Your Empty Nest Coach Podcast

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!

In our Not So Empty Nest series, today, I chat with Carolyn Cohen, AKA Coach Carolyn, host of the Wellness While Walking podcast. She's a delight to chat with even under our current circumstances. Enjoy meeting Carolyn, and I hope your family is safe and healthy, friend!

This Episode is Brought to You By

• Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine - click to view current offerings.

Topics Discussed & Time Markers

02:05 Carolyn's experience due to COVID-19 restrictions

04:00 Carolyn's Social Distancing Check-in

05:10 Humor: Laughing Boosts Your Immunity

06:14 What We Find Funny

07:08 How To Handle Schedules For Your Children?

08:50 Eating Lunch Together? Send Your Ideas In!

10:00 Leveling Up in Social Distancing

10:30 Look at This Opportunity to Build Your Immunity

11:25 1918 Pandemic Testing of Patients in Outdoor Tents

12:00 Move Your Body & Don't Seek Perfection

13:50 Gratitude

14:30 Where to Find Carolyn

16:07 Bloopers

Episode Resources

• Listen to Wellness While Walking Wherever You Listen to Podcasts
• Wellness While Walking Website
• Follow Carolyn on Instagram: Wellness While Walking
• Like Carolyn's Facebook Page: Wellness While Walking
• TV Guide: Best Stand Up Comedy Specials on Netflix
• Taskmaster
• Becoming the CEO of Your Life, Part 1 of 5: Meet Your Protector
• Episode #17: Green Popsicle Sticks & Community

For detailed show notes and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p83/

Send audio feedback to Coach Christine now: voicemail/text to 1-920-LIFEWIN (1-920-543-3946). 📞

Legal disclaimer: Listening to this podcast doesn't make Christine your official coach, and this podcast is not meant to replace your doctor or therapist. Curious? Click here for the deets!

First time here? Try these episodes & resources:

• The Your Empty Nest Coach Podcast Trailer
• Series 1: Empty Nest Prep
• Series 2: The C.E.O. Of Your LIfe Series
• Series 3: The C.E.O. Toolbox
• College Topic Podcast Episodes
• 30-Day Challenge to Empty Nest Success - Videos
• Empty Nest Syndrome Podcast Episodes
• Empty Nest Success Guidebook Video & PDF Link
• What it's like to work with Coach Christine
• Empty Nest Help

Between shows spend time with me on: Instagram: @EmptyNestCoach TikTok: @EmptyNestCoach Linkedin: @EmptyNestCoach Facebook: @EmptyNestCoach For those who are freaking out about the empty nest years. It is time to make the rest of your life the best of your life!

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!

In today's episode in our Not So Empty Nest series, I share a conversation I had with two of my closest podcasting friends, Elaine Best of Angus Eye Tea and Carolyn Kiel of Beyond 6 Seconds.

This episode is a different topic than usual for me, but I thought you might want a glimpse into some of the behind-the-scenes of the podcasting side of my life.

I hope your family is safe and healthy!

This Episode is Brought to You By

• Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine - click to view current offerings.

What We Discuss in This Episode

01:18 - Introductions

02:00 - What the COVID-19 Restrictions Are Like For Us

06:40 - Extroverted Elaine Gets a Routine

07:53 - Introverted Carolyn's Husband Now Working From Home

09:43 - Doors Help - Christine's Introverted Household

10:50 - Elaine's Thoughts Go Out To College Students

11:42 - Elaine's Obsession with Robin Hood

12:35 - Christine Adds Podcast Episodes

13:15 - Carolyn Ups Her Appearances on Other Podcasts

14:06 - The Next King Lear

14:40 - Indie Podcasters Have an Edge

16:36 - We Finally Did A Podcast Episode Together - It Took COVID-19

18:34 - Elaine Eating French Fries

18:49 - Tools & Techniques We Are Using To Keep Our Spirits Up

20:24 - A Couch Potato is not the Happiest Potato

21:59 - New Things We've Noticed About Ourselves

23:33 - Elaine's Canoe Has Leveled-Up

24:40 - Women in the Woods - Does Christine Make Any Sense?

25:30 - Are Extroverts Uncomfortable Now?

