Empty Nest: The Grief No One Warned Me About

Note: This episode was recorded earlier for a previous project I’ve since closed. I’m sharing it here because the message still holds value. You may hear older references.

I’m talking about the part of parenthood no one really prepares you for — when your kids grow up, move out, and start their own lives… and you’re left holding all the feelings.

Yes, there’s freedom. Yes, there’s excitement. But there’s also grief — and if you’re going through it too, you’re not crazy. It’s a lot, especially when it hits during perimenopause (hello, identity crisis on top of it all 🙃).

In this episode:

• Why it feels like they disappear overnight
• The guilt, joy, and sadness that all coexist
• How I’m navigating this new chapter
• And why those “goodnight mom ❤️” texts mean more than ever

If you're in this stage too, I see you. And if you’re not there yet, this is your gentle reminder to soak up the messy, loud, chaotic now — because one day, you’ll miss it.