Many mothers can relate to juggling kids and careers, and Julie Chavez is no exception. An elementary school librarian, mother, and writer, Julie experienced her first panic attack at the age of thirty-eight. She had a happy life, a solid marriage, and a fulfilling job. What could possibly be the matter? Julie’s upcoming memoir, Everyone But Myself, explores this difficult time period and her journey back to a healthier, balanced life.

Julie “writes to explore the joys and impossibilities of mothering and modern womanhood.” Her writing has been featured in Zibby Owens’s “Moms Don’t Have Time to Write” and the Story Circle Network. Listen to our conversation to learn how she came up with the title of her memoir, what it was like to navigate depression and anxiety while parenting, and what she does now to keep herself grounded.

We shared, we laughed, and we went there. Thank you, Julie, for sharing your relatable story infused honesty and humor. Loved our chat!