27:00 - What Podcast Should We Do, and Puns From Elaine

28:00 - Bloopers

Episode Resources

• Subscribe to Elaine's Podcast: Angus Eye Tea
• Subscribe to Carolyn's Podcast: Beyond 6 Seconds
• Angus Eye Tea Website
• Beyond Six Seconds Website
• Photo of Ira Glass Recording This American Life at Home
• Episode #17: Green Popsicle Sticks & Community

For detailed show notes and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p82/

Send audio feedback to Coach Christine now: voicemail/text to 1-920-LIFEWIN (1-920-543-3946). 📞

Legal disclaimer: Listening to this podcast doesn't make Christine your official coach, and this podcast is not meant to replace your doctor or therapist. Curious? Click here for the deets!

First time here? Try these episodes & resources:

• The Your Empty Nest Coach Podcast Trailer
• Series 1: Empty Nest Prep
• Series 2: The C.E.O. Of Your LIfe Series
• Series 3: The C.E.O. Toolbox
• College Topic Podcast Episodes
• 30-Day Challenge to Empty Nest Success - Videos
• Empty Nest Syndrome Podcast Episodes
• Empty Nest Success Guidebook Video & PDF Link
• What it's like to work with Coach Christine
• Empty Nest Help

Between shows spend time with me on: Instagram: @EmptyNestCoach TikTok: @EmptyNestCoach Linkedin: @EmptyNestCoach Facebook: @EmptyNestCoach For those who are freaking out about the empty nest years. It is time to make the rest of your life the best of your life!

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend! Though I recorded this well over a month ago, the topic may be needed today - or any day. 🗨"What does your child need? They need to know that you love them and are there for them. They need to know that you will listen to them. They need you to be the best version of yourself that is possible for you." This episode's full transcript is available on my website. Don't forget to subscribe, rate,and review this podcast! This Episode is Brought to You By

• Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine - click to view current offerings.

What You Will Learn in this Episode

• What Your Protector Will Want to Do When Your Child is Struggling
• The First Thing to Do When Your Child is Struggling
• The Importance of Watching Your Thought Deliveries & Training Your Protector
• What Will Create or Deepen a Crack in a Relationship
• And More!

Episode Questions for You To Consider

1. What is your go-to response when your child is struggling?
2. Who do you want to show up as when your child is struggling?

Episode Resources

• Becoming the CEO of Your Life, Part 1 of 5: Meet Your Protector
• Sitting in the Simmer of Life: Beef Stew
• Changing Your Mind is Okay
• Episode #17: Green Popsicle Sticks & Community

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p81/

Send audio feedback to Coach Christine now: voicemail/text to 1-920-LIFEWIN (1-920-543-3946). 📞

Legal disclaimer: Listening to this podcast doesn't make Christine your official coach, and this podcast is not meant to replace your doctor or therapist. Curious? Click here for the deets!

First time here? Try these episodes & resources:

• The Your Empty Nest Coach Podcast Trailer
• Series 1: Empty Nest Prep
• Series 2: The C.E.O. Of Your LIfe Series
• Series 3: The C.E.O. Toolbox
• College Topic Podcast Episodes
• 30-Day Challenge to Empty Nest Success - Videos
• Empty Nest Syndrome Podcast Episodes
• Empty Nest Success Guidebook Video & PDF Link
• What it's like to work with Coach Christine
• Empty Nest Help

Between shows spend time with me on: Instagram: @EmptyNestCoach TikTok: @EmptyNestCoach Linkedin: @EmptyNestCoach Facebook: @EmptyNestCoach For those who are freaking out about the empty nest years. It is time to make the rest of your life the best of your life!

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!

In our Not So Empty Nest series, today, Deirdre Dolan Nesline of DeClutter by Deirdre shares some things that you can do for future you when you have extra time at home.

I hope your family is safe and healthy!

This Episode is Brought to You By

• Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine - click to view current offerings.

What You Will Learn in this Episode

• Things You Can Do When You Have More Time At Home
• How to Remove Photos from Sticky Albums
• Setting Up Your Paperwork
• Time Management Tips
• And More!

