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As we enter a new season, what are some of the questions that you’re asking yourself? 🍂💭

Fall is known to be a time of reflection and renewal, this episode I invite you to explore where you might have fallen short, not with harsh judgement, but with compassion.❤️ Today’s episode is very short, showing us all that we can achieve something amazing in just a short period of time!


Your Reminder this Week

Be patient, kind and non-judgemental to yourself. We are all humans, and we make mistakes. What’s important is that you grow and learn from the things you wish you could change and move forward with intention and purpose.

Your Dare for the Week ❤️
❓Ask yourself...Where might I have missed the mark? Consider in your life, in your work, in your relationships, in the world at large.

Write the answers down, then in a safe space, burn them as a symbolic way of releasing them. And if you've missed a mark with someone that you truly care about, and it makes you feel badly about it, just consider reaching out to them and expressing some simple gratitude

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Is managing your day to day or sticking to goals a big struggle for you? Empty nests, menopause and life transitions can leave us feeling lost, but what if there’s another reason behind it all?

The guest today is my good friend Lauren Gladstone who is an ADHD coach. We have lots to discuss this episode as we dive deep into the unexpected link between ADHD and the challenges many women face in midlife. Lauren will share some of her best advice for taking back the calm, setting goals and achieving them, and prioritizing yourself!

Your Dare for the Week ❤️
Pick a time every single week for 30 minutes of me-time, with no apologies, no explanations. Do anything that makes you happy, whether it’s watching a trashy show, knitting, reading a book or just simply doing nothing!

References in the Episode

• A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD:Embrace Neurodiversity, Live Boldly, and Break Through Barriers- by Sari Solden and Michelle Frank

About Lauren Gladstone
For the past twenty-five years, Lauren has been an advocate and educator for her daughter who struggles with ADHD and Executive Function challenges. She has learned to navigate the health and school systems, as well as understand the joy and challenges of parenting a neuro-diverse child.

Lauren’s experience motivated her to become an ADHD coach. It is her wish to impact that wisdom to other parents who are struggling with their children or themselves and to support them in their journey.


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• LinkedIn

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If you’re here, you’ve more than likely heard the term ‘midlife crisis’. In addition to the emotional aspect of experiencing midlife, there are so many other issues besides emotional, there's physical issues like hot flashes and mood swings as well.

Sometimes, we find ourselves wide awake at 3am daydreaming of the possibilities, which I want to dive in with you today!

Your Dare for the Week ❤️

I dare you to take a dream out of the drawer or out of the closet or a dream that you hid away, shake it out and try it on again.

References in the Episode

• Mighty Gorgeous
• Marrying George Clooney: Confessions of a Midlife Crisis

About Amy Ferris

Amy Ferris is an author, screenwriter, editor and playwright. Her latest, Mighty Gorgeous: A Little Book About Messy Love (SheWrites Press, 2023). Her memoir, Marrying George Clooney: Confessions From A Midlife Crisis (Seal Press) debuted theatrically (Off-Broadway @ CAP 21 Theater) in 2012. Ruth Pennebaker of The New York Times called her memoir “poignant, free-wheeling, cranky and funny.” Amy edited the anthology, SHADES OF BLUE, Writers on Depression, Suicide and Feeling Blue (Seal Press), co-edited the anthology DANCING AT THE SHAME PROM (Seal Press), and contributed to numerous anthologies. She has written for both film and TV. Her screenplays include Mr. Wonderful (Directed by Anthony Minghella) and Funny Valentines (Directed by Julie Dash). She co-authored Old School Love (HarperCollins, 2021) with Rev Run of Run-DMC fame.

Amy was honored as one of 21 Leaders for the 21st Century by Women’s eNew, and named one of The 12 Women Who Changed the World in 2021 by NextTribe. Amy is a co-founder of the Milford Readers and Writers Festival.

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I am smart. I've got this. I can, I will, watch me!

3 simple affirmations that I use daily for a positive mindset during challenging and difficult times. Affirmations are a wonderful way to create positive shifts within our mindset and ourselves overall. It takes being intentional with your practice of using affirmations to realize the power that they truly have over our thoughts and our actions.

This episode is for you if you’re ready to learn about the power of affirmations and how you can implement them into everyday life!

3 Ways to Use Affirmations

1. Write seven to ten words that best describe your natural gifts and talents. Once you have your list of words, you're going to create I am statements for each word. I am smart. I am pretty. I am fun… whatever it is for you on that list. You're going to read them out loud twice a day for at least 21 days more on this later. And when you have a negative thought about yourself, you're going to choose one of these I am statements to remind yourself of your unique and positive qualities.
2. Create an affirmation to support you in keeping on track with a specific goal. Reference that affirmation daily, no matter what you’re doing, always keeping your eye on that goal.
3. Choose one word or a two word story to become your guiding mantra affirmation for the year.

Using these affirmations can help to make your life much simpler!

5 Tips to Ensure Success When Using Affirmations to Create Positive Change

1. Be consistent by practicing your affirmations daily. Twice for 21 days.
2. Be positive by phrasing your affirmations in a positive light with positive wording.
3. Be present by only using present tense affirmations.
4. Be personal by tailoring your affirmations to your specific needs and goals.
5. Be emotional by tapping into the emotions connected with the affirmations that you’ve chosen.

Your Dare for the Week

I'm daring you to create an affirmation to guide you through the rest of 2024. Think about what you either want to be, do or have throughout the next months. And how do you want to feel throughout the next months of 2024? Will it be an affirmation for a specific goal, a feeling you wish to evoke, or simply an I am statement just to remind yourself of how amazing you truly are?

