Create Your Best Empty Nest

Marianne Iverson

Your kids are almost gone, or already gone, and nobody told you it would feel like this. Create Your Best Empty Nest is where women figure out who they are now and what comes next. Certified life coach Marianne Iverson helps you move from lost and uncertain to clear, grounded, and genuinely excited about your next chapter.

  1. -5 ДН.

    Getting Off Autopilot: How to Wake Up Your Own Life

    You waved goodbye, walked back into a quiet house, and felt something you weren't expecting. Not just sadness. Something deeper. A hollow feeling that whispered: I don't know who I am anymore. If that's where you are right now, this episode is the one you didn't know you needed. In this episode of Create Your Best Empty Nest, coach Marianne Iverson gets honest about something nobody talks about in the empty nest conversation: autopilot. Not the kind where you're checked out or ungrateful. The kind where you were so fully, lovingly present for your family that you forgot to stay present for yourself. Marianne shares her own story, from coaching her daughter's soccer team when she was three years old to standing under the stadium lights on senior night twelve years later, looking around at the friends she'd built her whole life with, and realizing she had no idea what came next. That moment changed everything. In this episode you'll learn: Why the empty nest identity crisis hits so hard, and why it has nothing to do with your strength or your faithThe 5 ways women lose themselves on autopilot while doing everything rightWhy staying busy is keeping you more stuck than slowing down wouldHow to start rebuilding your identity on purpose, not by accidentThe one step that gets you off autopilot for goodThis episode is for the woman who feels lost but can't explain why. Who's high-functioning on the outside and quietly hollow on the inside. Who keeps herself moving because stopping means sitting with a question she doesn't have an answer for yet. You're not behind. You're not broken. You've been on autopilot. And waking up starts right here. Create Your Best Empty Nest with Marianne Iverson is the podcast for women navigating empty nest syndrome, midlife identity, and the question of "who am I now?" with honesty, warmth, and a clear path forward. START HERE If the kids have left and you're sitting with that quiet question of "Now what?" — take the "Who Am I After the Kids Leave?" quiz. In about 90 seconds, you'll have more clarity on this season than you've had in months. 👉 marianneiverson.com/quiz 📞 READY TO STOP CIRCLING AND ACTUALLY START? You've been thinking about this long enough. On a free Next Chapter Jumpstart Call, we'll get clear on what this season is really asking of you and map out your first real step forward. Not someday. Now. 👉 marianneiverson.com/call

    21 мин.
  2. 14 АПР.

    Why you feel lost (and one useful truth that changes it)

    If you’ve been thinking, “I should feel happy… so why do I feel a little lost?”- this episode is for you. The kids are leaving (or already gone), and suddenly the life that once felt full and structured feels… quiet. Different. Off. You love your family. You’re proud of them.But underneath it all, there’s a question you can’t quite shake: 👉 Who am I now? In this episode, we’re talking about the powerful concept of owning what’s true—and why this is the missing piece for so many empty nest moms who feel lost, stuck, or unsure what’s next. Because here’s the truth most women don’t realize: 👉 You don’t move forward by fixing yourself.👉 You move forward by finally being honest about where you are. If you’ve been: feeling lost after your kids leavestruggling with your identity as an empty nestertelling yourself “I should be fine”… but you’re notwondering what your purpose is nowcraving clarity, direction, or something moreThis episode will help you: ✨ Understand why the empty nest can feel so disorienting—even when life looks good✨ Stop judging your emotions and start understanding them✨ See how avoiding your truth is actually keeping you stuck✨ Learn how to reconnect with yourself in this new season of life✨ Take the first step toward creating your next chapter on purpose This isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about finally seeing who you are now—and building from there. Because your purpose didn’t disappear when your kids left. 👉 It just stopped being handed to you. And now… you get to choose it. 🌿 🔗 NEXT STEPSIf the kids have left and you’re wondering what’s next for you, take the “Who Am I After the Kids Leave?” quiz. It will help you reconnect with yourself and see this season more clearly.👉 www.marianneiverson.com/quiz 📞 Your Next Chapter Won’t Build ItselfIf you’re done circling the idea of “something more,” let’s put structure around it. On your free Next Chapter Jumpstart Call, we’ll clarify what this season is really about and design your first intentional step forward. Clarity doesn’t come from waiting.It comes from deciding. 👉 Claim your free call here: marianneiverson.com/call

    17 мин.
  3. 7 АПР.

