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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
125 episodes
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...
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Episode 124
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36:22
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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...
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Episode 123
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39:57
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...
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Episode 122
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39:29
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...
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Episode 121
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35:25
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...
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Episode 120
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41:34
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...
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Episode 119
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37:13
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 ...
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Episode 118
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36:46
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...
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Episode 117
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44:44
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...
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Episode 116
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37:11
115. The Courage to Reinvent Yourself with Neena Perez
What happens when your identity, built over decades of parenting, no longer feels required all the time? Neena Perez’s powerful story reveals that the empty nest is not an end—it's a beginning. After overcoming trauma and embracing single mothe...
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Episode 115
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38:59
114. Rules of Resilience with Valorie Burton
Resilience isn't just a helpful skill—it's essential for thriving, especially when navigating the emotional landscape of the empty nest. In this empowering episode, life strategist, bestselling author, positive psychology expert, and ...
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Episode 114
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41:58
113. What Will You Pass On? The Secret Power of Mentorship
When your focus shifts from raising children to looking at your own next chapter, it’s easy to see this as an ending. But in reality, it’s the beginning of one of life's most emotionally enriching phases. In this inspiring episode, Dr. Deborah ...
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Episode 113
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35:05
112. From Cocoon to Butterfly: Why Empty Nesters Need Their Own Wings
The transition to an empty nest can feel like an identity crisis for parents who have dedicated years to raising children. The question then arises: what’s next? How do you find purpose, passion, and fulfillment in this new phase of life?
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Episode 112
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40:46
111. Your Brain Doesn't Know What To Do When The Kids Leave
Feeling completely lost or mentally overwhelmed after your kids leave home? You're not alone—what many perceive as empty nest syndrome might actually be undiagnosed ADHD or executive function challenges magnified by life transitions.In t...
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Episode 111
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35:26
110. Fear Whispers, Love Shouts: Reclaiming Your Purpose After 40
Are you feeling trapped in your empty nest years but can't quite understand why? That paradox of being busy yet unfulfilled, with success feeling just out of reach, is more common than you think—especially among men who struggle to verbalize th...
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Episode 110
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37:39
109. From Carpool Lane to Soul Lane: Rewiring Your Identity
Feeling lost after your kids leave the nest? You're not alone. For decades, many parents’ identities have been intertwined with their roles at home, making the empty nest transition feel daunting. But what if this shift is an exciting opportuni...
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Episode 109
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45:18
108. 104 Dates: A Midlife Journey to Authentic Love
Is true love still possible after 40? Heidi Friedman’s remarkable journey—from her divorce to dating 104 times over ten years—reveals a transformative path to authentic connection and genuine partnership later in life. Drawing from her extensiv...
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Episode 108
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36:46
107. Daughter Lessons: Navigating the Mother-Daughter Relationship Through Life's Transitions
What if the empty nest isn't the end of your parenting journey, but a new beginning—an opportunity to reconnect with yourself? In this enlightening episode, Bernadette Catalana, author of Daughter Lessons: Wise and Witty Reflect...
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Episode 107
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39:39
106. You're Not Just a Parent - It's Time to Rediscover Who You Truly Are
Feeling lost now that your nest has emptied? You’re not alone—but that silence in your home doesn’t have to be the end of your story. Instead, it can be the opening note to your most authentic chapter yet. In this...
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Episode 106
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10:14
105. Beyond Parenting: Six Strategies to Thrive in Your Next Chapter
When your children leave home, your primary identity as a parent shifts—often leaving a sense of emptiness and questioning, "Who am I now?" According to research, nearly 80% of adults aged 50-64 feel dissatisfied with their sense of purpose, hi...
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Episode 105
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14:04
104. When Children Fly: Embracing Your Next Chapter
Graduation season often brings a sudden, gut-wrenching realization: your child is leaving, and life as you've known it is about to change forever. This episode explores that pivotal moment when parents shift from full-time caretaker...
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Episode 104
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18:16
103. Walking the Way: Lessons from the Camino de Santiago
What if your most profound life lessons could come from an unexpected journey? In this inspiring episode, I explore how my recent walk along the Camino de Santiago in Spain became a powerful metaphor for navigating the empty nest years—filled w...
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Episode 103
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21:52
102. Rediscovering Intimacy After the Nest Empties
As relationships evolve, the empty nest phase presents a pivotal moment for couples to rediscover each other beyond their parenting roles. In this insightful episode, Carolyn Sharp shares valuable insights from her new book, "Fire it Up: Four S...
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Episode 102
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41:19
101. Gray Divorce: Navigating Relationships After 50
What happens to long-term relationships when the kids leave home? In this candid conversation, relationship coach Dr. Marie Murphy shares her insightful and judgment-free perspective on the growing phenomenon of gray divorce—the trend of couple...
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Episode 101
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37:23
100. Finding Light After Loss: Rebuilding Identity Through Grief and Empty Nesting
What happens when life changes overnight, shattering your identity through loss? In this heartfelt episode, we delve into the profound journey of Emily Tanner, known as The Brave Widow, who transformed devastating grief into a supportive commun...
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Episode 100
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36:02