Podcasts about Empty nest

"It ran in my family until it ran into me."

Das Haus wird leiser. Die Kinder brauchen dich weniger. Und plötzlich steht die Frage im Raum, wer bist du eigentlich, wenn du nicht mehr hauptsächlich Mama oder Papa bist?In dieser Folge nehme ich dich mit in mein ganz persönliches Empty-Nest-Erlebnis: unser erster Urlaub zu zweit, ohne Kinder, und was das mit mir gemacht hat.Du erfährst: ✅ Warum der Ablösungsschmerz beim Empty Nest fast immer größer bei den Eltern ist als bei den Kindern ✅ Weshalb das Festhalten an Kindern und ihre Unselbstständigkeit uns länger gebraucht werden lässt, und warum das keine gute Idee ist ✅ Welche Alltagskompetenzen du deinen Kindern jetzt mitgeben kannst, damit sie draußen wirklich zurechtkommen ✅ Wie du die neue Stille im Haus als Einladung lesen kannst, dir selbst wieder zu begegnen ✅ Was das Empty Nest mit der Partnerschaft macht, und wie man sich als Paar neu findet ✅ Warum täglich mit den Kindern telefonieren kein Zeichen von enger Beziehung ist

Two kids, the same beautiful walk — one delighted in it, one complained the whole way.

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Stories, Sourcing & Styling at Château de BrivesJoin Wendy Harrop and Sarah & George Haslett for an intimate French antique experience at Château de Brives, November 17–23, 2026. Spend six nights at the château, source alongside the experts at local brocantes and Bordeaux's renowned Quinconces Antique Show, cook and gather around the table, and experience France through the lens of the collector. Limited to just six guests.→ Learn more and reserve your place: wendy-harrop.com/experiences-cart/p/antique-experience-franceWhat happens when a lifelong caregiver finally includes herself in the circle of care?In this episode, Wendy sits down with functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner Dori Martin to explore caregiving, burnout, self-trust, and the connection between joy and well-being. Dori shares how her partner's terminal diagnosis—and her own experience of losing herself while caring for everyone else—changed the way she understands healing. Together, they consider what becomes possible when you stop carrying everyone else's bags and start choosing what lights you up.They explore:How lifelong caregivers can stop carrying everyone else's burdens and begin listening to their own needsWhy caring for yourself is not another task on your list, but the foundation that supports everything elseWhat it means to trust yourself, receive support, and choose what brings you joyIf you've spent years taking care of everyone else while quietly losing touch with yourself, this conversation is an invitation to put down what was never yours to carry—and say yes to the life that lights you up.Connect with Dori:Instagram: instagram.com/midlifeenergy.doriHer website: dorimartin.comYouTube: youtube.com/@MidlifeEnergy_DoriCase Study: dorimartinwellness.kit.com/casestudyReferenced in this Episode:The Manifestation Practice That Built a $37 Million Business | Max Lewis: buzzsprout.com/1872382/episodes/18893956 ________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

"Be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers." — 1 Peter 4:7

Send us Fan MailSome stories are not for scrolling past. This one belongs to Erin Mohr.At fifty she decided to enter a beauty pageant. She had never talked about pageants once in her life. When she told her daughters she was in, they asked if she was having a midlife crisis.She calls it a God idea.Her reason was simple. If she could do it, any woman could do the thing she has been sitting on. It does not have to be a stage. It just has to be the thing she keeps telling herself she is too old for now.She is done shrinking.But the pageant is the door, not the room. Erin pastored for twenty years. Youth ministry, music ministry, then associate pastor. She thought she would be there until the day she died. She left right before COVID hit.Then her husband left the marriage. She held onto being a wife for three years anyway. She says God asked her a question in that stretch that she is still unpacking. What is it to be a wife when you are not wanted as a wife?She was just starting to dream again when her father got sick. One month from diagnosis to gone.That is where her faith actually got deep. Not on Sunday mornings behind a pulpit. In the middle of the not knowing, when the God she grew up describing turned out to be someone she had to meet all over again.Now she is a certified life coach who works with women in midlife. Empty nest, divorce, aging, career change, the seasons where a woman looks around and realizes her community thinned out without her noticing.Her language for it is a toolbox. She says being fearless does not mean fear is gone. It means doing it afraid and using the fear as fuel. She helps women sort fact from fiction, quiet the anxious loop, and get anchored in peace that holds on a bad day.She also refuses to be put on a pedestal. She hated it as a pastor and she will not have it now. Down to earth, relatable, reachable. That is what she is after.Find Erin on Instagram at the.elegant.erin. Send her a message. She says the best thing she does is start an organic conversation with a woman who feels stuck.This is The Calling Table Sessions on the Stuck No More Voices Podcast. One seat. One woman. One story handled with care.If you are a Christian woman leader with a story that could reach the woman you used to be, there is a seat here for you at theresacroft.com/your-seat.Register Click HERE:  The Calling Activation Study; Discover the Story That Connects Your Calling to the People You're Meant to Serve.To be a guest on the Calling series:  https://theresacroft.com/your-seatHome TheresaCroft.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/theresacroftFacebook: https://Facebook.com/theresamcroftYouTube: https://YouTube.com/@theresacroftMore Podcast Episodes on Apple and Spotify

Have you ever noticed how quickly your mind can skip right past what's going well and land on the one thing that still feels unresolved? Parenting teens and navigating the empty nest can hold so many contradictions at once. You can be proud of your kid and worried about them. Grateful for this stage of motherhood and grieving what has changed. Happy for their independence and still struggling with letting go. In this episode, I'm talking about why our brains keep scanning for problems, why the finish line with our big kids keeps moving, and how that habit can fuel anxiety and overthinking. You'll learn how to make room for what's hard without letting it become the whole story, and how a simple mindset shift can help you feel more grounded, present, and connected to the life you have right now.

Wenn Kinder ausziehen, wird Platz für neue Fragen: Adrienne Friedlaender über Ängste, Selbstliebe und Neuanfänge.

What if the reason you feel more like roommates than lovers isn't because the love is gone—but because somewhere along the way, your marriage started getting whatever was left?You love your husband. You've built a life together. But now that the kids are grown, you may be wondering, “How do we get us back?” You miss the emotional connection. You miss romance. You want to feel desired again. And yes—you want your sex drive, physical intimacy, and passion back too.In this episode of Midlife Marriage Makeover**, I'm sharing 5 simple ways to get out of roommate mode and rebuild intimacy in your empty nest marriage—without trying to change your husband or recreate the marriage you had 20 years ago.**We're talking about how to:Make room for your husband again after years of putting everyone else firstCreate small moments that rebuild emotional connection and affectionSee your husband with fresh eyes and rediscover attractionMake physical intimacy, romance, and sexual connection part of this new seasonStop trying to get your old marriage back and start creating something even betterI'm also sharing a funny moment at the swimming pool that reminded me that after almost 35 years of marriage, there are still things to discover about the man you married.Your best years of intimacy, connection, romance, desire, and sexual closeness do not have to be behind you.Maybe you don't need to find your way back.Maybe it's time to Let Him Matter Again… and see what happens.Ready for personalized help with your marriage?I'm opening a limited number of spots for my 1:1 Midlife Marriage Intimacy Reset.If you love your husband and want more emotional connection, intimacy, romance, and desire but you're not sure what's keeping you stuck or what needs to shift, let's sit down together.We'll look at where your marriage is right now and create a personalized roadmap to help you move toward the marriage you deeply desire.Schedule your 60-minute 1:1 Midlife Marriage Intimacy Reset:https://calendly.com/monettesedberry/60minCome join my private Facebook community:Empty Nest Wives — Rebuilding Intimacy & ConnectionThis is where we continue the conversation about rebuilding emotional connection, intimacy, romance, desire, and creating an incredible marriage in the empty nest.Join us here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1415703180172989

Years of touring teach cricketers to be very comfortable in their own company. Coffee when you want it, lunch when you want it, a day built entirely around you. Former Test wicketkeeper Steve Rixon argues the skill cuts both ways: it protects you on the road, then quietly isolates you once the career ends and the kids leave home. Former Test fast bowler Stuart Clark has already had to work it out for himself. What each of them realised was missing, and why it had nothing to do with cricket.You can find Stuart at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-clark-32019360/Book Steve to speak at your next event: https://www.celebrityspeakers.com.au/speakers/steve-rixon/ -High performance is not about pushing harder. It is about building the capacity to perform when it matters and sustain it over time.Hosted by Andrew May, one of Australia's leading experts in human performance, leadership and mental skills, the Performance Intelligence Podcast explores how leaders, athletes, coaches and researchers think clearly, manage pressure and consistently perform at their best.Drawing on more than 20 years working with senior executives, elite sporting teams and the Australian Defence Force, Andrew combines candid conversations with evidence-based performance insights and practical strategies you can apply.Episodes span leadership capacity, performance psychology, mental skills, energy management, strategic recovery, productivity and wellbeing. Listen to think more clearly, lead more effectively and perform at your best for longer.Get in touch through:Our website: https://performanceintelligence.com/Book Andrew: https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performanceintelligencepq/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/performanceintelligence-byandrewmay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performanceintelligencebyam/ Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

"Do not provoke your children." — Ephesians 6:4

In this episode, SVP Director of Consumer, Private and Small Business Banking, Al Araque sits down with SVP Private Client Services, Kathy Ciszewski and VP Private Banking, Mark Rose, who've guided clients through the empty-nest transition and lived it themselves. Together they discuss the yo-yo reality of kids leaving and coming back, the identity shift of rediscovering who you are beyond parenting and why this milestone is the perfect excuse to revisit your financial plan. In this episode:00:00 – 08:04: What Empty Nesting Looks Like in 202608:05 – 14:54: The Emotions of Becoming an Empty Nester14:55 – 18:48: Identity Shifts and Finding Purpose18:49 – 22:03: The Importance of Communication22:04 – 27:40: Investing in Relationships27:41 – 33:45: Updating Your Financial Plan33:46 – 36:42: How We Help Empty Nester Clients36:43 – 40:04: The Mindset Shift You Should Have40:05 – 45:37: How to Guide Adult Children and Closing Additional resources:The Retirement Roadmap: A Guide for Each Decade | Johnson Financial GroupWhat Is The Great Wealth Transfer? | Johnson Financial GroupWealth Transfer Strategies: How to Protect What You've Built | Johnson Financial GroupThe Sandwich Generation: Balancing Caregiving, Parenting and Finances | Johnson Financial GroupStarting Over After 50: The Realities of Gray Divorce | Johnson Financial Group

  Accumulation Was the Easy Part Work with Paul: Schedule a 30-minute conversation What if the number you track every quarter tells you almost nothing about the shape of what you have built? Today I walk through an exercise instead of a story. Three columns on one page. Money you have already paid tax on. Money you will owe tax on when you take it out. Money that comes out without tax. Most families in their forties and fifties find one enormous column and two small ones. I explain why that happens, why it was decided by a payroll form rather than a plan, and why having balances in all three is about flexibility rather than tax rates. I also talk about where cash fits, and where my own page was lopsided for years. The takeaway this week is the page itself. Every account, in one of the three columns, with its balance. Then total each column and look at the three numbers side by side. Connect with Paul If you're a working parent juggling a senior-level career and a growing family, and you're tired of coordinating four different advisors to run your financial life, I offer complimentary 30-minute conversations. Schedule one here. For resources discussed in this episode, visit tammacapital.com/podcast. Follow Paul on LinkedIn. Resources Featured in This Episode: Navigating the Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill During the Empty Nest and Pre-Retirement Years Understanding the "Big Beautiful Bill": Balancing the Building Years - Taxes, Family and Financial Priorities   Your Paycheck is Not Your Safety Net

In this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman welcomes Shari Leid, a former attorney turned author and life coach, for a discussion on managing identity shifts as an empty nester. Leid outlines three power moves for navigating empty nest syndrome: the stories you tell yourself change everything about yourself; human connection outlasts any automated task; and rather than waiting for community to find you, you should go out and create it.The conversation covers practical advice for caregivers, including setting communication expectations with children before they leave home, preparing financially and physically, investing in community through volunteering or new hobbies, and being kind to yourself and your partner during this transitional period. The discussion closes with guidance for workplace leaders to model vulnerability, check in with colleagues experiencing empty nest syndrome and foster psychological safety so that employees feel seen and supported without fear of professional consequences.Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast created by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Experience Officer, the podcast features meaningful conversations with industry and community leaders working to advance D&I. 

