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Quick Tips: The FAFSA, Texting Your Child & You are Amazing Oct 01, 2019

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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!

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

42: My First Retreat: An Audio Experience Sep 27, 2019

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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!

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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

Have you ever done anything like this?
Would you ever do anything like this?

Episode Resources

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

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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!

41: How early is too early to plan for the empty nest? Sep 20, 2019

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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!

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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

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

Episode Resources

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

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40: The Problem with Huge Goals Sep 13, 2019

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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!

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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

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

Episode Resources

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

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39: Empty Nest Success Courage Addiction Sep 06, 2019

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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!

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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

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

Episode Resources

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

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38: Loving Through the Empty Nest Transition with Michele Aug 30, 2019

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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!

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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

What have you had to overcome to become who you are today?
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/

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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!

37: Laughing Through the Empty Nest Transition with Jenn Musselman Aug 23, 2019

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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!

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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

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

Where to Find Jenn

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/

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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!

36: Walking Through the Empty Nest Transition with Jo Davies Aug 16, 2019

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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!

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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

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

Episode Resources

Where to Find Jo

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

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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!

35: Leveling Up in Life - Donkey Kong your Life Aug 09, 2019

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Hello, my Empty Nest Friend! Life can be filled with lousiness sometimes. Right when you begin to feel like you are getting somewhere, suddenly something happens that has you feeling like you are back at square one. This is beautiful: it is real; it is life. Nowhere are we guaranteed smooth sailing or perfection, did you get that guarantee? Because I didn't. But we get to live it - ALL of it. I encourage you to live through it, not run from it - the good, the bad, and the ugly - all of it because, you are ALIVE. It all comes down to who you want to be in each moment. I know you can be amazing, but you have to choose to live in it fully to level up in your life. In this episode, I share how I feel life is like Donkey Kong. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review this podcast!

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What You Will Learn in this Episode

How life is like Donkey Kong
To notice that when you are sent back to the beginning of a level in your life, that how you show up is everything
The power in leveling up
To remove the drama as you play the game

Episode Questions for You To Consider

Do you feel like you are continually back where you started
Have you noticed (or do you now notice) the leveling up in your life?

Episode Resources

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p35/

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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!

34: Your Home on College Breaks: Prepping Your Child's Room Aug 02, 2019

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Hello, my ah-mazing Empty Nest Friend! Last week, April Force Pardoe shared tips on how to prepare your home for the empty nest. This week, I thought I would share some thoughts I have about your child's room: how to adapt it as they head off to and attend college. Enjoy! Take a listen, or read the full transcript on my website! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review this podcast!

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What You Will Learn in this Episode

What you can do now to prepare your child's room for college, for the college years and beyond
Why you should talk with your child about their room
How to assist your child in letting go of and organizing items accumulated over the years
The importance of recognizing that boundaries will change when your child returns home

Episode Questions for You To Consider

If your child is heading off to college, or in college, what is the condition of their space in your home?
Do you have long-term plans for that space that your child may not be aware of?

Episode Resources

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p34/

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

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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!

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