This Empty Nest Life

Send Jay comments via text With a lot of determination, perseverance and some grit mixed in for good measure, Michelle Simms started her company in the middle of a recession. Against all odds, her business flourished: Just a decade later, that little company grew into an $85 million enterprise that was acquired by the largest publicly traded home building company in the industry.  Today, Michelle...

Send Jay comments via text A Navy Veteran, podcast host, and a social media influencer whose penchant for building community and sharing kindness are at the core of his motto living life to the fullest, Shane Leketa’s vision and mission are to inspire, motivate and encourage others to truly become their authentic and true selves. Believe in yourself, see your self-worth and then, at the end of the...

Send Jay comments via text Dana Lawson is a marine biologist, educator, outdoorswoman, and Founder of Unbounded Horizons, an organization dedicated to using recreational therapy to guide adult survivors of domestic abuse towards a path to independence and ultimately, survival. Dana is continually pushing herself to rediscover the unbounded horizons of her own potential.  In today’s episode, host J...

Send Jay comments via text ‘Tis the season for gratitude and it is also the season for depression and mental health issues. So how can you use gratitude as a preventative measure and actually foster a positive daily routine to help you get through the end of 2022? That’s the purpose of today’s show. In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden takes a look at gratitude, happiness, and mental health and...

Send Jay comments via text Are you struggling with finding your voice at work or in life? Do you think you have nothing to contribute to the greater good? Are you curious about your purpose in life and how you can make a difference in this world? In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden shares how he found his voice, what drives him to make the world a better place and 10 questions you can ask yours...

Send Jay comments via text Are you stuck in your head about the value you bring to this world? What about your own self-worth? How much time do you spend doubting yourself and your contributions at work, at home, and in your relationships. In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden shares more about his self-discovery journey specifically focused on his own struggles with value and self-worth as he em...

Send Jay comments via text Do you know your purpose in life? Have you taken stock of what makes you come alive? Discovering your WHY, your innate strengths, and where you add value in this world will lead you toward being able to measure your life when it is said and done. In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden takes a look at the process one undertakes to discover their purpose in life -- one’s W...

Send Jay comments via text You know that story in your head. The one you repeat to yourself over and over again to the point you actually believe in it as truth. The reality is your story, your narrative about yourself is just a dream you need to let go of so you can work to create a new narrative to your life. In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden dives into the stories we tell ourselves and the...

Send Jay comments via text You feel it, don’t you. Your mind is restless, unsettled, and you might be a bit confused and lost in your thoughts. This is common, friends, and is what is known as your monkey mind. The good news is there are ways you can quiet your mind. In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden shares what it  means to have a Monkey Mind and how a mindfulness practice, including meditat...

Send Jay comments via text How often have you thought to yourself, “I am probably the most unconfident person I know.” You are not alone as issues with self-confidence and having bouts of negative thoughts are pervasive in our lives as we are genetically predisposed to focus on the negative rather than being focused on confidence. In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden shares 8 tips for building y...

Send Jay comments via text How often have you thought to yourself, I am the only one struggling with this in my life? Never forget, we are all on our own journeys toward recovery and improvement and it is important to be who we are and to own it.  I n today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden has a conversation with Denise Gillispie, a special education teacher in Maryland, a mother of two and someone w...

Send Jay comments via text In a world where everything appears to be out of control, one thing we can always focus on is controlling that which we can and then putting all other things out of our head. In focusing on what we can control rather than what we can not, we learn to be the masters of our own destiny in all areas of our lives. In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden has a conversation wit...

Send Jay comments via text We’ve become accustomed to using a GPS when we get lost on America’s roads and highways but what if we start using GPS as a way to guide our daily lives? What if we started to offer grace, positivity, and support in all our daily interactions? What if it became our mantra like it is for today’s guest, Mike Cobb. In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden has a conversation w...

Send Jay comments via text If I had one wish for today, and truthfully every day, it would be for everyone to be a little more aware of our fellow humans, to exhibit more kindness, and to be mindful of what folks might be experiencing -- not just today but everyday. We never know what burdens others carry. In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden takes a few moments to remember the 20th anniversary...

Send Jay comments via text How do you know when to pivot? Do you listen to other people or trust your gut? For many we allow outside influences to affect our lives to the point where it affects us in a negative way. Instead, why not focus on what you can do each and every day -- consistently doing all the little things in life -- to “Win the Day.” In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden has a conve...

Send Jay comments via text How do you set your intentions each day? Do you rise late, rush to get ready, head out the door and jump from task, to meeting, to phone call, to kids sports, to the grocery store with never a thought about caring for yourself? Where do you find time each day for you? When do you take a moment to just breathe? What will it take for you to realize that you, and only you,...

Send Jay comments via text If you've been thinking about making a change in your life what's holding you back? Fear? Unsureness? Lack of vision? Everyday is a good day to start  fresh and today's show is just what you been looking for friends. In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden shares insights into why any day, or actually any hour, is a good time to start again. He also offers...

Send Jay comments via text You’re in control right? You have a belief that you can control situations, control others, and have a well laid plan for your life -- does that resonate with you? If so and you are looking for ways to let go then this episode is for you.  In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden challenges your illusion of control, shares 5 tips for helping let go of control, as well as a...

Send Jay comments via text How do you build happiness in your life? What are the basic tenets of positive psychology and how can you use them to make an impact on your life? Using PERMA (Positive Emotion, Engagement, Positive Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment/Achievement) we can make permanent change in our lives. In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden dives into the basic tenets of positive...

Send Jay comments via text Jay's moving and spending the month of July getting him and his family settled into their new home and their new town. Positivity on Fire will be on hiatus from July 3rd to July 31st with a brand new season of shows dropping on Saturday, August 7th. If you have missed previous episodes, now's a good time to get your listen binge on in preparation for the new se...

Send Jay comments via text Humility is that key ingredient to being open to what others have to share, contribute, and give to us. By being more humble, we often find ourselves more readily learning from others which in turn makes us better at being us. In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden talks about the power of humility, tips that you can use to become more humble in your life, and examines h...

Send Jay comments via text Vulnerability -- definitely a word that makes people cringe with fear. And yet, vulnerability is the single most important way for you to grow as a person. In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden shares insights on what he needs to do to be more vulnerable and how that might help you be more vulnerable in your own life.  RATE & REVIEW THE SHOW Review us on Love the Po...

Send Jay comments via text When was the last time you took a look in the mirror and said to yourself, “I am amazing and am capable of doing amazing things!”? Perhaps not recently? Perhaps you are feeling less than confident in your ability to believe in yourself? In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden shares a recent coaching session with his own coach, Kimberly DuBrul, around the words confidence...

Send Jay comments via text When we are faced with a challenge or change in our life we are often told to just leap -- take a chance. This can be harder than it sounds because of fear and anxiety. What if we looked at LEAP as leveraging emotions actively through positivity. In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden shares why positive thinking is important, how you can use positive thinking to overcom...

Send Jay comments via text With 70% of adults feeling either anxiety or depression about body image and others not willing to share their stories about pain, growth, and moving forward, today’s episode is one you do not want to miss. In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden talks about his own struggle with body image, the journey he has been on to try and move forward with a more positive mindset a...