Episode Resources

• All of Deirdre's Quick Tips and Where to Find Her
• APPO.org
• Becoming the CEO of Your Life, Part 1 of 5: Meet Your Protector
• The Power of Sitting in the Simmer
• Leveling Up Your Life (Donkey Kong Your Life)
• Episode #17: Green Popsicle Sticks & Community

For detailed show notes and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p80/

Send audio feedback to Coach Christine now: voicemail/text to 1-920-LIFEWIN (1-920-543-3946). 📞

Legal disclaimer: Listening to this podcast doesn't make Christine your official coach, and this podcast is not meant to replace your doctor or therapist. Curious? Click here for the deets!

First time here? Try these episodes & resources:

• The Your Empty Nest Coach Podcast Trailer
• Series 1: Empty Nest Prep
• Series 2: The C.E.O. Of Your LIfe Series
• Series 3: The C.E.O. Toolbox
• College Topic Podcast Episodes
• 30-Day Challenge to Empty Nest Success - Videos
• Empty Nest Syndrome Podcast Episodes
• Empty Nest Success Guidebook Video & PDF Link
• What it's like to work with Coach Christine
• Empty Nest Help

Between shows spend time with me on: Instagram: @EmptyNestCoach TikTok: @EmptyNestCoach Linkedin: @EmptyNestCoach Facebook: @EmptyNestCoach For those who are freaking out about the empty nest years. It is time to make the rest of your life the best of your life!

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!

In our Not So Empty Nest series, today, I share some reminders with you, updates on our family, and more.

This Episode is Brought to You By

• Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine - click to view current offerings.

What You Will Learn in this Episode

• Remember This is a Wonderful Opportunity to Train Your Protector
• Coach Christine's Family Updates
• What I am Thankful For
• My New Protocols for Package Deliveries
• I Share A Couple of Social Distancing Daily Check-ins from my Instagram Followers

Episode Resources

• Becoming the CEO of Your Life, Part 1 of 5: Meet Your Protector
• Join me on Instagram
• Professor Nick Scoville of Ursinus College shares what a class looks like in his new at-home math and computer science department
• The Power of Sitting in the Simmer
• Leveling Up Your Life (Donkey Kong Your Life)
• Episode #17: Green Popsicle Sticks & Community

For detailed show notes and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p79/

Send audio feedback to Coach Christine now: voicemail/text to 1-920-LIFEWIN (1-920-543-3946). 📞

Legal disclaimer: Listening to this podcast doesn't make Christine your official coach, and this podcast is not meant to replace your doctor or therapist. Curious? Click here for the deets!

First time here? Try these episodes & resources:

• The Your Empty Nest Coach Podcast Trailer
• Series 1: Empty Nest Prep
• Series 2: The C.E.O. Of Your LIfe Series
• Series 3: The C.E.O. Toolbox
• College Topic Podcast Episodes
• 30-Day Challenge to Empty Nest Success - Videos
• Empty Nest Syndrome Podcast Episodes
• Empty Nest Success Guidebook Video & PDF Link
• What it's like to work with Coach Christine
• Empty Nest Help

Between shows spend time with me on: Instagram: @EmptyNestCoach TikTok: @EmptyNestCoach Linkedin: @EmptyNestCoach Facebook: @EmptyNestCoach For those who are freaking out about the empty nest years. It is time to make the rest of your life the best of your life!

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!

In our Not So Empty Nest series, today, I chat with Caren Cooper, another magnificent human who I have connected with through Linkedin. Caren has a daughter who is a freshman in college and a son in eighth grade.

This Episode is Brought to You By

• Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine - click to view current offerings.

What You Will Learn in this Episode

• Meet Caren Cooper
• Caren's COVID-19 Social Distancing experience
• How her family has been impacted
• What Caren loves, has found funny, has found surprising and needs help with right now
• What Caren wants you to know
• Some of Caren's favorite resources

Episode Resources

• Connect with Caren Cooper on Linkedin
• Connect with Caren Cooper on Facebook
• Connect with Caren Cooper on Instagram
• Caren's Website

For detailed show notes and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p78/

Send audio feedback to Coach Christine now: voicemail/text to 1-920-LIFEWIN (1-920-543-3946). 📞

Legal disclaimer: Listening to this podcast doesn't make Christine your official coach, and this podcast is not meant to replace your doctor or therapist. Curious? Click here for the deets!

