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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, and the strange reality of modern adulthood.Funny, relatable, observational, and probably a little too accurate.

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 Nothing But Julie.

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 looks like “certainty” from the outside… is actually people adjusting as they go.This episode breaks down where that pressure comes from, how it affects your decisions, and what actually matters instead.

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 shrinking yourself just to keep the peace. Most importantly, I talk about setting boundaries and figuring out when it's time to step back.

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 find space.You Make It.

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

The Art of Procrastination (Episode #67)

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

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.

What really are the Red Flags we should look out for in a relationship or friendship? It's just as important to also know the green flags and the signs of reading between the lines.

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!

What do you do when you can't stop thinking or worrying about something? Tune in and I'll tell you what works for me.

It has happened to us all, hoearing those voices in our head. At times they can be positive and at other times they can be negative. Learn how to recognize what these voices are and how to control them.

How can you make someone's Monday better? What about a random act of kindness that will last more than just a day?

I'm baaaaack! Newest Monday Mission is out. Now also on Amazon Music. It's been a minute and I know that many of you have been asking where I've been. Please listen to my newest Monday Mission podcast to find out why.

Are you addicted to Chaos? Do you know what chaos is and how to see the signs that you are living a chaotic life. I discuss this and ways to change your addiction to chaos.

For today's Monday Mission, I discuss in a brief segment how we can go about making difficult decisions.

Aging gracefully is often used as a euphemism for looking old. But why is this euphemism used? Often, it is taken in a derogatory way. Rather than using this term, why don't we switch it up and allow ourselves to believe it is more about having a great attitude as we start to age?

Monday Mission…..How to get rid of a case of the doldrums. Sometimes we need things to look forward to. What can we do to make this happen?

Do you share things going on in your life when people ask “How Are You”? Sometimes when we answer this question with “I'm good” or “I'm fine”makes us feel hollow inside. Join me as I talk about why the phrase “How Are You” is problematic.

I am pleased to interview, for a second time, Shari Coltune, Master Certified Integrative Life Coach and Intuitive Healer. Shari works with individuals who are struggling with the things that once held her back. Some of those things are autoimmune disease, estrangement and the loss of identity. Shari will be available for you to join her with her Reinvention Group Coaching that uses a transformation equation to support you in becoming a better version of yourself with intention…. Desire/envisioning what life could look like if…../wishing and hoping for change can happen with this equation Change=vision+choice +action She's got you! To contact Shari Coltune: www.Sharicoltune.com. Facebook: @Beyond The Break Coaching And Support. Insta: @ShariColtune

Today's Monday Mission is about going for it. Don't stop. Keep on pushing. You can do it.

Many of us have had our mental health affected by the pandemic. Some more extreme than others. This pandemic will be with us for the rest of our lives, even as a memory. How did you cope during the pandemic?

Today's Monday Mission goes out to all of the bold, brilliant, brave, beautiful, and bright women

With so many streaming platforms and even more series' to watch, have you picked a favorite, or two, or three? Let's discuss on my newest episode.

Today's Monday Mission is about gratefulness. Life is not just about the big things in life, it's also about the small things that can make us grateful every day. What are you grateful for?

Did you know that a person's actions speaks volumes over their words? Have you been a victim of someone who's made promises but their actions showed something different?

Monday Mission…..Don't give up on chasing your dreams. You're never too young or too old to reach the things you dream about.

How can we interrupt self doubt? Mel Robbins talks about “Why Motivation is Garbage” and it is phenomenal. In this podcast I talk about her ideas and raw, in your face analogies. Source: https://youtu.be/HoWnfCoFdYs

Do you find it hard to get motivated during the winter time? When I used to live in New York, the grey skies and cold weather made it a bit difficult to stay motivated. I found a great resolution to my lack of motivation which I discuss.

Have your friendships been destroyed due to a difference of opinion about Covid? Perhaps there was a difference of opinion related to vaccines, boosters, going out, or mask wearing. In this episode, I discuss how some relationships have dwindled and the possible causes.

What is gaslighting and have you ever been a victim of it? Tune in to find out all about what gaslighting means and the signs to look out for.

Use these 8 powerful words today to get you through the week.

Are you someone who's tried fad diets and have been unsuccessful? So many times, people reach their goal of losing weight and once they stop the diet, the weight gets put back on. Some might say to stay on the diet but these fad diets can be costly, require more than you're willing to give, and lack educating people about the proper way to lose and maintain a healthy weight. Tune in to find out why I think fad diets don't work and what I know does.

How can you keep your mind, body, and spirit balanced? Please join me as I talk about steps you can take to to prioritize your mental health.

Today's Monday Mission is about giving thanks to all of my listeners. I am so incredibly grateful to all of you who have listened from the beginning and continue to listen.