Julia Spencer

Biography:

Julia Spencer believes that a sharper mind starts with a healthier mindset. She is a licensed psychologist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Julia has spent a lot of time helping people change how they think, focus, and live.

At Mind Elevate, Julia wears many hats: expert curator, writer, and a voice for users who are looking for better brain health.

Professional Achievements:

• Creator of the content series at Mind Elevate — practical psychology and brain training for modern lifestyles.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and member of the International Association of Applied Psychological Work (IAAPW).
• Contributor to online platforms for mindfulness, mental wellness, and cognitive fitness.

Publications:

Julia has authored numerous articles and papers about the dynamic relationship between the mind and the brain. Her work spans topics such as:

• How to apply CBT techniques to sharpen attention and combat mental fatigue.
• The psychology of motivation in digital brain training and personal growth apps.
• How everyday choices — from sleep to movement to nutrition — impact long-term cognitive performance.
• Why mindfulness and emotional regulation are essential allies in the quest for peak mental clarity.

Projects:

Mind Wellness Program: A guided collection of practices within Mind Elevate that help users cultivate sustainable mental clarity, focus, and resilience.

Blog: Julia is editor and author of the app’s blog. She makes complex brain science relatable through fresh, interesting articles on cognitive well-being.

Feedback & Recognition

Julia’s writing is often described as warm, empowering, and refreshingly practical. Through her articles, programs, and talks, she’s helped thousands of Mind Elevate users develop more mindful, focused, and resilient minds.

Articles by Julia Spencer

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  Psychology

  Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia:The Fear of Long Words

  Phobias can take the most unexpected forms, and one of the rarest is hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia — fear of long words. For an outside observer, this may look strange, but for the person affected, fear causes strong reactions, comparable to any other anxiety disorders.

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  09.17.25

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  Psychology

  Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia: The Fear of 666

  Modern psychology identifies dozens of specific phobias, each of which limits a person's life in its own way. Among them are rare but striking examples — hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia, that is, an irrational fear of the number 666. This condition intertwines with anxiety but also with a long cultural memory, where the number has stood for evil and danger across generations.

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  09.17.25

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  Psychology

  Herpetophobia: The Fear of Reptiles Explained

  Modern psychology shows that some phobias can seriously change everyday life. One of these conditions is herpetophobia — a strong fear of reptiles and amphibians. A person can feel anxiety when meeting a snake, lizard or frog, and sometimes an anxiety attack occurs even when looking at their images.

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  09.15.25