First time here? Try these episodes & resources:

• The Your Empty Nest Coach Podcast Trailer
• Series 1: Empty Nest Prep
• Series 2: The C.E.O. Of Your LIfe Series
• Series 3: The C.E.O. Toolbox
• College Topic Podcast Episodes
• 30-Day Challenge to Empty Nest Success - Videos
• Empty Nest Syndrome Podcast Episodes
• Empty Nest Success Guidebook Video & PDF Link
• What it's like to work with Coach Christine
• Empty Nest Help

Between shows spend time with me on: Instagram: @EmptyNestCoach TikTok: @EmptyNestCoach Linkedin: @EmptyNestCoach Facebook: @EmptyNestCoach For those who are freaking out about the empty nest years. It is time to make the rest of your life the best of your life!

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!

In our Not So Empty Nest series, today, I chat with energetic and passionate Tammy Collins, who I have connected with through Linkedin. Tammy has a son who is a senior in college and an athlete who is pursuing a professional sports career.

This Episode is Brought to You By

• Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine - click to view current offerings.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

• Meet Tammy Collins
• Tammy's COVID-19 Social Distancing experience
• How her son who is an athlete has been impacted
• What Tammy loves, has found funny, has found surprising and needs help with right now
• What Tammy wants you to know

Episode Resources

• • Connect with Tammy Collins - Facebook Page
  • Connect with Tammy Collins - Facebook Group
  • Connect with Tammy Collins - Linkedin
  • Tammy's Website

For detailed show notes and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p77/

Send audio feedback to Coach Christine now: voicemail/text to 1-920-LIFEWIN (1-920-543-3946). 📞

Legal disclaimer: Listening to this podcast doesn't make Christine your official coach, and this podcast is not meant to replace your doctor or therapist. Curious? Click here for the deets!

First time here? Try these episodes & resources:

• The Your Empty Nest Coach Podcast Trailer
• Series 1: Empty Nest Prep
• Series 2: The C.E.O. Of Your LIfe Series
• Series 3: The C.E.O. Toolbox
• College Topic Podcast Episodes
• 30-Day Challenge to Empty Nest Success - Videos
• Empty Nest Syndrome Podcast Episodes
• Empty Nest Success Guidebook Video & PDF Link
• What it's like to work with Coach Christine
• Empty Nest Help

Between shows spend time with me on: Instagram: @EmptyNestCoach TikTok: @EmptyNestCoach Linkedin: @EmptyNestCoach Facebook: @EmptyNestCoach For those who are freaking out about the empty nest years. It is time to make the rest of your life the best of your life!

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend! I thought it would be good to keep this pre-recorded episode in the queue to keep some normalcy here in my feed. Also, you may be home juggling a lot of people, personalities and emotions - dressing differently at home than you did a week or two ago and this episode is relevant. "Whether you think I am beautiful or not is outside of my fence." This episode's full transcript is available on my website. Don't forget to subscribe, rate,and review this podcast! This Episode is Brought to You By

• Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine - click to view current offerings.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

• To consider that your mind's energy controls your beauty
• Merriam-Webster's definition of beauty
• How obscurity mode impacts your beauty

Episode Questions for You To Consider

1. What do you think of this definition of beauty?
2. Do you feel beautiful?

Episode Resources

• Becoming the CEO of Your Life, Part 1 of 5: Meet Your Protector
• Empty Nest Prep Part 1, Your Thoughts: Thought Deliveries
• Episode #17: Green Popsicle Sticks & Community

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p76/

Send audio feedback to Coach Christine now: voicemail/text to 1-920-LIFEWIN (1-920-543-3946). 📞

Legal disclaimer: Listening to this podcast doesn't make Christine your official coach, and this podcast is not meant to replace your doctor or therapist. Curious? Click here for the deets!

