Create Your Best Empty Nest

Marianne Iverson
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Create Your Best Empty Nest is a podcast for women whose kids have left home or are about to—and who can feel a shift coming, even if they don’t know what’s next yet. Hosted by certified life coach Marianne Iverson, this show explores empty nest syndrome, identity shifts, purpose, and personal growth with honesty and warmth. You’ll find practical support and real conversations to help you feel grounded, confident, and reconnected to yourself as you create your next chapter.

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    Empty Nest Makeover: How to Make Kid's Room into My Space

    Standing in your child’s empty bedroom can stir up more emotion than you ever expected. In this episode, Empty Nest Makeover: Turning My Kid’s Room into My Space, we talk about why changing your child’s room after they leave home isn’t just about décor—it’s about identity, healing, and life after kids. If you’re an empty nest mom feeling a mix of pride, sadness, loneliness, and uncertainty, this conversation is for you. We explore how empty nest syndrome often shows up in quiet, everyday moments—and how reclaiming physical space can help you begin reclaiming yourself. You’ll hear gentle, real-life reflections on: Why it’s okay to pause before changing your child’s room How to honor your child’s story without staying stuck in the past Ways to turn an empty bedroom into a space that supports this season of life How small, symbolic changes can help you rediscover purpose after the kids leave What it really looks like to step into midlife reinvention and your next chapter This episode is like a walk with a friend—honest, comforting, and practical. No rushing. No pressure. Just permission to move forward at your own pace. If you’re navigating life after kids, wondering “Who am I now?”, or learning how to cope with the emotional transition of the empty nest, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. 🔗 LINKS & NEXT STEPS 🌿 Take the “Who Am I After the Kids Leave?” Quiz👉 ⁠https://www.marianneiverson.com/quiz⁠ 📞 Book a Free 30-Minute Next Chapter Jumpstart Call👉 ⁠https://calendly.com/marianneiverson/15-minute-discovery-call⁠ 🌐 Visit My Website👉 ⁠https://www.marianneiverson.com⁠ 📸 Follow Me on Instagram👉 ⁠https://www.instagram.com/coachmariannei⁠ 📸 Follow Me on Facebook👉 ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/coachmariannei⁠

    11 min

  2. FEB 10

    Empty Nest to Opportunity | It’s Finally Your Hopeful New Beginning

    The empty nest can feel emotional, confusing, and quieter than you expected.In this episode, Marianne Iverson shares a hopeful message for moms navigating life after their kids leave home. This conversation is about permission. Permission to slow down, to stop having everything figured out, and to believe that this season can still hold something meaningful and good. If you’re an empty nest mom wondering who you are now, what comes next, or if it’s finally your time, this episode will help you feel hopeful again. We explore: Life after kids move out Identity shifts in the empty nest Why hope comes before clarity How to see this chapter as opportunity You’re not behind.You’re not late.This can be a hopeful new beginning. 🔗 LINKS & NEXT STEPS 🌿 Take the “Who Am I After the Kids Leave?” Quiz👉 https://www.marianneiverson.com/quiz 📞 Book a Free 30-Minute Next Chapter Jumpstart Call👉 https://calendly.com/marianneiverson/15-minute-discovery-call 🌐 Visit My Website👉 https://www.marianneiverson.com 📸 Follow Me on Instagram👉 https://www.instagram.com/coachmariannei 📸 Follow Me on Facebook👉 ⁠https://www.facebook.com/coachmariannei⁠

    9 min

  3. FEB 3

    The Important Truth About Relationships After Kids Leave (Marriage, Friends, and You)

