I remember the morning after my youngest left for college.

The house was quiet, peaceful, but unsettling. For years, every part of my day had revolved around my kids. And suddenly, I didn’t know what to do with the silence. If you’ve felt that same ache, that strange mix of freedom and loss, you’re in the right place.

Hi, I’m Allison, and this is Life After Launch. The podcast where we talk honestly about the empty nest transition and what it means to rediscover who you are after the kids leave home. In this solo episode, I’m answering real listener questions about identity, purpose, marriage, and self-care in midlife, and I’ll share practical ways to feel more grounded, hopeful, and empowered today.

This isn’t about “filling your time.” It’s about reclaiming your life with curiosity, compassion, and confidence.

🌱 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to create a “Curiosity Calendar” to explore new passions and reconnect with your sense of self after years of parenting.
• The key mindset shift from ‘Manager’ to ‘Mentor’ when it comes to staying connected with your adult children, without smothering them.
• A simple daily ritual that starts with one question: “Today will be a success if…” to bring structure and meaning back into your days.
• How to rekindle connection in your marriage (or any partnership) using the Paired app and intentional conversation starters.
• The truth about guilt-why doing things just for you isn’t selfish, it’s modeling healthy self-care for your family.
• How to rediscover your passions and purpose through an honest personal inventory of what used to bring you joy—and what might again.

💛 If you’re sitting in that quiet, in-between space…

You’re not broken, you’re becoming. This chapter isn’t the end of something; it’s the beginning of someone: you.

Take one step at a time, one curiosity at a time, one small act of care for yourself at a time. That’s how you rebuild a life that feels meaningful and full again.

If this episode spoke to you, please follow Life After Launch wherever you listen, leave a review, and share it with another parent navigating this new chapter.

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