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This Empty Nest Life99. From Waiting by the Phone to Wandering in ParisSend Jay comments via textJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Susan Athari, founder of The Modern Empty Nester, as she shares her journey from uncertainty to celebration in the empty nest years. Realizing that this life stage deserves more than just survival, Susan advocates for a dynamic and adventurous approach that redefines what it means to be an empty nester.In our discussion, Susan passionately emphasizes that today’s empty nesters are not like those of previous generations. “We’re not the empty nesters sitting by the phone waiting for our kids to call,”...
2025-04-2638 minThis Empty Nest Life98. The Essential Skills We Forget to Teach Our Kids Before They LaunchSend Jay comments via textWhat happens when the magic carpet ride of childhood suddenly ends? In this enlightening episode, we welcome Rob Finlay, author of "Hey Dad," as he shares invaluable insights into the jarring transition from dependence to independence that many young adults—and their parents—experience. Drawing from a humorous yet poignant middle-of-the-night call with his daughter about whether "green gas" (diesel) can be used in her gasoline-powered Jeep, Rob realized just how many practical life skills young people often lack. This inspiration led him to interview 30 experts—from NASCAR drivers to clinica...
2025-04-1935 minThis Empty Nest Life97. Beyond the Scale: Rethinking Health, Strength, and Purpose After the Kids LeaveSend Jay comments via textAs our bodies begin to show the signs of aging, it’s easy to feel defeated. In this empowering episode, wellness expert Krista Daley shares her insights on how to navigate the midlife transition with strength and strategic adaptation, fostering a resilient mindset that celebrates our capabilities.Krista's journey as a "wellness warrior" began after her brain tumor diagnosis in 2010, while she was raising young children. This experience taught her that we are often stronger than we believe, a lesson that becomes crucial during perimenopause and menopause when familiar workouts st...
2025-04-1229 minThis Empty Nest Life96. Help! I Got Fired From My Favorite JobSend Jay comments via textJoin us for a heartfelt conversation with Julie Voris as we explore the profound and often overlooked transition to empty nesting—a journey that many parents experience but few openly discuss. In a society lacking cultural roadmaps and generational models, this phase can leave parents feeling lost and uncertain about their purpose once their children become independent.Julie shares her personal path of moving from Indiana to Florida while her three daughters embarked on their own independent lives across the country. She reveals a crucial insight: the initial empty nesting ph...
2025-04-0548 minThis Empty Nest Life95. Your Kids, Their Debt: A Parent's Guide to College Funding ConversationsSend Jay comments via textWhat happens when a burnt-out attorney with $200,000 in student loan debt decides to completely transform her life as an empty nester? Join us as Jessica Medina candidly shares her experiences burdened with a staggering average student loan debt of $145,000. She discusses the emotional weight of student loans and why they require special consideration, alongside practical strategies for parents approaching college funding conversations with their children.The conversation takes a personal turn as Jessica prepares for her own empty nest. After raising twins as a single mom while juggling her legal...
2025-03-2938 minThis Empty Nest Life94. Your Next Chapter Is a Choice, Not a CrisisSend Jay comments via textJoin us for an empowering episode with mindset coach Julie Traina as we explore how shifting your perspective can turn empty nest syndrome from a period of loss into one of opportunity and growth. Julie shares her powerful insights on redefining this pivotal life transition and offers practical strategies to embrace the changes that come with it.Key Takeaways & Highlights- The evolution of parenting from “sage on the stage” to “mentor in the center” and ultimately “guide on the side” as children grow and become i...
2025-03-2239 minThis Empty Nest Life93. Navigating the Sandwich Generation: Balancing Care & IndependenceSend Jay comments via textIn this insightful episode, we tackle the unique challenges faced by the sandwich generation—those individuals caught in the delicate balancing act of caring for aging parents while supporting adult children launching into independence. Joining us is Michele Magner, founder of Inspired Caring, who reflects on her journey of caregiving and whose experiences led her to create valuable resources for others walking similar paths. She introduces her "three pillars of family caregiving"—curiosity, communication, and compassion—principles that are essential in our relationships with both aging parents and adult children.
