Move With Heart Ep 126: Seasons of Transformation with Julianne Hough
Sep 24, 2025
Julianne Hough, a professional dancer, actor, and author, shares her journey of transformation and purpose. She discusses the vital role of spiritual practices like meditation in grounding her growth. Her insights on prioritizing joy and focusing on one career milestone at a time highlight the balance of hard work and play. Julianne also opens up about her fiction writing, inspired by her spiritual awakening, and her experience in transitioning her leadership role at Kinergy, emphasizing the importance of intentional creativity.
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Transformation As A Double-Edged Drive
- Julianne describes transformation as an addiction that fuels her growth but can feel isolating when she pivots often.
- Dancing With The Stars has served as her steady through-line since age 18 and anchors long-term continuity.
Use Joy As Your Decision Compass
- Return to your core joy to decide whether an activity is authentic or transactional.
- Use joy as the litmus test to avoid burning out on pursuits that drain you.
Boundaries Are Discipline, Not Restriction
- Treat discipline as self-boundaries that protect creative play and prevent spreading yourself thin.
- Build fenced-in spaces to focus creativity so projects flourish instead of fragmenting.