Nearly 40% of women in their late 50s are facing empty nest syndrome and looking to reinvent themselves? Rita Lussier, long-time columnist for The Providence Journal, shares her personal journey in her latest book And Now, Back to Me. After her youngest heads off to New York City, Rita navigates rekindling her marriage, reviving her career, and managing the emotional and physical demands of aging parents—all while rediscovering her own health and happiness. In And Now, Back to Me, Rita shares the challenges and surprising joys of reinvention, offering insight to millions of women at similar crossroads. In this episode we speak about: What nobody tells you about the emotional and psychological impact of “empty nest syndrome” Rekindling your marriage in the second half of life The emotional and physical responsibilities of caring for aging parents Reinvesting in your own health and physical wellness Find out more about Rita through her website https://www.ritalussier.com/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ritalussierauthor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ritalussierauthor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritalussier/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sharonfitzmaurice.substack.com

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