It's August, and for many women, this means prepping children for college, and perhaps becoming an "empty-nester." But how do we make the transition from years of making lunches and being needed to a much quieter existence?

To help navigate this uncharted territory, Christine talks to Melissa T. Shultz, author of "From Mom to Me Again: How I Survived My First Empty-Nest Year and Reinvented the Rest of My Life." Listen in as Melissa shares tips on how to reinvent, take stock and enjoy this bittersweet time of life.

Christine talks to Bryony Grealish, a chef born with a rare genetic condition who is defying all the odds.

For more about Bryony, visit www.thefingerlesskitchen.com

Get your beach bag ready! Bloom is talking books today! Christine shares some summer reading picks and gives listeners a personal update.

Christine talks to Jim Martin, a retired marketing consultant, single father and all-around inspiration. Jim's path to single fatherhood wasn't your typical one. Listen in to see how Jim was able to "bloom" despite some pretty traumatic circumstances.

For more information about Ronald McDonald House Charities visit: https://www.rmhc.org/

Christine goes "back in time" and shares the story of her daughter's diagnosis with celiac disease long before the diet was commonplace.

Check out Christine's blog, CeliacSavvy, at https://christinekrahling.com/celiacsavvy

www.crouse.org/services/maternity/familysupport

CNY Medical Center (Clinic for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders) 739 Crouse Avenue, Suite 340, Syracuse, New York 13210 315-428-1820

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-888-273-8255

For more information about Marie, visit: Instagram: @Stracattackfitness Facebook: Marie Thornton Or contact Marie at: [email protected]

Resources mentioned on this episode: Hematology-Oncology Associates of Central New York (HOA CNY): www.hoacny.com

Cancer Exercise Training Institute https://thecancerspecialist.com

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind—book by Joseph Murphy https://fourminutebooks.com/the-power-of-your-subconscious-mind-summary

Radical Remission---book by Kelly A. Turner, Ph.D. https://radicalremission.com

Christine talks to Kelly Vasquez, an esthetician and mom of twins. Kelly discusses her path to motherhood, including undergoing fertility treatments, giving birth to a son with special needs and why 2016 was a bittersweet year.

For further information about the The Aarskog Foundation, visit: www.aarskogsyndromefoundation.co.uk (Michelle Erskine, Founder)