153: Listen to this episode when the holidays are approaching Hello, my amazing friend. Thanks for stopping by!I’d love to know if you find this episode helpful in any way. Looking for the printable transcript? Click here to register and gain access!  Holiday Topics Included Your adult/emerging adult child is home for the holidaysYour family stresses you outYou are aloneDealing with parental guiltMourning a…

152: ​Powerful Pauses in Your Life Hello, my amazing friend. Thanks for stopping by! I’m popping in with a fun new segment, and sharing about the pause in my life.  Coach Christine, Your Empty Nest Coach “My beautiful, amazing, resourceful friend, I’m impressed by you. You made time to do something for you. Do more of that, and then do even…

150: Celebration & Summer Break Time Hello, my amazing friend! Coach Christine, Your Empty Nest Coach “It’s really nice to look back at your past-self and thank her for the work she’s done. I have been using my future-self to motivate me constantly to work on the podcast, so it’s really nice now to take time to appreciate the work from…

150: Celebration & Summer Break Time Hello, my amazing friend!Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”It’s really nice to look back at your past-self and thank her for the work she’s done. I have been using my future-self to motivate me constantly to work on the podcast, so it’s really nice now to take time to appreciate the work from my past-self.”Take a…

149: I’m Feeling Lost and Don’t Know What To Do Next: Yielding in Life Hello, my amazing friend!Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”Yes, my empty nest friend, yielding in your life happens more often than we think. Being comfortable, (and) loving yourself in the yield moments will allow you to move forward in a way that serves you and the world at…

148:  Find the Funny & GPS Reset Exercise Hello, my amazing friend!Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”… Take another focused deep breath in and as you exhale, I want you to imagine everything that’s in that negative circle, releasing from within you on that breath and exiting in one clean sweep.  …”Take a listen or read the full transcript at the bottom…

147:  Wednesday Wins & What I Wish My Parents Knew Hello, my amazing friend!Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”…take a couple of seconds here and think of a recent win of yours: small – or big, that you can celebrate. Do you have it? Now imagine all of your closest friends and family members running up to you right now and…

144: College Graduation Thoughts from a Mom & Plan Your Week Ahead Hello, my amazing friend! Coach Christine, Your Empty Nest Coach “It is really important to understand that in the empty nest adjustment, for most of us, there isn’t a switch that flips that designates when the empty nest happens. It can be a transition that takes months or…

144: College Graduation Thoughts from a Mom & Plan Your Week Ahead Hello, my amazing friend!Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”It is really important to understand that in the empty nest adjustment, for most of us, there isn’t a switch that flips that designates when the empty nest happens. It can be a transition that takes months or years – sometimes…

143: 5 More Things To Remember As Your Child Graduates from High School Hello, my amazing friend!Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”Yes, we’ll always be their parent and will jump in when needed, can offer advice and such but it is time for them to become who they are meant to be in this world, not who we want them to be.”Take…

142: 5 Things To Remember As Your Child Graduates from High School Hello, my amazing friend!Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”I know you have a million things you want to tell your child to make sure they are prepared for what’s ahead but don’t lose listening to their hopes and dreams as you navigate this transition.”Take a listen or read the full…

135: The Daily Experiment, Your Empty Nest Coach Style: My Wish For You Today & New Things  Hello, my amazing friend! Coach Christine, Your Empty Nest Coach “My amazing friend, my wish for you today is that you are able to take time for you for something that you’ve been putting off. Whether it is a hair appointment, a doctor appointment…

140: Wednesday Wins, What I Wish My Parents Knew & More (The Daily Experiment) Hello, my amazing friend!Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”Thank you all for sharing your wins. Now my listener, I want you to take a couple of seconds here and think of a recent win of yours: small – or big, that you can celebrate. Do you have it?…

135: The Daily Experiment, Your Empty Nest Coach Style: My Wish For You Today & New Things  Hello, my amazing friend! Coach Christine, Your Empty Nest Coach “My amazing friend, my wish for you today is that you are able to take time for you for something that you’ve been putting off. Whether it is a hair appointment, a doctor appointment…

