A single Mom's empty nest reboot.

Tracy Collins
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If you’re a single empty nester and struggling with what’s next, THIS is the podcast for you. I left my career to raise my daughter, as a single Mom. Now, nest empty, I wondered what's next? Join me each Wednesday, as I navigate this new normal, sharing stories, insights, and guest interviews...asking for help along the way. Hoping, while searching for my neSt big thing, that I’ll find others with common experiences and together we can offer support, encouragement and fun.

  1. 08/04/2021

    Whatcha Been Watchin'?

    Network TV, Streaming....It's been a long 17 months of watching.  Please listen until the end, because Alex and I talk about a show that started the idea for this episode to begin with.  Better Things is about a single Mom, raising 3 daughters.  The main character, Sam (flawlessly played by, Pamela Adlon) is honest, funny, and facing every obstacle with deep love.   This show proves something I've talked about many times on the podcast, although journeys are not identical, there are common threads among them.  My story is not exactly like this character, but the meaning and premise is impactful and even aspirational for me.   Enjoy!

    1h 14m

  2. 07/21/2021

    And the Emmy Goes too.......

    This week, my returning guest and I, talk Emmy Awards.  Over the past 18 months I've relied on TV to fill more lulls than in previous years.  I rarely even pay attention to the Emmy's, but this year since I watched more, thought it would be fun to do a run down and see if my guest (Alex...previously on the podcast) had any matches on what we've watched.  Listen and see if you share the same opinions!

    1h 42m

  3. 07/07/2021

    Adopt-a-Pet Anyone?

    This week, an update from The Nest and thoughts on Pet adoption.  As always, if you have a topic you'd like to talk about, please reach out. thenestbigthingpodcast@gmail.com   Leave a voice message below. Follow and/or DM in Instagram:  thenestbigthing_podcast Please consider adopting or reaching out to these (or your local shelter) to see if there are items they may be in need of: The Sanctuary at Haafsville is a safe haven for homeless cats and dogs - www.thesanctuarypa.org Summit Animal Rescue Association (SARA, Inc.) rescues cats or any animal in need, provides them with medical attention, rehab, and a temporary loving environment until a permanent home can be found.  www.sararescue.com Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter - www.njshelter.org

    19 min

  4. 06/23/2021

    Who’s been drinking the TicTok Kool-aid??!!

    It's the Smörgåsbord of episodes.  This week's update, taking stock in TikTok, reflecting on talk show fans and more.   If you have a topic suggestion or you, or someone your know, would like to join me, please reach out.  Leave a voice message below, email me at thenestbigthingpodcast@gmail.com, dm me on Instagram @thenestbigthing_podcast   Want to see the TikToks I talk about this episode?  Tiktok:  @tracyskeytotheworld

    31 min

  5. 06/16/2021

    In this day and AGE!

    Ageism!  Whether you are 50+ and starting over professionally or losing hours because someone younger was hired to do the same job for less $, it's an obstacle I've faced.  This week I'm talking about a personal struggle and hoping it resonates with others and even opens the eyes of some.  Over 50 and starting over professionally....post Covid!  Double whammy!   Forget salary commensurate with experience!  How can you even get picked out of a stack of resumes?!  Please join me for this personal episode.  Spread the word!   I'm looking for guest(s) that might have experience in this topic, so please reach out.   thenestbigthingpodcast@gmail.com   Leave a voice message below. Follow and/or DM in Instagram:  thenestbigthing_podcast

    33 min

  6. 06/09/2021

    An Episode to be Proud Of!

    This week, I'm joined by a dear friend for a personal conversation about Pride Month.  What does this time mean to us?  How far has our society come?   What I love most about this episode?  It's 2 generations coming together discussing a topic, that might otherwise not be shared between people with completely different life experiences.  I am so grateful for this time.  I hope you enjoy the episode, as much as we did recording it. I'd like to shed light on a fantastic organization, providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth.   The Trevor Project.  If you need support, they have 24/7 line:  866-488-7386  www.thetrevorproject.com Informational resource:  www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org

    1h 23m

  7. 05/26/2021

    The Solo Trip That Was!

    This week it's a remote broadcast, from airport to home again.  Hard to believe the much anticipated trip is behind me.  I'll share the good, bad and the ugly of it all.  Don't forget to share the podcast and follow me on insta (link is below the show description).  If you want all the photos and videos from the trip, check out my travel insta @tracyskeytotheworld.  Thank you for listening.  From my nest, to yours, have a great week.

    38 min

  8. 05/19/2021

    Guess who’s leaving the nest...solo?

    This week I’m getting ready for take off; my first trip solo in almost 19 years.  I'll give a nest update and talk about what's been going on for the past 2 weeks.  There's a lot to unpack....as I pack for my next adventure.  I'll post some updates, but if you would like to follow the trip more closely, please follow my travel Instagram @tracyskeytotheworld  Like, share, follow.  Thank you, From my Nest, to yours...have a great week.

    22 min
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If you’re a single empty nester and struggling with what’s next, THIS is the podcast for you. I left my career to raise my daughter, as a single Mom. Now, nest empty, I wondered what's next? Join me each Wednesday, as I navigate this new normal, sharing stories, insights, and guest interviews...asking for help along the way. Hoping, while searching for my neSt big thing, that I’ll find others with common experiences and together we can offer support, encouragement and fun.

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