2025-03-1539 minThis Empty Nest Life92. Little Changes, Big Impact: Embracing Your Empty Nest LifeSend Jay comments via textJoin us in this uplifting episode as we explore the transformative journey of empty nesting with our special guest, Jodi Silverman, founder of Moms Who Dare. This vital community is dedicated to supporting mothers as they redefine themselves after their children have left home. Together, we’ll navigate the emotional whirlwind that comes with this life transition and discover how to find joy through intentional changes.Jodi shares her invaluable insights on stepping outside our comfort zones and how even small actions can lead to profound personal growth. She encourages us...
2025-03-0831 minThis Empty Nest Life91. Unlocking Connections: Communicating with Your Adult ChildrenSend Jay comments via textJoin us for an engaging and transformative episode as we explore the challenges and triumphs of parenting teens while preparing for the empty nest phase. In this captivating conversation, we welcome Jeanine Mouchawar, a seasoned parenting coach, who shares her expertise on fostering genuine connections with our children amidst their growing independence.Jeanine emphasizes the importance of understanding teenagers' emotional undercurrents and offers practical techniques that not only strengthen parent-child relationships but also enhance connections in all adult relationships. By embracing compassion and curiosity, parents can navigate this t...
2025-03-0135 minThis Empty Nest Life90. Redefining Success: Nicoa Dunne's Journey from Corporate Life to Life CoachSend Jay comments via textJoin us in this enlightening episode as we embark on a profound journey of self-discovery with my guest, Nicoa Dunne from Life by Design and the Coffee with Nicoa podcast. Nicoa shares her courageous transition from feeling unfulfilled in a corporate HR executive role to becoming an Life & Executive Coach, redefining her life on her own terms in her empty nest life.Throughout our conversation, Nicoa reveals her personal story of navigating challenges such as panic attacks and societal pressures and emphasizing the importance of aligning life with t...
2025-02-2240 minThis Empty Nest Life89. When Empty Nest Holidays Don't Go as PlannedSend Jay comments via textFeeling a mix of excitement and dread as the holidays approach and your home is emptier than usual? Join me, Jay Ramsden, on a journey through the emotional landscape of empty nesting during this festive season. Together, we'll confront those pangs of sadness and disappointment when our kids choose to celebrate elsewhere, and we'll talk about how important it is to let those feelings surface. But there's a silver lining—by supporting our children's growing independence with love and patience, and keeping those precious connections alive we can turn these challenges into op...
2024-11-2415 minThis Empty Nest Life88. Embracing Your Main Character EnergySend Jay comments via textHave you ever thought about what it means to truly be the main character in your own life story? Join me as I guide you through the emotional and transformative journey of stepping into your main character energy as an empty nester. We're exploring the bittersweet transition from being supporting characters in our children's lives to claiming the spotlight in our own narratives. Gain insights on how to prioritize yourself without neglecting your loved ones, and learn from the inspiring journeys of those who have embraced new adventures and redefined t...
2024-11-0924 minThis Empty Nest Life87. Transforming Midlife into a Journey of Self-Discovery and RenewalSend Jay comments via textWhat if you could transform the uncertainty of an empty nest into an empowering journey of self-discovery and renewal? In this episode we'll unravel the mysteries of midlife and empty nesting, turning potential feelings of loss into exciting opportunities for growth. Embrace the chance to redefine your life by gaining clarity on your core values, which will serve as a compass in navigating this new chapter. With personal stories and insightful reflection prompts, we'll explore how understanding what truly matters to you can pave the way for a future filled with jo...
2024-11-0217 minThis Empty Nest Life86. Embrace the Empty Nest: Overcome Self-Doubt and Rediscover ConfidenceSend Jay comments via textIn episode 86 of "This Empty Nest Life," host Jay Ramsden addresses a common yet challenging emotion that many face as their kids leave home: self-doubt. If you've ever questioned your ability to navigate life after parenting, this episode offers the encouragement and tools you need to reclaim your confidence and tackle what's next. Tune in and discover that every step has purpose!Join Jay as he unpacks the feelings of uncertainty and loss that often accompany this life transition. Together, you'll explore six powerful strategies designed to help...
