Next Chapter Empty 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 of the summer series! How it went, how it is, and what we have to look forward to! Let’s connect: Like the podcast? Subscribe and leave a review! Facebook: https...

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, we are now in a good groove and how connecting with others is helping my empty nest process! Let’s connect: Like the podcast? Subscribe and leave a review! Facebook: http...

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, kind of a rough week and figuring out this new family dynamic of ours. Let’s connect: Like the podcast? Subscribe and leave a review! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/g...

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, 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: Like the podcast? Subscribe a...

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 first week our college kid is away!

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, dropping our baby off at college!

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, we get the perspectives of the college student and the dad!

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 thoughts that are going through my mind as we prepare to take my daughter to college in one week!

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, our family vacation and time is getting closer to taking my daughter to college!

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 graduation party and all that happened!

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, 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!

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, preparing for the graduation party, date night, and when the youngest starts having her own things to do.

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, how graduation went, what a monumental time in their lives, and ours, too!

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, last minute updates to graduation and the start of the college process.

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.

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!

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!

Debi 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 D...

On 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 s...

Caprice 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 o...

On 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: @empo...

You 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...

An 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 If you would like to share your empty nest story, reach out to Next Chapter...

Yvonne 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 If you would like to share your empty nest story, reach out to Next Chapter Empty Nest: Email: nextchapteremptynest@gmail.com To follow us on social media:...

PODCAST NOTES FOR NEXT CHAPTER EMPTY NEST Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and leave a review! Follow me on Instagram @nextchapteremptynest and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/NextChapterEmptyNest/ 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...