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EPISODE · Feb 14, 2026 · 36 MIN

132. Choose Your Second Act By Being Who You’ve Always Been

from This Empty Nest Life · host Jay Ramsden

Send Jay comments via textEver wonder why those you love make baffling choices, like craving roller coasters while you seek calm? In this episode, we sit down with educator and life coach Eric Gee, author of The Power of Personality and The Utopia Project, to explore a values-first system that clarifies the tension between safety and excitement, and structure and freedom.Eric introduces his 16 animal types, grouped into four core “packs,” revealing why we act the way we do. We discuss his journey from teaching students to guiding adults through midlife pivots, highlighting how Gatherers, who value responsibility, influence families and schools.Tune in to learn how naming underlying values can resolve conflicts between Hunters seeking thrills and Gatherers who need predictability. Whether you’re navigating an empty nest or seeking clarity in your relationships, Eric’s insights provide a roadmap for reconnecting with your core values.Key Takeaways:Understand the core conflict between safety and excitement.Explore the four packs and 16 animal types.Realign your life with what you truly value.Take Eric’s free test at projectyoutopia.com and discover the truth behind your choices! Eric Gee's Bio: Eric Gee has administered personality-based life coaching for more than twenty years. He built a successful education company that used his personality typing method to better the lives of more than twenty thousand students, parents, and teachers. His book, The Power of Personality, is the culmination of decades of research and application. As creator of the Youtopia Project website and the Youtopia 16 assessment, he has disseminated his method to over half a million users since the website’s creation in 2016. Find Eric Online: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, WebsiteSupport the showSUPPORT THE MISSION: If this episode provided you any value or insights, please Follow and Save the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your "Save" is a vital signal that helps us reach the Top 50 Education charts and reach more families navigating change.WORK WITH JAY (1:1 PRIVATE ADVISORY): You’ve spent decades building the framework of your life. If you find that you’ve finally outgrown the very life you’ve engineered, general advice isn’t enough. You need strategic perspective. Jay works with parents ready to create their second act. Explore his Private Advisory👉 Click here.THE WISDOM COUNCIL (VIP COMMUNITY): Gain exclusive access to proprietary frameworks and early-release content for just $5/month. 👉 Join the Council.GUEST INQUIRIES: Ready to share expert insights with our audience? Connect with Jay Ramsden on PodMatch. 👉 Inquire here. OFFICAL GEAR: This Empty Nest Life MerchandiseENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a review us on ...

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Send Jay comments via text Ever wonder why those you love make baffling choices, like craving roller coasters while you seek calm? In this episode, we sit down with educator and life coach Eric Gee, author of The Power of Personality and The Utopia Project, to explore a values-first system that clarifies the tension between safety and excitement, and structure and freedom. Eric introduces his 16 animal types, grouped into four core “packs,” revealing why we act the way we do. We discuss his j...

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