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Next Chapter Empty NestHow to Find FriendsThe lifelong question of how to find friends! My youngest is in her first semester at college, and it has been hard to find friends. Listen to what advice I’ve given her, and how it also applies to us as we move to new jobs or new places in the empty nest phase.
2023-10-2723 minNext Chapter Empty NestI QUIT MY JOB! What was I thinking??I quit my job! After 16 years and with 2 in college, what was I thinking?? It’s scary, exciting, and crazy! But I did it! Listen in and hear my thoughts on how and why I did it.
2023-10-1727 minNext Chapter Empty NestOur Youngest Has Flown the Nest!We dropped off our youngest at college, and we are doing well! Leading up to this, I was a little worried at how we would all do at this point. There were some tears, but overall, it was a positive experience! I also decided with her dad and I feeling good, we should celebrate! The emotions will come, I’m sure, but if we are feeling good about things, why not celebrate our successes in raising two wonderful kids?! That is something worth celebrating!
2023-08-1822 minNext Chapter Empty NestYou’re Not Invited-A Mom’s RealizationAn empty nest mom realizing her kids want to do more and more without her! Yes, it is hard to adjust to. But it is totally normal. Has this happened to you? Any advice for those of us just realizing this? Reach out to Next Chapter Empty Nest on Facebook and Instagram! I’d love to hear from you!
2023-08-1011 minNext Chapter Empty NestYou’re Going Back to School Early??When your child heads back to college early instead of staying home for the entire summer, what’s your reaction? Mine was shock! I don’t know if I’m over it yet (ok-I’m not!). Hear how I’m dealing with it and how I’m preparing myself for this kind of thing.
2023-08-0215 minNext Chapter Empty NestCollege Orientation-Parent Advice!Hear how college orientation went and what two lessons the parents learned! Very valuable advice!
2023-07-2115 minNext Chapter Empty NestPomp and Circumstance-She Did It!!High school graduation is complete! My youngest has officially graduated from high school! Hear how it went, the ceremony and the graduation party. Almost a full-fledged empty nester- at least during the college months! Yikes!
2023-07-1123 minNext Chapter Empty NestThe Youngest is Graduating!Hear Brenda tell about her youngest finishing her senior year of high school! So much growth, and some tears for mom, as we look forward to what is to come.
2023-06-2135 minNext Chapter Empty NestThe Bad and the UglyLast week I talked about my college student and after it, I felt like I talked about the good. Well, what about the rest of it? It is has been an emotional time around here with my daughter coming home from college. As many people have warned me, it is an adjustment! So listen in for the rest of the story! Also, numbers 21-30 of my 50 New Things I tried in my 50th year!
2023-06-1523 minNext Chapter Empty NestThe College StudentA review of my college student’s last 2 years & how it has been for her! And a review of Numbers 11-20 of my 50 New Things! Do you have a college kid? How was their year? Send me a DM on Facebook or Instagram @nextchapteremptynest and tell me about it! If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with others or give it a review!
2023-06-0733 minNext Chapter Empty NestSeason 4 RELAUNCH OF THE NEXT CHAPTER EMPTY NEST PODCAST!!!Welcome to the relaunch of the Next Chapter Empty Nest podcast! It has been a long time but I’m so happy to be back, and even happier to have you here! I will tell you what’s been going on and fill you in from this past year. I’ve missed you! Thank you for listening and being a part of it. Feel free to reach out and let me know what you think, if you’d like to be interviewed, or just want to say hi! Facebook Next Chapter Empty Nest: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2672047719776656/?ref=share_group_li...
2023-05-1729 min
Next Chapter Empty NestGina Rindfleisch and The CreeptasticsToday's episode has Gina Rindfleisch who is preparing for an empty nest in a positive, yet creepy, way! Gina has always liked creepy and scary things, and enjoys scary movies and creating creepy art. Listen as she tells how she got into this, what else she does, and check out her Facebook group and Etsy store after!
You can find Gina on:
Facebook at The Creeptastics
Instagram @thecreeptastics
TikTok thecreeptastics
She also has her Etsy shop Little Lively one.
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2022-03-0843 minNext Chapter Empty NestEmily Baker- Entrepreneur Extraordinaire!Emily Baker is here to share with us how she started TWO businesses! Have you had an idea for your own business but aren’t sure how to go about it? Has your idea been on the back burner but you’ve thought maybe it’s time to put it out into the world? Be inspired by Emily and her thoughts on entrepreneurship! To reach Emily: Instagram: @buoy.box and @confidencewillfollow On Facebook: BuoyBox and Confidence Will Follow. You can find the Next Chapter Empty Nest webpage at:
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2022-02-2337 minNext Chapter Empty NestNicole Williams-Start Your Week!Today we have Nicole Williams on the podcast! She is so lovely, sweet, and kind. Listen as she shares with us how she got her dream job of working from home, about the online community she created, and what she is planning to do when she has an empty nest.
