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Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Julie Voris as we explore the profound and often overlooked transition to empty nesting—a journey that many parents experience but few openly discuss. In a society lacking cultural roadmaps and generational models, this phase can leave parents feeling lost and uncertain about their purpose once their children become independent.

Julie shares her personal path of moving from Indiana to Florida while her three daughters embarked on their own independent lives across the country. She reveals a crucial insight: the initial empty nesting phase, when children leave for college, is merely a rehearsal for the deeper transition that occurs when they achieve full autonomy—landing jobs, forming significant relationships, and making major life decisions without parental input.

Highlights:

• Emotional complexities during this transition, experiencing simultaneous feelings of pride, sadness, confusion, and excitement.
• The empty nest phase as an opportunity for personal growth and identity reclamation.
• The importance of seeking professional support and building a fulfilling life that fosters healthier relationships with adult children.

Key Takeaways:

• Recognize that college is just a "dress rehearsal" for true empty nesting, where autonomy presents the biggest challenges.
• Understand that feelings of confusion and sadness are common and should not be isolated or ashamed.
• Strive to be the kind of person your adult children want to be around, demonstrating the value of self-improvement.

Julie Voris Bio

Julie Voris is a Mindset + Habits coach for women who are done getting lost in the minutiae, tired of playing small, and “so over” asking for permission. She helps them to tap into the power of habits to create more impact & income while serving as inspiring role models for their family. 

When Julie isn’t dishing truth, hope & energy to her audience, you can find her soaking in the magic at Walt Disney World in Florida, where she and her husband recently moved, making a lifelong dream come true, as well as traveling to see their three amazing daughters, and buying too many books in a local bookstore. 

You can find Julie Online: Instagram, Facebook, Website

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