#085 From Full House to Full Hearts: Marriage Advice for Empty Nesters

YouTube Description:Welcome to another insightful episode of The Turn Your Life Around Podcast with your host, Sarah Coates, aka “The One80 Lady.” In today’s episode, part of our Love Actually Relationship Series, Sarah sits down with Phil Guistwite, LMFT, to talk about maintaining a strong marriage through the empty nest years.With over 53 years of marriage experience and decades as a licensed marriage and family therapist, Phil shares real-world advice on what it takes to nurture your relationship once the kids leave home. From preparing for the transition early, to grieving the loss of daily parenting, to rekindling romance and finding new adventures together, Phil offers practical tools and encouragement for couples facing this major life shift.Whether you’re approaching the empty nest stage, already there, or want to prepare for the future, this episode is packed with hope, humor, and hard-won wisdom.Timestamps:00:00:00 – Welcome: Meet Phil Guistwite, LMFT00:02:00 – 53 years of marriage: The early days and military life00:05:00 – Why nurturing your marriage early is key00:07:00 – The grief of becoming empty nesters00:10:00 – How to frame the empty nest stage as an opportunity, not a loss00:13:00 – Why shared and individual hobbies matter00:17:00 – Building a life bigger than yourselves: Service, faith, and giving back00:20:00 – Keep the bucket list alive: Why adventure matters at every age00:23:00 – How parenting success (or failure) impacts marriage later00:26:00 – Final encouragement: Invest in today for the marriage you want tomorrowDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more uplifting episodes on life, love, and turning things around!Follow Us:Website: www.one-eightycounseling.comPodcast Website: www.theturnyourlifearoundpodcast.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@turnyourlifearoundpodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/turnyourlifearoundpodcastFollow the Guest:(Phil Guistwite can be contacted through www.one-eightycounseling.com)#EmptyNestMarriage #MarriageAdvice #LoveActuallySeries #RelationshipGoals #LifeAfterKids #TurnYourLifeAroundPodcast #SarahCoates #TheOne80Lady #MarriageCounseling #FaithAndMarriage