Another Empty Kitchen

This solo episode is dedicated to Barbara Louise Poetzman. I share my struggle with a tug, an airplane, and a tight hangar! Struggle’s keep us awake at night, cause us to obsess, and ultimately make us stronger when we overcome them. What’s your current struggle? How can you take baby steps to conquer it? Leave a comment on my website. Anotheremptykitchen.com. Travel well Sister Mama. 💫

Erica Lee has done it all; from getting robbed at Blockbuster Video to running away with the Cirque de Soleil, to managing politicians in DC and advocating for convicted felons in California prisons. She has been a fundraiser and a hellraiser! An ADHD diagnosis in her adult life helped her understand herself and her life’s trajectory. Erica now hosts her podcast, Professional Anomalies, exploring...

Soil is the microbiome of the Planet; the health of our soil plays a huge part in everything from crop yield to climate change. Gina Bella Colfer has spent most of her life studying soil, insects, pesticides, and the benefits of organic farming. A wife, mother, avid surfer and great friend, Gina shares her passion for the health of the Planet in one of the most important interviews I’ve done. Plea...

Solo Tuesday morning positive rant. The importance of taking care of our bodies and our minds and how podcasting is teaching me about myself. Meditation and cancer fundraisers. Enjoy this shorty episode and check out my Swim 5 Miles in May Cancer Fundraiser on my FB and IG pages. Get proactive about your health. https://www.facebook.com/donate/839919671302101/?fundraiser_source=external_url. I’m u...

Have you had a colonoscopy or a do-at-home colon cancer screening test? If you’re 45 +, do it! Colon cancer is the number 3 cancer killer right now and it’s gaining momentum. Women are getting it more often as are young people. Check your gut and maybe save your life. Get smart on your microbiome. It’s actually running your life! https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/microbiome/ https://www...

Solo quickie episode sharing my amazing day in Wichita Kansas. So much unexpected love surrounding me today. Amy Krause Rosenthal’s incredibly brave essay as she faces her end has left an indelible mark on me. I hope you will find it or listen to today’s (4/21) episode of The Sunday Read on The Daily Podcast. Thanks for listening. I love you all (95 now!!). Blue skies…🩵. https://podcasts.apple.co...

The second in my series of interviews with local businesswomen. I talk with Beth Dorsey, TCM Doctor, wife, mother, athlete, and business owner. Beth shares the story of her journey from Tahoe to Santa Cruz and why she chose acupuncture as her career path. Specializing in women’s health, Beth helps us understand how acupuncture works and the importance of getting to the root causes of whatever symp...

My first in a series of interviews with local business women, meet Samantha Olden, known affectionately as “The Family Realtor”. Sam shares her story from the streets of New York City to the beaches of Santa Cruz, twenty-five successful years in local real estate, and a passion for women’s advocacy and safety. A wonderful story from an inspiring woman. For more info on Sam’s real estate business o...

Solo episode on ride home. Sharing advice on investing from Tori Dunlap learned from her podcast, Financial Feminist and her book by the same name. I love this young lady so much… wish she was around when I was 20! Learn how to get out of debt & more importantly how to protect your future by investing … and she teaches everything we need to know to do it safely. Please listen to my episode then go...

All Moms are working Moms. Being a single working Mom can have unique challenges. I’m letting go of some stuff that’s been on my mind for many years. No offense intended to anyone. Just me letting go. No worries if you don’t want to listen! Leave a comment on Spotify, message me on IG, Another Empty Kitchen or catch me on FB Kathleen Julien. Thanks for all your love & support.

Do you ever wonder why it can be so hard to stay committed to things we love or know are good for us? I discuss this with myself and realize I need to make a financial commitment or a promise with friends to really make sure I follow through. What about you? What gets you fired up enough to create a necessary habit? Leave me a comment on the Spotify, Apple Podcast or Amazon Music apps. Check out m...

The story of how I got my first aviation job that “propelled” me into an incredible successful career as a professional pilot. Do you have a dream or a goal that you really desire but are afraid to pursue? Listen to this episode and hopefully it will inspire you to take the leap! Please leave me a comment on the Spotify app, my IG page, Another Empty Kitchen, or IM me on Facebook, Kathleen Julien....

