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33: How to Prepare Your Home for the Empty Nest Jul 26, 2019

Show notes

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend! As you sit in the simmer of your life and work on things for the next version of you, one of the areas you may want to begin to consider is how you want your home to look in the empty nest years. You may start dreaming about this early and make changes over time - or all at once if that is how you roll. Is your home set up to accommodate those dreams of yours? If not, why not begin making some changes now? My guest, today, April Force Pardoe, is your Designer Bestie. April has fantastic suggestions in this episode where she also shares impactful tips and tricks with us. She is a ball of energy, and I can't wait for you to hear this episode. 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

To Consider Changes to Your Master Bedroom Space
The Importance of Lighting
The Importance of One Cozy Space
Common Decorating Mistakes
Why April is Happy For You
To Dream About Your Home
If April Likes Waffles or Pancakes

Episode Questions for You To Consider

Is your home your retreat?
Have you thought about your home in the empty nest (years)?

April Links

Episode Resources

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p33/

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!

32: What Life Skills Should My High School Child Be Mastering Now To Be Successful In College? Jul 19, 2019

Show notes

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend! This episode topic comes from a Green Popsicle Stick Group Facebook member. Once again, when I sat down to organize and script this out, I had no idea that I had so many thoughts on the subject. Too funny. Katie asked, "What skills are you glad you taught your daughter before she went off to college? And, is there anything you wished you'd spent more time on with her?" These are fantastic questions from Katie, whose daughter is already ahead of the game, as you will hear in this episode. 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

Christine's thoughts on useful life skills needed for college
- Laundry: remember the bedding!
- Consider limited food options and how your child will handle this
- Cleaning and supplies
- Money management
- Future Document Preparations
  - I-9 Form
  - W-4
  - Memorize Social Security Number
  - Safe Storage of Documents
- Ditch the "Mom Organization Method"
- School/life balance
- Encourage hobbies
- Tools for emotional health
- Familiarity with Medical Appointments

Episode Questions for You To Consider

Do you have something to add to my life skills for college list?
If you attended college, did you feel prepared?

Episode Resources

Facebook Group: The Green Popsicle Sticks
Tool Kit
Blue Vacuum
I-9 Form
W-4 Form
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/p32/

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!

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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!

31: How do I find friends in the empty nest? Jul 12, 2019

Show notes

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend! This episode topic is from a fellow listener who asked about finding friends in the later years of life. When I sat down to organize and script this out, I had no idea that I had so many thoughts on the subject. But then, I do have a lot of opinions on many topics, don't I? Ha! Anyway, remember that some friendships serve seasons of our life, and others are in for the long haul. Either way, if you are looking to add friends to your life, take a little bit of time to figure out what you are looking for in a friend, and then enjoy looking for those new friendships! 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

To understand that some friendships are meant to serve seasons of your life
Ways to find new friends in the empty nest
To consider your current friendships
To figure out what you are looking for in a friend

Episode Questions for You To Consider

How are you doing with your friendships?
Do you have other suggestions for meeting new friends?

Episode Resources

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p31/

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!

30: I am not appreciated! Jul 05, 2019

Show notes

Hello, my empty nest friend! As a mom, unappreciative humans may surround you at all times. Some days it may feel like it is part of the job description. Is there even the slightest chance that you have created that yourself? Let's think about that in today's episode where I give you a little bit of tough love because feeling unappreciated is a lousy place to be. 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

What your thoughts have to do with how appreciated you feel
To think about who you want to show up as in the world even when your mind is confident that you are unappreciated
Consider using Pinterest for your future-you dreams (listener suggestion

Episode Questions for You To Consider

Do you currently identify with not feeling appreciated?
When you have the thought that you are unappreciated, how do you feel?

Episode Resources

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p30/

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:

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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!

