35. From Empty Nest to Happi-NEST with Leontien Homulle

Becoming an “empty nester” can be an emotional journey. For many parents, the transition from having children at home to seeing them leave can be quite challenging. Join your host, Brenda Jasmin, as she engages in a conversation with Leontien Homulle, Confidence Coach and Founder of the Happinest Community. Whether you’re experiencing your first adult child leaving home, or about to bid farewell to your youngest, you’ll discover valuable insights on how to navigate this emotional transition. Leontien Homulle shares practical advice and strategies to help you embrace this new phase of life. Tune in and learn how it’s possible to transform from an empty nester to a happi-nester! Get ready to explore the possibilities and find out how to make the most of this next chapter. Here are some of the topics we delve into in this episode: Discover empowering strategies to prepare yourself emotionally for the transition from being an “empty nester” to becoming a “happi-nester”. Explore practical tips that will help you navigate the journey of becoming an “empty nester” with ease. The importance of allowing yourself to feel and honour your emotions. Choosing what to focus on and reframing your perspective on what it truly means to be an “empty nester”. Prepare yourself for the “drop off” experience if your young person is heading off to college or university. Learn how to manage your expectations when it comes to communication with your adult child as they venture out on their own. Recognize the invaluable role of a positive and understanding support system on your path to embracing this new phase of life. Discover ways to fully embrace and flourish in this new chapter of your journey. Align and Design Soul Retreat: Find out more and reserve your spot here: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/RETREAT Guest bio Leontien Homulle is a native Dutch mom of three grown-up children. She’s a Confidence Coach, a facilitator of Family Constellations, and the founder of the Happinest Membership. When Leontien’s eldest child went on a gap year, she felt like something had ended forever and her family would never be the same again. She soon realized that this was a new beginning and not an end, and that’s why she founded the Happinest Support Group on Facebook and the Happinest Membership, to help other empty nest moms at every step of their journey.  Here’s how you can connect with Leontien Homulle Happinest Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ENANC/ Website: www.yourhappinest.com Instagram: @the_happinest_community https://www.instagram.com/the_happinest_community/ Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin: Instagram: @_brendajasmin Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/ Website: www.brendajasmin.com Email: [email protected]