Valentines episode; short and sweet!

Mercedes Maidana, named one of the best female big wave surfers on the Planet, shares her story from heartbreak to divine breakthrough. Mercedes takes us through each step she took to manifest and strategically plan her journey to join the line up, and eventually get sponsored, in the very elite and dangerous world of big wave surfing. After a horrific accident and losing everything she had worked...

Solo episode. Inspired by the meditation app HEADSPACE. Confronting imposter syndrome and getting a sign from the universe via an emotional and inspiring voice message a listener left for me. If you feel like an imposter, write down all the things you do around your goal… I bet you’ll realize you are not an imposter at all! Leave me a messsge on IG, or Spotify and now also on Apple Podcasts. Thank...

Just me talking about paying attention and respect to our elders and the importance of saying “I love you” to the people in your life. It may be the last thing you get to say. Leave me a comment here on Spotify or on IG or Messenger. Another Empty Kitchen. Much love and Blue Skies..,

Two years ago I lost my son, Eric, after a years long battle with drugs and diabetes. Five years ago, Colin Campbell lost his 2 beloved teenagers in a horrific car crash. Colin wrote Finding The Words; a “powerful account of one father’s journey through unimaginable grief, offering readers a new vision for how to more actively and fully mourn profound loss.” I am honored that Colin shared his time...

First interview of 2024 with Kelly Otis, local business owner of Core Connections Physical Therapy. Kelly talks about how she built her business, raised a family, and her unique approach combing physical therapy with Pilates to provide the best possible outcome to her clients. Start the year off with a commitment to your body, heart and soul. Contact Kelly: kelly@coreconnectionspt.com. Link to Cor...

Just me talking about being home for the holidays and enjoying this beautiful place. Also my favorite podcasts; The Rich Roll Podcast, Gabby Reece, Cathy Heller, The Financial Feminist and Mel Robbins. Plus life changing writing from Micheal Pollan (Omnivores Dilemma & Botany of Desire) as well as Anne Lamott (Operating Instructions & Bird By Bird). And my advice; JOIN A BOOK CLUB!! Thanks for lis...

Sherry Diamond; entrepreneur, educator, aviatrix and single Mom, shares a candid discussion with me, regarding money and how being “money smart” at an early age is more important than we realized. A cautionary tale that will hopefully motivate our listeners to get money smart, choose employers wisely and lock down a comfortable future. Please listen all the way through, leave a comment here or on...

Interview with one of my bookclubs (I’m in 2!), the XFIT Bookclub. Four women who met through their passion for fitness and love of books and community. Ten years strong, we share a snippet of one of our meetings. Full of laughter, good wine and a few tears, please listen to this short episode and maybe be inspired to join or start a bookclub. Catch all of the episodes of Another Empty Kitchen on...

Sharing my experiences of the past 2 weeks recovering from surgery, having the best care ever and sharing the joy and blessings of being home for the holidays. Getting out of pain and enjoying time celebrating with old and new friends, attending holiday gatherings and just being grateful for being right here right now. Hope I can inspire anyone who listens to realize how blessed they might be, go...

Raw and rough: my family Thanksgiving … featuring kids, babies, football and a dog in the hot tub! Nothing but love, chaos and family! I am very blessed. What is your favorite thanksgiving memory? What are you grateful for today? What are you hopeful for in the future? Leave me a message on Spotify or my Instagram page; Another Empty Kitchen. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Recording from hotel in Imperial Beach, CA, I am rambling on about my view, the ocean, surfers and a storm brewing. Share my thoughts on podcasting and my class with Jenna Kutcher (Goal Digger Podcast host https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-goal-digger-podcast/id1178704872). Shout out to Spotify and how you too can become a podcaster. Please listen, subscribe and drop me a message on Spotif...

So excited to share episode 11 and over 500 listens! Today I share my ah-ha moment realizing I am of service sharing my love of flight with young people who might not ever have the experience of flying over their hometown or the Ocean. Maybe opening their eyes to the unlimited possibilities of their future. Are you of service? If not, I bet you can find a simple way to be of service today! Be the...