    When kids leave home, most women expect to miss their kids.What they don’t expect is how many relationships start to feel different at the same time. Marriage can feel unfamiliar.Friendships can feel harder to maintain.And being alone with yourself can bring up feelings you didn’t anticipate. In this episode, we talk about the important truth about relationships after kids leave and why this season often feels confusing, emotional, and tender all at once. You’ll hear about: Why marriage often needs a reset after the kids leave Why reconnection feels awkward before it feels meaningful How friendships in midlife quietly go dormant Why learning to be with yourself matters more than you think How boundaries with adult kids can actually strengthen your relationship Nothing here means something is wrong with you.It means you’re in a season that asks for intention, not perfection. If this episode stirred something in you, I created a short quiz to help you name where you are in this season and what you might need next. LINKS & NEXT STEPS 🌿 Take the “Who Am I After the Kids Leave?” Quiz👉 https://www.marianneiverson.com/quiz 📞 Book a Free 30-Minute Next Chapter Jumpstart Call👉 https://calendly.com/marianneiverson/15-minute-discovery-call 🌐 Visit My Website👉 https://www.marianneiverson.com 📸 Follow Me on Instagram👉 https://www.instagram.com/coachmariannei 📸 Follow Me on Facebook👉 ⁠https://www.facebook.com/coachmariannei⁠ ✨ Research and resources referenced: Allina Health The Gottman Institute Grown & Flown American Psychological Association Harvard Study of Adult Development Psychology Today Journal of Family Psychology

    10 min

  4. JAN 27

    It’s Not Too Late: The Truth About the Empty Nest

    When the kids leave, the house gets quieter.But what no one prepares you for is how you can go quiet too. Suddenly everyone’s asking,“So what are you going to do now?”And inside you’re thinking,“I want more… but I don’t even know where to start.” In this episode, we talk honestly about reinventing yourself in midlife after the empty nest. Not in a flashy, pressure-filled way. But in a grounded, human, start-where-you-are way. We explore why the real question isn’t “What should I do?” but “What do I miss about myself?” We talk about fear, age, hobbies, careers, and why this season isn’t empty at all… it’s open. This conversation is for the woman who wants more, feels unsure, and is ready to take one small step forward. You’re not starting over.You’re starting from experience.And this chapter gets to be yours. Resources mentioned:Take the free Who Am I After the Kids Leave? quiz:https://marianneiverson.com/quiz Connect with Marianne:Website: https://marianneiverson.comInstagram & Facebook: @coachmariannei

    9 min

  5. JAN 20

    Who Am I Now? Rediscovering Yourself After the Kids Leave

    When your kids leave home, the house gets quiet—and a lot of women quietly wonder, “Who am I now?” In this episode, we talk about why feeling lost doesn’t mean you failed—it means you were all in. You’ll hear why the quiet of the empty nest isn’t empty at all, how staying busy can keep you from hearing yourself, and how purpose is built slowly by following what lights you up. If you’re navigating life after your kids move out and ready to reconnect with yourself in this next chapter, this episode is for you. Resources mentioned: Take the free “Who Am I After the Kids Leave?” quiz: https://marianneiverson.com/quiz Connect with Marianne: Website: https://marianneiverson.com Instagram & Facebook: @coachmariannei

    11 min

  6. JAN 13

    Empty Nest Syndrome: Reclaim Your Life After the Quiet

    When the kids leave home, no one really prepares you for how quiet it feels — or how unsettling that quiet can be. In this episode, Marianne Iverson talks honestly about empty nest syndrome, why this transition can feel heavier than expected, and four practical ways to find your footing again. If you’re feeling restless, unsure of who you are now, or wondering what’s next in this season, you’re not alone — and nothing has gone wrong. In this episode: If your kids are grown or about to leave home and you feel a shift coming, this episode is for you. We talk about empty nest syndrome, identity changes, and simple ways to find clarity in this next chapter. What we cover: • Why the quiet feels heavier than expected • Losing the “mom role” without losing yourself • Why sadness and gratitude can coexist • How to start reconnecting with what lights you up Resources mentioned: Take the free “Who Am I After the Kids Leave?” quiz: https://marianneiverson.com/quiz Connect with Marianne: Website: https://marianneiverson.com Instagram & Facebook: @coachmariannei

    8 min
  • 6 Episodes

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Create Your Best Empty Nest is a podcast for women whose kids have left home or are about to—and who can feel a shift coming, even if they don’t know what’s next yet. Hosted by certified life coach Marianne Iverson, this show explores empty nest syndrome, identity shifts, purpose, and personal growth with honesty and warmth. You’ll find practical support and real conversations to help you feel grounded, confident, and reconnected to yourself as you create your next chapter.

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