You want your husband to pursue you. You want to feel chosen, desired, and close sexually again. But what if some of the pursuit you've been longing for is already happening—and you've stopped recognizing it as pursuit?In the empty nest years, it's easy for sex drive, emotional connection, romance, and physical intimacy to change. After decades of raising kids, staying busy, taking care of everyone else, and constantly doing, you may finally have time for your marriage... yet somehow intimacy feels harder than ever.Maybe when your husband reaches for you, kisses you, touches you, or initiates sex, your mind immediately goes to:“I'm tired.”“Not tonight.”“Is that all he thinks about?”“Why can't he be romantic first?”But friend, what if his desire for you isn't pressure?What if it's pursuit?In this episode of Midlife Marriage Makeover, I'm sharing what changed when I stopped overthinking my husband's intentions, released some of my need for control, made my marriage a priority again, and became more open to receiving the man who was already trying to love me.You'll discover:5 ways to become more open to your husband's pursuitWhy busyness can quietly kill intimacy in the empty nestHow overthinking and assigning negative meaning can block emotional connection and desireWhy your husband's sexual advances may be one way he's saying, “I still want you”How to receive affection without assuming every touch has to lead to sexWhy connection, affection, and touch can help awaken a low sex driveHow to make room for romance and sexual intimacy without guilt, pressure, or obligationWhy finding your significance in Christ can free you to receive love differentlyYou may be saying, “I want my sex drive back. I want him to pursue me. I want to feel close sexually again.”Maybe the answer isn't trying harder.Maybe it's slowing down enough to notice how your husband is already reaching toward you.Sometimes pursuit is the date he plans. Sometimes it's making dinner. Sometimes it's reaching for your hand. Sometimes it's a lingering kiss.And sometimes it's your husband letting you know after all these years:“I still want you.”Your best years of emotional connection, romance, intimacy, desire, and sexual closeness do not have to be behind you.Maybe it's time to make space, soften, receive...Let Him Pursue You... and see what happens.Come join me inside my private Facebook community:Empty Nest Wives: Rebuilding Intimacy & ConnectionJoin my private Facebook groupInside, we're talking about rebuilding emotional connection, intimacy, romance, sex drive, and desire in midlife and empty nest marriage—because I truly believe there are levels of intimacy still waiting to be discovered in your marriage.

Julie Waas is an attorney, author, coach, and mom of three. After decades of building a legal career while raising her kids, she hit the empty nest and discovered what so many women discover: an identity shift nobody warned them about.She wrote The Midlife Reboot, a 5-step plan for midlife women to break free and step boldly into the second half of their lives.On this episode we talk about the grief and uncertainty of the empty nest, rediscovering the passions you put on hold, why investing in yourself is one of the healthiest decisions you can make, and how to see midlife as a beginning instead of an ending.If you've been wondering "what's next for me," Julie has answers.

Send us Fan MailTrue legacy building requires an intentional mindset shift away from individualistic Western norms and toward an interdependent, multi-generational family mission. In this episode, guest Chris Patton shares his transformative journey from planning a comfortable mountain retirement tobuilding an enterprise engineered to fund kingdom ministry across five generations. The core message underscores that practical stewardship is not just about writing a traditional will, but about building governance, cultivating marital alignment, and bringing adult children into a collaborative, kingdom-minded covenant.KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS● How Do You Shift a Family from Independence to Interdependence?To move away from Western individualist cultural habits, a family must transition from launching completely autonomous individuals to cultivating a unified family team on an active spiritual and business mission.○ Deep-Dive Context: Cultural frameworks suggest that parenting effectively stops at age 18, releasing children to live entirely independent lives. True legacy leaders recognize that while parental authority ends when children reach adulthood, spiritual and structural influence continues across multiple decades to unite the family around a larger purpose.○ The Biblical / Stewardship Principle: This mirrors the scriptural patterns of families remaining structurally and spiritually bound to fulfill the greatest commandments and the Great Commission down through the lineages.● How Do You Introduce a Strategic Legacy Vision to Adult Children?Introducing a sweeping legacy shift to adult children begins by seeking their forgiveness for prioritizing cultural norms of separation, followed by presenting a compelling vision for a unified family enterprise while giving them total autonomy to opt in or out.○ Deep-Dive Context: When introducing this concept during a family vacation, Chris presented a detailed presentation highlighting their options: consuming their remaining wealth, blindly passing everything via a standard will, or intentionally investing into a collaborative family enterprise designed to steward resources collectively.○ The Biblical / Stewardship Principle: True biblical stewardship avoids dumping unvetted capital onto unprepared beneficiaries, looking instead to actively disciple and train the next generation to handle family resources.● What Role Does Spousal Alignment Play in Family Legacy Planning?Spousal alignment serves as the crucial foundation for legacy development, requiring spouses to learn together, process structural updates collaboratively, and actively adjust personal timelines to move forward as a unified front.○ Deep-Dive Context: Chris notes that it is his responsibility not to run out ahead of his wife, Kim, but to intentionally study multi-generational models alongside her. Embracing her distinct perspective ensures an accurate pulse on how their children will respond to structural family decisions.○ The Biblical / Stewardship Principle: This principle honors the design of marriage as a unified covenant where both partners combine their unique gifts to oversee what God has given them to steward.Support the show