    Why Midlife Friendships Feel Hard -and Easier Than You Think

    Why does everyone else seem to have their group… and you don’t? If you’re an LDS empty nest mom staring at a quieter house and wondering, “Who am I now?” - this episode is for you. When your kids leave home, the transition to the empty nest can feel like an identity crisis. Friendships shift. Loneliness creeps in. You scroll social media and it looks like every woman your age has a tight-knit circle, a best friend, a girls’ trip planned… and you’re sitting there wondering what happened to you. Here’s the truth: nothing has gone wrong. In this episode, we talk about: Why friendships naturally change every 7 years (and why that’s normal) The real reason making friends in midlife feels harder The myth of “the one best friend” How to build meaningful female friendships in your 40s and 50s Practical steps for creating connection after your kids move out If you’re struggling with empty nest syndrome, loneliness after kids leave home, or feeling lost after motherhood, you’ll walk away with clarity, relief, and a concrete plan to start building the kind of relationships that fit the woman you’re becoming now. This isn’t about going back to who you were. It’s about rediscovering yourself after motherhood and intentionally creating your next chapter. If you’re ready to reinvent yourself at 50, find purpose after your kids leave, and stop asking “Why don’t I have a group?” - press play. You are not behind.You are in transition.And this chapter can be beautiful. 💛 🔗 NEXT STEPS 🌿 Start Here: Get Clear on Who You Are Now If the kids have left and you’re wondering what’s next for you, take the “Who Am I After the Kids Leave?” quiz. It will help you reconnect with yourself and see this season more clearly.👉 https://www.marianneiverson.com/quiz 📞 Your Next Chapter Won’t Build Itself If you’re done circling the idea of “something more,” let’s put structure around it. On your free Next Chapter Jumpstart Call, we’ll clarify what this season is really about and design your first intentional step forward. Clarity doesn’t come from waiting. It comes from deciding. 👉 Claim your free call here: https://calendly.com/marianneiverson/15-minute-discovery-call

    12 мин.
  4. 31 МАР.

    How to Make Peace with Your Past and Create Your Best Future

    What if the problem isn’t the empty nest… but the quiet war you’ve been having with yourself? If you’re an empty nest mom replaying motherhood in your head, wondering if you did enough, while also feeling pressure to “figure out what’s next,” this episode is for you. The transition to the empty nest can bring grief, loneliness, identity loss, and self-doubt. You love your kids. You’re proud of them. But the house feels different. And suddenly you’re asking: Who am I now?Did I do it right?Is it too late to start something new? In this episode, we talk about past reframing and future focus — how to stop criticizing your past self, separate who you were from who you’re becoming, and intentionally create your next chapter with confidence. You’ll learn: • How to stop replaying parenting regrets• Why “nothing has gone wrong” is the most freeing thought in midlife• How your brain keeps you stuck in empty nest anxiety• The difference between reflection and rumination• How to focus on your future self without pressuring yourself• A simple way to start reinventing yourself after motherhood If you’ve been searching for: empty nest supporthow to adjust to an empty nestrediscover yourself after kids leavereinvent yourself at 50finding purpose after motherhoodmidlife identity shifthow to feel excited about life again This conversation will meet you right where you are. This isn’t about ignoring the past.It’s about honoring it — and then deciding who you want to become next. You are not behind.You are not broken.And your best chapter is not over. It’s waiting for your decision. Ready to stop fighting your past and start creating what’s next? 🌿 Start Here: Get Clear on Who You Are Now If the kids have left and you’re wondering what’s next for you, take the “Who Am I After the Kids Leave?” quiz. It will help you reconnect with yourself and see this season more clearly.👉 https://www.marianneiverson.com/quiz 📞 Your Next Chapter Won’t Build Itself If you’re done circling the idea of “something more,” let’s put structure around it. On your free Next Chapter Jumpstart Call, we’ll clarify what this season is really about and design your first intentional step forward. Clarity doesn’t come from waiting. It comes from deciding. 👉 Claim your free call here: https://calendly.com/marianneiverson/15-minute-discovery-call

