Empty Nest Era
Empty Nest Era is the go-to podcast for parents navigating the emotional rollercoaster of the empty nest transition. Hosted by Jamie Chin, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, each episode offers a compassionate, expert-backed perspective on what it really means to rediscover yourself when the parenting chapter starts to quiet down. Whether you're struggling with identity loss, marriage changes, or redefining your relationship with your adult children—this podcast is here to help. We’ll talk about healing from empty nest syndrome, rebuilding emotional intimacy, finding midlife purpose, mental wellness, personal growth, and everything in between. Join a growing community of parents who are reclaiming joy, redefining success, and reshaping what it means to thrive after the kids are grown. 💬 Follow, share, and leave a review to support the journey of other empty nesters just like you.
Episodes
The holidays can feel bittersweet when your nest is newly empty. The house is quieter, traditions feel different, and the season that was once full of child-centered chaos may suddenly feel… a little too calm.
In this episode of Empty Nest Era, we’ll talk about how to navigate the first holiday season without your kids living at home — and actually find ways to enjoy it. You’ll hear why this season can feel so emotionally heavy (ye...
When the kids leave home, life shifts in profound ways. The silence can feel overwhelming, the routines fall away, and questions of identity naturally rise. But this new season is not just about loss—it’s also about possibility.
In this episode of Empty Nest Era, we explore what research reveals about the emotional journey of the empty nest and the surprising upsides many parents discover. You’ll hear real-life stories of parents wh...
When your child leaves home, the silence can feel deafening — and the ache in your chest is more than just “missing them.” In this heartfelt episode, licensed marriage and family therapist Jamie Chin shares the real symptoms of empty nest heart ache, why it’s completely normal, and gentle ways to cope. Through personal stories, compassionate insight, and practical tips, Jamie helps you feel seen, understood, and reassured that you ...
How do you emotionally and practically prepare for your child leaving home?
In this episode of Empty Nest Era, licensed therapist Jamie Chin, LMFT, dives into the emotional rollercoaster and logistical chaos that often come with an impending empty nest. From dealing with identity shifts and grief, to setting healthy boundaries and rediscovering your passions, Jamie shares heartfelt advice and therapist-approved tips to help you...
The empty nest doesn't have to mean empty relationships. Discover practical strategies to maintain meaningful connections with your adult children after they've left home. This podcast explores how to navigate the changing parent-child dynamic, use technology effectively, create new traditions, and respect boundaries while still being present in your children's lives. Whether your children have just left for college ...
In this episode of Empty Nest Era, we dive deep into the emotional challenges couples face when their children leave home. Can empty nest syndrome lead to divorce? It’s a question that many empty nesters ask themselves as they navigate the emotional rollercoaster of this major life transition.
Join Jamie Chin, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), as she explores how the empty nest phase can impact marriages, uncovering the...
Empty nest syndrome affects millions of parents each year, but when does normal sadness cross the line into clinical depression? This podcast explores the emotional and physical impact when children leave home, why some parents are more vulnerable to depression during this transition, and evidence-based strategies to navigate this major life change. Whether you're approaching an empty nest or currently struggling with one, thi...
Feeling lost or unsure what to do now that the kids have moved out? In this podcast, we’re diving into 25 meaningful activities and goals for empty nesters that will help you stay busy, inspired, and fulfilled. Whether you're looking for fun hobbies, new adventures, or deeper purpose, this guide is packed with practical ideas to help you embrace this exciting new season of life.
💛 From learning how to paddleboard to joining a ...
What Is Empty Nest Syndrome? Understanding the Heart Ache & Finding New Purpose
That moment when your child leaves home can trigger unexpected emotions. In this podcast, we explore what Empty Nest Syndrome really is, why it happens, and how it affects parents differently.
Discover why the transition to empty nest creates such powerful feelings - from the neurological changes in your brain to the identity shift that occurs when yo...
The empty nest phase doesn't have to be a time of loss and loneliness. Discover why this transition to empty nest might actually be one of the most transformative periods of your life!
In this podcast, we explore how the "empty nest" can become a time of remarkable personal growth - from rediscovering passions and rebuilding relationships to advancing careers and forming new identities. Whether your children have alr...
Dealing with empty nest syndrome marriage problems is a real thing! The kids are gone, and suddenly you're staring at your spouse across the dinner table with nothing to say. Sound familiar?
The empty nest transition can either drive couples apart or bring them closer than ever before. In this podcast, we explore powerful strategies to revive your marriage after the kids leave home. Discover how to reconnect emotionally, redef...
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