The Emotional Hustle
Ditch the emotional baggage and reclaim the life you deserve.
Behind the mask of success, she was burning out. After a childhood of narcissistic abuse, bullying, and trauma—including the sudden loss of her mother—life became a hustle for approval, achievement, and survival. But real healing only began when she discovered the power of mindfulness.
In this honest and uplifting self-help guide, the author shares her journey from emotional exhaustion to conscious transformation. Drawing on insights from mindfulness, energy psychology, and the work of Tesla and Dr. David Hawkins, she reveals how emotional baggage lowers our energetic frequency—and how mindful awareness can set us free.
The Emotional Hustle is for anyone who feels stuck in stress, self-doubt, or fear. It offers a clear path to release limiting patterns, raise your vibration, and live a more joyful, authentic life—no matter where you're starting from. It’s never too late to rewrite your story.
The reviews are in!
Jan, Wallasey
It's a page turner for sure!!
Beautifully written, I just love it. It just flows like we're having a conversation. A truly wonderful human read.
Really loved this book, so relatable. This book is written from the heart and life experience. It was a joy to read and I didn't want it to end, looking forward to the authors next wonderful insights into human kind.
Zoe, Wallasey
Real, down-to-earth and very accessible
The author draws from her own life, deftly and courageously using stories to illustrate how mindfulness can give us choice over our automatic thoughts and reactions. And how shining the light of awareness can transform shame and anger into compassion for self and others. Real, down-to-earth and very accessible.
Suzie, Liverpool
Humour and Heart in Every Page!
A joy to read! As someone who rarely picks up mindfulness books, I found this brilliantly humorous and insightful, with real life experiences I could truly connect with. Can’t wait for book two!.
BizMum, United Kingdom
Compassionate Wisdom for Real Life
The Emotional Hustle is a beautifully written, honest, and empowering book. It blends raw personal stories with practical wisdom in a way that makes you feel both seen and inspired. The author’s voice is compassionate yet powerful, reminding us that healing, self-love, and resilience are possible even in life’s hardest seasons. Every chapter feels like a conversation with a trusted friend who isn’t afraid to tell the truth, but always with kindness. A heartfelt and transformative read. I couldn’t put it down.
Jayne, Liverpool
Can't wait for the next one!
Honest and insightful, the author brings mindfulness to life through personal experiences. Warmth and humour bring balance to memories of shocking injustices to maintain an uplifting read.
For me, the workplace examples were so relatable that I needed this book years ago.
I thoroughly recommend it and have already bought a copy for a friend.
Clare, Birkenhead
You must read this book!
I was told about this book being published and couldn't wait to order it, having benefitted from mindfulness myself. I was really touched by how honest the author was and even though some of the events in her life maddened me at the injustice I was touched that she was able to come through it all and make a success of her life notwithstanding. A definite read for anyone serious about changing their outlook on their life.❤️
The backstory...
Like many, I've wanted to write a book for many years and had lots of ideas floating around in my head. Until I started studying mindfulness, I just didn't know where to start.
What began with study continued with a practice that has completely changed my life. Once I understood how the nervous and emotional system actually work, the world started to make sense. My biggest frustration was that I hadn't known this sooner and had spent years striving and wearing myself out. So I started teaching mindfulness and on my retreats I discovered many people who feel the same way. Sometimes they look upon me as the person who has the answers, but that's the empowerment of the practice, we all have the answers within us.
Coming to know ourselves is one of the most valuable gifts we can create.
The Emotional Hustle brings to life everything I've endured and discovered. The writing reflects on the adversity of life with humour, warmth and a mindful awareness that is both freeing and transformative. The Emotional Hustle is a collection of my stories, but everyone's story is contained within these words. Words which will resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced burn out, trauma, grief, bullying or abuse.
The book was launched in paperback, on Amazon 15 August 2025 and Kindle in September 2025. It is also being stocked in a small number of local shops.
If you like the book and want to follow the same practices that have helped me along the way, why not join the membership program. It's a library of recorded materials that grows with your experience and also offers access to retreats with small groups of like minded people. You can also access available retreats via our Events menu option.
I hope you enjoy the book and remember.
It's never too late to follow your dreams.
What's on Offer
Book, online tools, retreats and courses all designed to support your self discovery.
Available on Amazon, 15th August 2025
Get your copy of this inspirational book on Amazon from 15th August. Kindle version to launch in September 2025.
Mindfulness Retreats for 2025
Take time out and meet the author of this best selling book.
These retreat days are designed to give you an escape from the world. Small groups of just 6 people meeting over a good book; mindfulness practices, or a bit of both at stunning locations on the Wirral.
Launching September 1st
When you read the book, you begin to understand the transformative power of mindfulness and meditation. That's where the membership comes in.
The Emotional Hustle membership is a collection of guided practices & video courses, created by the author, in her own calming voice. Morning routines kick start your day, whilst calming sleep meditations support your rest.
Content grows monthly to include short courses for stress management, overwhelm and meditation. As your experience grows, the practices become more advanced. Members join a special mailing list with early access to retreats at special rates.
Visit Local Booksellers
1st September 2025
We recognise that deep desire to support local businesses; those people who are the face of the community. From day one, we wanted the Emotional Hustle to be available locally, so we're beyond proud to collaborate with these local businesses.
Call in, mooch around and pick up your copy of the Emotional Hustle.
1st September
Book an inspiring workshop with the resident local artist, Julie Dodd. Pick a handmade gift or card by the talented Jade Muat-Dodd or simply browse the lovely gifts inside this inspirational space. Everything is hand made by local artists.
Don't forget your copy of the Emotional Hustle.
50 Hamilton Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5AE
2nd September
The Post Office is the hub of the community, so we were delighted to see the Hoylake branch supporting local authors and artists.
The usual services such as bill payments, insurance and travel are complimented by a range of cards and gifts many from local creators. Call in here for a browse and of course your copy of the Emotional Hustle.
48 Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 2AF
25th September
Bob Stone is an author and local bookshop owner. He's passionate about supporting authors and keeping the high street going.
Pop along and see him at Crosby. He has a wide range of books from many genres; a book ordering service and now a record section. It's a pleasure to work with small business owners and to support their passions.
124 South Road, Liverpool, L22 0ND.
Meet the author
Mindfulness has changed my life in so many ways but in reality, it's the miracle I never expected because until 2018, I'd never even heard of it. Yet here I am teaching and writing about it because once I learned how empowering it is, I felt called to share this knowledge with the rest of the world. Mindfulness has helped me to live life at a different pace, letting go of worries and stresses that drain my energy. In my first book, The Emotional Hustle, I explain it all so that you too, can move closer to living a fulfilled energetic life.
Qualifications & Experience
Julie has a masters degree in mindfulness from Aberdeen University and specialises in mindfulness based stress interruption and qualified to teach with the British Mindfulness Association. Julie also has diplomas in life coaching, NLP, a masters in I.T and over 25 years experience in systems implementation.
