Sabbatical or Suicide

What if your first impression of a dream… disappoints you? In One-Way Ticket to Paris , Kathleen follows the coin toss into the iconic city of love—but instead of romance, she finds distance, disconnection, and an unexpected loneliness. As she reflects on childhood rejection and the reality of starting over, Paris becomes a mirror for the emotional uncertainty she’s still navigating. But this epis...

What happens when you stop overthinking… and start saying yes? In The Coin Toss , Kathleen steps deeper into the unknown—navigating life after a 14-year relationship and confronting the strange, exhilarating world of dating again. What begins as a spontaneous connection in Amsterdam turns into something unexpectedly healing: laughter, intimacy, and a reminder that life—and love—doesn’t end where y...

In Amsterdam High , Kathleen lands in Amsterdam and discovers the unexpected joy of starting over. From meeting her quirky canine companion Mucha to navigating a surprisingly wonderful all-night date, Kathleen finds herself embracing the freedom and surprises of life after heartbreak. Amid canals, coffee shops, and sunlit adventures, she learns that even after loss, the world is full of surprises—...

What does it feel like to fall apart… right before everything begins? In this episode of Sabbatical or Suicide , Kathleen arrives in Chicago searching for a simple escape—a weekend on the lake, a break from reality, a moment to breathe. Instead, she finds herself face-to-face with the full weight of her unraveling life. Fresh off the end of her marriage and still reeling from the loss of her broth...

What if the life you feel trapped in… isn’t actually a life you have to stay in? In this opening episode of Sabbatical or Suicide , Kathleen takes you back to the day everything began to unravel—and ultimately, begin again. Living in quiet depression, stuck in a loveless marriage, and battling thoughts she couldn’t silence, Kathleen wakes up on what feels like just another ordinary day. But within...

Rounding 40 is tough for any woman. Add Lesbian, addiction, depression, a failing marriage and a sudden suicide to the equation...then hop on an airplane to Europe with 1 bag, 2 microphones and 0 Plan and you have this podcast. Welcome to Sabbatical or Suicide. Choose Sabbatical, ya'll. Leave everything you know. Spend all your money. Get drunk. Have Sex, a lot of it. Then, Choose Life. Choose You...