You can find Nicole and join her Start Your Week below. You will have access to Nicole's FREE invite for Monday Mornings live on Zoom at 9am EST!
https://startyourweek-selfcare.com.site/home
Nicole's blog is here:
thankfulsinglemomma...
2022-02-1644 minNext Chapter Empty NestJenna- The First Semester and How It WentToday we talk with my daughter, Jenna. Get the low down on college life from her first semester experiences. We talk about meeting new people, finding her way around, being away from home, and much more!
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We are also featured on the Top 25 Empty Nest Podcasts on Feedspot:
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2022-02-0830 minNext Chapter Empty NestVaRonica Jackson-empty nester with her RVMeet VaRonica Jackson, empty nester and solo RV traveler! Veronica inspires us with making her dreams come true! She wanted to travel, always wanted an RV, so she went and got one. Nothing is stopping her now! Listen to VaRonica share with us the benefits of an RV, where she's been, and where she wants to go. You can watch her videos on YouTube, like the tour of her RV. I subscribed to her channel so I can see all that she does!
If you'd like to follow VaRonica, and who wouldn't?, you can find her here:
2022-02-0233 minNext Chapter Empty NestUpdates and back at it!The first semester, 50 New Things, and more of what’s been going on! So glad to be back at podcasting! Thanks for joining me!
2022-01-1727 minNext Chapter Empty NestRachel Karpf from Mic Drop MiniaturesRachel Karpf is here from Mic Drop Miniatures. She makes the ordinary extraordinary- in miniature! Rachel is full of ideas in how to make miniature replicas of just about anything, and how these can be used. The miniature world has been around a long time but is really taking off now. And they aren't just for kids anymore! Listen to all that she does, and get inspired to follow her and learn how to make things in miniature.
You can find Rachel on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MicDropMiniatures/
and also at this Facebook pag...
2021-12-0729 minNext Chapter Empty NestAnne Kulhanek-travel agent to empty nestersAnne Kulhanek shares with us the joys of traveling as an empty nester! She also teaches us the best times to use a travel agent and how they can help us as we have more time to travel. You can reach Anne at Premier Travels phone number (920)845-2600 or by email at anne@premiertravels.com to plan a vacation. For more Next Chapter Empty Nest, you can find us on Instagram and Facebook at Next Chapter Empty Nest.
2021-11-1823 minNext Chapter Empty NestKathy Belge- solo woman RVerKathy was fun to interview! Hear about her adventures with RVing solo on this episode. To find Kathy, her blog is travelswithsqueaky.com and has a link to her podcast. On Instagram you can find her @kbelge, and on Facebook she is at Solo Women RVers. In this episode, she talks about finding where she likes to camp, and sent us her link to Harvest Hosts, which has a discount code, to use for interesting places to stay: http://harvesthosts.refr.cc/kathybelge.
For more empty nest fun, you can connect on Facebook and Instagram at Next Chapter Empty Nest!
2021-11-1123 minNext Chapter Empty NestUpdates! Season 3 Episode 5A monthly update on me, my family-including our college student- and the Next Chapter Empty Nest community! So many good things are happening! Like being named to the Top 25 Empty Nest Podcasts!! See link below!
Top 25 List of Empty Nest Podcasts on Feedspot:
https://blog.feedspot.com/empty_nest_podcasts/
Our new website:
https://www.podpage.com/next-chapter-empty-nest/
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2021-11-0415 minNext Chapter Empty NestJennifer Francis- Solo mom, empty nester, and podcaster!Meet Jennifer Francis who has been a solo mom for most of her children’s lives, a new empty nester, and a podcaster! Jennifer shared her story of her empty nest and what plans she now has for herself during this time. She is inspiring! To reach Jennifer, you can find her on Facebook at JRosemarie, on Instagram @JRosemarie1, and at her website Solomon’s-talk.com.
2021-10-2819 min
The Coffee CelebrationBrenda Lenweaver: Scientist, Loving mom and curator!Brenda is a savvy scientist, who for the past 20 years has made a difference in our world. More recently, she has curated a community for parents navigating being empty nesters. I had the best discussion with her and she is my new best friend!