135: The Daily Experiment, Your Empty Nest Coach Style: My Wish For You Today & New Things  Hello, my amazing friend! Coach Christine, Your Empty Nest Coach “My amazing friend, my wish for you today is that you are able to take time for you for something that you’ve been putting off. Whether it is a hair appointment, a doctor appointment…

135: The Daily Experiment, Your Empty Nest Coach Style: My Wish For You Today & New Things  Hello, my amazing friend! Coach Christine, Your Empty Nest Coach “My amazing friend, my wish for you today is that you are able to take time for you for something that you’ve been putting off. Whether it is a hair appointment, a doctor appointment…

135: The Daily Experiment, Your Empty Nest Coach Style: My Wish For You Today & New Things  Hello, my amazing friend! Coach Christine, Your Empty Nest Coach “My amazing friend, my wish for you today is that you are able to take time for you for something that you’ve been putting off. Whether it is a hair appointment, a doctor appointment…

135: The Daily Experiment, Your Empty Nest Coach Style: My Wish For You Today & New Things Hello, my amazing friend!Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”My amazing friend, my wish for you today is that you are able to take time for you for something that you’ve been putting off. Whether it is a hair appointment, a doctor appointment or a walk in…

134: Why the Destination Matters More Than the Path (Why We Are Moving), Your Wins & More Hello, my amazing friend!Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”The most important thing to remember is that your college student – if they actually made it to campus – has changed. It could be a big or small change, but they are not the same student…

133: What it is Like to Work with Coach Christine: A Client Interview & More  Hello, my amazing friend! Coach Christine, Your Empty Nest Coach “I think the surprise benefit for me was that working with you didn’t only help me with my daughter’s situation – the empty nest. The way that you’ve taught me to – and worked with me…

132: Imposter Syndrome, Finding Your Funny, Your Stress & More Hello, my amazing friend! Coach Christine, Your Empty Nest Coach “After all, all that leveling up you’ve been doing in your life until now is making things run a tiny bit smoother each time. And by smoother, I never mean perfect, I mean you’re able to manage your thoughts around…

129: Potholes of Life, Your College Student Wants an Apartment, Wins, and More Hello, my amazing friend! Coach Christine, Your Empty Nest Coach “How do you react when you notice the potholes of your life? Do you notice them? Are you conscious enough in your thinking to consider that you may have seen this one before and it’s time to learn…

129: Potholes of Life, Your College Student Wants an Apartment, Wins, and More Hello, my amazing friend! Coach Christine, Your Empty Nest Coach “How do you react when you notice the potholes of your life? Do you notice them? Are you conscious enough in your thinking to consider that you may have seen this one before and it’s time to learn…

129: Potholes of Life, Your College Student Wants an Apartment, Wins, and More Hello, my amazing friend!Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”How do you react when you notice the potholes of your life? Do you notice them? Are you conscious enough in your thinking to consider that you may have seen this one before and it’s time to learn how to work…

128: Podcast Updates,  2021, Something Your Child(ren) Want You To Know, and More Hello, my amazing friend.  A new episode, a totally new format, and 2021 has already shown it isn’t giving us a break. Should you feel overwhelmed, I recorded this message to give you permission to reset yourself, rather than typing a whole bunch of stuff here. As always, I’m…

122 – 127: Holiday/Winter Break Episodes Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend,I hope You are wrapping up 2020 and heading into 2021 by managing your thought-box deliveries wellYour family is healthy and safeYou know (or are working) to know your future-selfYou realize (or are beginning to realize) how powerful you areI’ll be adding resources and podcast episode players to this post…

121: A Motherhood Memory Book and The Rest of 2020Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend,When this episode goes live, I’ll be in my car, traveling to see my daughter’s senior art show, and then will bring her home for winter break a couple of days later. Honestly, when she headed off to campus, I did not have high expectations that…

120: How to Avoid Empty Nest SyndromeHello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend,I have the quick answer and the long answer in this episode. Enjoy!Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”You get to call this next chapter of your life whatever you want: An adventure, a creative process, or a discovery. And don’t feel limited by what I come up with. What ideas…