Welcome back to Solo Mom's Talk. Today, we are beginning a new series: Navigating the Emptiness.For those of us who have spent decades or more mothering solo, this transition hits with a force you never expected. I remember a moment after my children had grown when I was traveling to recalibrate my life. I was at Whole Foods, and as I picked up a juicy organic plum, I felt a literal stabbing in my heart. It was a wave of guilt so intense I had to stop and ask myself why. I realized that after years of pouring everything into my children, I didn't believe I deserved my own happiness or even a simple piece of fruit.This "guilt of the organic plum" is a signal that a massive life era is ending. Acknowledging these complex, messy emotions is a strategic necessity for your next chapter. This transition is far more than a "sad phase"; it is a critical psychological recalibration. For twenty years, your identity has been fused with your children's survival. Now, as the silence of the house grows, you must move from looking outward at their needs to looking inward at your own. This pivot point is the difference between fading into the background and embarking on a powerful, purposeful next phase.To help you navigate this transition, let's explore the strategic milestones and takeaways for reclaiming your individual identity.Key Takeaways & Timestamps02:15 - Give Yourself Permission to Grieve (But Not Too Long): Grief isn't just for the loss of a person; it's for the loss of a life-era. It is okay to be sad and recognize the reality that you are alone now. However, the strategy here is to grieve with intention. Start by asking yourself exactly which part of solo mothering you are having the most difficulty letting go. Face the end of the era, sit in the quiet for a minute, and then prepare to move forward.05:30 - Shifting from Caregiver to Mentor: Your role as a mother isn't ending; it is evolving from daily "carer" to lifelong mentor and coach. Embracing this change is the absolute secret to a successful relationship with your adult children. They may not need you to manage their laundry or carpools, but they will seek you out as a sounding board. For a deeper dive into this shift, I encourage you to listen to Episode 36, Season 8: Secrets to Communicating with Your Adult Children.09:00 - The "Who Am I?" Audit: During the throes of single motherhood, we often tell ourselves we don't have the time or resources for our own desires. Now is the time for a deep internal audit. To jumpstart this, I used a practical tool: I bought a Red Notebook. This color was significant to me, and inside, I listed every woman I wanted to stay connected with. This simple act of writing helped me focus on building a community of women worldwide. Reclaiming yourself starts with these small, intentional connections outside of your children.15:45 - Building a Living Legacy: Your independence is a blueprint for the next generation. Consider my mother, who in her 80s prioritized the gym and healthy eating to manage her high blood pressure. Her example stuck with me more than any words could. When I travel now, I'm showing my granddaughters that they don't have to stay in one place. They can live anywhere and be anyone. Self-care and goal-setting aren't selfish; they widen your children's perspectives on what is possible for their own lives.Capturing these realizations in writing is the bridge between a vague feeling and a concrete future.The Solo Mom's Self-Discovery ChecklistJournaling is a strategic tool for "writing the vision and making it plain," as we are instructed in Habakkuk 2:2. In this season of life, your "lizard brain" will often attempt to sabotage your progress with whispers of guilt or fear. By documenting your answers to deep questions, you bypass these internal mental blocks. You transition from a reactive state, handling the emergencies of others, to a proactive state where you are the architect of your own happiness.Self-Discovery Questions:[ ] What do I actually enjoy doing for myself when no one is watching?[ ] What specific goals or hobbies have I been putting off for the last 20 years?[ ] What parts of my personality disappeared while I was raising my children?[ ] What have I always wanted to learn, try, or experience (e.g., travel, school, business)?[ ] Who am I when I'm not organizing my life around my children's needs?[ ] What relationships with other women do I want to nurture now?[ ] What is it that I want for myself as an individual woman?As you begin to fill your own "Red Notebook" with these answers, remember that you don't have to find all the answers at once.Resource Spotlight & Call to ActionThe path forward often feels unclear, which is why seeking external guidance, both spiritual and professional, is a strategic move. For years, you co-parented with God through the struggles of solo motherhood. This new season is an invitation to walk with God in a new way. Relying on faith provides the strength to move forward even when the entire path isn't visible. This continuity of faith ensures that the same spiritual tools that helped you survive will now help you thrive.The Book: Courage to Believe: 21-Day Christian Devotional for Single Moms. This devotional helps you connect your messy emotions with the everlasting story of grace. It is available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Portuguese.Special Offer: Every purchase of Courage to Believe includes a free companion workbook with proof of purchase to help you dig deeper into your recalibration.Connect: If you are navigating this transition and need a space to share your thoughts, or if you'd like to request a conversation, use the contact link: https://www.jrosemarie.com/contactYour role as a mother is permanent, but your life as an individual is being reborn. It's time to start doing the things you've been putting off.This podcast is not sponsored. However, some links in this post are affiliate links. If you make a purchase using a link, I may earn a small commission with no extra cost to you.https://solomomstalk.mysites.io/podcast-2-copy/navigating-the-emptiness-real-life-tips-for-empty-nest-solo-momsThis podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

How many times have you felt clear about a decision as a mom, only to watch that confidence disappear the moment your big kid became upset? As we parent teens and navigate the empty nest, our kids' disapproval can feel like evidence that we're setting boundaries incorrectly, damaging the relationship, or failing at motherhood. Before we know it, we're overexplaining, backpedaling, or changing a decision just to keep the peace. In this episode, I'm unpacking the Approval Trap and why letting go of your need for your kid's agreement is essential to building self-trust. You'll learn how to tell the difference between thoughtfully reconsidering a decision and reacting to someone else's disappointment. I'll also give you practical questions to help you stop overthinking, stay grounded when your kid pushes back, and listen to their perspective without abandoning your own. You don't need everyone's approval to become the mom you want to be.

