Who Am I Now? Finding Yourself After Kids & Life Changes (Empty Nest & Identity) [Ep 15] episode artwork

EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 28 MIN

Who Am I Now? Finding Yourself After Kids & Life Changes (Empty Nest & Identity) [Ep 15]

from Unclenched: Conversations with Lina and Julie · host Lina and Julie

In this episode of Unclenched, Lina and Julie have an honest conversation about life after kids, changing identities, relationships, and figuring out who you are in this next chapter of life.They talk about the transition into empty nest seasons, raising independent children, rediscovering yourself after years of caregiving, and what happens when you finally have time to ask…“What do I actually want now?”From marriage, divorce, friendships, hobbies, entrepreneurship, and reinvention… this conversation explores the reality of starting over, evolving, and giving yourself permission to change.This episode is your reminder that:👉 it’s okay to reinvent yourself👉 life transitions can feel scary and exciting at the same time👉 and this season of life might actually be your beginning… not your endingIf you’ve been feeling lost, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of who you are now… this one’s for you. Topics We Cover• Empty nest and life after kids• Finding yourself after years of caregiving• Identity shifts and reinvention• Marriage, divorce, and relationships after children• Raising independent kids• Rediscovering hobbies and passions• Entrepreneurship and purpose in midlife• Giving yourself permission to changeKey Moments• “Who am I now?”• The transition from caregiver to rediscovering yourself• Why so many relationships struggle after kids grow up• Learning to reconnect with your partner — or yourself• Permission to reinvent your life at any age• “Your life does not need to be scripted”About This PodcastUnclenched is a space for honest, grounded conversations about letting go, seeing ourselves more clearly, and living with more intention.Hosted by Lina and Julie, the show explores friendship, identity, burnout, relationships, reinvention, and the pressure to always be strong.No fixing. No pretending. Just real talk.Join the ConversationWe want this to be a shared space.Have you ever felt lost during a major life transition?Are you figuring out who you are after kids, marriage, divorce, or change?If this episode resonated with you, we’d love to hear from you.Share your experience or what this conversation brought up for you.Follow Unclenched on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a conversation.You can also join the conversation on Facebook:Unclenched Facebook PageCreditsHosted by: Lina Bader & Julie C ButlerProduced by: Unclenched

In this episode of Unclenched, Lina and Julie have an honest conversation about life after kids, changing identities, relationships, and figuring out who you are in this next chapter of life.They talk about the transition into empty nest seasons, raising independent children, rediscovering yourself after years of caregiving, and what happens when you finally have time to ask…“What do I actually want now?”From marriage, divorce, friendships, hobbies, entrepreneurship, and reinvention… this conversation explores the reality of starting over, evolving, and giving yourself permission to change.This episode is your reminder that:👉 it’s okay to reinvent yourself👉 life transitions can feel scary and exciting at the same time👉 and this season of life might actually be your beginning… not your endingIf you’ve been feeling lost, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of who you are now… this one’s for you. Topics We Cover• Empty nest and life after kids• Finding yourself after years of caregiving• Identity shifts and reinvention• Marriage, divorce, and relationships after children• Raising independent kids• Rediscovering hobbies and passions• Entrepreneurship and purpose in midlife• Giving yourself permission to changeKey Moments• “Who am I now?”• The transition from caregiver to rediscovering yourself• Why so many relationships struggle after kids grow up• Learning to reconnect with your partner — or yourself• Permission to reinvent your life at any age• “Your life does not need to be scripted”About This PodcastUnclenched is a space for honest, grounded conversations about letting go, seeing ourselves more clearly, and living with more intention.Hosted by Lina and Julie, the show explores friendship, identity, burnout, relationships, reinvention, and the pressure to always be strong.No fixing. No pretending. Just real talk.Join the ConversationWe want this to be a shared space.Have you ever felt lost during a major life transition?Are you figuring out who you are after kids, marriage, divorce, or change?If this episode resonated with you, we’d love to hear from you.Share your experience or what this conversation brought up for you.Follow Unclenched on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a conversation.You can also join the conversation on Facebook:Unclenched Facebook PageCreditsHosted by: Lina Bader & Julie C ButlerProduced by: Unclenched

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