324: Reinventing Your Identity: From Empty Nest to PhD with Dr. Karen Diegelman

What happens when the "Brady Bunch" years are over and the house suddenly goes quiet? For many women, the empty nest isn't just a change in schedule - it's a full-blown identity crisis. In this "Hot Seat" coaching episode, Lori Lyons sits down with Dr. Karen Diegelman, a former special education teacher who proved it's never too late to start over by earning her PhD at age 56. Together, they strip away the "coachy" language and dive into the raw reality of midlife transitions. If you've ever walked into your child's empty bedroom and felt like a stranger in your own home, this episode is for you. 3 Things You Will Learn in This Episode: How to Separate "Mommy" from "Self": Learn to identify the specific symptoms of an identity crisis and how to validate your past without letting it stall your future. The "Shrine" vs. The "Space": Why giving yourself permission to reclaim physical space in your home is the first step toward reclaiming your mental space. Aspirational Business Growth: Why high-ticket clients pay for a "transformation" (like saving a marriage or finding a new purpose) rather than a list of PDFs or coaching calls. Join the conversation! Are you ready to reinvent your next chapter? Visit MyCoachLori.com to schedule your own Hot Seat. Schedule your Profitable Path Blueprint call.  If you're considering working together and want to see if it's a fit, book a Profitable Path Blueprint Call. It's a simple, no-pressure conversation to decide whether working together makes sense.  Resources: Click HERE to receive your free gift - Get Clients to Say "YES!" The Ultimate Social Proof Checklist Every Business Needs to Build Trust and Boost Sales Join Lori's private Facebook group - The Midlife Business Academy. A Facebook group for The Typewriter Generation!  A community to share business growth strategies that work for us! Join now!   Connect with Lori Follow me on social media - grab other free resources of book a call - it's all right here! Apply for a "Hot Seat" coaching session to work through your business challenges live: MyCoachLori.com