated to the North Idaho Pride Alliance.  June is LGBTQ Pride Month, a month when we remember those brave LGBTQ elders who have gone before us to pave the way, and a month that we celebrate the victories and milestones of our community.  We celebrate who we are are and our powerful truth!  Today my guest is a dear friend of mine and one of those people who helped pave the way for the LGBTQ community in north Idaho.   I am pleased to welcome Kathy Colton to the show.   

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]]> Welcome, to a special episode of the “Opening the Heart” podcast.  “LIVING OUT LOUD” is the first of four podcasts dedicated to the North Idaho Pride Alliance.  June is LGBTQ Pride Month, a month when we remember those brave LGBTQ elders who have gone before us to pave the way, and a month that we celebrate the victories and milestones of our community.  We celebrate who we are are and our powerful truth!  Today my guest is a dear friend of mine and one of those people who helped pave the way for the LGBTQ community in north Idaho.   I am pleased to welcome Kathy Colton to the show.   

www.jstratton.com

]]> Juli Stratton Buzzsprout-3956870 Thu, 28 May 2020 17:00:00 -0700 1454 1 2 full false Introducing Opening the Heart Podcast Introducing Opening the Heart Podcast On Opening the Heart podcast, you will hear stories from everyday people who have impacted my life, inspired numerous people and who live in their truth.   This podcast is a work in progress…just like me!

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]]> On Opening the Heart podcast, you will hear stories from everyday people who have impacted my life, inspired numerous people and who live in their truth.   This podcast is a work in progress…just like me!

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]]> Juli Stratton Buzzsprout-3923771 Tue, 26 May 2020 11:00:00 -0700 95 1 1 full false