119: Let’s Talk About Divorce in the Empty Nest: Does the Empty Nest Cause Divorce?Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend,This topic seems to be either a big part of your life or is a taboo topic in what I’ve witnessed. I haven’t run into many humans in my age range that comfortably discuss divorce – except for a fab podcaster…

118: The Benefit of Taking Time Off – Listener Requested Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend,Breaks benefit us. We know this.Why, then, is it incredibly difficult for us to take the time for ourselves? As mothers, we tend to be experts at not taking breaks. So much so that when we do have downtime, we may not be sure what…

117: It is FAFSA time & Let’s Talk About College Breaks Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend,If you have a child in college, and they’ll continue to be a college student next year, it is time to complete the FAFSA! It is also time to think about winter break. Whether they were on-campus or not, I’ve got you covered in this episode as,…

116: Laughing At Yourself – Are you a tissue box or a tissue Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend,In this episode, I spill the beans on an embarrassing moment in my middle school years. I had not planned to dive into that story, but ideas and concepts sometimes appear, and I go with the flow.Goodness gracious, there is so much…

115: How Long Does Empty Nest Syndrome Last? Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend,Have you ever wondered how long you will be experiencing empty nest syndrome? You aren’t alone! It is a commonly searched phrase on the internet.I did a light bit of research for this episode,  and share my thoughts on the time frame I found listed high in my search…

114: I’m Calm. Why are people telling me I’m not? Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend,Have you experienced being peaceful and then having someone ask you, “what is wrong?” or said, “what is wrong with you; why are you upset?”  It seems bizarre. But if your behavior is different from what others are used to, they are interpreting your change…

113: When Something Unexpected Comes Along: Pots on the Stove Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, Some years the unexpected is more the norm than the norm (whatever that means). The unexpected has a way of leveling us up, stretching us, and making us stronger. When we focus on a specific project or route for our lives, the unexpected may cause…

112: When We are Forced to Change Course Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, Sometimes challenges – and opportunities – pop up in our life. What do you make them mean? I explore this in today’s episode.Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”Life isn’t a one way, smooth sailing go-kart course, or street.  It has detours.  It has bumps.  It has U-turns sometimes.  Yes,…

111: Christine, My Child Isn’t in College, Can You Still Help MeHello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, Believe it or not, non-empty-nest humans listen to my podcast!What?Yep!Since I create these episodes with someone in mind who isn’t quite yet in the empty nest, this makes sense! Sure, many of my examples are empty nest specific, but you can change them to apply…

110: How are you doing with 2020Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, How are you doing? Let’s check in. Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”Any time our life is challenged we have an opportunity.  An opportunity to hide, an opportunity to grow, an opportunity to rise to the challenge, and opportunity to dig deep within ourselves –  to question beliefs that we thought were…

109: A Glimpse of Some Tips from Inside Our Empty Nest Flock Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, In this podcast episode,  I share a few helpful nuggets from inside the GPS Support Flock: Your Flight to Empty Nest Success. Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”Make sure you are your biggest fan.”Take a listen or read the full transcript at the bottom of…

108: Let’s Talk About IntuitionHello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, Intuition. What are your thoughts about it? I share mine in this episode.Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”My theory is that much of a human’s unsettledness, or restlessness, has more to do with not following their own intuition/guidance/GPS, than to do with the outside world.  Internal peace is life changing, and then, you…

107: Empty Nest Transition Resources Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, Here we go. Another attempt at college during a pandemic. What an adventure for all of us – whether your child is heading back to campus with face masks, symptom monitoring, physical distancing, and no group hangouts, or if they are home.No matter the choices that your family has made,…

106: Whether Your Child is Going Back to Campus or Not, Feel those Feelings Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, This is your reminder to feel those feelings.Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”…whether your child (or children) are heading back to campus or staying home – for whatever reason, I encourage you to feel those emotions. Trust that you are strong enough…