What do you do when your relationship with your adult child isn't what you hoped it would be? Maybe your child is struggling and you want to help, but your advice comes across as criticism. Maybe you disagree with their parenting choices, worry because they've walked away from the faith, or feel heartbroken because they've cut off contact altogether. In this conversation, Dr. Kathy Koch offers biblical wisdom and practical help for navigating these complicated relationships. You'll discover how your relationship with your children needs to change as they become adults, what heart posture to have toward them, and how to communicate in ways that build connection instead of conflict. Dr. Kathy also shares specific things to avoid saying when you're trying to coach an adult child, along with a few communication hacks to help you relate to them more effectively. Whether you're frustrated, discouraged, or grieving a relationship that isn't what you thought it would be, this conversation will remind you that there is still hope—and that you can love your adult children well, even when the relationship is hard. *** LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Heaven for Today: 60 Devotions on How the Life to Come Changes Your Life Right Now - book by Jennifer Rothschild Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children: Strategies and Conversations that Work - book by Dr. Kathy Koch   RELATED EPISODES Can I Navigate the Path of Parenting Adult Kids? with Mary DeMuth Can I Live a Full Life With an Empty Nest? With Jill Savage Can I Redefine the Second Half of My Life? With Dawn Barton Can I Find Purpose in My Next Season of Life? With Shayne Moore and Carolyn Castleberry Hux Can I Stop Being a Control Freak Mom? With Crystal Paine Can I Drop the Good Mom Myth? With Alli Worthington   SUBSCRIBE Get my weekly email Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new episode releases. LET'S CONNECT Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter) VISIT THE SHOW NOTES ON MY WEBSITE LEARN MORE

We talk about what to do when you're staring down a brand-new chapter, and your nerves feel louder than your hope. I share four practical ways to stay present so you don't look back later and realize you missed a season that was actually wonderful. READ MORE HERE

In this episode, we dive into "A Midwinter Night's Dream, Part 1" — part of NBC's "Full Moon Over Miami" leap year crossover event with Empty Nest and Nurses — as Blanche throws an invitation-only Moonlight Madness party and Sophia informs Dorothy that the full moon has activated a Sicilian witch's curse placed on her decades ago. Miles quietly tells Rose he wants to marry her. Three things are happening simultaneously and none of them are going to resolve neatly before the hour is up.  --- If you would like to support this podcast by making a donation, please do so with cashapp to $pasta26mc

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Our youngest is packing boxes this week and the house is about to be a lot quieter. In this episode, we get real about the season neither of us knew how to fully prepare for: becoming empty nesters.From the tears that show up out of nowhere to the surprising financial "raise" that comes with fewer mouths to feed, this conversation is an honest, unscripted look at what changes (and what doesn't) when your kids launch out on their own.Key Moments:00:00 — Ericka opens up about the wave of emotion that hit before their youngest's last Sunday at church as a resident01:25 — Chris names the "new normal": this isn't just a shift for their daughter, it's a shift for their marriage05:40 — Why Chris leans into excitement while Ericka processes with more caution and what that says about how partners grieve differently14:23 — The hard truth: why some marriages don't survive the empty nest, and how to protect yours18:34 — The eye-opening stat: raising a kid to 18 costs roughly $310,000. So what actually happens to that money now?24:31 — The research on empty-nest satisfaction, and the freedom and spontaneity they're already tasting30:07 — Full circle: how their relationship with their oldest daughter actually got better after she moved outWho this is for: Parents standing at the edge of the empty nest season (or already living in it). Couples who've spent 18+ years as co-managers of a household and are wondering who they are to each other now. Anyone quietly grieving a transition they're "supposed" to be excited about. And every couple who wants to be intentional with the time, money, and freedom that opens up when the kids move out.Why you should listen: This isn't a polished, after-the-fact reflection. We're processing this transition in real time, with all the contradictions intact (pride and grief, excitement and unease, freedom and financial recalibration, all in the same breath). You'll walk away with language for feelings you may not have named yet, a practical way to think about the "raise" you get when a kid moves out, and reassurance that the relationship with your kids and your spouse isn't ending. It's just changing shape.Our website: www.forbetterandworth.comGet Ericka's book, Naked and Unashamed: 10 Money Conversations Every Couple Must Have Check out our local TV spotlightConnect with us:Instagram: @forbetterandworthYouTube: @forbetterandworthEricka: @erickayoungofficialChris: @1cbyoung

Wherever our kids go, God's goodness gets there first.

When your house gets a little quieter, and life looks a little different, your life is still full, still warm, but your new normal takes shape and you lean into it. At least that's what I'm doing. I don't know about yall!

Episode Summary In this episode, I'm talking about empty nest syndrome and what it really feels like when one or more of your children leave the nest. So many people talk about this season of life, but nothing can fully prepare you for the grief, quiet, sadness, and identity shift that can come when your child moves out, goes to college, or begins building a life outside your home.  Today, I'm sharing seven ways to navigate empty nest syndrome from your Adult Chair. We talk about allowing yourself to feel the grief instead of numbing or avoiding it, validating yourself for the job you did as a parent, trusting your children to figure life out, and learning how to let them make mistakes without rushing in to save them. I also talk about why this season can become the beginning of your "act three." After years of raising children, driving carpool, making meals, showing up at practices, helping with school, and focusing so much energy on your family, the focus begins to shift back to you. This can feel uncomfortable at first, but it can also become a beautiful opportunity to rediscover who you are now. This episode is a reminder that empty nest grief is real, but it does not last forever. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. When we allow our emotions to move through, trust our children, honor the wisdom we have earned, and create space to reconnect with ourselves, this new chapter can become a powerful season of healing, freedom, and rediscovery. Key Takeaways Grief is a healthy part of the empty nest process From the Adult Chair, we do not avoid grief. We feel it, journal it, walk with it, cry it out, and allow it to move through Grief may come in waves, especially when you think about your child or notice the quiet in the house You do not have to be a perfect parent to acknowledge that you did a good job Trusting your child means allowing them to make mistakes, figure things out, and learn resilience When we constantly save or fix things for our children, they do not learn how to trust themselves Empty nest can be the beginning of "act three," a new season where wisdom catches up with freedom Boredom can be powerful because it creates space for inspiration, intuition, and new ideas Getting quiet allows you to hear the deeper nudges and downloads that can guide your next chapter Resources from this Episode: The Adult Chair® Live Event: Metamorphosis https://theadultchair.com/liveevent    MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: https://www.michellechalfant.com Membership: The Adult Chair® Collective https://www.michellechalfant.com/collective  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfant The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant

Send us Fan MailConnect with Cheryl at changinglaneswellness.comSome stories are not for scrolling past. This one belongs to Cheryl Killily.In 2019 she walked into a worship service in Wisconsin and left baptized the same night. She had not planned it. She did not even have dry clothes with her. She just knew she had to go up.She thought God was about to restore her marriage.A year later her husband of eighteen years asked for a divorce.She got angry at God. Then she looked back at that night and understood. The baptism was not a promise about her marriage. It was God getting her ready for what was coming.What came next was a lot. Her son left for college a thousand miles away and she lived alone for the first time at fifty. God called her to move to St. Louis, and she resisted it. Obeying meant closing the personal training studio she had built and loved.She went. She did the healing work first. Therapy, journaling, long walks outside where the only voice was God's.Then she built something.Cheryl now leads a Facebook community of around 6,100 women and runs a sixteen week program called The Divorce Recovery Roadmap. She has taken 44 women through it so far. Her framework is called ACT. Acknowledge where you are and stop saying you are fine when you are not. Choose who you are becoming, with God. Today, because you do not need a five year plan. You need the next right step.In this conversation she talks about the difference between speaking from your scars and bleeding on people from an open wound. She talks about showing up online without the perfect hair and the list of credentials, and why her women lean in harder when she is real. And she shares the question she asks God on the mornings she does not want to get out of bed. Who needs my gifts today.Connect with Cheryl at changinglaneswellness.com and on Instagram at Changing Lanes Wellness.This is The Calling Table Sessions on the Stuck No More Voices Podcast. One seat. One woman. One story handled with care.Share this episode with the woman who came to mind while you were listening.Subscribe on YouTube. Share on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Hosted by Theresa Croft, a Visibility Strategist who helps Christian women move from their calling to their story to being found with a message for their ideal audience.Register Click HERE:  The Calling Activation Study; Discover the Story That Connects Your Calling to the People You're Meant to Serve.To be a guest on the Calling series:  https://theresacroft.com/your-seatHome TheresaCroft.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/theresacroftFacebook: https://Facebook.com/theresamcroftYouTube: https://YouTube.com/@theresacroftMore Podcast Episodes on Apple and Spotify

Send us Fan MailSometimes something can hurt deeply even when nothing is wrong.After dropping his son Owen off at college, Matt expected the hard part to be worrying about whether he would be okay. Instead, the emotion hit when he realized the opposite: Owen was ready. He had found his people. He was going to be fine. And a chapter of Matt's life as a parent had changed anyway.Matt and Steve talk about grief that comes without tragedy, what it means to be present for moments you can't fix, and how sobriety changes the way we experience painful feelings. Not every uncomfortable emotion is a problem to solve. Sometimes it just hurts—and learning not to run from that can be part of recovery.Just Be True ~ A Soul-Led PodcastJust Be True is a podcast about spiritual awakening, self-discovery, and real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Have you ever walked through a season of life when finding the time to open your Bible seemed impossible? When the busyness of life—or perhaps struggles with your mental health—become overwhelming, it can be hard to slow down, quiet your mind, and spend meaningful time with God.Through many dark seasons of my own life, I've struggled to read Scripture and pray. Perhaps you, like me, have longed for a way to connect with God that meets you where you are and ministers to your soul in a different way.What if there were gentle faith practices that offered the hope and help you need when life makes you weary—without demanding that you follow a strict structure? My guest discovered these practices herself during a season of grief and anxiety.Becky McCoy is a writer, retreat leader, and spiritual director trained at Adelynrood Retreat Center. As a young widow who has processed her grief and learned to live with anxiety and depression, Becky uses her experiences to guide women in discovering gentle, trauma-informed ways of being and believing.In this episode, you'll hear:Alternative spiritual practices for dark seasons of lifeThe beauty found in observing creationHow to practice stillnessAnd more!Find resources mentioned and more in the show notes: jillsavage.org/becky-mccoy-313Text us or leave a voicemail!Looking for Empty Nest resources after launching your kids? Grab the Empty Nest, Full Life book, and check out the companion Empty Nest Full Life Course.Check out our other resources:Mark and Jill's Marriage StoryMarriage CoachingMarriage 2.0 IntensivesSpeaking ScheduleBook Mark and Jill to SpeakOnline CoursesBooks Marriage Resources:Infidelity RecoveryFor Happy MarriagesFor Hurting MarriagesFor Marriages Where You're the Only One Wanting to Get Help Mom Resources:New/Preschool MomsMoms with GradeschoolersMoms with Teens and TweensMoms with Kids Who Are LaunchingEmpty Nest Moms

What if your biggest rewrite isn't about divorce—but about finding your way back to yourself? On this episode of The Rewrite, I'm joined by Michelle Robertson, an ICF-certified life coach and breathwork facilitator, for a conversation that will resonate with so many women. Michelle shares how years of caring for everyone else can slowly lead us to lose sight of who we are. We talk about the quiet ways women put themselves last, how to reconnect with the voice that's been waiting to be heard, and why it's never too late to choose yourself. In this episode, we discuss:-The subtle ways women disappear from their own lives-Why self-care isn't selfish-Letting go of guilt and “deferred living”-How breathwork can help you reconnect with yourself-Finding purpose in life's next chapter—including the empty nest Whether you're rebuilding after divorce or simply wondering, “Who am I now?” this conversation is a beautiful reminder that your story is still being written.Follow Michelle@michellerobertsoncoaching  

Today's Oddcast - Best Of - It's Okay To Be A Mess Over Your Empty Nest (Airdate 8/31/2026) A listener's message about sending her oldest child to college sparks an honest conversation about one of parenting's most overlooked challenges: the grief of an empty nest. Sheri shares the emotional journey of watching her daughters grow up, and the heartbreak of letting them go.   The Bob & Sheri Oddcast: Everything We Don’t, Can’t, Won’t, and Definitely Shouldn’t Do on the Show!

There's something about a new school year that feels like a fresh start. But for moms in the teen and empty nest years, September doesn't always feel fresh. Sometimes we arrive already exhausted... bracing for the school year, the college transition, the empty house, the next hard conversation, or whatever we fear might be coming. In this episode, I'm exploring what it means to stop spending so much emotional energy preparing for impact and start building your capacity to handle what life actually brings. If you're parenting teens, navigating an empty nest, working on letting go, or trying to stop overthinking what could go wrong, this episode will help you think differently about anxiety, uncertainty, and motherhood. You'll learn why capacity isn't about becoming tougher. It's about trusting yourself to stay grounded, feel what you feel, and meet the next moment without needing to know exactly how everything will turn out.

