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This Empty Nest Life
Embark on a transformative journey with Jay Ramsden, the enlightening voice behind The Empty Nest Coach on TikTok and Instagram. Jay’s show will help you navigate the uncharted seas of mid-life and empty nesting as he thoughtfully unravels the threads of change, growth, and self-discovery in what has become your new normal. Jay will help you discover the endless opportunities awaiting you in this new phase of life because life doesn't end in your 40s, 50s, and beyond -- it begins again.
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Episodes
141 episodes
141. From Quiet Kitchens to New Freedom: Re-envisioning Your Role After the Kids Launch
“Often, we are left just to watch from the sidelines.”Those words came from a heartbreaking email sent by a listener at 10:00 p.m. from her quiet kitchen. With two of her children getting married this spring, she’s wrestling with ...
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139. Hot Coffee and Quiet Kitchens: Navigating the Middle of the Empty Nest
"Is the silence a void we need to fill, or a space we need to protect?"If you’ve been tuning in lately, you’ve heard some incredible experts in the studio—from downsizing gurus to neuroplasticity doctors. But today, the guest chai...
138. Why Your "Empty Nest" Aches Might Be Emotional: Dr. David Clarke on Neuroplastic Pain
"The body keeps the score."We’ve all heard that phrase, but what does it actually mean when you’re 55 and dealing with back pain, migraines, or digestive issues that no doctor seems to be able to explain?In today’s episode,...
137. What If Downsizing Is A Decision About Who You Are?
Your house didn’t suddenly get bigger; your life just got different. Transitioning to an empty nest can turn a lively home into a quiet space filled with big questions: Do we need all this room? Should we stay, go, or renovate? ...
136. From Newspaper Jokes To 40 Million Views with Leighton Hart
Ever catch yourself thinking, “If I really tried, I’d be good at that”? This protective thought often keeps us from taking risks, especially during midlife transitions. In this compelling episode, we sit down with Leighton Hart, the creator beh...
135. From Survival To Sisterhood: Joy Rowland On Confidence, Community, And Redefining Success After 40
What if the second half of your life is where your real story begins? In this energizing episode, mentor and speaker Joy Rowland joins us for a raw conversation about rebuilding confidence, cultivating true sisterhood, and using neuroplasticity...
134. From Burnout To Values: A Guide For Gen X
Tired of treating boredom and busyness as “just the way it is”? Join us as we sit down with coach Shelley McIntyre, host of Burn the Map, to explore midlife ...
133. How Biking Became A Roadmap For Marriage, Faith, And Life After Kids
What happens to love, purpose, and identity when the kids launch? In this uplifting episode, author Linda Hanstra shares how she turned her love of cycling into a joyful roadmap for her second act.We explore Linda’s “winter training” ap...
132. Choose Your Second Act By Being Who You’ve Always Been
Ever wonder why those you love make baffling choices, like craving roller coasters while you seek calm? In this episode, we sit down with educator and life coach Eric Gee, author of The Power of Personality and The Utopia Project
131. How To Stay Close When Your Kids Move Away
What if true closeness with your adult children has little to do with how far apart you are? This thought-provoking episode features writer and parent-mentor Joanne McHugh, creator of the insightful newsletter
130. Self-Love, Empty Nests, And Finding Real Connection
When the house goes quiet, the old stories often get loud—especially those nagging voices whispering “I’m not enough, not lovable, not likable.” In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with coach and author Jonathon Aslay to explore how ...
129. You Are Not Your Circumstances with Dr. Fred Moss
The house just got quieter—but this silence can serve as a doorway to something greater. In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Dr. Fred Moss to explore how to rethink the “empty nest” phase as an open season where identity, purpose, an...
128. How Downsizing And Inner Work Create A Fuller Life
Are you ready to trade overwhelm for clarity and turn the empty nest into a launchpad for a richer life? In this enlightening episode, we sit down with writer, simplicity advocate, and author of
127. Breaking The Bullshit Box: Identity, Triggers, And Life After Kids
When the house goes quiet and everyone expects you to feel "free," but your heart says otherwise, it's time to confront the stories that keep empty nesters feeling stuck. In this transformative episode, attorney and master NLP coach Amber Fuhri...
126. You Become A Magnet For Love When You Believe You Are Worthy
What if the key to finding love and purpose after your children launch lies in changing the way you view your life? In this insightful episode, we sit down with Trisha Rose Stone—soulful guide, former optometrist, and creator of the New Lens Me...
125. From Grief To Growth: A Guide For Widows
Grief can feel like the rug has been pulled out from under you—especially when the echoes of absence are amplified as your children leave home. In this deeply moving episode, grief coach, healer, and author Angela Clement joins us to explore ho...
124. Breaking The Cycle Of Emotional Eating
What if ending emotional eating isn’t about creating the perfect plan, but about choosing who you want to be? In this eye-opening episode, author, TEDx speaker, and coach Renée Jones shares her transformative journey from 40 years of yo-yo diet...
123. From Empty Nest To Encore Career: Finding Direction in Your 2nd Act
When your children launch or your career ends, a strange silence can set in—and with it, the big question: What’s Next? In this inspiring episode, Jack Calhoun, founder of Encore C...
122. Reclaiming Calm and Clarity After Caregiving & Betrayal with Laurie James
When the house gets quiet, your nervous system often gets loud. For many, the departure of children triggers deep questions about marriage, identity, and personal desire—questions long shelved but now impossible to ignore. In this heartfelt epi...
121. Embracing Your 2nd Act with Actor & Musician Troy Horne
What if the empty rooms in your home are an invitation to a bigger, richer life? In this inspiring episode, best-selling author and performer Troy Horne joins us to explore how to redesign your future after 40 by tapping into your greatest asse...
120. Parents Can Build Deeper Bonds Through Simple Daily Texts
What if staying close to your adult children didn’t require long calls, perfect timing, or instant replies? In this episode, author Tammy Cohen introduces a straightforward, impactful practice: short, consistent texts that convey love, gratitud...
119. Downsizing Without Drama: A Practical Path For Empty Nesters
Downsizing and decluttering can be overwhelming—it's not just lifting boxes, but making tough decisions while battling guilt, perfectionism, and “what if I need this?” In this episode, professional organizer Tracy Hoth of Simply Squared Awa...
118. From Empty Nest to Open Road: Carol Tice on RV Living, Freedom, and Building Work You Can Take Anywhere
What if the space between parenting and grandparenting became your most vibrant, alive season? In this episode, entrepreneur and community-builder Carol Tice shares her transformative journey—from selling their Seattle home to living full-time ...
117. Harnessing the Pause: How Empty Nesters Reclaim Rhythm, Energy, and Joy
When the house quiets, your mind often rushes in. For many, this transition from full-time parent to empty nester triggers overwhelm—and the need to pause intentionally. In this episode, author and coach Jennie Phillips introduces her "Yellow L...
116. Who are you when the house goes quiet?
When your children leave home, the loudest voice isn't always the one you want to hear—it's your inner critic. It whispers doubts, tells you "you shouldn't," "you can't," or "you're not enough," leaving you feeling stuck and uncertain about how...