Life After Launch: Tools for coping with the empty nest, navigating midlife transitions, and parenting adult children.
Episodes
The Marathon of Motherhood: Navigating Empty Nest Grief and Finding Your Second Wind with Sheila Scott
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is the silence in your house feeling a little too loud?When Allison Goldberg’s client tried to listen to this podcast, he had to turn it off because...
The Empty Nest Evolution: Who is This Grown-Up in My House?
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
They didn’t just go away... they changed.It’s the moment every parent both craves and dreads: the realization that the child you raised has offici...
Who Am I Without Them? The Identity Crisis No One Warns You About in the Empty Nest
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When the kids leave, everyone talks about the freedom…But no one talks about the quiet.That moment when the house is still, your role shifts overni...
Feeling Off in Midlife? Why Life Feels Different (Even When It’s Good)
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling off in midlife… even though your life looks good on paper?You’re not alone.In this Season 2 premiere of Life After Launch, we’r...
What 50 Episodes Taught Me About Slowing Down and Starting Again (Season 1 ✔️ — Season 2 Arrives This Spring)
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When I sat down to record this episode, I felt something I didn’t expect: a wave of emotion so strong it almost stopped me in my tracks. Fifty epis...
Empty Nest, New You: How to Rediscover Purpose, Identity & Joy When the Kids Leave Home
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I remember the morning after my youngest left for college.The house was quiet, peaceful, but unsettling. For years, every part of my day had revolved ...
The Emotional Work of Life After Divorce and What Helps Single Empty Nesters Start Finding Purpose Again
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After her youngest left for college and the divorce papers were signed, Annie found herself in a quiet house that suddenly felt unfamiliar. As a newly...
How to Start Over After the Kids Leave:A 30-Day Emotional Reset and Personal Growth Workbook for Empty Nesters
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some mornings, the silence hits differently. You wake up, wander into a quiet kitchen, and there’s no one to remind about practice or to ask if they...
A Path to Self-Discovery For Women Over 50 Navigating Identity Loss in the Empty Nest Why:
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For so many women over 50, especially those who’ve been a full-time mom, the empty nest brings more than just the absence of children. It brings a q...
Your Midlife Friendship Inventory: Set Healthy Boundaries and Create Space for Real Social Connection
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how quickly everything changes when the kids leave. The routines vanish, the texts slow down, and suddenly, I’m s...
How to Start a New Chapter After the Empty Nest with Meaningful Habits That Nurture Mental Wellness
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The day I dropped my daughter off at college, everything changed. I gave her a kiss, said goodbye, and got on the plane with a pit in my stomach. That...
Life After Launch (Ep. 40): Empty Nest Reinvention: How to Design Your Next Chapter with Intention
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe it? Forty episodes in! In this milestone episode of Life After Launch, I'm taking a moment to look back at this beautifully compl...
What If Aging Could Feel Like Freedom? A Fresh Take on Gray Hair, Self-Worth & Personal Growth for Women Over 50
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The kids are grown, the calendar’s a little more open, and suddenly the mirror feels like it’s asking bigger questions. Stepping into midlife can ...
You’re Not Alone in the Empty Nest: How Support Groups and Therapy for Parents Make a Difference
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You raised them, loved them, gave them your whole self… and now the routines have changed. The house is quiet, but your mind isn’t. If stepping in...
Grief, Relief, Joy: The 3 Emotional Stages of Empty Nest Syndrome And How to Navigate Change Through Each One
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You thought the quiet would bring peace. Instead, it brought questions. What do I do now? Who am I without them here? And how do I make this next chap...
Feeling College Drop Off Grief? How to Handle Relationship Shifts and Changing Family Dynamics During the College Transition
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Was there a moment when you walked past your child’s empty room and it hit harder than you expected? You might find yourself debating whether to rea...
Bid Day Meltdowns and Rush week Pressure: Emotional Support Tips for Sorority Rush and Fraternity Rush
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your teen in the middle of sorority rush or fraternity rush, and you're the one fielding the emotional fallout? Are you remembering your own bi...
Why the Empty Nest Parenting Stage Feels Like Grief (and How to Rediscover Yourself and Start Finding Purpose)
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
College drop-off brought a wave of emotion you weren’t fully prepared for. Now the house is quiet, the routines are gone, and you're left sittin...
When Silence Becomes the Norm: How Family Estrangement Shapes Your Self-Worth in Your Parenting Journey
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have your adult children pulled away, not just emotionally, but completely? Do holidays pass without a single call or message? Are you living in the s...
Empty Nest Loneliness and Relationship Struggles: 5 Steps to Heal Emotional Disconnection and Rediscover Yourself
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share my own experience with empty nest loneliness, how it impacted my relationship, and the small but powerful steps I took to rec...
Is Your Son Leaving for College? 3 Proven Ways to Stay Close, Set Boundaries, and Support Him Through the Transition
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with my soon-to-be son-in-law Adam to talk about what it really felt like to leave home and head to college. He looked rea...
Who Supports The Single Mom When the House Goes Quiet? The Truth About Empty Nester Life, Rebuilding Self-worth and Finding Community Support
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like no one warned you how hard it would be once the kids left home? Have you found yourself wondering what’s left for you now? Are...