First time here? Try these episodes & resources:

• The Your Empty Nest Coach Podcast Trailer
• Series 1: Empty Nest Prep
• Series 2: The C.E.O. Of Your LIfe Series
• Series 3: The C.E.O. Toolbox
• College Topic Podcast Episodes
• 30-Day Challenge to Empty Nest Success - Videos
• Empty Nest Syndrome Podcast Episodes
• Empty Nest Success Guidebook Video & PDF Link
• What it's like to work with Coach Christine
• Empty Nest Help

Between shows spend time with me on: Instagram: @EmptyNestCoach TikTok: @EmptyNestCoach Linkedin: @EmptyNestCoach Facebook: @EmptyNestCoach For those who are freaking out about the empty nest years. It is time to make the rest of your life the best of your life!

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!

In our Not So Empty Nest series, today I chat with College Success Strategist Katy Oliveira. If your child doesn't already know about Katy, it might be time to introduce them to her. She has a podcast that helps them to become their best selves through college!

This Episode is Brought to You By

• Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine - click to view current offerings.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

• • Meet Katy Oliveira
  • What tips and advice Katy has for your college student
  • What tips and advice Coach Christine has for you

Episode Resources

• • View all of My Collaborations with Katy here
  • Katy's Website
  • Becoming the CEO of Your Life, Part 1 of 5: Meet Your Protector
  • Empty Nest Prep Part 1, Your Thoughts: Thought Deliveries
  • Episode #17: Green Popsicle Sticks & Community

For detailed show notes and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p75/

Send audio feedback to Coach Christine now: voicemail/text to 1-920-LIFEWIN (1-920-543-3946). 📞

Legal disclaimer: Listening to this podcast doesn't make Christine your official coach, and this podcast is not meant to replace your doctor or therapist. Curious? Click here for the deets!

First time here? Try these episodes & resources:

• The Your Empty Nest Coach Podcast Trailer
• Series 1: Empty Nest Prep
• Series 2: The C.E.O. Of Your LIfe Series
• Series 3: The C.E.O. Toolbox
• College Topic Podcast Episodes
• 30-Day Challenge to Empty Nest Success - Videos
• Empty Nest Syndrome Podcast Episodes
• Empty Nest Success Guidebook Video & PDF Link
• What it's like to work with Coach Christine
• Empty Nest Help

Between shows spend time with me on: Instagram: @EmptyNestCoach TikTok: @EmptyNestCoach Linkedin: @EmptyNestCoach Facebook: @EmptyNestCoach For those who are freaking out about the empty nest years. It is time to make the rest of your life the best of your life!

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend!

Today's episode in our Not-So-Empty-Nest series, due to COVID-19 and social distancing is me sharing our experience so far.

This Episode is Brought to You By

• Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine - click to view current offerings.

What You Will Learn in this Episode

• My family's situation currently
• Some personal positives
• The word I have chosen to use for this experience
• My social distancing day journal on Instagram
• Embrace the adventure

Episode Resources

• Sitting in the Simmer
• Why I Don't Have a Side Hustle
• Becoming the CEO of Your Life, Part 1 of 5: Meet Your Protector
• Empty Nest Prep Part 1, Your Thoughts: Thought Deliveries
• Episode #17: Green Popsicle Sticks & Community

For detailed show notes and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p74/

Send audio feedback to Coach Christine now: voicemail/text to 1-920-LIFEWIN (1-920-543-3946). 📞

Legal disclaimer: Listening to this podcast doesn't make Christine your official coach, and this podcast is not meant to replace your doctor or therapist. Curious? Click here for the deets!

First time here? Try these episodes & resources:

• The Your Empty Nest Coach Podcast Trailer
• Series 1: Empty Nest Prep
• Series 2: The C.E.O. Of Your LIfe Series
• Series 3: The C.E.O. Toolbox
• College Topic Podcast Episodes
• 30-Day Challenge to Empty Nest Success - Videos
• Empty Nest Syndrome Podcast Episodes
• Empty Nest Success Guidebook Video & PDF Link
• What it's like to work with Coach Christine
• Empty Nest Help

Between shows spend time with me on: Instagram: @EmptyNestCoach TikTok: @EmptyNestCoach Linkedin: @EmptyNestCoach Facebook: @EmptyNestCoach For those who are freaking out about the empty nest years. It is time to make the rest of your life the best of your life!