29: Christine, what will I do with my time, and what should I do next? Jun 28, 2019

Show notes

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend! I can't begin to tell you how much I needed this episode when I wrote it. Throughout our life, we experience change. Sometimes it is expected, sometimes it is not. When we are unable to be patient with ourselves through the transition, things can get a little off course and "boil over." In this episode, I talk about the importance of a simmer in a beef stew and what that has to do with your life. 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

The importance of "sitting in the simmer" in your life
Why beef stew is a good analogy for transitions in our life
Future you is your navigation system not the predictor of your future

Episode Questions for You To Consider

Have you found future you yet?
What was or is your biggest obstacle in finding her?

Episode Resources

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p29/

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:

Between shows spend time with me on:

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!

28: The First Semester Transition: What to Expect and How Mom Can Help featuring Katy Oliveira Jun 21, 2019

Show notes

Hello, my empty nest friend,

I am thrilled to bring you this episode!

Not only is if full of content that I wish I had known before my daughter headed off to school, but I also learned a few things.

My guest, Katy Oliveira, Host of the Collegehood Advice podcast, shares her advice and tips on navigating the first semester and how we, as mothers, may help our children.

Take a listen, or read the transcript, below.

This Episode is Brought to You By

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

Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review this podcast!

What You Will Learn in this Episode

Your role as benefactor
How grade notifications are handled in college, and a quick chat about FERPA
Campus resources that parents should be aware of for their child
What are challenges our child might face in the first semester
Katy's best piece of advice

Episode Questions for You To Consider

What are you most focused on for your child's first semester?
If you went to college, what are some defining moments from your first semester? Do you remember any?

Where to find this episode's guest: Katy Oliveira, Host of the Collegehood Advice Podcast

Episode Resources

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website:https://youremptynestcoach.com/p28/

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:

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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!

27: What Are You Making Grades Mean? Jun 14, 2019

Show notes

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend!

So, I wonder if this episode is the one that gets my listeners worked up. These are thoughts that we don't hear often, so I'm putting them out there. If you aren't a fan of my approach - it is all good, differences are what makes this world interesting.

However, if you can barely stand to listen to my take on grades, I challenge you to take a look at your thoughts and be curious as to the why. Ask yourself, "Who would I be in the world, if for a moment, I tried on these new thoughts and could find myself in a space where I believe them?"

Let me know where you are and let's chat about it. If you are happy with who you show up in the world as with your thoughts on this topic, then you are all good!

Take a listen, or read the transcript, below.

Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review this podcast!

💚 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 current offerings.

What You Will Learn in this Episode

To question what you are making a GPA/grades mean
To challenge your thinking about the 4.0
To think about who gets to walk across the stage at graduation
To question what you make grades mean in your life

Episode Questions for You To Consider

How much does your child's grade change your mood?
How were your grades in school?

Episode Resources

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p27/

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:

Between shows spend time with me on:

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!

26: Changing your mind is OKAY! Jun 07, 2019

Show notes

Hello, my Empty Nest Friend! We change our mind all of the time, don't we? But how do you treat yourself when you do change a decision that you have made? Guess what? It isn't time to beat yourself up. It is time to be curious, to question it, check it and then be all in on your new decision: whether it is to stay the course or do something different. Easy? Maybe not, but 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

How the path to future you is like a spider web.
To be kind to yourself when you question if you are on the right path to future you
Things you need to do in order to expand your future (rest, plan, adjust & repair)
About spider webs

Episode Questions for You To Consider

How do you normally treat yourself when you change your mind?
How do you feel about spiders? :)

Episode Resources

For detailed show notes, full transcription and more, visit my website: https://youremptynestcoach.com/p26/

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:

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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!

25: My Partner is Driving me Crazy May 31, 2019

Show notes

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

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

Episode Resources

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:

Between shows spend time with me on:

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!

24: With my child heading to college, are my thoughts normal? May 24, 2019

Show notes

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

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

Episode Resources

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:

Between shows spend time with me on:

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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