Embracing the Empty Nest Journey with our Girlfriends

Can moms keep their sanity and self during their child's senior year and shift to an empty nest?   Join us as we chat with Anne Watson and Becky Kopitsky from the Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest podcast. They share their experiences and tips on navigating this challenging time, highlighting the importance of self-care and supportive friendships. They offer advice on managing menopause, rekindling marriage joy, and using laughter and camaraderie to cope.   Learn how to balance supporting your kids while letting them learn from their own mistakes, all underscored by the value of a strong support system.   Listen in to learn more : (1:15-6:40) Introductions with a twist.  OMG! (6:30-18:00) Cindy shares about a recent meltdown and Anne and Becky support and give great girlfriend advice! (18:20 - 21:00) Daughters/sons are watching and learning.  Conversations with girlfriends can help with your conversations with your children. (21:00-25:00) Anne and Becky share what makes a good girlfriend (25:00-29:30)  Women don't need to fix everything even though they always feel they do.  How rescuing your child from things is hurting them more than helping them.   (30:00-37:00) Types of friends and how friendships can come and go with the seasons of your life.  No such thing as a perfect friend.   (37:00-39:00) Finding like-minded friends through pursuing new passions in the empty nest. (39:20)  Anne's dog's barking was edited out but the follow-up conversation and giggles were fun!  Our dogs can be our replacement babies!    RESOURCES FOR YOU, MOM: The Savvy Senior Mom Series: Creating a blueprint for a successful year: https://www.cindymanko.com/home   The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko https://a.co/d/2YguEiH   Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors: www.facebook.com/groups/savvyseniormoms/   Connect with Becky  and Anne    Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest:   The latest episode of The Worried Mom of a High School Senior https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-girlfriends-guide-to-an-empty-nest/id1760203235?i=1000669790647   Instagram: @beckykopitzke @annewatsontx   CONNECT WITH CINDY: Instagram: @MankoCindy   Email: [email protected]   WHAT TO DO NEXT: Create reminders in your calendar – NEW episodes will be released every Thursday!. Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------