EPISODE · Sep 10, 2025 · 35 MIN
How to manage an empty nest
from Mission Imperfect: navigating life with coaches Kirsty and Kathryn · host Kirsty Brunker and Kathryn Ball
As thousands of young people leave home for university, we take a look at Empty Nest Syndrome: what is it, why does it happen and what can you do about it?We get so engrossed in the subject that we don’t even mention biscuits…But to make up for it, we do get a tad distracted by catapults…Grab a cuppa and a biscuit (or a catapult) and join us to find out more!Today’s question for you to mull over and which we also answer in the episode: (Answer the first part with whatever number immediately comes into your head - you don’t have to justify it - just be curious about it!)On a scale of 1-10, where 1 is “Not at all” and 10 is “Entirely”, to what extent is your sense of identity and purpose centred on being a parent?How do you feel about that?Resources:Roots episode - SpotifyRoots episode - AppleValues episode - SpotifyValues episode - AppleFind us here:Kirsty: www.coachingbykirsty.co.ukKathryn: www.kbmindfulcoaching.com And on social media here:Kirsty on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachingbykirsty/Kathryn on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/kathryneball
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As thousands of young people leave home for university, we take a look at Empty Nest Syndrome: what is it, why does it happen and what can you do about it?We get so engrossed in the subject that we don’t even mention biscuits…But to make up for it, we do get a tad distracted by catapults…Grab a cuppa and a biscuit (or a catapult) and join us to find out more!Today’s question for you to mull over and which we also answer in the episode: (Answer the first part with whatever number immediately comes into your head - you don’t have to justify it - just be curious about it!)On a scale of 1-10, where 1 is “Not at all” and 10 is “Entirely”, to what extent is your sense of identity and purpose centred on being a parent?How do you feel about that?Resources:Roots episode - SpotifyRoots episode - AppleValues episode - SpotifyValues episode - AppleFind us here:Kirsty: www.coachingbykirsty.co.ukKathryn: www.kbmindfulcoaching.com And on social media here:Kirsty on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachingbykirsty/Kathryn on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/kathryneball
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