What happens when your child leaves for college and takes more than just their belongings — they take your sense of purpose, your identity, and your heart?

In this powerful episode of the Women Thrive, midlife author and coach Allie Hill opens up about the raw emotional reality of empty nesting — and how it sparked a profound transformation in her life. After years as a full-time mom, Ali found herself asking, “Who am I now?” — and from that question, she built a new life helping other women rediscover theirs.

Allie shares the highs and lows of midlife, from shifting relationships to unexpected freedom, and introduces her simple four-step process for finding clarity and purpose. This conversation is filled with relatable stories, surprising wisdom, and tangible advice for any woman navigating change.

✨ If you're standing at the edge of “what’s next,” this is the episode you didn’t know you needed.

Tune in now and take that first bold step toward thriving in midlife.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Allie Hill is a Midlife Author, Speaker & Coach and the founder of Allie Hill Coaching, where she helps women in midlife move from feeling stuck or uncertain to living with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Known for her relatable storytelling and practical strategies, Allie inspires audiences to embrace change, challenge limiting beliefs, and create a future they’re excited to wake up to.

After experiencing her own turning point in midlife, Allie discovered that reinvention isn’t about becoming someone else — it’s about uncovering who you’ve been all along. She draws from her personal journey, her work with clients, and the lessons in her book, The Girlfriend’s Guide to Empty Nesting, to show women that it’s never too late to begin again.

Whether she’s speaking on stage, coaching one-on-one, or sharing through her writing, Allie combines warmth, humor, and actionable tools that leave women feeling seen, hopeful, and ready to take their next step. She has been featured on television, podcasts, and stages nationwide, and is committed to helping women reimagine midlife as their most vibrant chapter yet.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

Website: https://alliehillcoaching.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliehillcoaching/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllieHillCoaching/ 

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/alliehill 

Substack: https://notesfromallie.substack.com/ 

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Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

(00:00 ) Introduction

(04:17 ) Ali Hill's Journey to Coaching

(06:36 ) The Emotional Rollercoaster of Empty Nesting

(10:12 ) Empowering Women in Midlife

(17:44 ) The Importance of Role Models

(27:43 ) Shifting Relationships in Midlife

(34:22 ) Conclusion

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