Mixed Feelings About Your Empty Nest? Author Karla Olson Shares Ideas to Thrive as Your Kids Fly the Coop

Does the phrase “empty nest” conjure feelings of freedom or sadness? Millions of parents struggle with mixed emotions as their children head to college and the real world. If a fast-approaching empty nest has you wondering—what’s next for me?— this week’s show has answers. Host Katie Fogarty connects with author Karla Olson, who shares lessons and strategies from her brand-new book, “The Almost Empty Nester.” We explore ideas to blueprint an exciting and joyful empty nest, action steps to take before your kids leave to resurface back-burner dreams and ambitions, and uncover how to jettison limiting beliefs about what this new phase of parenting holds. Spoiler Alert: Happy adult-ish children need happy parents! So, if you have the empty nest blues – this show is a must-listen!  BONUS: Four listeners will win giveaways from Karla Olson, including a coaching session valued at $495. SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT acertainagepod.com FOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn GET INBOX INSPO: Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLY We share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices