Your Empty Nest Coach Podcast

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend! This one is real. We all have our moments where it isn't easy to think the best of our partner. When the days turn to weeks and months - what can we do? You may not love my answer. It isn't the easy answer but it is the life changing answer. Of course, once again, it all starts with you - and those wildly creative thoughts of yours. I've got you! Take a listen, or read the transcript, below. 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 to do when your partner is driving you crazy
• Our thoughts change everything
• To be responsible for your own happiness
• Who SHOULD control your emotional health
• My answer to: Is my relationship going to make it?

Episode Questions for You To Consider

1. How are you and your partner doing?
2. How has parenthood changed you, and has it impacted your relationships?

Episode Resources

• Saturday Night Live Episode, Romano Tours - You on Vacation, Adam Sandler
• Episode #3. Empty Nest Prep Part 1: Your Thoughts
• 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/p25/

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 future empty nest friend, I want to talk about the normal thoughts that you may expect to have as you prepare for your child heading to school. Our minds like to be creative. Here are some that I've heard from friends, clients, and family:

• Will they ever bathe in college?
• Will they find a community that welcomes them?
• How will they focus enough to study with the many distractions available on a college campus?
• What the heck am I going to do with my time?
• Will they eat well?
• Will they party too much and drop out of school?
• What if they take seven years to get through school?
• Motherhood is over!

I've got you! Take a listen, or read the transcript, below. 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

• A new visualization of your thoughts
• How to treat your thoughts of your child heading to college (leaving home)
• How your thoughts are like drops of water on eye glasses
• And more!

Episode Questions for You To Consider

1. What silly thought does your mind like to present to you?
2. How are you doing with noticing your thoughts?

Episode Resources

• Episode #3. Empty Nest Prep Part 1: Your Thoughts
• Episode #13. Future You Has All The Power
• Episode #20. Future You, Now What (Turtle talk)
• Episode #17: Green Popsicle Sticks Community

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p24/

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! In this episode, my guest, Callan Olive, walks us through the difference between life coaches, therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists and more! She also give us hints on how to find a therapist. 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 is a good time to use a life coach?
• When do I need a therapist?
• The difference between a Psychologist & Psychiatrist.
• When to know I need help with the thoughts in my head.
• About Callan's podcast: ImperfectMe - Women.
• And more!

Episode Questions for You To Consider

1. How do you feel about therapy vs. life coaching?
2. Did this episode answer questions or bring up questions for you?

Episode Resources

• Callan Olive - Website: ImperfectMe - Women
• Callan's Blog Post about How to Tell Which Mental Health Professional is Right for You
• ImperfectMe - Women on Instagram
• ImperfectMe - Women on Facebook
• Green Popsicle Sticks Community Episode

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p23/

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! In this episode, I share some of my favorite Thursday Thoughts About email content with you: being brave, imposter syndrome and consistency. 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

• About my weekly email: Thursday Thoughts About
• The thought I used, in the last minutes, to motivate me to attend an out-of-town event - to move me from "Nah," to "yes!"
• Where the draft of my imposter syndrome episode began
• The types of content included in my Thursday Thoughts About emails

Episode Questions for You To Consider

1. Are you on my "Thursday Thoughts About" email, yet?
2. If yes, what is your favorite type of email? If no, why the heck not?

Episode Resources

• Episode 8: Imposter Syndrome
• Green Popsicle Sticks Community Episode

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p22/

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 continuation of my last episode. We worked on finding future you in episode 13, and in my previous episode we talked about, the "How?" Today, we cover those darn excuses that crop up in our lives. Let's bury them once and for all! 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 importance of identifying your excuses
• What to do with your excuses
• How to move past your excuses

Episode Questions for You To Consider

1. What is your go-to excuse?
2. Knowing your go-to excuse, are you ready to bury it forever?

Episode Resources

• Episode 3: Empty Nest Prep, 1/5
• Episode 13: Future You has all the Power
• Episode 20: Future You, Now for the, "How?"

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p21/

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 continuation of my "finding future you" episode. I can't begin to stress enough how important it is for you to spend time with yourself, getting to know future you, so that she is your gps through life. She's all you need. She'll cheer you on, guide you, recommend the when, the where and the how - you need to know her so well that she's got your back all the time. AND remember she's super supportive. She wouldn't beat you up, she's lovely, kind and can't wait to see you get where she is already. So get to know her, my friend! 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 write your future result down
• Who you need to spend a lot of time with in planning your future
• Who to listen to when it comes to your future
• A way to remember how to keep other people's comments in perspective: are you a turtle?

Episode Questions for You To Consider

1. Have you found the result you want in your life?
2. Are you ready to take action?

Episode Resources

• Beyond6Seconds Podcast hosted by Carolyn Kiel
• Episode 3: Empty Nest Prep, 1/5
• Episode 13: Future You has all the Power
• Green Popsicle Sticks Community Episode

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p20/

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 unbelievably excited to have Carolyn Allison Caplan AKA Admissions Mom as a guest on my episode, today. Honestly, I could have spoken with Carolyn for hours, but, alas, I had to return to work from my lunch break. But, no worries, we already discussed having her back on the podcast. Yay! In this episode, we chat about those extracurricular activities that are so necessary for a college application. Carolyn's viewpoint is one that I adore, and her heart for the students she assists is evident and infectious. Seriously, take a look at the karma this amazing lady has on Reddit! Good stuff! Whether you have a kiddo heading off to college in the next few years or not, there are tremendous nuggets of wisdom in this conversation with Carolyn. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed chatting with her! As always, thanks for listening! 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

• How important extracurricular activities are in the college admission process.
• Is there a magic number of extracurricular activities?
• Is there such a thing as too many extracurricular activities?
• Should I, as a mother, be concerned about my child's lack of participation in school activities?
• The importance of leadership in your own life.
• Carolyn's Star Shaped Philosophy
• Great Community extracurricular activity suggestions.
• How awesome Houston's weather is most of the year
• And more!

Episode Questions for You To Consider

1. Did AdmissonsMom give you a new perspective on extracurriculars?
2. How do you feel about extracurriculars?

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p19/

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! Mom guilt. Why is this even a thing? What does it do other than to make mom miserable? Let's work on removing guilt from our lives. 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 really makes you feel guilty.
• How to get rid of your guilty feelings.

Episode Questions for You To Consider

1. Do you have mom guilt?
2. Is there something you want to do but you are afraid you'll feel guilty about doing ?

For detailed show notes, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p18/

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 has taken more energy than most others! It took me weeks to gather my thoughts and then a few more additional weeks to put them together and even assemble it. The result is a fable I created for us! It is my gift to you. Let me know if it resonates with you. In today's episode, I introduce you to Greenlee the green popsicle stick. 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

• If the green popsicle stick fable resonates with you

Episode Questions for You To Consider

1. What structures are you supporting?
2. Where are you in green popsicle stick journey? Do you have your GPS?

For detailed show notes, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p17/ 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! Well, here we go, I'm sharing how I lost 50 pounds - and am still losing. I finally hit the 50 pound mark, between recording this episode and go-live. And I sat at about 48 pounds lost for over two months. I'm proud that I didn't let it get to me, didn't let the drama creep in and kept doing what I've been doing. Let me tell you, it feels really good to not let food boss me around. Originally posted March of 2019. Updates: Always simmering and adjusting based on lifestyle and who I am in each day. This episode is reflective of my personal journey at the time of recording and is no way meant to be advice - I am not a health coach. 😉 More about that in this episode where I share the catalyst for my weight loss. 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

• How much weight I have lost
• The key to my weight loss
• What made me super sick
• What I removed from my diet
• How using food as fuel changed everything
• Question if food is the boss of you

Episode Questions for You To Consider

1. Are you the boss of food, or does it boss you around?
2. Do you have any weight loss goals?

For detailed show notes, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p16/

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!