2024-10-1914 minThis Empty Nest LifeThis Empty Nest Life (Trailer)Send Jay comments via textWelcome to This Empty Nest Life. I’m Jay Ramsden, The Empty Nest Coach on TikTok and Instagram and this podcast is a reflection of my own journey from looking for positivity during the pandemic, to becoming intentionally curious about what the future held for me, to a show now based on my work coaching empty nesters and mid-lifers. So glad you’ve decided to join me here.Support the showBECOME A VIP SUBSCRIBER (Join Today!) Bonus Content for...
2024-09-0200 minThis Empty Nest Life85. Embracing New Beginnings: A Practical Guide to Letting Go and Moving OnSend Jay comments via textFrom Raleigh, NC to Massachusetts - a journey marked by change, transition, and rebirth. That's the story I share in this heartfelt episode. Remember the tumultuous feelings that come with significant life changes? I do. I walked that path, grappled with the emotions, and emerged on the other side with a new perspective and a renewed love for life. This episode is for anyone standing on the precipice of a life transition, feeling the storm of emotions, and seeking a way to navigate through it. Through my experiences, we...
2023-11-1112 minThis Empty Nest Life84. The Principles of SuccessSend Jay comments via textGetting what you want from life really isn’t all that difficult when you make a point of asking yourself “what am I willing to do to get it?” The hard part is actually being willing to try anything and everything to get what you want. Unfortunately, until you are willing to get really uncomfortable in your pursuit of what you want from life, you will have trouble attaining it no matter what you want.In this episode, I share 10 of the foundational pieces of The Suc...
2022-10-1515 minThis Empty Nest Life83. A New Way to Practice GratitudeSend Jay comments via textTraditionally, the fall tends to be a time for us to express the things we are grateful for in our lives especially as Thanksgiving arrives. My question to you is…is once a year enough to express the things we are grateful for in our lives? Practicing gratitude regularly is the key to a more fulfilling life and a daily gratitude practice is one way to open the door to living a life filled with thankfulness for all you have in your life. Imagine if bei...
2022-10-0813 minThis Empty Nest Life82. Doubt is Not an ObstacleSend Jay comments via textWho’s doubting themselves these days? Are you saying me, me, me, me? Doubt pops when you begin to wonder if you are in the right relationship, picked the right career, doing a good job as a parent, or asking yourself if you should leave that organization you’ve been with forever. Doubt has a funny way of creeping into your life at the exact moment you don’t want it to because that it’s job. Doubt wants you to check yourself. Doubt wants to keep you s...
2022-09-2410 minThis Empty Nest Life81. Having Better Relationships in Your LifeSend Jay comments via textWhen I say that your relationship with yourself is the cornerstone upon which all other relationships in your life are built, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Yep, that’s a no brainer. Of course I have to have a good relationship with myself to have relationships with other people that are solid. And yet, do you? Do you have a solid relationship with yourself mentally, physically, emotionally? What about with money? Or your time? I’m going to go out on...
2022-09-1719 minThis Empty Nest Life80. Simplify Your LifeSend Jay comments via textWhen you think of the words simplify and life where does your brain go? Does your brain say, yes, please let’s do this? Or does your brain say to you, hah like that will ever happen! You are a hot mess, your life is a hot mess, your relationships are a hot mess and there is nothing you can do about it. Nope, you’re going to live a complicated hot mess of a life forever. I know from my work that everyone on the planet needs...
2022-09-1016 minThis Empty Nest Life79. Taking Action in Your LifeSend Jay comments via textA thoroughbred is powerful, strong, with focused motion that generates momentum and pushes them forward. A rocking horse has focused motion but never goes anywhere.Do you do a lot of things and find yourself always in motion but never get anywhere like the rocking horse? Or do you have a focus -- a goal -- toward which you have laser focus so that the action you take is specific, strong, and powerful?There is a big difference between taking passive action in...
