Nothing But Julie

What happens when the story you believe you’re living turns out to be very different from the story everyone else seems to know? In episode 81, “The Rules Nobody Tells You: What I Learned When the Story Changed”, reflect on the experience of leaving a job, the unwritten rules that exist inside every organization, and the slow realization that being part of something doesn’t always mean fully under...

The woman standing in line at the grocery store. The man sitting quietly in a coffee shop. The neighbor who waves every morning. They may seem ordinary, but beneath the surface are lives filled with triumphs, heartbreaks, reinventions, sacrifices, dreams, and resilience. In this episode of Nothing But Julie, Julie explores the hidden stories that exist all around us and why there may be no such th...

In this episode, I look back and share the advice I wish I could give my younger self. The lessons that only come with time, the things I learned the hard way, and the reminders I still need today about slowing down, letting go, and trusting where life unfolds.

What happens after college graduation? In this episode, we explore the beautiful, emotional, and often funny reality of parenting adult children. We discuss the shift from being their "manager" to an on-call "consultant," the comedy of late-night "adulting" texts, and the transition into becoming genuine friends with our kids. Grab a cup of tea, drop your shoulders, and join us for a comforting lo...

As AI becomes more natural, more conversational, and more emotionally aware, a strange question emerges: are we becoming less present, less intentional, and less human in return?

Why do humans lower the car radio to park? Why do we open the refrigerator multiple times hoping something changes? And why does every adult pretend they know what they’re doing while secretly improvising life? In this episode of Nothing But Julie, I dive into the weird, funny, chaotic little habits humans somehow all share. From passwords and group chats to awkward social moments, overstimulation...

Big hair. Loud music. No rules. We were raised outside, on bikes, with zero tracking and just enough guidance to not completely self-destruct. In this episode, I take you through the full Gen X experience, the chaos, the independence, the evolution, and how we somehow became the calm, capable adults in the room. If you remember rewinding a cassette with a pencil, this one’s for you.

In this episode, we explore why it feels harder to meet people and build real friendships or relationships today. We look at how modern life, less repetition, more choices, split attention, and constant busyness, has changed how connection forms and lasts. This is not advice or self-help. It’s a simple look at what has shifted and why connection now takes more time than it used to. Welcome to Noth...

In this episode, we look at why starting things feels easy and finishing them often doesn’t. It is not just motivation or discipline, but what happens when excitement fades and the middle of the work sets in. We explore the patterns, psychology, and quiet resistance that cause so many good ideas to stall, and what it really takes to follow through.

I didn’t realize how uncomfortable silence had become until I tried to do nothing on purpose. What came up wasn’t laziness, it was something deeper. In this episode “The Joy of Doing Nothing (Without Feeling Guilty/Ep. 72)” is about what happens when you stop running from your own quiet. Streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

You’re not behind. You’ve just been told you’re supposed to be somewhere you’re not. At some point, most of us start to feel like we should have everything figured out by now. A clear plan. A clear path. No uncertainty. But when you actually look at how life works… that expectation doesn’t hold up. People change. Paths shift. What made sense at one point stops making sense later. And most of what...

What happens when a friendship starts to feel like a minefield? In this episode, I talk about the stress of walking on eggshells around someone, where one wrong word can lead to tension or conflict. Why do some relationships feel this fragile, and how does it start to change the way you show up? I break down the patterns behind it, the emotional toll it takes, and how to recognize when you’re shri...

When was the last time your mind felt quiet? Not distracted. Not entertained. Not scrolling. Actually quiet. If you can't remember, you're not alone. In a world that feels louder, more expensive, and more overwhelming by the day, this episode explores how to create space, real space, in your life. Space to think, to breathe, to be present, and to focus on what actually matters. Because you don't f...

Red, Green and Everything In between (Episode #68)

The Art of Procrastination (Episode #67)

Am I Too Much?

Is It Me or is Family A Little Too Much Sometimes - A Three Part Series - Part III

Is It Me Or Am I Always The Problem at Work: A Three Part Series - Part II

Is It Me: A Three Part Series - Part I

To Thanksgiving or To Not Thanksgiving

Grief

Let’s talk about mental health, shall we? For the first time, I open up about my mental health and anxiety I have experienced and the tools I used and continue to use as coping skills.

It’s teacher appreciation week, so I thought I would interview some teachers at the school I work at (with some surprise interviews from our students)

Say out of the left lane when driving if you want to go slow!

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