When Motherhood and Life Transitions Got You Spinning: How to Keep the Mother Daughter Relationship Strong After They Leave with Emotional Parenting tools with Bernadette Catalana
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your kids grow up but still need you in new ways? What do you do when you're trying to help without taking over?This week I sat ...
My Husband’s Side of the Story
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what your partner is really thinking about the kids leaving home? What if you could get inside his head and hear the unspoken fears, the s...
Navigating the Emotional Shift: Mental Wellness After Launch
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you standing in your quiet kitchen, feeling a void that even work can't fill? There's nothing wrong with you, and there are proactive ways...
What Really Prepares Your Teen to Thrive with Stuart Dow
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if we’ve been looking at our children's success all wrong? Senior year hits, and we're on an unexpected rollercoaster. It’s not just ...
When the Launch Looks Different: College Isn’t the Only Way
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever looked around and felt like your child's launch doesn't fit the "typical" path? What if their dream doesn't involve a dorm or...
Before They Leave: The Talks Every Parent Needs to Have Before College Drop-Off
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The countdown to college drop-off has begun, and with it, all the questions: "Did I do enough? Will they be okay? Will I be okay?" Today, we&#...
They’re Baaack: From Empty Nest to Full House (Again)
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just when you were getting used to the quiet house and your newfound freedom, they're back! Are you ready for the beautiful, messy, and totally un...
Life Lessons from My 20s, 30s, 40s & 50s
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As empty nesters, we finally have the space to look back and ask: "Who am I now?" Join me as I reflect on lessons learned from my 20s, 30s, an...
Menopause Explained: Hot Flashes, Hormone Therapy & Thriving in Midlife with Dr. Codi Wiener
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does it feel like our bodies threw a massive party (that we didn't RSVP to) when our kids went off on their adventures? If you're nodding, fee...
From Teen Mom to Entrepreneur
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever been completely inspired by someone's story of overcoming adversity? Get ready, because today's guest will amaze you with her resilience ...
Ask Allison: How to Find New Passions (And More Questions Answered)
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling lost now that the kids are gone? You're not alone! Today, I'm tackling your real questions and giving you practical tools to feel grou...
The Messy Truth About Empty Nesting
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever look at other people and wonder why your life feels so much harder? I'm here to tell you a secret: no one has it all together, not eve...
Many Faces of Betrayal: How to Heal, Rebuild, and Trust Again
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt completely blindsided by someone you trusted, leaving you questioning everything? Let's talk about betrayal, why it hurts so de...
Reinventing Yourself After Empty Nesting
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Has life ever thrown you a curveball that forced you to completely reinvent yourself? This episode is all about embracing change and discovering hidd...
Empty Nest Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is empty nesting getting a bad rap? Today on Life After Launch, we’re exploring why this phase is so underrated and how to navigate its unique chall...
Adulting 101: What Your Kids Really Need
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're navigating a maze as your kids transition into adulthood, unsure if you're helping or hovering? Let’s explore that to...
A Mother’s Journey of Grief and Advocacy
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Bradi lost her 19-year-old son Jack to a counterfeit pill laced with fentanyl, her world shattered.In this deeply moving conversation, she opens ...
How to Find Purpose in Chapter 3 of Your Life
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m sitting down with Annie, a courageous single mom who’s navigating life as a divorced empty nester.We’re talking about what it rea...
How to Stay Close to Your Kids Who Live Far Away From Home
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When your kids move far from home, how do you stay close without feeling left behind? In this episode, I sit down with empty nester Brenna, a mom of t...
Divorce, Career Shift, and Empty Nest: A Midlife Reinvention Story
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you’ve spent years taking care of everyone else, and now that your kids have left, you’re wondering… what’s next for me? If so,...
How Natalie Survived College Dropoff: A Candid Talk with my Daughter
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really happens when your child leaves for college?In this deeply personal episode, life coach Allison Goldberg sits down with her daughter, Natal...
How to Heal After Divorce and Rebuild Broken Bonds with Adult Kids
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Julie's kids left the nest, she was hit with a double challenge: a painful divorce and the overwhelming transition to an empty home. But inst...
Tips On Finding Yourself Again After The Kids Leave Home
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your kids leave the nest and you’re left wondering, “What’s next?”In this heartfelt and relatable episode, host Allison Gold...
3 Stages of Empty Nesting & Embracing the Me Era
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling lost now that your kids have left home? You're not alone!In this episode, Empty Nest Coach Jay Ramsden reveals how to turn this life trans...
How to Embrace the Empty Nest and Create Your Ideal Life with 2 Amazing Tools
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When my kids left for college, I felt lost, sad, and unsure of what life would look like without them at home. If you’ve ever felt this way, you’r...
How to Face the Fear of Next Steps When You Are An Empty Nester
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with my best friend Sheryl to dive into the highs and lows of navigating life as an empty nester. From the bittersweet hea...
Empty Nest, Full Life: Thriving in Solitude and Ways to Build Meaningful Connections
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the noise of a full house fades into silence? In this episode, Dorian shares her raw and inspiring journey of navigating life alone ...
Empty-ish Nest-Strengthen and Rebuild Your Marriage
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're feeling lost or unsure about life after the kids leave, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and I created this podcast to offer a spa...
Life After the Noise Fades
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From stolen makeup to a quiet house, the silence hits harder than expected. “I play loud music just to fill the quiet... to avoid feeling lonely.”...