2022-09-0319 minThis Empty Nest Life78. Investing in YourselfSend Jay comments via textHave you ever considered what it means to invest in yourself? Maybe you’ve taken a class, read a book, listened to a podcast, or learned a new language. All of these examples are things you can do to invest in yourself but do you invest in yourself regularly or are those just one off events?Here’s the thing, investing in yourself regularly is the key to sending the world the message that you are a force to be reckoned with. It says, I am important, I be...
2022-08-2716 minThis Empty Nest Life77. The Power of Your Subconscious MindSend Jay comments via textYour brain is designed to protect you and keep you safe AND it is also designed to help you figure things out – it is literally a super computer and the power is your subconscious. Your subconscious can literally reveal to you what is holding you back but you need to open your mind to its power.In this episode I share 4 steps you can use today to leverage the power of your subconscious. Get after it my friends and we’ll see you next w...
2022-08-1308 minThis Empty Nest Life76. Perfectionism is Procrastination All Dressed UpSend Jay comments via textPerfectionism is just procrastination all dressed up. You know, a nice suit, tie, and polished shoes or an evening gown with pearls – clothes that you don’t necessarily wear but when you have to get into them it just doesn’t feel right? You spend a lot of time trying to make things in your life perfect and all that does is delay you from taking action in your life.When you spend time trying to make things perfect you almost always end up wasting time to the detriment of wha...
2022-08-0608 minThis Empty Nest Life75. The Difference Between a Good Day and a Bad DaySend Jay comments via textWhat’s the difference between a good day and a bad day? When you saw the episode title what went through your mind? Were you thinking about all of the things that make a day great? Time with friends. A good meal. Maybe a trip or vacation? Was it no stress? Maybe the kids were good. You may have had some thoughts about what makes a day a day bad. There was that jerk at work. You got cut off in traffic when you were already running la...
2022-07-2410 minThis Empty Nest Life74. What Makes a Problem, a Problem?Send Jay comments via textWhat makes a problem? You might not like the answer and once you learn your life will be totally different. Here's the primer: A problem becomes a problem only when we have a thought that makes it a problem.A mind blowing concept, no? In this episode I share some new things I have been learning about problems and the thoughts we have that create them. I also share a important question to ask yourself everyday in every situation that will t...
2022-07-1609 minThis Empty Nest Life73. Change is Inevitable; Growth is OptionalSend Jay comments via textThe curious thing about growth and change is that literally one thought or one action can change your life. For me, that thought was “I can impact people’s lives.” With kindness, with generosity and with an intention of being the best human I can be I can impact people’s lives.And with that simple thought, I embarked on a journey to improve my mindset, improve my thinking, and to improve my skills as a coach. Growth is the key to success. So many times people will tell you to t...
2022-07-0212 minThis Empty Nest Life72. The Next Right StepSend Jay comments via textI see it all around me. I see it in myself. I see it in others. I see it almost everyday. I see so many of you saying I do not know what to do. I do not know how to make a change in my life. I don’t know how to become the type of person I can be proud of, the type of person that I’ve always wanted to be.Here’s the thing when we are dealing with being unsure of ourselves and not knowin...
2022-06-2708 minThis Empty Nest Life71. Purpose Over Passion & LoveSend Jay comments via textLeaning into your why is the awesome sauce of your purpose. And that’s when life gets super exciting because you instantly have something to lean on in hard times. When you question your passion or your love for what you do. Or the relationship you have. Or how you show up in this work. When passion and love start to fade, purpose is what can prop them up, buoy them in a storm, and keep them afloat.In this episode I share 5 tips for helping you discover your pu...
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This Empty Nest Life70. Knowing When it's Time to Pivot in LifeSend Jay comments via textHow do you know when it is time to pivot? Whether it’s a job, a relationship, your emotional health, your physical health, or whatever else might drive you to seek change in your life the pivot always seems to come out of nowhere. But does it really?How can you determine whether a pivot is needed in your life right now?For me it was an aha moment when working with my coach. I hadn’t been experiencing the growth in my business that I had expe...
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