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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2025 · 9 MIN

How to Thrive in the Empty Nest (or Empty Next) Season w/ Author Kate Battistelli

from 5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids. · host Karen Ferguson

Send us Fan MailAre you in the middle of the empty nest season, wondering what your next step should be? Is that season coming soon whether you like it or not, and you don’t feel prepared?  Whether you’re in the middle of it, preparing for it, or even walking into a new empty NEXT season, you’ll want to grab a copy of Kate Battistelli’s book, The After Party of the Empty Nest: Mom is not your Only Name. Kate is a best-selling author, speaker, podcaster, honoree with She Leads Tennessee, former actress in the Broadway theatre world, and mom of GRAMMY Award-winning Christian recording artist Francesca Battistelli Goodwin. Today she’s on the show to share about her fascinating life and her beautiful new book, perfect for those preparing for the empty nest, or right in the middle of it. You will be inspired and encouraged!The After Party reminds moms that there is a second act, a future with your name on it filled with hope and surprises you can’t imagine … if you plan for it, believe in it, and walk fearlessly into it.Be sure to check out Kate’s links and order a copy of her book, either for yourself or someone you know! Links:Website: https://katebattistelli.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katebattistelli/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KateBattistelli/Amazon link to The After Party of the Empty Nest:  https://amzn.to/4c37fknKate Battistelli is the author of The After Party of the Empty Nest: Mom is Not Your Only Name, the bestseller, The God Dare: Will You Choose to Believe the Impossible, and Growing Great Kids: Partner with God to Cultivate His Purpose in Your Child’s Life. She's a contributing writer to the (In)courage Bible for Women and The Spirt-Led Woman's Bible, and her writing has appeared in Guideposts, The Joyful Life magazine, The Better Mom, and more. She is one-third of the popular Mom to Mom Podcast. In addition, she is an honoree with She Leads Tennessee. As a young actress in New York City, Kate had a life-changing experience, going from understudy to starring as Anna in the Broadway National Tour of The King and I opposite Yul Brynner for more than 1,000 performances. Kate and her husband laid down their careers in the Broadway theatre in answer to their first “God Dare,” moving out of New York City and into a life of homeschooling and home business. She lives in Franklin, TN, near her daughter Francesca and seven grandchildren. Book 3 in the Questions for Kids picture book series is now available! Check out Guess Why God Made the Rainbow on Amazon or your favorite book retailer! 🌈Love this podcast episode? Please leave a positive rating/review and share this episode with a friend ❤️Visit our websites at: https://www.karenferg.com/https://www.sandrakaychambers.com/ Find our books on Amazon:Karen Ferguson: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karen-Ferguson/author/B075SHZ1WV?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Sandra Chambers: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sandra-Chambers/author/B00OHLARMO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1740085397&sr...

Send us Fan Mail Are you in the middle of the empty nest season, wondering what your next step should be? Is that season coming soon whether you like it or not, and you don’t feel prepared? Whether you’re in the middle of it, preparing for it, or even walking into a new empty NEXT season, you’ll want to grab a copy of Kate Battistelli’s book, The After Party of the Empty Nest: Mom is not your Only Name. Kate is a best-selling author, speaker, podcaster, honoree with She Leads Tenn...

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