Lately, I’ve been thinking about how quickly everything changes when the kids leave. The routines vanish, the texts slow down, and suddenly, I’m standing in the quiet of my own life wondering what fits and what doesn’t anymore. 

If you’re sitting in that same space, navigating an empty nest, shifting relationships, or feeling the subtle ache of reinvention, I want you to know: you're not the only one.

In this episode, I’m talking about what I call The Great Friendship Shift, how our connections evolve in midlife and why that’s not a bad thing. As women in midlife, we’re often holding so much: aging parents, changing bodies, redefined purpose. It’s no wonder some friendships start to feel out of sync. But there’s clarity here too. I’ve come to realize that this season calls for healthy boundaries, intentional relationships, and a deep commitment to emotional honesty with ourselves and others.

This is a real, unfiltered look at what I’ve learned through my own shifts. No fluff. Just truth, reflection, and a little tough love because that’s what friendship requires now.

Here’s what I’m unpacking:

• How I’m navigating female friendship and social connection after the empty nest
• Why a personal values inventory reshaped how I choose friends
• The importance of friendship boundaries and honoring my emotional energy

If your world feels like it’s shifting, if your calendar is emptier but your heart is heavier, I hope this episode feels like a soft place to land. This is a season of curation, not loss. And you get to decide what stays.

To the beauty of this new chapter,

Allison

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