Your Empty Nest Coach Podcast

Hello, my ah-mazing empty nest friend! I did some leveling-up, recently. I share my experience and thoughts with you in this episode. Please enjoy. 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, "Making Friends with Now."
• An analogy for life on Making Friends vs Not Making Friends with Now
• By combining Making Friends with Now with the Simmer life you open yourself up to a new level of peace in your life

Episode Questions for You To Consider

1. Are you already familiar with Eckhart Tolle?
2. Does "make friends with now," resonate with you?

Episode Resources

• Episode #29: I don't know what to do next. What should I do with my time? (Simmer)
• Episode #42: My First Retreat An Audio Experience (Walk in the Woods)
• Eckhart Tolle Quote: To, "be okay with what is," is the closest I could find in my search this morning to the "Make friends with now." I'm sure I heard him say it and I understand it is in *this book (Guardians of Being), but I forgot to save the link to the video where I heard him say the words, "Make friends with now." Please let me know if you find it. I was on quite a search this morning which allowed me to watch more Eckhart videos (ahh - so good!) So, he says close to this in this video and it is One of my favorite Eckhart Tolle videos of all time - the opening question is the best!
• Link to Eckhart Tolle's YouTube Channel
• Oprah's 7 Super-Soulful Reads and Oprah's Book Club
• Episode #13. Future You Has All The Power
• Episode #17: Green Popsicle Sticks & Community

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p44/

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! Warning: I have some tough love in this episode, today. I shared in my Green Popsicle Sticks Facebook group that I almost changed today's topic because I thought it could be a bit be too much tough love. But then I changed my thought to, "Someone needs to hear this right now – from me!" May you be ready to listen to this one. I share it with you with BIG virtual hugs. 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

• Who treats you like a victim
• What you can do about it

Episode Questions for You To Consider

1. Do you play the victim role in the story of your life?
2. Are you on autopilot with your thought deliveries?

Episode Resources

• Episode #38: Michele's Story, Loving Through the Empty Nest, Raped as a Teenager and How it Changed Her Life
• Episode #3: Thought Deliveries
• Episode #13. Future You Has All The Power
• Episode #17: Green Popsicle Sticks Community

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p43/

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 Empty Nest Friend! This episode is a fun test of an idea I have for 2020 where I share quick tips from some of my favorite guests. Today's Quick Tips:

• The 2020-2021 FAFSA is now available for filing!
• Texting Your Child: See Grown & Flown's Blog Post When Texting Your Teen, Follow These Four (Not So) Simple Rules
• You are Amazing!

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

This Episode is Brought to You By

• Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine - click to view all of my free gifts for you!

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p42QT/ For everything else visit https://youremptynestcoach.com/links/

Between shows spend time with me on:

• Instagram: @EmptyNestCoach
• TikTok: @EmptyNestCoach
• Linkedin: @EmptyNestCoach
• Twitter: @EmptyNestCoach
• Facebook: @EmptyNestCoach

You are preparing for the empty nest ahead as your child(ren) prepares, heads off to and experiences college.

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend! I not only survived my very first retreat, but I had an amazing time, too! It exceeded my expectations, and I can't wait to do it again. What crazy idea do you have that you should try? This one was mine, and I'm so thankful I stepped out of my comfort zone and did it. In honor of my crazy idea, this episode is also an experiment for me, so if this is your first time listening, know that this is not my usual format. It is more of a narrative and an audio journey. Whether you are a first-time listener or not, thanks for giving this episode a try. I open with the sounds of nature that I heard as I laid in my tent during my very first GPS Reset Weekend Retreat. I'm thankful to my first retreat attendee who took a chance on my idea, signed up, and uncovered how brave she is. Join me on my very first retreat, by listening to this episode - or watching it - yes, I have an accompanying video! 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

• The details of my first retreat
• What I bought myself on the retreat
• What to expect on a GPS Reset Weekend

Episode Questions for You To Consider

1. Have you ever done anything like this?
2. Would you ever do anything like this?

Episode Resources

• Information about my GPS Reset Weekend Retreats
• Episode #13. Future You Has All The Power
• Episode #17: Green Popsicle Sticks Community

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p42/

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 Empty Nest Friend! A Green Popsicle Stick Facebook group member asked me, "How early is too early to prepare for the empty nest." I share my answer in this episode. 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

• When to start preparing for the empty nest
• What you can do now to prepare for the empty nest

Episode Questions for You To Consider

1. Where are you on the empty nest journey?
2. Do you agree or disagree with my timing?

Episode Resources

• Episode #1: Meet Your Empty Nest Coach, Christine
• Episode #13. Future You Has All The Power
• Episode #32: What life skills should my high school child be mastering now to be successful in college?
• Episode #17: Green Popsicle Sticks & Community

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p41/

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 Empty Nest Friend! Do you have huge goals in your life but don't know where to start? The huge goals are just the beginning. Today, I talk about how to view your big goals in a way that will allow you to take action in your life. I can't wait to see what you do! 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

• Why a big goal may cause inaction in your life
• How to notice your go-to big thought that causes inaction
• What to do when you notice your too-big thoughts and goals

Episode Questions for You To Consider

1. Do you have a BIG goal that is causing inaction in your life?
2. Are you ready to notice where you need to challenge yourself more?

Episode Resources

• Empty Nest Prep Episodes Start at Episode #3
• Episode #13. Future You Has All The Power
• Episode #17: Green Popsicle Sticks Community

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p40/

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 Empty Nest Friend! I have a quick message for you today about being courageous. Enjoy! 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 doing things while being afraid
• To gain confidence by stepping into situations that require courage
• That you are stronger than any emotion that will arise when you are afraid

Episode Questions for You To Consider

1. What have you done that required courage?
2. Are you ready to notice where you need to challenge yourself more?

Episode Resources

• Episode #13. Future You Has All The Power
• Episode #17: Green Popsicle Sticks Community

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p39/

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 this episode, Michele shares a portion of her life story with us and opens up to show us what helped her get through the remaining emotions and trauma she had from a teenage rape - or should I say, "who helped her." The gift she received is one we all can learn from for our life. Your complete presence in any moment will allow you to comfort others in a way that they may not even know they need. I invite you to listen to Michele's story and share it with anyone who needs to hear it. Take a listen, or read the full transcript 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

• An introduction to Michele
• Michele's story of overcoming a teenage rape
• How Michele tells her story
• What helped Michele to move on and own her story
• Michele's advice to parents
• What Michele can't live without
• And more!

Episode Questions for You To Consider

1. What have you had to overcome to become who you are today?
2. How are you telling your story?

Episode Resources

• Michele's Reading: The Science of Mindfulness
• Episode #13. Future You Has All The Power
• Episode #17: Green Popsicle Sticks Community

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p38/

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 Empty Nest Friend! My guest, today, Jenn Musselman, is so much fun. She's a closet coach, a certified professional life coach with a niche in closet coaching (more about that in the episode), and also manages one of my favorite places to hang out - and get my hair done - Reveal Salon, located in Chester Springs, PA. One visit there and you'll know why I think of it so fondly. Jenn chose to be open and honest with us in sharing some of the thoughts she's had as her youngest heads off to college. She surprised herself with a couple of them and one she even had herself questioning, "where did this thought come from?" Now, if you have listened to a few of my episodes or more, you know I view observing and questioning your thoughts as healthy. A special thanks to Jenn for joining me and for opening up to us in this way. May you find some comfort in what she shares. Take a moment to follow her on Instagram or Facebook while you are here. Links are below! Take a listen, or read the full transcript 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

• An introduction to Jenn Musselman
• The freedom in laughing at your thoughts
• How your thoughts may be a bit more unusual than what you are used to
• To consider talking about your emotions and thoughts
• What Jenn offers as a closet coach
• What Jenn is addicted to
• And more!

Episode Questions for You To Consider

1. What is the wildest thought you have had leading up to or going through the empty nest transition?
2. Do you think Jenn should do stand-up because I think she'd be great!

Where to Find Jenn

• Follow Jenn on Facebook
• Follow Jenn on Instagram
• Visit Jenn's website

Episode Resources

• Reveal Salon
• Jenn's Reading: Everything's Okay by Alesia Ellen Shute
• Episode #13. Future You Has All The Power
• Episode #17: Green Popsicle Sticks Community

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p37/

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 Empty Nest Friend! I am thrilled to bring this episode to you. I enjoy scrolling through Instagram and making new connections on that platform. One account that always makes me smile is Midlife Highway, which is run by the ever so funny, Jo Davies. Jo has supremely fresh and funny posts and is highly engaged on the platform. She shared a few photos and Insta stories about her walk on the Camino de Santiago this year. The stories piqued my interest, and a few thoughts arrived in my head: I would like to know more about this walk, and I would like to know more about Jo. I bet some of her other followers would like to know more, too. I'm going to invite her to be a guest on my podcast. I did. And she said, "Yes!" Not only that, she took the interview call while she was on holiday/vacation, and stayed up late! She's got the amazing thing figured out! I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I enjoyed speaking with her. Take a listen, or read the full transcript 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

• An introduction to Jo Davies
• What inspired Jo to walk the Camino De Santiago
• The impact of the walk in her life and why she has made it an annual walk
• Jo's advice to future empty nesters
• And more!

Episode Questions for You To Consider

1. Have you ever done a long walk such as the ones Jo has completed?
2. Would you ever consider doing a walk like this?

Episode Resources

• Camino de Santiago - wikipedia
• A nice video done about a short portion of the Camino
• Episode #13. Future You Has All The Power
• Episode #17: Green Popsicle Sticks Community

Where to Find Jo

• Follow Jo on Instagram
• Visit Jo's website

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p36/

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!