BW 125: Navigating Grief and Empty Nesting with Jay Ramsden

  In this heartwarming episode, Emily sits down with Jay Ramsden, the Empty Nest Coach, to discuss the unique grief and emotional shifts that both empty nesters and widows experience. As life changes, whether through the loss of a spouse or the transition of children leaving the nest, Jay offers powerful insights on how to navigate these new chapters with grace, self-discovery, and renewed purpose.   Key Highlights:   Empty Nesting and Grief: Jay shares his insights on the intersection of grief that widows and empty nesters both experience, offering practical strategies for processing the emotional waves of change.  Rediscovering Your Purpose: Whether you're grieving the loss of a partner or navigating the quiet house after kids move out, Jay discusses how to reclaim your sense of self and embrace new roles and possibilities.  The Power of Connection: Jay emphasizes the importance of staying connected to your family, acknowledging that while the roles may change, the relationships can evolve in meaningful ways.   What You'll Learn in This Episode:   How empty nesters experience grief similarly to widows, and why it’s so important to acknowledge and honor that grief.  Practical advice for navigating the “empty nest” phase, including redefining your role as a parent and finding new purpose.  How grief moves with you through life’s transitions, and why it’s important to allow space for emotions while also creating new memories and routines.  Tips on how to connect with adult children while respecting their independence and maintaining your relationship in a way that honors both sides.   Resources:  Resources: * Jay Ramsden's Coaching: Discover more about Jay’s work with empty nesters and parents in transition.  Connect with him on Instagram or TikTok for more advice and support - https://www.instagram.com/the.emptynest.coach/  https://www.tiktok.com/@the.emptynest.coach  https://www.jasonramsden.com      * Widow Winter Solstice Event: Join us for this free, live, public event on December 19th. It’s going to be a transformative evening you won’t want to miss! Sign Up Here: https://www.bravewidow.com/winter   Join the Brave Widow Community:Are you struggling with your grief and feeling disconnected? You don’t have to walk this journey alone. Join the Brave Widow Membership Community today to receive support, healing tools, and inspiration for creating a life you love after loss. Get Started Here   This episode is packed with practical tips, heartfelt wisdom, and encouragement, whether you’re grieving the loss of a spouse, or navigating life after your children have flown the nest. Tune in and start finding new hope today!     #EmptyNest #Grief #Widowhood #GriefSupport #LifeAfterLoss #WidowCommunity #SelfDiscovery #HealingJourney       00:00 Welcome to Episode 125 00:17 Upcoming Widow Winter Solstice Event 02:16 Introducing Jay Ramsden 03:45 Jay Ramsden on Empty Nesting and Grief 06:29 Navigating the Emotions of Empty Nesting 31:14 Maintaining Connections with Adult Children 33:06 Conclusion and How to Connect with Jay 33:59 Join the Brave Widow Community   Interested in joining a supportive community of women who get it?  Join the Brave Widow Membership and start your journey of healing and hope today. 👉 Visit Brave Widow Membership     Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share the podcast!     Join the Brave Widow Community:If you're feeling overwhelmed and unsure of your next step in your grief journey, now is the time to take action. The Brave Widow Membership is here to provide you with the support, guidance, and community you need to heal and rediscover joy. Don’t go through this alone—join us today and start moving forward with confidence. https://www.bravewidow.com/join     Subscribe & Review:   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more widows and support them on their journey to healing.      Join the Brave Widow Community: https://www.bravewidow.com/join  Schedule a consult with Emily:  https://calendly.com/bravewidow/widow-consult-call?month=2024-08        ————————       Hey hey, I’m Emily Tanner.  I was widowed at age 37, one month shy of our 20 year wedding anniversary.  Nathan and I have four beautiful children together, and my world was turned completely upside down when I lost him.   Now, I love my life again!  I’m able to experience joy, achieve goals and dreams I thought I’d lost, and rediscover this next version of me.   I did the work. I invested in coaching for myself. I learned what I needed to do to move forward and took the steps. I implemented the tools and strategies that I use for my clients in my coaching program.     This is for you, if:  You want a faith-based approach to coaching  You want to move forward after loss, and aren’t sure how  You want to enjoy life without feeling weighed down by guilt, sadness, or regret  You want a guide to help navigate this journey to the next version of you  You want to rediscover who you are    Join the Brave Widow Community: https://www.bravewidow.com/join  Schedule a consult with Emily:  https://calendly.com/bravewidow/widow-consult-call?month=2024-08      Find and take the next steps to move forward (without “moving on”).       FOLLOW me on SOCIAL:   Twitter | @brave_widow   Instagram | @brave_widow   Facebook |   / bravewidow     YouTube | @bravewidow