2021-10-2555 minNext Chapter Empty NestJessica Doolin- Hollywood Makeup Artist and ProducerI am pleased to introduce you to Jessica Doolin- makeup artist and producer. Jessica is not an empty nester, but she is super inspiring! She worked hard to get to where she is and is successful at what she does. I think those of us preparing for an empty nest can gain a lot of insight from Jessica. As we have more time on our hands, what do we want to do? Do we want a new career or something else exciting in our lives? And can we reach those goals? Yes we can! Listen to today's episode for your...
2021-10-2052 minNext Chapter Empty NestInterviewing My Parents!As we prepare for the empty nest, did you ever wonder what your parents thought when they went through it? No?! Me, neither! Until I started going through it! So I asked them! What did the empty nest mean to them? What was it like compared to my view on it today? It's very interesting how it has changed and how different we are about it!
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2021-10-1224 minNext Chapter Empty NestWelcome to Season 3!Welcome to Season 3! This season, MORE interviews with empty nesters and others, setting goals for the next year, and how our preparation for the empty nest is going!
2021-10-0618 minNext Chapter Empty NestNext Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series Episode 15A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, the last of the summer series! How it went, how it is, and what we have to look forward to! Let’s connect:
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2021-09-2823 minNext Chapter Empty NestNext Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series- Episode 14A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, we are now in a good groove and how connecting with others is helping my empty nest process! Let’s connect:
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2021-09-1415 minNext Chapter Empty NestNext Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series- Episode 13A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, kind of a rough week and figuring out this new family dynamic of ours. Let’s connect:
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2021-09-0713 minNext Chapter Empty NestNext Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series-Episode 12A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, heading into the 3rd full week of being away at college, Dad visits, and Mom gets feedback on how what she does is important! Let’s connect:
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2021-09-0117 minNext Chapter Empty NestNext Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series- Episode 11A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, the first week our college kid is away!
2021-08-2417 minNext Chapter Empty NestNext Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series Episode 10A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, dropping our baby off at college!
2021-08-1717 minNext Chapter Empty NestNext Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series- Episode 9A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, we get the perspectives of the college student and the dad!
2021-08-1113 minNext Chapter Empty NestNext Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series- Episode 8A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, the thoughts that are going through my mind as we prepare to take my daughter to college in one week!
2021-08-0414 minNext Chapter Empty NestNext Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series-The First One Leaves the Nest-Episode 7A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, our family vacation and time is getting closer to taking my daughter to college!
2021-07-2911 minNext Chapter Empty NestNext Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series-Episode 6A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, the graduation party and all that happened!
2021-07-1914 minNext Chapter Empty NestNext Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series Episode 5A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, connecting with my younger daughter and the college kid preparing for her new dorm room. And transcripts- there’s always something due to worry about!
2021-07-1213 minNext Chapter Empty NestSummer Series- The First One Leaves the Nest Episode 4A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, preparing for the graduation party, date night, and when the youngest starts having her own things to do.
2021-07-0816 minNext Chapter Empty NestSummer Series- The First One Leaves the Nest Episode 3A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, how graduation went, what a monumental time in their lives, and ours, too!
2021-06-2812 minNext Chapter Empty NestSummer Series-The First One Leaves the Nest! Episode 2A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, last minute updates to graduation and the start of the college process.
2021-06-2215 minNext Chapter Empty NestSummer Series- The First One Leaves the Nest!A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, the last month of high school.
2021-06-1417 min
Dancing in the KitchenE18: Next Chapter Empty Nest featuring Brenda LenweaverWelcome back to Dancing in the Kitchen podcast!We are wrapping up our Motivationally MOVING through May and talking about that next chapter of an empty nest. I am literally moving from Ohio to Florida as we speak! I cannot believe I am about to step out in faith into the next chapter of my life. I have no idea what it’s going to look like and I’m super excited to see where God leads me! One thing I do know is that I will use what I’ve learned over this past year and continue...
2021-05-2732 minNext Chapter Empty NestTaking a break!Hi! It’s Brenda! I am taking a break for a few weeks to prepare for our summer series “The First One Leaves the Nest”! Starting June 7, we will have a weekly episode discussing our experience as the first child heads out of the nest and into college. See you then!
2021-05-1701 minNext Chapter Empty NestEpisode 18-Recap and what’s to come!A recap of some of our guests and what some of them are up to today! Also, what’s to come for the podcast this summer!
2021-05-1022 minNext Chapter Empty NestEpisode 17 Debi Stovicek from Dancing in the KitchenDebi Stovicek is on the podcast today to share her empty nest story. She discusses her empty nest as a single mom, how and why she created her podcast Dancing in The Kitchen, and an exciting turn of events that is happening for her very soon!
