EMPTY NEST REFRAME… YES, YOU CAN!

Show Notes

Permission for the “ugly cry” is granted. “midlife mom” mixed with “empty nest” or “half empty nest”, omg! Get ready for a new solo mini-sode where I get into everything empty nest (half empty nest) and “teen son” as I call him is now “college son”. He just left for his sophomore year of college. I’m heading into my second “year of lasts” (last prom, last SAT, last college apps) with “teen daughter”, finishing her last year of high school and I’m trying to stay present for all of it, “hard and good” as I say!

I am digging deep with all of you into my personal journey through the “ugh’s and fabulosities” of parenting in midlife and the transition to an empty nest. I’m still a “half empty nester”. I know you’re feeling it too and I’m here to remind you that you are not alone. Parenting sh** mixed with new feelings of feeling irrelevant. Woosh!

When we enter an “empty nest” era, our mom duties change from “mangager to consultant” and the need for self-reflection, personal growth and humor is necessary. Getting real with you, per usual.

Today, I am giving you practical golden nuggets for navigating this experience! You won’t want to miss this episode, also available on Youtube!

Some Highlights:

Transition to an empty nest can be emotional
Document all the moments
Feel your feelings, even the ugly cry
Reframing your identity
Celebrating your kids' growth
Trust the process of change
Create novelty in your marriage
Finding new hobbies or interests can help fill the void
Dress for success
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Full transcript linked here.

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