    12 мин.
  5. 24 МАР.

    Facts vs. Thoughts: This will make Your Next Chapter

    Are you lying awake wondering, “Who am I now that my kids don’t need me the same way?” The hardest part of the empty nest isn’t always the quiet house. It’s the story you’re telling yourself about what it means. In this episode of Create Your Best Empty Nest, we’re talking about the difference between facts vs. thoughts - and why mixing them up may be the real reason you feel stuck, lost, or unsettled in this season of life after kids leave home. If you’re navigating empty nest syndrome, adjusting to the kids moving out, or struggling with identity loss in midlife, this conversation will steady you. You’ll learn: How to separate facts from the stories running in your head Why your thoughts (not the facts) are shaping your emotions The difference between clean empty nest grief and unnecessary shame How to stop trying to control everyone around you How to anchor your identity as a daughter of God instead of tying your worth to a role This is especially for LDS women in the empty nest transition who want to rediscover themselves after motherhood and intentionally create their next chapter. Because the empty nest isn’t the end of your purpose. It’s the beginning of midlife reinvention- and it starts with learning how to think clearly about what’s actually happening. If you’ve been searching for: • “Who am I after the kids leave?”• “How to find purpose after kids move out”• “Why do I feel lost in the empty nest?”• “How to adjust to life after motherhood?” This episode is for you. Press play and learn how to separate facts from thoughts so you can stop spiraling and start intentionally creating your next chapter. 🌿 🔗 NEXT STEPS 🌿 Start Here: Get Clear on Who You Are NowIf the kids have left and you’re wondering what’s next for you, take the “Who Am I After the Kids Leave?” quiz. It will help you reconnect with yourself and see this season more clearly.👉 https://www.marianneiverson.com/quiz 📞 Your Next Chapter Won’t Build Itself If you’re done circling the idea of “something more,” let’s put structure around it. On your free Next Chapter Jumpstart Call, we’ll clarify what this season is really about and design your first intentional step forward. Clarity doesn’t come from waiting. It comes from deciding. 👉 Claim your free call here: https://calendly.com/marianneiverson/15-minute-discovery-call

    18 мин.
  6. 17 МАР.

    When you feel stuck and the one powerful tool to use now.

    Do you feel stuck in your empty nest… even though you’re grateful for your life? If your kids have left home and you’re wondering, “Who am I now?” - but you keep waiting for clarity before making a move - this episode is for you. Many midlife women feel lost after motherhood. Not because they lack faith or purpose, but because they’ve spent decades supporting everyone else. When the house gets quiet, overthinking gets loud. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why waiting for clarity actually increases anxiety • The hidden guilt empty nest moms feel about wanting more • How to stop overthinking your next step • A simple 5-second tool to interrupt hesitation • One practical action you can take today to start creating your next chapter If you’ve been searching for direction in your empty nest transition, trying to rediscover yourself after raising kids, or wondering how to reinvent yourself in midlife without feeling selfish, this conversation will meet you right where you are. You don’t need a five-year plan. You need one brave decision. Press play and take your first upstream step. 🔗 NEXT STEPS 🌿 Start Here: Get Clear on Who You Are NowIf the kids have left and you’re wondering what’s next for you, take the “Who Am I After the Kids Leave?” quiz. It will help you reconnect with yourself and see this season more clearly.👉 https://www.marianneiverson.com/quiz 📞 Your Next Chapter Won’t Build Itself If you’re done circling the idea of “something more,” let’s put structure around it. On your free Next Chapter Jumpstart Call, we’ll clarify what this season is really about and design your first intentional step forward. Clarity doesn’t come from waiting. It comes from deciding. 👉 Claim your free call here: https://calendly.com/marianneiverson/15-minute-discovery-call

    15 мин.
  7. 10 МАР.