Then, I want you to share that dare with me!

References in This Episode

• Moms Who Double Dare Community HERE.
• Inside Out Film
• Self-Talk Cleanup Challenge
• Beyond Empty Nest Episode #52: I’m Not Smart

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Are you currently being faced with a tough decision that is causing you anxiety and unease? This could be a result of health concerns you’re facing, changing career paths, or even navigating relationship changes.

My guest today is Susan Guthrie, and she is here to share her wisdom from her experience being a top divorce attorney around what it has taught her about making important decisions. Susan is a preeminent family law attorney and mediator with over 32 years of experience. She also hosts the top 1 percent worldwide podcast, the Divorce and Beyond podcast.

We'll be sharing practical tips and heartfelt advice on how to approach and navigate tough decisions with confidence and clarity, so be sure to keep listening!

Your Dare for the Week ❤️

If there is a decision that you are looking to make that is HUGE in your life, get curious about it and view it from a more positive lense. What do you stand to gain from making a decision like the one you’re facing?

References in the Episode

• The Divorce and Beyond Podcast

About Susan Guthrie

Susan Guthrie, a preeminent family law attorney and mediator with over 32 years of experience, hosts the top 1% worldwide podcast, The Divorce & Beyond Podcast®. Recognized as a top trainer in collaborative and mediation, Susan is the Chair-Elect of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution and will assume leadership in 2024. She specializes in aiding professionals in developing successful practices.

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• Instagram (Business)
• Website
• Podcast
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How do you handle good-byes? Some of us find it easier than others.

As moms, we face countless good-byes with our children, but none are quite as emotionally charged as the empty nest. Whether our kids leave for college, join the service, or step into the working world, empty nest syndrome is a real thing. For some, it brings a wave of sadness that might last a few days or weeks. For others, it hits much harder, bringing on feelings of depression and anxiety.

Today, my guest is one of those moms who really felt the weight of these good-bye moments, especially with an empty nest. She discovered the importance of finding support to navigate these tough transitions, and she's here to share her journey with us.

Morgan Baker writes about family, mental health, dogs, change, and identity in her award-winning memoir Emptying the Nest: Getting Better at Good-byes.

Keep listening if you’re ready to learn more about how change can be fun and beautiful, keep listening.

Your Dare for the Week ❤️

• Dare #1: Say yes to something that your gut would normally tell you, “No, I can't do that”. Force yourself to say yes.
• Dare #2: Reach out to somebody; a teacher, a spiritual leader, a mentor, somebody who's helped you get through something or enlightened your life in a way, and say thank you to them.

About Morgan: Morgan Baker writes about family, mental health, dogs, change, and identity in her award-winning memoir Emptying the Nest: Getting Better at Good-byes (Ten16 Press). Other work is in the Boston Globe Magazine, The New York Times Magazine, Grown & Flown, and Motherwell. She teaches at Emerson College and is the managing editor of The Bucket. She is the mother of two adult daughters and lives in Cambridge MA with her husband and two Portuguese Water dogs.

THE BOOK: Emptying the Nest: Getting Better with Goodbyes HERE

Connect With Morgan:

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• Instagram

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If you’re new to the empty nest scene, you may be struggling with a surprising time of day…dinner time! 🍽️

Maybe it’s because you’re not used to eating alone. Maybe it’s because you don’t know how to cook for a smaller family unit. Or maybe you’re just not feeling like eating. These are all valid feelings, but it’s important to remember that even something as simple as cooking dinner can bring us joy!

Today’s guest has a fun solution for you! Beyond just salt and pepper, Christine Van Bloem of The Empty Nest Kitchen brings a passion for healthy-ish cooking and a dash of creativity to the table, creating a connection in the kitchen where you enjoy exciting, flavorful, and fun experiences. As a teacher, cook, writer, and speaker, as well as a cooking school owner for 15 years, Christine helps you adjust and learn while cooking for your own Empty Nest Kitchen.

Your Dare for the Week ❤️

Christine challenges us to take a cooking class with her!

About Christine Van Bloem

Beyond just salt and pepper, Christine Van Bloem of The Empty Nest Kitchen brings a passion for healthy-ish cooking and a dash of creativity to the table, creating connection in the kitchen where you enjoy exciting, flavorful, and fun experiences. As a teacher, cook, writer, and speaker, as well as a cooking school owner for 15 years, Christine helps you adjust and learn while cooking for your own Empty Nest Kitchen.

Connect With Christine Van Bloem

• Website
• Youtube
• Podcast
• Instagram

Resources Referenced in the Episode

• Christine’s Live Online Cooking classes with AARP
• 10 Tools for the Empty Nest Kitchen

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Welcome to Beyond Empty Nest! Get ready to dive into Season 3, where we explore the next chapter of life with fresh insights and inspiring stories. This season is packed with must-hear topics that you won't want to miss.

🥺First up, we tackle strategies to manage anxiety, offering practical tips and expert advice to help you find calm and balance in your everyday life.

📣Next, discover the power of knowing what you're good at and how to scream your dreams, unleashing your full potential and pursuing your passions with confidence.

💪Reinventing yourself in your 60s? We've got you covered with inspiring stories and actionable steps to embrace this exciting phase of life. Plus, rediscover the joy of learning to play again, and how incorporating fun and creativity can transform your world.

🎓And for those with college-bound kids, we delve into the 3 essential conversations you need to have to prepare them for success and independence.

🌟All of this and more is waiting for you to binge on. Check it out and then dive into the transformative journey that is Season 3 of Beyond Empty Nest!

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