The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest

28. Real Time Talk: How Becky is ACTUALLY Feeling During the Summer Before Her Daughter Leaves for College


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Today is a unique style episode: we recorded this in real time for you! We thought it would be insightful to interview Becky on how it’s feeling IN THE THICK OF THINGS. Sometimes with the passing of time, our recollections of events and attached emotions can dim …  so why not check in while the hard thing is happening?

This special and emotional episode (grab the tissues!) reads sorta like a counselling session or big sister talk between Anne and Becky. Perhaps some of you are in the very same boat as Becky and if so, we pray this vulnerable episode is one of solidarity, hope, and practical encouragement! 

You’ll hear today:

  1. How grief is being expressed for Becky at this time (pre-grief is a thing!)

  2. The tension of “both and” (so feeling two opposing things at once)

  3. How to soak in your last summer with your kid AND give them more rope for independence 

  4. Things Anne remembers about this “weirdest summer” of your life as a mom

  5. Helpful AND vulnerable conversations to have with your kid about them leaving

  6. Disappointments that have happened to Becky, things that can’t be distractions anymore from feeling her feelings (a blessing in disguise)

  7. The temptation to switch to another identity once your mom identity shifts 

  8. Why your kids need to see you as a PERSON and not just their parent

  9. Some tough love and wisdom from Anne to Becky (and you) for this season

    Get in Touch With us!⁠⁠


    Connect with Anne:

    ⁠Swayology Business podcast⁠

    Instagram


    Connect with Becky:

    Website⁠

    ⁠Her books⁠

    The Inspired Business podcast



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The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty NestBy Anne Watson and Becky Kopitzke

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