    Your Brain Is Brilliant. It Just Needs a Better Problem to Solve.

    If your kids have left home and your brain won’t slow down, this episode is for you. You’re not doing anything wrong.Your brain is just busy solving the wrong problem. After kids leave, many women find their thoughts spiraling:Worrying about their kids’ choices.Replaying conversations.Fixating on what might go wrong next.Feeling restless, anxious, or strangely on edge in a quiet house. In this episode, we’re talking about what’s really happening in your brain during the empty nest transition and how to redirect it in a way that brings peace, clarity, and purpose instead of constant worry. You’ll learn: Why your brain naturally turns to worrying about your adult kids when it loses direction The psychology behind why anxiety spikes when structure, purpose, or forward motion disappears How giving your brain a meaningful problem to solve can quiet fear almost immediately Why reassurance doesn’t work long-term and what actually does How intention and focus shape what your brain builds next Through personal stories, relatable moments, and simple examples, this episode will help you see your worry differently and show you how to gently redirect your mind toward something that belongs to you again. This isn’t about ignoring your kids or pretending everything is fine.It’s about understanding how your brain works and using it wisely in this new season. If you’re an empty nest mom who feels anxious, restless, unsure of what’s next, or stuck thinking about your kids more than yourself, this conversation will feel like someone finally put words to what you’ve been experiencing. Your brain isn’t broken.It’s just waiting for its next assignment. 🌿 Start Here: Get Clear on Who You Are NowIf the kids have left and you’re wondering what’s next for you, take the “Who Am I After the Kids Leave?” quiz. It will help you reconnect with yourself and see this season more clearly.👉 https://www.marianneiverson.com/quiz 📞 Want Personal Support?If you’d like help sorting through where you are and what your next chapter could look like, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk it through together and see what support would be most helpful for you.👉 https://calendly.com/marianneiverson/15-minute-discovery-call

    10 мин.
  8. 3 МАР.

    Empty Nest Growth: Why Two Opposites Can Be True at Once

    You don’t need to fix yourself to move forward. If the empty nest has you feeling pulled in opposite directions - missing your kids deeply and enjoying the quiet, feeling grateful for your life and restless for more - this episode is for you. In this conversation, we talk honestly about a truth most women are living but rarely naming:opposites can be true at the same time. You can accept where you are and still want to grow.You can grieve what you’ve lost and feel hopeful about what’s ahead.You can be content and curious. This episode is about dropping the pressure to choose one feeling, one story, or one version of yourself - and learning how real growth actually works in the empty nest season. You’ll walk away with: Relief that you’re not broken or behind Language for what you’ve been feeling but couldn’t quite explain A grounded perspective on growth that doesn’t require self-judgment A simple, practical way to stop fighting your own emotions If you’re navigating life after your kids leave home and wondering who you are now - and what’s next - this episode will meet you right where you are. 🌿 Start Here: Get Clear on Who You Are NowIf the kids have left and you’re wondering what’s next for you, take the “Who Am I After the Kids Leave?” quiz. It will help you reconnect with yourself and see this season more clearly.👉 https://www.marianneiverson.com/quiz 📞 Want Personal Support?If you’d like help sorting through where you are and what your next chapter could look like, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk it through together and see what support would be most helpful for you.👉 https://calendly.com/marianneiverson/15-minute-discovery-call

    10 мин.

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Your kids are almost gone, or already gone, and nobody told you it would feel like this. Create Your Best Empty Nest is where women figure out who they are now and what comes next. Certified life coach Marianne Iverson helps you move from lost and uncertain to clear, grounded, and genuinely excited about your next chapter.

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