59 episodes

Welcome to the Next Chapter Empty Nest podcast! This podcast is about creating a community for parents preparing for an empty nest. The ups and downs, the emotions, and what we go through as parents. It is about discovering what we want to do as we have more time to focus on ourselves. We will hear from others who have been through the empty nest, those who have interesting stories to inspire us, and those with fascinating ideas to help us find our passion! Where we meet our goals while our kids are out meeting theirs!

Next Chapter Empty Nest Brenda Lenweaver

    • Kids & Family

Welcome to the Next Chapter Empty Nest podcast! This podcast is about creating a community for parents preparing for an empty nest. The ups and downs, the emotions, and what we go through as parents. It is about discovering what we want to do as we have more time to focus on ourselves. We will hear from others who have been through the empty nest, those who have interesting stories to inspire us, and those with fascinating ideas to help us find our passion! Where we meet our goals while our kids are out meeting theirs!

    How to Find Friends

    How to Find Friends

    The lifelong question of how to find friends! My youngest is in her first semester at college, and it has been hard to find friends. Listen to what advice I’ve given her, and how it also applies to us as we move to new jobs or new places in the empty nest phase.

    • 23 min
    I QUIT MY JOB! What was I thinking??

    I QUIT MY JOB! What was I thinking??

    I quit my job! After 16 years and with 2 in college, what was I thinking?? It’s scary, exciting, and crazy! But I did it! Listen in and hear my thoughts on how and why I did it.

    • 27 min
    Our Youngest Has Flown the Nest!

    Our Youngest Has Flown the Nest!

    We dropped off our youngest at college, and we are doing well! Leading up to this, I was a little worried at how we would all do at this point. There were some tears, but overall, it was a positive experience! I also decided with her dad and I feeling good, we should celebrate! The emotions will come, I’m sure, but if we are feeling good about things, why not celebrate our successes in raising two wonderful kids?! That is something worth celebrating!

    • 22 min
    You’re Not Invited-A Mom’s Realization

    You’re Not Invited-A Mom’s Realization

    An empty nest mom realizing her kids want to do more and more without her! Yes, it is hard to adjust to. But it is totally normal. Has this happened to you? Any advice for those of us just realizing this? Reach out to Next Chapter Empty Nest on Facebook and Instagram! I’d love to hear from you!

    • 11 min
    You’re Going Back to School Early??

    You’re Going Back to School Early??

    When your child heads back to college early instead of staying home for the entire summer, what’s your reaction? Mine was shock! I don’t know if I’m over it yet (ok-I’m not!). Hear how I’m dealing with it and how I’m preparing myself for this kind of thing.

    • 15 min
    College Orientation-Parent Advice!

    College Orientation-Parent Advice!

    Hear how college orientation went and what two lessons the parents learned! Very valuable advice!

    • 15 min

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