105: Aaaand My Child’s School Went Online Again Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, I had another topic scheduled for today, but with my clients, friends, and colleagues struggling with figuring out their fall season this year due to school changes, I sat down in front of the mic to share some unscripted thoughts with you. Forgive the rabbit trails. My friend,…

104: Campfire Lessons: Did you Fail, or Did You Stop Trying?Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, A few weeks ago, I booked a local campsite for 24 hours to reset myself. Wow, I needed that! In this episode, I share my campfire thoughts with you. Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”Giving up at any one step doesn’t mean you are a failure; it just…

103: How to Help Your College Student Prepare for A Different Campus Part 2 of 2 featuring Dr. Jill Grimes, MDHello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, If your child is scheduled to head back to campus in four to six weeks, you may have questions about how to best prepare for campus during COVID.In this episode, I have great fun chatting with…

102: How to Help Your College Student Prepare for A Different Campus Part 1 of 2Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, Fall 2020: some of our children’s schools have plans for an on-campus return, and the campus won’t be the campus our child(ren) left or visited. Life is different, and campus life will be no exception.While our daughter is scheduled to head…

101: Free Empty Nest Success Training – Why You Don’t Know What Is Next For Your LifeHello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, In this episode, I share the first portion of my free training: Why You Don’t Know What is Next For Your Life, Psst… it isn’t your fault. In the full training session, I share with you how I found success in…

100: Lessons Learned in Podcasting, Creating a Business, and LifeHello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, Wow – episode 100!I decided to celebrate this milestone by sharing lessons learned from podcasting, creating a business, and life. Enjoy!Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”Be In it For The Long Haul. Take the amount of time you think it will take, double it, double it again, and then…

99: Anxiety Around My Child Going Back To SchoolHello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, I know it is June, but with colleges beginning to announce their 2020 fall plans, I’ve heard parent concerns in all areas:I hope they aren’t online only!I’m worried about them going back!I’m concerned about it all!Let’s chat a bit about that today, and try an activity. Activity worksheet sample:…

98: How to Deal With Difficult PeopleHello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, I recorded this episode a few weeks ago. Created for the moments in your life where other humans rub you the wrong way: when you know you have to work around them (or with them), and something about them pushes your buttons.To be clear, I would not use this process…

96: The CEO Toolbox Part 6, Your Foundational ToolsHello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, Wrapping up the series of your CEO (Conscious Effective Olympian) life toolbox, in this episode, I share about the importance of a well-curated toolbox. For best results, your CEO toolbox must contain resources chosen specifically for you.Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”The top tray items should be things that…

95: Quick Tips Team: More Than Three Minutes of Planning, Shoes, Whales and Shampooing Through Lockdown LonelinessHello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, We are back with another Quick Tips episode with some 2020 Your Empty Nest Coach Quick Tips Team members and a special guest. Enjoy!Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”If you have a quick tip to share with listeners of this podcast,…

94: The CEO Toolbox Part 5, Find Your FlockHello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, Continuing in the series of your CEO (Conscious Effective Olympian) life toolbox, in this episode, I encourage you to find your flock – and to evaluate the flock(s) already in your life. A well-placed, positive flock in the foundational level of your CEO toolbox has the potential…

93: The CEO Toolbox Part 4B: When Your Life Stops Moving Forward – Analysis Tool Walkthrough Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, Continuing in the series of your life’s toolbox, I walk you through the CEO (Conscious Effective Olympian) Analysis Tool. We set up the tool in the last episode, and now it is time to dive in. If it…

92.5: Bonus Mother’s Day Message Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, Happy Mother’s Day!💚 Take a listen or read the full transcript below.   ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll down ⇓, so you don’t miss anything! ⇓⇓⇓ This Episode is Brought To You By Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine – click to view all of my free gifts for…

92: The CEO Toolbox Part 4A: When Your Life Stops Moving Forward Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, Continuing in the series of your life’s toolbox, I share with you the introduction of the CEO (Conscious Effective Olympian) Analysis Tool. This is the first of two episodes to cover this tool, and if it resonates with you, I ask you…

91: Quick Tips: College Focused Episode with Information on Waitlists, Rejections, Scholarships, and More Featuring Monica Matthews Anne Vaccaro Brady Carolyn Allison Caplan and Katy Oliveira Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   We are back with another Quick Tips episode! We are talking all things college in today’s episode.    Take a listen or read the full transcript below….

