This episode feels like a real permission slip to stop chasing the version of success that looks good and start listening to what’s actually true inside of you. Dr. Julius Thomas shares how becoming the highest-paid tight end in the NFL didn’t bring peace: “the year of my life that I made the most money was also the year that I was suffering the most”, and how that forced him to face how “cold” and emotionally disconnected he’d become. You’ll hear what it really takes to pivot without turning it into a “brand update”. 

Soul Work: Write down the gift “no one else can see,” then choose bravery and show it.

Connect with Julius Thomas: 

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/julius_thomas/?hl=en

Learn More:https://optimalperformancesystem.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-julius-thomas

Connect with Devi:

Website: https://devibrownwellbeing.com/

Substack: https://substack.com/@devibrown

Living In Wisdom Book: https://www.devibrown.com/book

Living in Wisdom Retreat: https://www.eomega.org/workshops/living-wisdom

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devibrown/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deeplywellpod/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/devibrown?s=21&t=…

Merch: https://devibrown.myshopify.com/

Threads - https://www.threads.com/@devibrown

This episode feels like a real permission slip to stop chasing the version of success that looks good and start listening to what&rsquo;s actually true inside of you. Dr. Julius Thomas shares how becoming the highest-paid tight end in the NFL didn&rsquo;t bring peace: &ldquo;the year of my life that I made the most money was also the year that I was suffering the most&rdquo;, and how that forced him to face how &ldquo;cold&rdquo; and emotionally disconnected he&rsquo;d become. You&rsquo;ll hear what it really takes to pivot without turning it into a &ldquo;brand update&rdquo;.&nbsp;
Soul Work: Write down the gift &ldquo;no one else can see,&rdquo; then choose bravery and show it.
Connect with Julius Thomas:&nbsp;
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/julius_thomas/?hl=en" data-outlook-id="8be2412a-7a97-4f10-aaaf-3bee6ddfebaf" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 120, 215)">https://www.instagram.com/julius_thomas/?hl=en</a>
Learn More: <a href="https://optimalperformancesystem.com/" data-outlook-id="42767799-2b20-48a4-a83f-ae8c96672273" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 120, 215)">https://optimalperformancesystem.com/</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-julius-thomas" data-outlook-id="5a0960e2-a757-4684-940a-848c5b419dc4" data-ogsc="">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-julius-thomas</a>
Connect with Devi:
Website:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEZKaDJybTJQUEpIcjItUUJLR3dMeXctR2k1Z3xBQ3Jtc0tuZDNqTWhNOWwxMUJPS29xdTcxdW96WU5DOUNVaWpYZUNCUEY2X29jQVQ2ZFpPc3ZBNFZUMWU5NHl2Z0djZFdqQnB3VlpqaFA0U3JuSkU4ZnJCM1cxU2dXSzJBc2F6LWlMcnVmZnpOYkwyMnpMcFRCQQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fdevibrownwellbeing.com%2F&amp;v=lGHb558IO10" data-outlook-id="c1feba7e-3fed-43cd-861c-c50d926ffdbe" data-ogsc="">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://devibrownwellbeing.com/" data-outlook-id="0085a9bf-881b-42f4-8f9f-6767be5da1ed" data-ogsc="">https://devibrownwellbeing.com/</a>
Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@devibrown" data-outlook-id="fe6025ea-b0e3-4c02-b658-8eb7f6c6ab6b" data-ogsc="">https://substack.com/@devibrown</a>
Living In Wisdom Book: <a href="https://www.devibrown.com/book" data-outlook-id="74669c3d-7ae8-475d-a80b-0180d95383b0" data-ogsc="">https://www.devibrown.com/book</a>
Living in Wisdom Retreat: <a href="https://www.eomega.org/workshops/living-wisdom" data-outlook-id="eeac5857-2cf8-444b-8565-3a756f7b9cf5" data-ogsc="">https://www.eomega.org/workshops/living-wisdom</a>
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Deeply Well Where higher consciousness meets the complexity of being human.

Hosted by Well-Being Master Teacher and multi-disciplinary healer Devi Brown, Deeply Well is a soft place to land for those navigating the quiet, courageous work of becoming whole. Through soul-expanding conversations, guided meditations, and our signature Soul Work, each episode explores what it truly means to heal, to rewire, and to return—to your body, your truth, and your unique path. Created for the seekers, the sensitives, the creatives, and anyone reclaiming peace in a world that often overwhelms, Deeply Well invites you into presence, clarity, and self-mastery—one breath, one practice, one guest at a time.

Devi Brown is the founder of Devi Brown Well-Being, former Chief Impact Officer at Chopra Global, and the author of Living in Wisdom and Crystal Bliss. Her work honors the sacred complexity of healing and guides you gently back to yourself—again and again.

Deeply Well Where higher consciousness meets the complexity of being human.
Hosted by Well-Being Master Teacher and multi-disciplinary healer&nbsp;Devi Brown,&nbsp;Deeply Well is a soft place to land for those navigating the quiet, courageous work of becoming whole. Through soul-expanding conversations, guided meditations, and our signature Soul Work, each episode explores what it truly means to heal, to rewire, and to return&mdash;to your body, your truth, and your unique path. Created for the seekers, the sensitives, the creatives, and anyone reclaiming peace in a world that often overwhelms,&nbsp;Deeply Well invites you into presence, clarity, and self-mastery&mdash;one breath, one practice, one guest at a time.
Devi Brown is the founder of Devi Brown Well-Being, former Chief Impact Officer at Chopra Global, and the author of&nbsp;Living in Wisdom&nbsp;and&nbsp;Crystal Bliss. Her work honors the sacred complexity of healing and guides you gently back to yourself&mdash;again and again.

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Deeply Well with Devi Brown

Pivoting to Fulfill Your Purpose with Dr. Julius Thomas 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/77455996-be4d-472a-83b3-b48100e77c99/transcript