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How do you know when helping your child becomes enabling?In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Dr. Alisa Whyte and parenting confidence coach Randi Crawford dive into one of the biggest parenting challenges of our time: learning when to step back.They explore why parents often rescue out of fear, how communication builds trust, why allowing children to solve problems creates confidence, and how many parents unintentionally make themselves the center of their children's decision-making.What We DiscussThis episode offers a strategic roadmap for fostering true independence while strengthening family bonds:Helping vs. Enabling: Recognizing the subtle shift where parental support hinders personal growth.Overcoming Fear-Based Rescuing: Why allowing natural consequences to play out creates long-term resilience.The "Empty Nest" Transition: How parents can rediscover their own purpose, identity, and fulfillment after raising children.Parenting Adult Children: Navigating the evolution from daily manager to trusted mentor and advisor.Whether you're raising toddlers, teenagers, or young adults—or simply leading people in business or life—this episode is a masterclass on leadership, trust, resilience, and letting go with confidence.Connect with Randi CrawfordOfficial Website: Randi Crawford CoachingInstagram: @randicrawfordcoachingTikTok: @randicrawfordcoaching"Stepping back isn't walking away; it's giving your children the space to discover who they are when they overcome life's obstacles on their own."Music licensed through Soundstripe.Code: 8J0TXWFGAF3BRFWCSend us Fan MailReady to turn your message into a profitable speaking career? Join Dr. Karim Ellis for a FREE live masterclass and discover the proven strategies to get booked, increase your influence, and build a speaking business that creates lasting impact and income. Reserve your seat today: https://thegpsspeakersacademy.com/freeclassSupport the show

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Most parents hope to maintain a close, loving relationship with their children as they grow into adulthood. Unfortunately, the relationship they imagined doesn't always become reality. When that happens, the disappointment can run deep, leaving parents wondering what went wrong and how to bridge the growing distance.Many of these relationships are marked by complex emotions like tension, grief, hurt, and even anger. Honestly, that's one of the reasons I dedicated the first half of my book, Empty Nest, Full Life, to guiding parents on how to navigate the tricky process of developing new relationship dynamics with their children as they launch into the adult world.My latest guest on the podcast has done the same with her latest book. Dr. Kathy Koch is the founder of Celebrate Kids, and is known as a trusted guide for parents raising kids of all ages. She offers steady encouragement for parents in seasons that often feel uncertain. With a PhD in educational psychology and reading, Dr. Koch helps parents understand their children more clearly.In this episode, you'll hear:The importance of waiting for our advice to be invitedHow parents can utilize the empty nest season to establish new routinesThe importance of being a safe person for our adult children to approachAnd more!Find resources mentioned and more in the show notes: jillsavage.org/kathy-koch-312Text us or leave a voicemail!Looking for Empty Nest resources after launching your kids? Grab the Empty Nest, Full Life book, and check out the companion Empty Nest Full Life Course.Check out our other resources:Mark and Jill's Marriage StoryMarriage CoachingMarriage 2.0 IntensivesSpeaking ScheduleBook Mark and Jill to SpeakOnline CoursesBooks Marriage Resources:Infidelity RecoveryFor Happy MarriagesFor Hurting MarriagesFor Marriages Where You're the Only One Wanting to Get Help Mom Resources:New/Preschool MomsMoms with GradeschoolersMoms with Teens and TweensMoms with Kids Who Are LaunchingEmpty Nest Moms

We are sharing some of our favorite episodes from the podcast this month as we wind down the summer. The first is this conversation with Jim Burns on building relationships with our children as they transition into adulthood.When our children were younger, our job description as parents was clear. We provide clean clothes, tend to their basic needs, and make sure there are always snacks in the fridge. However, when they transition from high school into adulthood, we have to tear up that old job description and learn a brand new way of relating and supporting them. Today's guest knows all about this and often says that “the transition is complicated, often messy, and can sometimes feel like you are walking on eggshells.”Jim Burns is the president of HomeWord and the author of several popular books, including Doing Life With Your Adult Children. He and his wife, Cathy, reside in Southern California and have three grown daughters and four grandchildren.In this episode, Jim shares:Strategies for redefining your relationship with adult childrenThe danger of offering unsolicited adviceTips for the child who resists launchingAnd much more!We hope this episode is a helpful resource as you navigate this season of parenting!Show Notes: https://growinghometogether.com/jim-burns-134

Have you ever looked at your big kid and thought, “How did we get here?” Maybe they're pulling away, making choices you don't understand, losing motivation, or heading in a direction that scares you. In those moments, parenting teens or young adults can bring up more than anxiety. It can bring real grief... for the relationship you thought you'd have, the future you pictured for them, and even the version of motherhood you expected. In this episode, I'm talking about how to make space for that grief without letting it consume you. You'll learn how to separate what your child is going through from what is yours to carry, stop overthinking what you should be doing, and begin letting go of the belief that you can't be okay until they are. Whether you're in the empty nest years or approaching them, this is about staying connected to your child without losing yourself.

