Branching Out of the Empty Nest

Branching Out of the Empty Nest

Resources, tools, and insight to help empty-nesters live their best lives. Discusses issues relevant to the new and seasoned empty-nester such as health, wealth, relationships, making new friends, taking care of aging parents, downsizing, and having fun.

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September 23, 2025 11 mins

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It's Fall, my favorite season.  Time to do some household cleansing.  Here are some things to add to your fall to do list.  We'll also tell you what we are discussing on future episodes this fall.  

This podcast discusses issues and provides tools,  insight, and resources to help empty-nesters live their best lives.  Discusses issues relevant to the new and seasoned empty-neste...

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We are back from our summer hiatus. Tune in to find out we have in store for the rest of this season. 

Check out some of the books we are reading for our unofficial book club. 

This podcast discusses issues and provides tools,  insight, and resources to help empty-nesters live their best lives.  Discusses issues relevant to the new and seasoned empty-nester, such as health, wealth, relationships, m...

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June 25, 2025 14 mins

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This show discusses some things to do over the summer.  Catch up on tv shows or binge watch your favorites. Host your own movie marathon or cozy up with a book and re-read the classics.  Some of our favs: Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, The Residence, Frasier, Girlfriends, Lost Boys, and I Almost Forgot About You.  Follow us this summer for more recommendations. 

This is the last show before ou...

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June 10, 2025 32 mins

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We continue the conversation about preparing for a job loss during these unpredictable times.  Retirement and Financial Specialist Paulette Smith gives us even more insight, answers questions and tells us how to prepare for a job loss. 

Many people have been or will be laid off from their job.  What can you do now to prepare for a job loss?  Retirement and finance specialist Paulette Smith will sh...

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May 28, 2025 44 mins

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Many people have been or will be laid off from their job.  What can you do now to prepare for a job loss?  Retirement and finance specialist Paulette Smith will share some tips for preparing for a loss and keeping your retirement plan on track.  

This podcast discusses issues and provides tools,  insight, and resources to help empty-nesters live their best lives.  Discusses issues relevant to the ...

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May 15, 2025 5 mins

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We are launching a new show for young adult.  We speak to one of the producers of our new show and get a behind the scenes look. 

This podcast discusses issues and provides tools,  insight, and resources to help empty-nesters live their best lives.  Discusses issues relevant to the new and seasoned empty-nester, such as health, wealth, relationships, making new friends, downsizing, taki...

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April 29, 2025 33 mins

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On this episode we discuss how to protect your finances before helping your parents and children so you still have something left for YOUR retirement.  Retirement and Finance Specialist Paulette Smith is back again to share some valuable insight.   

This podcast discusses issues and provides tools,  insight, and resources to help empty-nesters live their best lives.  Discusses issues relevant to t...

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April 15, 2025 5 mins

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Show host Zoana Price talks about her background and future projects for ClassZ Studios.

This podcast discusses issues and provides tools,  insight, and resources to help empty-nesters live their best lives.  Discusses issues relevant to the new and seasoned empty-nester, such as health, wealth, relationships, making new friends, downsizing, taking care of aging parents, retirement, and...

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April 1, 2025 10 mins

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Did you know the way we cook foods can make them harmful to us? We know to limit red meat, processed foods, and fried foods but foods we think are healthy like grilled chicken or baked potatoes could potentially cause cancer in our bodies depending on how they are cooked.  

This podcast discusses issues and provides tools,  insight, and resources to help empty-nesters live their best lives.  Discu...

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March 19, 2025 27 mins

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The episode is all about menopause.  Our guest is Carin Luna-Ostasesk the founder of Hot or Just Me?, a comprehensive online shop and go-to resource for managing perimenopause and menopause. She discusses her journey with perimenopause symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog, anxiety, insomnia, and night sweats which inspired her mission to find a solution.

The site offers a supportive community, ens...

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Check in time.  Write down your numbers (age, blood pressure 
cholesterol, weight, height, BMI, body temperature, normal resting heart rate, waist measurement,  date of your last physical, date of last colonoscopy, A1C, and ounces or cups of water you drink each day). Listen to the season one show, Know Your Numbers, for more info.

Heart Disease Risk Screening - Piedmont Hospital (Atlanta)

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February 18, 2025 10 mins

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Scam are everywhere. AI makes our lives easier but it also makes it easier for criminals to scam you.  Learn what scams are trending right now and how to protect yourselves and your loved one.  If you have an aging parent, this may be a good time to talk with them and start getting their affairs in order (our parents are often the target of many of these scams). 

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February 4, 2025 28 mins

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On this episode we speak with Steph Flood, a licensed marriage and family therapist about reconnecting with your partner and menopause.  We discuss low testosterone, eds, and avoiding roommate syndrome with your partner.  

This episode is not explicit but it would be awkward to listen with your children or grandkids.  

Contact Stephanie Flood for more information about intimacy,...

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January 21, 2025 12 mins

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This podcast discusses issues and provides tools,  insight, and resources to help empty-nesters live their best lives.  Discusses issues relevant to the new and seasoned empty-nester, such as health, wealth, relationships, making new friends, downsizing, taking care of aging parents, retirement, and career development. 
We explore topics and provide insight and resources to help new and seaso...

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December 18, 2024 16 mins

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This episode jump starts the conversation about favorite holiday movies, shows, songs and desserts.  What are some of your favorite holiday traditions? Is it time to start some new ones?  Joins us on our social media channels to share your holiday  traditions and favorites.

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December 3, 2024 22 mins

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December is here.  The election is over and now its time to start planning for the holidays. We all can use some holiday cheer.

This podcast discusses issues and provides tools,  insight, and resources to help empty-nesters live their best lives.  Discusses issues relevant to the new and seasoned empty-nester, such as health, wealth, relationships, making new friends, downsizing, taking...

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November 19, 2024 9 mins

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This podcast discusses issues and provides tools,  insight, and resources to help empty-nesters live their best lives.  Discusses issues relevant to the new and seasoned empty-nester, such as health, wealth, relationships, making new friends, downsizing, taking care of aging parents, retirement, and career development. 
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October 22, 2024 9 mins

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You have heard of babyproofing a house for babies, well now it’s time to think about “fall” proofing your house to lower the risk of falling.  Whether you are “seasoned” or you are a care giver for a loved one, find out some ways to prevent falls in your home. 


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October 8, 2024 7 mins

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We discuss ways to minimize your risk of getting dementia.  Brain Health is often overlooked but it is a vital part of your overall health.

This podcast discusses issues and provides tools,  insight, and resources to help empty-nesters live their best lives.  Discusses issues relevant to the new and seasoned empty-nester, such as health, wealth, relationships, making new friends, downsiz...

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September 25, 2024 12 mins

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Fall is here.  Many of you are new empty-nesters.  This is the perfect time to reinvent yourself.  

This podcast discusses issues and provides tools,  insight, and resources to help empty-nesters live their best lives.  Discusses issues relevant to the new and seasoned empty-nester, such as health, wealth, relationships, making new friends, downsizing, taking care of aging parents, retir...

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