90: The CEO Toolbox Part 3: Presence Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, Continuing in the series of your life’s toolbox, I share with you my most favorite foundational level item: presence, and ask you to consider placing it in your toolbox. Presence: it is incredibly powerful, and when combined with the rest of your well-stocked toolbox, it will serve…

89: The CEO Toolbox Part 2: Taking Inventory Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, In my last episode, I introduced the idea of a toolbox for your life. Guess what? Yes, we are starting another series of episodes to assist you in leveling-up your life. I have an activity for you today, where I invite you deliberately and lovingly begin…

88: The Conscious Effective Olympian Toolbox Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend, Imagine that you ask someone to work on a broken item in your home. They walk up to your home – no vehicle of any sort – and have only the clothes on their body with them. You assume that they’ll come back later with resources to help…

87: Empty Nest Success Happens When You are the CEO of Your Life Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend,   I have an activity for you in today’s episode!    Grab a piece of paper (you’ll need both sides) and a writing utensil, then press play. 💚   After all, empty nest success happens as you journey toward becoming the…

86: The CEO of Your Life When Others Toss Things Over Your Fence Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   I’m so curious what you think of this episode – do you notice anything different? 😀    Where you have the chance to level up is by making your protector aware of the herd of humans that darken your property….

85: Wrapping up the Not So Empty Nest Series Number 12 Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend! In this, the final episode in the Not So Empty Nest series, I share some updates with you and my thoughts on the empty nest and the not so empty nest.  Take a listen or read the full transcript below.   ⇓⇓⇓ More…

84: Katherine the 5 Kilo Traveller in the Not So Empty Nest Number 11 New Zealand Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend! In our Not So Empty Nest series, today, I chat with Katherine the 5 Kilo Traveller, my light travelling friend from New Zealand. We chat about the restrictions in New Zealand, attempting to book a flight when the…

83: Carolyn Cohen Wellness While Walking in the Not So Empty Nest Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend! In our Not So Empty Nest series, today, I chat with Carolyn Cohen, AKA Coach Carolyn, host of the Wellness While Walking podcast. She’s a delight to chat with even under our current circumstances. Enjoy meeting Carolyn, and I hope your family…

82: Three Podcasters Share Experiences in the Not So Empty Nest Series Number 9 Featuring Carolyn Kiel and Elaine Best Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend! In today’s episode in our Not So Empty Nest series, I share a conversation I had with two of my closest podcasting friends, Elaine Best of Angus Eye Tea and Carolyn Kiel of Beyond…

81: What to do When Your Child is Struggling Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   Though I recorded this well over a month ago, the topic may be needed today – or any day.  What does your child need? They need to know that you love them and are there for them. They need to know that you will listen…

80: Deirdre Dolan Nesline Decluttering in the Not So Empty Nest Number 8 Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend! In our Not So Empty Nest series, today, Deirdre Dolan Nesline of DeClutter by Deirdre shares some things that you can do for future you when you have extra time at home.  I hope your family is safe and healthy! Take…

79: The Not So Empty Nest Number 7 Updates from Christine (COVID-19 Restrictions) Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend! In our Not So Empty Nest series, today, I share some reminders with you, updates on our family, and more.  Take a listen or read the full transcript below.   ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll down ⇓, so you don’t…

78: Caren Cooper in the Not So Empty Nest Number 6 Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend! In our Not So Empty Nest series, today, I chat with Caren Cooper, another magnificent human who I have connected with through Linkedin. Caren has a daughter who is a freshman in college and a son in eighth grade.   Take a listen or…

77: Tammy Collins in the Not So Empty Nest Number 5 Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend! In our Not So Empty Nest series, today, I chat with energetic and passionate Tammy Collins, who I have connected with through Linkedin. Tammy has a son who is a senior in college and an athlete who is pursuing a professional sports career….

