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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 17 MIN

Why you feel lost (and one useful truth that changes it)

from Create Your Best Empty Nest · host Marianne Iverson

If you’ve been thinking, “I should feel happy… so why do I feel a little lost?”- this episode is for you.The kids are leaving (or already gone), and suddenly the life that once felt full and structured feels… quiet. Different. Off.You love your family. You’re proud of them.But underneath it all, there’s a question you can’t quite shake:👉 Who am I now?In this episode, we’re talking about the powerful concept of owning what’s true—and why this is the missing piece for so many empty nest moms who feel lost, stuck, or unsure what’s next.Because here’s the truth most women don’t realize:👉 You don’t move forward by fixing yourself.👉 You move forward by finally being honest about where you are.If you’ve been:feeling lost after your kids leavestruggling with your identity as an empty nestertelling yourself “I should be fine”… but you’re notwondering what your purpose is nowcraving clarity, direction, or something moreThis episode will help you:✨ Understand why the empty nest can feel so disorienting—even when life looks good✨ Stop judging your emotions and start understanding them✨ See how avoiding your truth is actually keeping you stuck✨ Learn how to reconnect with yourself in this new season of life✨ Take the first step toward creating your next chapter on purposeThis isn’t about becoming someone new.It’s about finally seeing who you are now—and building from there.Because your purpose didn’t disappear when your kids left.👉 It just stopped being handed to you.And now… you get to choose it.🌿 🔗 NEXT STEPSIf the kids have left and you’re wondering what’s next for you, take the “Who Am I After the Kids Leave?” quiz. It will help you reconnect with yourself and see this season more clearly.👉 www.marianneiverson.com/quiz📞 Your Next Chapter Won’t Build ItselfIf you’re done circling the idea of “something more,” let’s put structure around it.On your free Next Chapter Jumpstart Call, we’ll clarify what this season is really about and design your first intentional step forward.Clarity doesn’t come from waiting.It comes from deciding.👉 Claim your free call here: marianneiverson.com/call

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