In the comics, you hear of bending elements.
Some are born to control water, fire, air, or earth. But in the real world, PAIN is the element that shapes how we move, think, and feel—often without us even realizing it.
That’s where Pain Bending™ comes in.
After healing from serious sports injuries—including a fractured neck—I began my journey into therapy at just 12 years old. Now, with over 30 years of experience, I specialize in connecting with people to uncover the hidden forces behind their pain—stress, stories, habits, and body patterns—and show them how to transform those forces into power through my books, workshops, corporate wellness talks, Pain Bending™ coaching programs, and the Pain Bending Game™ app.
Just like an Elemental Master learns to direct fire or water, Pain Benders learn to master the element of pain—working with the forces that drive discomfort, not against them.
But instead of magic, we use science-backed tools to retrain the body, reframe the mind, and reclaim control.
We don’t just treat pain—we train you to Bend it, Move it, Change it.
Because real healing doesn’t start with a stretch or an exercise.
What if your identity isn’t something to find, but something to reclaim?
Like the elephant in the old parable – where each blind man touches only one part and mistakes it for the whole – we’re often seen in fragments by family, friends, or society.
The Elephant in the Pool is your permission slip to step out of other people’s script and into your own story.
With humor, honesty, and science-backed tools, Julie Renae Smith shares raw and witty stories of identity, loss, and transformation. From cliff dives to foot massage epiphanies, she proves change doesn’t have to be heavy or complicated. Julie shows you how to make change doable – one small shift at a time.
“Julie always creates a safe space… She helps me connect the dots, even when I feel completely lost. And she makes it fun. Yes, personal growth can actually be fun.”
– Angel O., Coaching Client
You’re not just one piece of the story.
You’re the whole elephant.
Now jump in—the water’s ready.
Read a sample chapter from the book.
Bring your book club a conversation that goes deeper than the page. Invite Julie to join your group for a thoughtful, engaging discussion of The Elephant in the Pool—exploring patterns, choices, and the courage to see differently. Ask questions, share insights, and walk away seeing your own story with fresh clarity.
After healing from serious sports injuries—including a fractured neck—I began my journey into therapy at just 12 years old. Now, with over 30 years of experience, I specialize in connecting with people to uncover the hidden forces behind their pain—stress, stories, habits, and body patterns—and show them how to transform those forces into power through my books, workshops, corporate wellness talks, Pain Bending™ coaching programs, and the Pain Bending Game™ app.
Just like an Elemental Master learns to direct fire or water, Pain Benders learn to master the element of pain—working with the forces that drive discomfort, not against them.
But instead of magic, we use science-backed tools to retrain the body, reframe the mind, and reclaim control.
We don’t just treat pain—we train you to Bend it, Move it, Change it.
Because real healing doesn’t start with a stretch or an exercise.
You’re not chasing perfection, you’re reclaiming possibility.
Let’s build and maintain strength, flexibility, balance, so you have the energy and freedom to live life on your terms.
