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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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Send Jay comments via text 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 reinvention. Shelly guides Gen X professionals and empty nesters in trading status shorthand for true identity, using values as the foundation for lasting change. We identify real signals of misalignment: workplace resentment, fatigue, and the feeling that you’re not yourself. Shelley shares techniques to slow d...
Send Jay comments via text 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” approach for life transitions, emphasizing small practices like date nights that build resilience in relationships. Her “MIGHTY NEST” framework blends shared adventures with solo passions, creating space for exploration and calm. Wit...
Send Jay comments via text 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, to explore a values-first system that clarifies the tension between safety and excitement, and structure and freedom. Eric introduces his 16 animal types, grouped into four core “packs,” revealing why we act the way we do. We discuss his j...
Send Jay comments via text 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 Things Your Mom Should Have Told You. Together, we explore the emotional journey of launching kids into the world—whether to veterinary school in London or chasing dreams amidst a pandemic in Manhattan—and uncover why intimacy thrives when we prioritize honest...
Send Jay comments via text 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 midlife transitions, empty nesting, and dating can trigger these core wounds. More importantly, we discuss a practical and compassionate path back to worthiness that supports not only new relationships but also long marriages ...
Send Jay comments via text 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, and daily rhythm are shaped by conscious choice rather than circumstance. Rather than succumbing to sadness or stress, we discuss how a simple shift in language—from "empty" to "open"—can completely rewire what you notice,...
Send Jay comments via text 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 Beyond Decluttering, Suzanne Searcy Johnson, who shares how moving into a 399-square-foot tiny home opened the door to deeper friendships, steadier purpose, and clearer decision-making. Suzanne’s inspiring journey spans nine years of small steps that built her courage—from d...
Send Jay comments via text 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 Fuhriman joins us to dismantle the guilt, shame, and belief that our worth lies in being needed. Instead, we’ll explore practical tools to change your daily experience and embrace a fulfilling life. Amber shares her own journey, de...
Send Jay comments via text 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 Method. Trisha shares her inspiring journey, from moving to Boston as a single mom and building a thriving practice, to meeting her husband at 44 after years of inner work that transformed her perspective. She discusses how true...
Send Jay comments via text 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 how to honor profound loss while still building a life that feels true, grounded, and even joyful. After losing her husband of 35 years to cancer, Angela shares her journey of rebuilding life from the smallest steps—a walk under...
Send Jay comments via text 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 dieting to a steady, fulfilling relationship with food based on identity rather than willpower. Renée recounts her evolution from family meals in Texas to a pivotal moment at 49—a closet safety-pin crisis that prompted her to re-e...
Send Jay comments via text 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 Career Lab, shares a hopeful, practical path from drifting to purposeful direction. He discusses how many of us face an identity crunch when titles no longer define us—and how to use agency, values, and curiosity to craft a second act that truly fits. Jack unpacks the paradox of choic...
Send Jay comments via text 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 episode, author and somatic relationship coach Laurie James shares her journey through caregiving, betrayal, and loneliness, and how she found her way back to breath, presence, and choice. We explore how your body and nervous sys...
Send Jay comments via text 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 asset—your experience. From Broadway breakthroughs as Tom Collins in RENT to co-authoring a mindset book with his son, Troy demonstrates how creativity, courage, and compassion can flourish alongside family priorities—and how to m...
Send Jay comments via text 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, gratitude, and wisdom without expectation or pressure. Think of them as modern lunchbox notes—daily messages that meet your kids where they are, cut through digital noise, and nurture trust over time. Tammy shares how her own mindset ...
Send Jay comments via text 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 Away shares a clear, compassionate path to lighten your home—and your mind. Tracy introduces her proven SPACE method — Sort, Purge, Assign, Contain, Energize — which applies from small junk drawers to whole-house moves. Tracy redefin...
Send Jay comments via text 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 on the road in a 24-foot RV. Discover how she and her husband designed a life centered on mobility, minimalism, and meaningful work, turning “someday” into their everyday reality. Carol recounts their pandemic-era trial run—he...
Send Jay comments via text 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 Light Moments" framework to help reclaim rhythm, energy, and joy without sacrificing what came before. Jennie shares her personal turning point—alone on a Florida beach—where she discovered the power of slowing down for ...
Send Jay comments via text 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 to move forward. However, there's a practical, proven framework that can quiet the noise and help you reclaim your peace: Positive Intelligence (PQ). In this episode, we sit down with coach Kevin Gazzara to demystify PQ and e...
Send Jay comments via text 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 motherhood, Nina transformed her life into that of a chef, transformational coach, author, and podcast host—all after her children left home. In this inspiring episode, Neena shares her no-nonsense approach to reinvention: “We don’...
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