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We invite you to use this website as a tool to challenge yourself to show up each day as the best and greatest version of you. The “advice” offered here is not actual advice per se, but rather a collection of stories/posts to ponder on love and life, learned from my rescue dog, Spice, over the past decade. May they inspire you, bless you, provide humor, and bring joy to your heart.

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Rescue husky sitting proudly and stubbornly on a picnic table, showing confidence and independence
When Being Stubborn Is a Strength: A Life Lesson from a Part Husky Named Spice
Spice, a determined part husky, redefined stubbornness as strength. Through her unwavering boundaries, persistence, and self-worth, she reveals powerful life lessons about knowing your value, staying focused, and refusing to settle for less than you deserve.
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Two dogs resting together, one calmly watching over the other, symbolizing protection, trust, and emotional boundaries in relationships.
What the Ones Who Protected You Leave Behind
Some people protect your peace. Others teach you how to protect yourself. This quiet lesson about boundaries and relationships changes everything.
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Spice with Faith showing gentle, nurturing bond between dogs reflecting unconditional love and mothering.
The Many Ways Love Shows Up on Mother’s Day: Life Lessons on Love & Mothering
A gentle and inclusive reflection on Mother’s Day, honoring the many ways love shows up—from traditional motherhood to the quiet, powerful care of friends, chosen family, and even a beloved dog.
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Julie and Spice waiting at Doctors office to discuss aging and menopause
Doing Everything Right But Still Gaining Weight? The Truth About Menopause No One Talks About
You’re eating well, moving your body, and doing everything “right.” So why does your body feel like it’s changing anyway? This is the truth about menopause and the deeper lesson it reveals about acceptance, resilience, and learning to feel at home in your body again.
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Spice with her former sibling dogs Faith and Bustah wearing Easter bunny ears on the house steps, symbolizing love, memory, and renewal after loss
Even After Loss, Love Still Blooms
A gentle reminder that even after loss, life keeps moving. Through the lessons of my rescue dog, Spice, discover how love endures, heals, and finds new ways to bloom in your life.
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How to communicate effectively without saying too much, inspired by a dog’s quiet presence and the power of listening
How to Communicate Effectively Without Saying Too Much
Sometimes, the most powerful communication isn’t in what we say, but in how we show up. Learn how listening, saying less, and being fully present can build deeper, more meaningful connections.
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Letting go without closure and finding inner peace with a rescue dog resting peacefully in a hammock
How to Let Go Without Closure (A Gentle Way to Find Peace)
Sometimes closure never comes—but that doesn’t mean peace can’t begin. Discover a gentle way to let go and move forward, even when answers are missing.
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Woman and her rescue dog standing together in sunlight on a snowy day symbolizing trust, intuition, and choosing supportive relationships
Your Tribe, Your Truth: How to Choose Relationships That Support Your Growth
Your inner circle shapes your mindset, energy, and growth. This gentle guide will help you reassess who belongs in your tribe, how to set boundaries, and how to choose relationships that protect your peace.
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Older dog resting peacefully on a couch under a blanket during winter, symbolizing comfort and moving through the winter blues.
A Gentle Winter Reset: How to Beat the Winter Blues Without Forcing Productivity
If winter feels heavier than expected, you’re not alone. This gentle reset will help you balance rest, light movement, and small daily joy so you can move through the winter blues without forcing productivity.
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At Advice From Julie & Spice, we believe in the power of unconditional love and the lessons that life teaches us through our beloved pets. Our mission is to inspire and encourage individuals to show up each day as the greatest versions of themselves.

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