Hello, my amazing friend. Thank you for taking time in your busy day to listen to my podcast. You are the absolute best. I invite you to take a listen to one of my more recent episodes, too, to see how things have progressed since I went live.   My podcast is designed to provide you with assistance as you adjust to…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   I am super excited to introduce to you the first part of my Empty Nest Prep series: Your Thoughts!   ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll all the way down ⇓ so you don’t miss anything! ⇓⇓⇓ This Episode is Brought To You By Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine – click to view all…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   This is the second part in a five part series: Empty Nest Prep. Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine, reminds you to be kind to yourself. You are not your thoughts.   ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll all the way down ⇓ so you don’t miss anything! ⇓⇓⇓   What You Will Learn in…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   The third part in a five part series: Empty Nest Prep. Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine, shares some news that you may not love- it has to do with your feelings.   ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll all the way down ⇓ so you don’t miss anything! ⇓⇓⇓ This Episode is Brought To…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   The fourth part in a five part series: Empty Nest Prep. Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine, continues her thought box visualization into ACTIONS/INACTION in your life.   ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll all the way down ⇓ so you don’t miss anything! ⇓⇓⇓ This Episode is Brought To You By Your Empty Nest…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   The final part in a five part series: Empty Nest Prep. Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine, shares the Self Coaching Model tool that was assembled by Brooke Castillo of The Life Coach School. FAB-U-LOUS!   ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll all the way down ⇓ so you don’t miss anything! ⇓⇓⇓ This Episode…

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!   Let’s chat about misery.    ⇓⇓⇓ More goodies below, too! Scroll all the way 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 you! 💚 Send audio feedback to Coach Christine now:…

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….

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!   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!   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 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!   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…

Recently, I was a guest on the Scholarship Shark podcast! The lovely Pam Andrews hosts this podcast and invited a couple of amazing ladies and me to share our thoughts and experiences as college moms. I had a tremendous amount of fun chatting with Pam, Monica, and Debbie! Take a listen to The Scholarship Shark, episode #92 wherever you listen…

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!   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!   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!   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!   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!   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!   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!   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!   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!   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 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 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!   Here we go. Move-in day:  it looms ahead in the distance and then suddenly – WHACK – here it is. We are hit with the balance of being excited for our child as they begin their next adventure and the heavy emotions that arise when you realize they won’t be in your home…

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!   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!   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!   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! ⇓⇓⇓   This Episode is Brought To You By Your Empty Nest Coach,…

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!   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!   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…

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!   Today’s Quick Tips:   The 2020-2021 FAFSA is now available for filing! Texting Your Child. See Grown & Flown’s Blog Post: When Texting Your Teen, Follow These Four…

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…

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! ⇓⇓⇓   This Episode is Brought To You…

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!   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!   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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

154: How To Disentangle Through Divorce In The Empty Nest Hello, my amazing friend. I almost didn’t publish this one. However, it has given me a bit of closure, and if it helps one person, it is worth sharing. 💚In this episode, I share some of my personal journey as my husband and I transition toward divorce. I also share things…

155: Empty Nest Success Means Re-Evaluation, But There’s a CatchHello, my amazing friend. I’m wrapping up 2021 with an announcement or two. I’ll be busy with the C.E.O. Training Team to Empty Nest Success membership, curating content from these 155 episodes, creating videos for TikTok, and other things over the next six months. I will be back after June with a…

155: Empty Nest Success Means Re-Evaluation, But There’s a Catch Hello, my amazing friend. I’m wrapping up 2021 with an announcement or two. I’ll be busy with the C.E.O. Training Team to Empty Nest Success membership, curating content from these 155 episodes, creating videos for TikTok, and other things over the next six months. I will be back after June with…

157: Listen to this episode when you need help in appreciating the past and need some self-prioritization tips Hello, my amazing friend. My goodness, you are amazing. Seriously! You are showing up in your own life and doing the thing. You are worth the joyous investment in who you are. As always, I’m cheering you on! This is a FULL episode with a brand…

158: Empty Nest Success – When The Path Becomes Clear & Guest LaTrina Rogers on What She Wishes Parents of College Students Knew Podcast episode artwork is a selfie on a sunrise walk. This is real life.Hello, my amazing friend. Life will continue to test your thoughts about everything. Be cognizant of what is going on in your mind, as…

158: Empty Nest Success – When The Path Becomes Clear & Guest LaTrina Rogers on What She Wishes Parents of College Students Knew Podcast episode artwork is a selfie on a sunrise walk. This is real life. Hello, my amazing friend. Life will continue to test your thoughts about everything. Be cognizant of what is going on in your mind,…

160: Empty Nest Success – Give Your Child Space and Reaching Parenting Goals Hello, my amazing friend. Inspiration versus Motivation: it has been on my mind in all areas of my life. In this episode, I share the idea of giving your child(ren) space to be inspired. As I listened back to the episode, “inspirational parenting” came to mind to…

161: Empty Nest Success Quick Take – It is Time To Honor Yourself Hello, my amazing friend. Welcome to my first Quick Take episode!Inspiration hit me just as I was wrapping up recording episode 160 to look back at some content (no plan) and see if I could come up with three quick episodes that way. I did!I love this…

162: Empty Nest Success  Quick Take – Bad DaysHello, my amazing friend. A Quick Take episode: short episodes where I quickly review a piece of earlier content and post between my monthly episodes. Bad days, bad moments, and bad happenings are all part of life. Eventually, you may even move to a place where it isn’t worth labeling any day bad, but we…

162: Empty Nest Success  Quick Take – ​Bad Days Hello, my amazing friend. A Quick Take episode: short episodes where I quickly review a piece of earlier content and post between my monthly episodes.  Bad days, bad moments, and bad happenings are all part of life.  Eventually, you may even move to a place where it isn’t worth labeling any day…

164: Empty Nest Success – The Power of Mini Escapes in Life & Guest Barbara Decker has a message for Parents of Someone with an Addiction Hello, my amazing friend. This is a packed episode with a variety of topics: The Power of Mini Escapes (resets) in lifeSome Thoughts on MeditationGuest Barbara Decker shares a message for Parents of Someone with…

165: Empty Nest Success – Life AUDITs, Trusting Yourself & Guest Cindy Muchnick of The Parent CompassHello, my amazing friend. Do you AUDIT your life? Do you trust yourself? Do you live your life through your teen child? I’m super thankful for you, my amazing listener. As always, I’m cheering you on! Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”… how can you trust…

166: Empty Nest Success – When Emotions are Like FartsHello, my amazing friend. I had a bit of fun with this one! As always, I’m cheering you on! Coach Christine,Your Empty Nest Coach”Sometimes you’ll realize – oh, for sure – that emotion is what I need right now – other times you may find yourself feeling differently.”Listen now or read the…