111: Christine, My Child Isn’t in College, Can You Still Help Me Hello, 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…

111: Christine, My Child Isn’t in College, Can You Still Help Me Hello, 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…

110: How are you doing with 2020 Hello, 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…

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…

108: Let’s Talk About Intuition Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend,  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 know how to take the next step. …

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, Parents! 💚 Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend,  STUFF HERE 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…

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…

101: Free Empty Nest Success Training – Why You Don’t Know What Is Next For Your Life Hello, 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…

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! ⇓⇓⇓ GPS Support Flock Member? Click here to discuss this episode with the flock. 💬 This Episode is Brought To You By The…

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 Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   Yes, it is that time of year when we are all busy making resolutions for the year ahead. If you’ve made the same resolution year after year after year and you are ready to make it a reality, finally, have a listen.    I’d like to see you…

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! ⇓⇓⇓   GPS Support…

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…

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   I can see how others might think that I’m all about positive thinking. Sure, the story you tell yourself has a lot to do with it, but it doesn’t matter what you tell yourself if you don’t believe it — more on that in this episode.   Take a listen or read the…

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   A question I have been asked lately by listeners and clients is, “Christine, how will I know when it is time to stop simmering?” This episode is my response.    Take a listen or read the full transcript below.    ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll all the way down ⇓ so you…

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   This bonus episode is a small glimpse inside of my experience at She Podcasts Live 2019 – so much fun!   I took the opportunity to gather some mid-life (or relevant) podcasters for the opportunity for you to meet them.    Please check out at least one of these amazing women, and enjoy! …

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   Just in case you were wondering, I revert to autopilot some days. Gasp! Yes, it is true. I appreciate it when I notice these days and can move forward quickly. I love the work, and I believe in it one hundred percent, but I believe I must provide you with proper warnings on…

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   I did some leveling-up, recently. I share my experience and thoughts with you in this episode. Please enjoy.   Take a listen or read the full transcript below.    ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll all the way down ⇓ so you don’t miss anything! ⇓⇓⇓   GPS Support Flock Discussion This Episode…

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   Warning: I have some tough love in this episode, today.   I shared in my Green Popsicle Sticks Facebook group that I almost changed today’s topic because I thought it could be a bit be too much tough love. But then I changed my thought to, “Someone needs to hear this right now…

This episode is a fun test of an idea I have for 2020 where I share quick tips from some of my favorite guests.   Let me know what you think!   GPS Support Flock Member? Click here to discuss this episode with the flock. 💬 Today’s Quick Tips:   The 2020-2021 FAFSA is now available for filing! Texting Your…

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   I not only survived my very first retreat, but I had an amazing time, too! It exceeded my expectations, and I can’t wait to do it again. What crazy idea do you have that you should try? This one was mine, and I’m so thankful I stepped out of my comfort zone and…

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   A Green Popsicle Stick Facebook group member asked me, “How early is too early to prepare for the empty nest.”   I share my answer in this episode. Take a listen or read the full transcript below.    ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll all the way down ⇓ so you don’t miss anything!…

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   Do you have huge goals in your life but don’t know where to start? The huge goals are just the beginning. Today, I talk about how to view your big goals in a way that will allow you to take action in your life. I can’t wait to see what you do!   …

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   I have a quick message for you today about being courageous.    Enjoy!    Take a listen or read the full transcript below.    ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll all the way down ⇓ so you don’t miss anything! ⇓⇓⇓   GPS Support Flock Discussion This Episode is Brought To You By…

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   In this episode, Michele shares a portion of her life story with us and opens up to show us what helped her get through the remaining emotions and trauma she had from a teenage rape – or should I say, “who helped her.” The gift she received is one we all can learn…

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   My guest, today, Jenn Musselman, is so much fun. She’s a closet coach, a certified professional life coach with a niche in closet coaching (more about that in the episode), and also manages one of my favorite places to hang out – and get my hair done – Reveal Salon, located in Chester…

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   I am thrilled to bring this episode to you.   I enjoy scrolling through Instagram and making new connections on that platform. One account that always makes me smile is Midlife Highway, which is run by the ever so funny, Jo Davies.    Jo has supremely fresh and funny posts and is highly…

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   Life can be filled with lousiness sometimes. Right when you begin to feel like you are getting somewhere, suddenly something happens that has you feeling like you are back at square one. This is beautiful: it is real; it is life. Nowhere are we guaranteed smooth sailing or perfection, did you get that…

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!   Last week, April Force Pardoe shared tips on how to prepare your home for the empty nest. This week, I thought I would share some thoughts I have about your child’s room: how to adapt it as they head off to and attend college. Enjoy!   Take a listen or read the full…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   As you sit in the simmer of your life and work on things for the next version of you, one of the areas you may want to begin to consider is how you want your home to look in the empty nest years. You may start dreaming about this early and make changes over…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   This episode topic comes from a Green Popsicle Stick Group Facebook member. Once again, when I sat down to organize and script this out, I had no idea that I had so many thoughts on the subject. Too funny. Katie asked, “What skills are you glad you taught your daughter before she went off…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   This episode topic is from a fellow listener who asked about finding friends in the later years of life. When I sat down to organize and script this out, I had no idea that I had so many thoughts on the subject. But then, I do have a lot of thoughts on many subjects,…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   As a mom, unappreciative humans may surround you at all times. Some days it may feel like it is part of the job description. Is there even the slightest chance that you have created that yourself? Let’s think about that in today’s episode where I give you a little bit of tough love because…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   I can’t begin to tell you how much I needed this episode when I wrote it. Throughout our life, we experience change. Sometimes it is expected, sometimes it is not. When we are unable to be patient with ourselves through the transition, things can get a little off course and “boil over.”  In this…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   I am thrilled to bring you this episode! Not only is if overflowing with content that I wish I had known before my daughter headed off to school, but I also learned a few things. My guest, Katy Oliveira, Host of the Collegehood Advice podcast, shares her advice and tips on navigating the first…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   So, I wonder if this episode is the one that gets my listeners worked up. These are thoughts that we don’t hear often, so I’m putting them out there. If you aren’t a fan of my approach – it is all good, differences are what makes this world interesting. However, if you can barely…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   We change our mind all of the time, don’t we?   But how do you treat yourself when you do change a decision that you have made? Guess what? It isn’t time to beat yourself up. It is time to be curious, to question it, check it and then be all in on your…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   This one is real. We all have our moments where it isn’t easy to think the best of our partner. When the days turn to weeks and months – what can we do?   You may not love my answer. It isn’t the easy answer but it is the life changing answer.   Of…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   My future empty nest friend, I want to talk about the normal thoughts that you may expect to have as you prepare for your child heading to school.    Our minds like to be creative. Here are some that I’ve heard from friends, clients, and family:    Will they ever bathe in college? Will…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   In this episode, my guest, Callan Olive, walks us through the difference between life coaches, therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists and more! She also give us hints on how to find a therapist.   Take a listen, or read the transcript, below.   ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll all the way down ⇓ so…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   In this episode, I share some of my favorite Thursday Thoughts About email content with you: being brave, imposter syndrome and consistency.    Take a listen, or read the transcript, below.   ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll all the way down ⇓ so you don’t miss anything! ⇓⇓⇓   GPS Support Flock Member?…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   This episode is a continuation of my last episode. We worked on finding  future you in episode 13, and in my previous episode we talked about, the “How?” Today, we cover those darn excuses that crop up in our lives. Let’s bury them once and for all!   Take a listen, or read the…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   This episode is a continuation of my “finding future you” episode. I can’t begin to stress enough how important it is for you to spend time with yourself, getting to know future you, so that she is your gps through life. She’s all you need. She’ll cheer you on, guide you, recommend the when,…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   I am unbelievably excited to have Carolyn Allison Caplan AKA Admissions Mom as a guest on my episode, today. Honestly, I could have spoken with Carolyn for hours, but, alas, I had to return to work from my lunch break.  But, no worries, we already discussed having her back on the podcast. Yay!   …

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   Mom guilt. Why is this even a thing? What does it do other than to make mom miserable? Let’s work on removing guilt from our lives.    Take a listen, or read the transcript, below.   ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll all the way down ⇓ so you don’t miss anything! ⇓⇓⇓  …

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   This episode has taken more energy than most others!   It took me weeks to gather my thoughts and then a few more additional weeks to put them together and even assemble it. The result is a fable I created for us! It is my gift to you.  Let me know if it resonates…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   Well, here we go, I’m sharing how I lost 50 pounds – and am still losing. I finally hit the 50-pound mark, between recording this episode and go-live. And I sat at about 48 pounds lost for over two months. I’m proud that I didn’t let it get to me, didn’t let the drama…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   Anne (my guest) and I touched on this in my last episode – how to be the emotional adult in the room.  College is a significant change – and when they go far enough away that they can’t stop by for dinner – it is a REALLY SIGNIFICANT change.    You can handle it….