76: What is Beauty? Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   I thought it would be good to keep this pre-recorded episode in the queue to keep some normalcy here in my feed. Also, you may be home juggling a lot of people, personalities and emotions – dressing differently at home than you did a week or two ago and…

75: The Not So Empty Nest (COVID-19 Social Distancing) Number 4 with Katy Oliveira, March 19, 2020 Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend! In our Not So Empty Nest series, today I chat with College Success Strategist Katy Oliveira. If your child doesn’t already know about Katy, it might be time to introduce them to her. She has a podcast…

74: The Not So Empty Nest (COVID-19 Social Distancing) Number 3, March 18, 2020 Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend! Today’s episode in our Not-So-Empty-Nest series, due to COVID-19 and social distancing is me sharing our experience so far. Take a listen or read the full transcript below.   ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll down ⇓, so you don’t…

73: The Not So Empty Nest (COVID-19 Social Distancing) Number 2 with Kellie Randle, March 17, 2020 Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend! In our Not So Empty Nest series, today I chat with Kellie Randle who shares her experience in the unexpected not so empty nest. Take a listen or read the full transcript below.   ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies…

72: The Not So Empty Nest (COVID-19 Social Distancing) Number 1, March 16, 2020 Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend! This is the first daily episode in our Not-So-Empty-Nest series, due to COVID-19 and social distancing.  Take a listen or read the full transcript below.   ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll down ⇓, so you don’t miss anything! ⇓⇓⇓…

71: The Past and The Future Are Outside of Your Fence Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend! In this episode I share where your past and future reside within the Conscious Effective Olympian (CEO) of Your Life analogy. Our minds are powerful – use yours for good. Take a listen or read the full transcript below.   ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies…

70: Becoming the CEO of Your Life Part 5 of 5: Putting it All Together In this episode, we wrap up the series on becoming the CEO of Your Life, and you’ll discover why I chose the CEO of Your Life. I hope you love it. I invite you to: Listen Re-listen where needed Ask Questions Thank you for joining…

69: Quick Tips:  Getting Help with Beauty & Less Guilt with College Majors and School Breaks Featuring 5 Kilo Traveller, Deirdre Dolan Nesline, Jo Davies, Rachel Lankester & Katy Oliveira Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   Enjoy this Quick Tips team episode.   Take a listen or read the full transcript below. ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll down ⇓…

68: Becoming the CEO of Your Life Part 4 of 5: Where is Your GPS? We are continuing to work through the series on becoming the CEO of Your Life. In this episode, we discover why our internal GPS is elusive to many of us. I invite you to: Listen Re-listen where needed Ask Questions Thank you for joining me…

67: Becoming the CEO of Your Life Part 3 of 5: Your Protector’s Modes We are continuing to work through the series on becoming the CEO of Your Life. In this episode, we are considering the modes of our protector. I invite you to: Listen Re-listen where needed Ask Questions Thank you for joining me on this journey.  I see…

66: Quick Tips: College Scholarships and Visit Planning with Discomfort and Some Intimacy featuring Gretchen Hoffmann, Carolyn Caplan, 5 Kilo Traveller, Monica Matthews & Leah Carey Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   Enjoy this Quick Tips team episode.   Take a listen or read the full transcript below. ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll down ⇓ , so you…

65: Becoming the CEO of Your Life Part 2 of 5: Your Protector’s Job We are continuing to work through the series on becoming the CEO of Your Life. In this episode, we are considering the role of our protector. I invite you to: Listen Re-listen where needed Ask Questions Thank you for joining me on this journey.  Becoming the…

64: Becoming the CEO of Your Life Part 1 of 5: Meet Your Protector Are you ready?  I am thrilled to share this series with you! This “CEO of Your Life” topic has been over a year and a half in the making for me. I had it before I found my empty nest niche! This podcast and working with…

63: Quick Tips: It Isn’t Too Late to Learn The Stance by Doing Personal Paperwork with a Trash Bag Featuring Deirdre Dolan Nesline, Rachel Lankester, Jenn Musselman, Jo Davies & Katy Oliveira Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   Enjoy this Quick Tips team episode.   Take a listen or read the full transcript below. ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too!…

62: Using Gratitude as a Net This episode is an example of  what happens when I don’t have a script – curious? Grab a hot beverage and take a listen.  When you become present and are able to see the details in your life in a way that you couldn’t prior, gratitude becomes woven throughout your life as a net….

61: Be the Amazing Boss of Your Thoughts Are you the amazing boss of your thoughts?    When you have the vision, and your thoughts trust you enough to jump on board, your mind will take you to places you never thought possible – just like an amazing boss. Take a listen or read the full transcript below.   ⇓⇓⇓…

60: Quick Tips: Holiday Decluttering with Style and Patience and Your Reflection as You Consider Scholarships Featuring the Deirdre Dolan Nesline, Jenn Musselman, Jo Davies, Monica Matthews and Susan Stevens Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   Enjoy this Quick Tips team episode.   Take a listen or read the full transcript below. ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll down…

59: Why I Don’t Have a Side Hustle, Words Matter Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   Words matter.    The words you chose to use in your life will impact you, and the words that work for you may not work for someone else.    Enhance your life by becoming a skillful steward of your thoughts. What words do…

58: Fish Tank Empowerment Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   In this episode, I introduce you to a concept/analogy that came to me as I drove home from She Podcasts Live — conceived in my effort to keep the momentum from the conference going for days, weeks, and months ahead.    I utilized my long car ride homeward to work through…

57: Quick Tips: College Student Mistakes and Conversations while Travelling Light with Patterns and Stripes Featuring the 5Kilo Traveller, Anne Vaccaro Brady, Katy Oliveira and Jenn Musselman Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   Super excited to share with you our very first Quick Tips team episode.   Take a listen or read the full transcript below. ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies…

56: Why Resolutions Don’t Work I have created a video workshop around the topic in this podcast episode! If you would like to dive a bit deeper, click the button below to gain access today! I’m Interested in the Workshop! Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   Yes, it is that time of year when we are all busy making…

55: Fan Favorite. Leveling Up in Life – Donkey Kong Your Life Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   This episode is the final of four recap episodes for this calendar year. I’m sharing episodes that have resonated with you (my amazing listener) along with listener responses. This recap is of episode #35 where I introduce the concept of leveling…

54: Fan Favorite. Beef Stew: Enjoying the Simmer (Christine, What Should I do With My Time? ) Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   This episode is the third of four recap episodes for this calendar year. I’m sharing episodes that have resonated with you (my amazing listener) along with listener responses. This recap is of episode #29 where I…

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   This episode is the second of four recap episodes for this calendar year. I’m sharing episodes that have resonated with you (my amazing listener) along with listener responses. This recap is about the fable I created titled Green Popsicle Stick.  Listen to learn how Seth Godin inspired this Green Popsicle Stick fable, and…

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend! This episode is the first of four recap episodes for this calendar year. I’m sharing episodes that have resonated with you (my amazing listener) in 2019. I share my thoughts about the episodes now that time has passed, and I also share listener comments about the episode. My first recap is on episode #3,…

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   As it is Thanksgiving week here in the United States, and since this is a podcast episode, I thought it would be appropriate to share a podcaster I am thankful for.   Please note that, of course, I am incredibly thankful for my patient and supportive husband, my incredibly creative and kind-hearted daughter,…

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   As we gear up for the holiday season, is there something you are ready to celebrate? Are you waiting for others to note your accomplishment(s)? This episode challenges you to take charge of your celebrations.   Take a listen or read the full transcript below.    ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll all…

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   In this brief episode, I invite you to find the funny in your life, and give it a chance to reset you.    Take a listen or read the full transcript below.    ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll all the way down ⇓ so you don’t miss anything! ⇓⇓⇓   This Episode…

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   When entering the empty nest, some of us launch back into the workforce, others never have the luxury to consider staying home full-time, and yet others keep careers going part-time while raising our families. Each path is perfect for our own life. Aren’t we all amazing?   While this  episode’s concept is universal…