Send us Fan MailWhat if divorce isn't the end of your story, but the beginning of your most authentic chapter?In this episode of Heartbreak to Happiness, Sara Davison is joined by Wendy Valentine, author of Women Waking Up and host of The Midlife Makeover Show, to talk about divorce, midlife reinvention, and learning to choose yourself.After facing divorce, an empty nest, debt, health challenges, menopause, and profound loss, Wendy chose “scary freedom” over “familiar misery” and rebuilt her life from the inside out.Together, Sara and Wendy explore how to change your inner dialogue, reconnect with your values, rediscover who you are, and approach life and dating after divorce with greater confidence and curiosity.Because sometimes the most important relationship after divorce is the one you build with yourself.Support the showFind more information and resources here: http://saradavison.com/Follow me on social media►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saradavisondivorcecoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraDavisonDivorceCoachTwitter: https://twitter.com/SDDivorceCoachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-davison-742b453/

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My mom, Patsy Fleener, showed me what it looks like to have a beautiful, full life. I've always strived to be more like her, and I can only hope to have a life as full as hers when I'm her age!Mom came to town recently to see one of her grandchildren in a show, and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to record a conversation with her while she was around.It's always a treat to get to spend quality time with my mom, and I hope you'll enjoy this conversation as we talk about some of the most important life lessons she's picked up over the years, how she met my dad, Duane, and why I was inspired to dedicate one of my books to her.In this episode, you'll hear:Lessons learned along the way in a marriage that spanned over five decadesWhat it looks like to have a full lifeStories about me from childhood (including a near-death experience with a spider!)And more!Find resources mentioned and more in the show notes:  jillsavage.org/patsy-fleener-311Text us or leave a voicemail!Looking for Empty Nest resources after launching your kids? Grab the Empty Nest, Full Life book, and check out the companion Empty Nest Full Life Course.Check out our other resources:Mark and Jill's Marriage StoryMarriage CoachingMarriage 2.0 IntensivesSpeaking ScheduleBook Mark and Jill to SpeakOnline CoursesBooks Marriage Resources:Infidelity RecoveryFor Happy MarriagesFor Hurting MarriagesFor Marriages Where You're the Only One Wanting to Get Help Mom Resources:New/Preschool MomsMoms with GradeschoolersMoms with Teens and TweensMoms with Kids Who Are LaunchingEmpty Nest Moms

Today on Valentine In The Morning: We start with Topic Tingles and things get pretty wild after Jill shares her topic for today. Then, what did you do when your kid's moved out of the house? Listeners call in to give Valentine some advice after his son moved out for college. Plus, is being honest really the best policy? In Comouche's Court, Kimberly's friend asks her for her honest opinion on her boyfriend but things took a took when Kimberly seemed to be a little too honest... Listen live every weekday from 5-10am Pacific: https://www.iheart.com/live/1043-myfm-173/Website: 1043myfm.com/valentineInstagram: @ValentineInTheMorningFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/valentineinthemorningTikTok: @ValentineInTheMorningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your kids grow up and move out, the house gets quieter, and suddenly the question is not “What's next for them?” It is “What fits me now?” I'm sharing a personal right-sized reflection sparked by a Motown costume party, an unexpectedly tender empty nest summer, and a big realisation: the space that opens up in midlife can either get filled with more obligations or it can become the place where you come back to yourself. We dig into the core right-sizing question I use for everything: does this still fit the season I'm actually in? I connect the dots between time management and energy management, including my simple daily energy audit: what energized me, what drained me, and what I did for my future self. We also talk about how midlife hormonal changes can shape sleep, stress, mood, and emotional load, and why that makes intentional self-care more important, not more selfish. You'll leave with a practical right-sizing check-in and three concrete journal prompts for the week, plus a challenge to stop putting joy on layaway. Fun is not a treat you earn after you finish the list. Joy is part of wellness, part of healing, and part of building a life that actually fits. If this resonated, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more women can find this conversation.Get a copy of Amy's Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond hereMake sure to share with friends and family and would love if you could leave a review. There are so many shows out there floating around and if you are finding value in the The Right Sized Life Podcast share it with the world – a review means so much.And sign up for the Radiant Woman Reset hereAnd don't forget to follow along on all the socials:http://instagram.com/theamy.schmidthttps://www.facebook.com/fearlesslyfacingfifty/https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-schmidt-a5684412/

New Friends, New Possibilities: Who We Become Through Friendship After 50 with Stacey Tessa K. BattatWhat if some of the most meaningful friendships of your life are still ahead of you?After 50, so much can change. Kids leave home. Careers shift. Relationships evolve. Our priorities change. And sometimes, the friendships that once fit perfectly no longer fit the women we're becoming.But what if these transitions aren't simply endings?What if they're invitations to open new doors?In this episode of Reinvention Rebels, Wendy sits down with Stacey Tessa K. Battat, author of The Five Doors of Friendship and co-host of The Open Nesters podcast, for a joyful and thought-provoking conversation about friendship after 50, reinvention, and the people who help us discover new possibilities in ourselves.When her children began leaving home, Tessa rejected the idea of becoming an “empty nester.” Instead, she embraced being an open nester, choosing to see this new stage of life through a lens of curiosity and possibility.And friendship became a powerful part of that opening.Tessa shares how new friends can become unexpected mirrors, introducing us to parts of ourselves we may not have discovered otherwise. She also gets real about the other side of friendship: recognizing when relationships no longer fit and giving ourselves permission to let go.In this episode, Wendy and Tessa explore:

Send us Fan MailOn today's PoM Podcast we are going to take a look at some of the challenges when it comes to building a solid brotherhood with other believers as we navigate various seasons of life. In each season there are aspects we should embrace and obstacles to avoid. Learn more about The Pursuit of Manliness: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/ Join The Herd:  https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/join-the-herdRegister for our 2026 Fall Men's Retreat: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/2026-mens-retreatSupport the show

“Treat yourself like…a person of interest” and try a month-long “self-stakeout” to track your habits. We also share an easy way to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit in your head. Plus we discuss three broad categories of empty nesters.  Episode highlights: Try This At Home— Do a "self-stakeout": Imagine you're a detective and tail yourself for a month. What will you find? [06:43] Happiness Hack— An easy trick for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit [12:08] Know Yourself Better: We discuss three "empty nester" types: Relaxers, Rekindlers, and Reinventors [13:44] Demerits & Gold Stars: Elizabeth's Demerit: not reading as much this summer as planned; Gretchen's Gold Star: staying calm during a keyboard malfunction [20:23] Mentioned in this Episode: This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life by Lyz Lenz (Amazon, Bookshop)  The Diary of Virginia Woolf, Vol. 3 by Virginia Woolf (Amazon, Bookshop) Free bingo cards and other resources  Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies quiz Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—it helps other listeners find the show! Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices