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#70: The Empty Nest Shift That Makes You Ask: Who Am I Now?
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The empty nest isn’t just about your kids leaving home.
It’s about who you are when the house gets quiet.
In this episode, I’m sharing what it really feels like to move from being everything to your kids to parenting adult children — and why this season can leave you asking, Who am I now?
We’re talking about the grief no one prepares you for, the pride that lives right alongside it, and the push-and-pull of loving your grown kids without holding them too tightly.
If you’ve organized your life around motherhood and now find yourself in a quieter house wondering what’s next — not just for them, but for you — this conversation is for you.
Because the empty nest isn’t the end of your purpose. It’s the beginning of a new chapter.
3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
- Both grief and excitement can live in the same heart — and neither cancels the other out.
- It’s safe to build a life that includes your grown kids and your own dreams.
- The empty nest isn’t a loss of identity — it’s the door cracking open to discover what’s next for you.
This season may feel tender. But it’s also preparing you for something new.
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By Carlene BauwensSend Carlene a text
The empty nest isn’t just about your kids leaving home.
It’s about who you are when the house gets quiet.
In this episode, I’m sharing what it really feels like to move from being everything to your kids to parenting adult children — and why this season can leave you asking, Who am I now?
We’re talking about the grief no one prepares you for, the pride that lives right alongside it, and the push-and-pull of loving your grown kids without holding them too tightly.
If you’ve organized your life around motherhood and now find yourself in a quieter house wondering what’s next — not just for them, but for you — this conversation is for you.
Because the empty nest isn’t the end of your purpose. It’s the beginning of a new chapter.
3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
- Both grief and excitement can live in the same heart — and neither cancels the other out.
- It’s safe to build a life that includes your grown kids and your own dreams.
- The empty nest isn’t a loss of identity — it’s the door cracking open to discover what’s next for you.
This season may feel tender. But it’s also preparing you for something new.
DOWNLOAD THE FREE START DREAMING AGAIN GUIDE
Check out all my coaching and course offerings - Coachcarlene.com
MORE FROM ME
Follow me on Instagram: @coach_carlene
SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW
If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps me reach more dreamers who need these insights. 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to the Distracted Dreamer Podcast! See you next week!
FOLLOW NOW
Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. I'm adding episodes every week, and if you're not folllowing, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow now!
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