This week, I’m facing a huge milestone—my daughter, my only child, is turning 18. And in just a few short months, she’ll be heading off to college in another state. While I always knew this day would come, the reality of it has hit me in a way I wasn’t entirely prepared for.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my personal journey through the stages of parenting that led to this moment—co-parenting, divorce, shifting family dynamics—and how I’m embracing this transition with trust and optimism. I’ll also explore the unexpected joys that come with an empty nest, from rediscovering personal passions to redefining what home and family mean in this next phase of life.

If you’re navigating—or preparing for—this major life shift, this conversation is for you. Let’s figure out how to move forward with purpose, curiosity, and maybe even a little excitement.

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