133. How Biking Became A Roadmap For Marriage, Faith, And Life After Kids

Send Jay comments via textWhat happens to love, purpose, and identity when the kids launch? In this uplifting episode, author Linda Hanstra shares how she turned her love of cycling into a joyful roadmap for her second act.We explore Linda’s “winter training” approach for life transitions, emphasizing small practices like date nights that build resilience in relationships. Her “MIGHTY NEST” framework blends shared adventures with solo passions, creating space for exploration and calm.With faith as her anchor, Linda discusses how morning practices of prayer and writing help process grief and celebrate growth. We dive into her parenting journey with four unique children, underscoring the power of sharing their stories.If you're seeking purpose after the empty nest or looking to rekindle connection, this episode is for you. Press play and embrace your next chapter!Key Takeaways:Strategies for effective communication.Rebuilding connections through shared experiences.Practical steps for aspiring authors.Linda Hanstra's Bio: "Linda Hanstra is a semi-retired speech-language pathologist who writes about what brings joy to her empty nest, including topics of faith, family, cycling, travel, grandparenting, and more. Linda is the author of two books—"Lent through the Little Things" and her new release, "Empty-Nest Joyride: Hope, Love, and Purpose on the Road to Contentment." Linda and her husband, Tom, live in southwest Michigan and spend summers “Up North” in Minnesota—their home away from home. With four adult children, a daughter-in-law, a soon-to-be son-in-law, and two adorable grandchildren, Linda is cruising along on her “empty-nest joyride!”Find Linda Online: LinkedIn, Support the showSUPPORT THE MISSION: If this episode provided strategic value, please Follow and Save the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your "Save" helps us reach more families navigating the challenge of change. WORK WITH JAY (1:1 PRIVATE ADVISORY): Move beyond general advice. Jay works with a select number of parents in a 6-month Private Advisory Container to navigate identity recalibration and second act design. Book a Second Act Strategy Session👉 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: Seek 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 Love the Podcast, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify to help us climb the Education Charts.