You can find Debi at:
Podcast: Dancing in the Kitchen, where ever you listen to podcasts.
Facebook: Dancing in the Kitchen Podcast and also on Facebook at Dining with Debi
Instagram: @diningwithdebi
2021-05-0328 minNext Chapter Empty NestEpisode 16- Beth Goshow of Daughters Without MomsOn today’s podcast we have Beth Goshow. She lost her mom at an early age and has created a safe space for those who have lost their moms and other loved ones to share their stories. Beth has a podcast where people share their stories of loss and resilience. She also shares with us how grief can resurface during the empty nest and how we can use this time to heal.
If you would like to share your story with Beth, you can email her at daughterswithoutmoms@gmail.com.
If you would like to attend Beth's Mother's Day Circle, you...
2021-04-2627 minNext Chapter Empty NestEpisode 15 Caprice PickettCaprice Pickett from Spark Something Consulting is on the episode today. She is a ray of sunshine and I enjoyed meeting her and learning about her business! She also shares her empty nest story, different from most of us but a beautiful story nonetheless. You can find Caprice at sparksomethingconsulting.com or on Instagram @sparksomethingconsulting. Her up coming events are The Universal Toolbox on May 6, 2021, and How to Live the Life You Want on May 27,2021.
2021-04-2130 minNext Chapter Empty NestEpisode 14- Empowered Women’s Experience with Elizabeth StephensonOn today’s show we have Elizabeth Stephenson from the Empowered Women’s Experience. Learn who “That Girl” is and get inspired for your Second Act! You can join her Facebook and Instagram groups to connect with other empowered women. If you are interested in her Breathe event, sign up here: ewebreathe.eventbrite.com find her here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewestatecollege/ Instagram: @empoweredwomenexperience
2021-04-1231 minNext Chapter Empty NestEpisode 13-Jessica SeidersYou are going to be inspired by our guest, Jessica Seiders. Jessica has a fascinating empty nester story that led her to a life of travel that has her living her best life-in Bali!
You can follow Jessica at www.fearlessemptynester.com, on Instagram @fearlessemptynester, on Facebook at Jessica Seiders, and she also runs a Facebook group called Empty Nester Zoom Moms! that meets over Zoom for events with different topics so you can connect with others.
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2021-04-0528 minNext Chapter Empty NestEpisode 12 Vanessa McMahanAn interview with former Rockette Vanessa McMahan. We talk about Vanessa’s life of dance and how she is sharing it with the rest of us, even teaching us empty nesters!
To follow Vanessa:
on Facebook at her page called Groove is in The Heart
https://www.facebook.com/groups/401444311037704/
on Instagram @thevanessamcmahan
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2021-03-2948 minNext Chapter Empty NestEpisode 11- Yvonne Reese’s empty nest storyYvonne shares her story with us on her empty nest journey, and it’s a good one! Yvonne is fun and energizing, and her story is one that many of us can relate to.
To reach Yvonne or to follow her on Instagram, go to @yvonnereesesalescoach
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2021-03-2229 minNext Chapter Empty NestLuisa Morrone- My Way of EatingPODCAST NOTES FOR NEXT CHAPTER EMPTY NEST
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On today’s episode, I am thrilled to welcome Luisa Morrone! As parents, we tend to focus on our kids, and losing ourselves in the mix. Many of us have put on weight while supporting our families, running around in the evenings to all the activities for the kids, not much time to prepare the healthiest meals or exercise. It has all added up and now that the k...
2021-03-151h 17Next Chapter Empty NestPodcastingPodcasting and what I know so far about it! And yes, you can podcast, too!
2021-03-0313 minNext Chapter Empty NestI Have A Senior in High School?!How do I have a senior in high school?! My thoughts on trying to avoid the fact my kid is a senior!
2021-02-1513 minNext Chapter Empty NestFirst Interview!First interview with my sister, Beth Williams. She is a few years ahead of me in the parenting department, and I’ve always watched and learned from her, and now we are learning from her empty nest experience.
2021-02-0816 minNext Chapter Empty NestSelf-LoveSelf-Love and my discovery of it! So much more than self-care, and we all deserve to have the luxury to indulge in it!
2021-02-0417 minNext Chapter Empty NestHome AloneI have the house to myself- now what?? Also includes a bonus recipe!
2021-02-0113 minNext Chapter Empty NestWalking is my MeditationI recently realized what walking does for me! Hint: It’s more than just wearing the dog out so she will sleep at night!
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