Empty Nest Era

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Empty Nest Era

Jamie Chin, LMFT

10 episodes

1 month ago

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 who found new passions, reignited their marriages, and uncovere...

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Episodes (10/10)

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Embracing the Empty Nest

1 month ago

24 minutes

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Empty Nest Heartache

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 can move through this transition with hope. Whether you’re in ...

2 months ago

14 minutes

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How Do I Prepare for an Empty Nest?

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 feel less alone. Whether you’re a parent of a college-bound teen,...

3 months ago

12 minutes

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How to Stay Connected With Adult Children

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 or have been gone for years, these strategies will help you build a relations...

3 months ago

14 minutes

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Can Empty Nest Syndrome Cause Divorce?

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 hidden stressors that can strain relationships. From redisco...

4 months ago

13 minutes

Empty Nest Era

Can Empty Nest Syndrome Cause Depression?

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, this conversation offers insights to help you transform this ending in...

4 months ago

13 minutes

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25 Things to Keep You Inspired in Your Empty Nest Season

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 local club, starting a garden, or reigniting forgotten passions — y...

4 months ago

15 minutes

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Empty Nest Syndrome and Marriage: Keeping Your Marriage Strong

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, redefine your relationship rules, create exciting new shared exper...

4 months ago

14 minutes

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Why the Empty Nest Phase Can Be a Time of Growth

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 already left or will soon be heading out, this conversation offers a fresh...

4 months ago

14 minutes

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What Nobody Tells You About Empty Nest Syndrome

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 your primary role transforms. We'll share research-backed insi...

4 months ago

16 minutes