Empty Nester Life: The Podcast with Mark and Jacki

Looking for the best travel ideas for empty nesters? In this episode, we share our Top 5 Travel Destinations for Empty Nesters. From romantic getaways to bucket-list adventures, these top 5 travel id…

In this episode of Empty Nester Life, we share how a Bible-based faith in Christ has shaped our story from the very beginning. We talk about how God brought us together, the ways Scripture continues …

Becoming an empty nester is one of the biggest life transitions you’ll ever face—and it comes with more changes than you might expect. In this episode of Empty Nester Life: The Podcast, Mark and Jack…

Thinking about turning your second home into a short-term rental? 🏡✨
In this episode of Empty Nester Life, we’re diving into everything you need to know before listing your vacation home on Airbnb, V…

Arizona Travel & Lifestyle Guide: From the Desert to the Pines 🌵🌲

Arizona is so much more than cactus and sunshine—it’s a state full of stunning contrasts, rich history, and endless adventures. In thi…

Buying a home in a different state can be exciting—but also overwhelming.
In this episode of Empty Nester Life, we share our real-life experience buying a second home in Rockport, Texas, and walk you …

🎥 10 Ways to Ruin Your YouTube Channel (And What to Do Instead!)
Welcome to Empty Nester Life, where we explore the next chapter with curiosity, humor, and purpose. In this episode, we’re diving into…

“It’s not too late to make a phone call, write a letter, or open a door.”

In this episode of Empty Nester Life, we’re diving into one of the hardest and most meaningful challenges of midlife: rebuildi…

Have you ever found yourself coping with regret thinking, “I should have…” or “If only I had…”? In this heartfelt episode of the Empty Nester Life Podcast, we dive into the universal experience of re…

Is it time to downsize your home now that the kids have moved out? In this episode of Empty Nester Life: The Podcast, we’re tackling one of the biggest questions empty nesters face: Should we sell th…

Blending a family is never easy—especially when it involves integrating a stepfather into a child’s life. In this episode of Empty Nester Life: The Podcast, we dive into the emotional, practical, and…

What does it really mean to live the Empty Nester Life? In this episode, we unpack the meaning behind each word in our title:
– Empty: From the quiet house to the emotional emptiness we sometimes feel
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In this first episode of our health mini-series, we kick things off with the eye-opening moment that changed everything for us: a casual clean-out of our spice rack that led to a deep dive into food …

Your kids are grown, but the parenting role hasn’t disappeared—it’s just changed. In this episode of Empty Nester Life: The Podcast, we explore how to support your adult children without hovering, of…

In this episode of Empty Nester Life: The Podcast, we dive into one of the most important—and sometimes overlooked—topics in the empty nester journey: marriage after the kids leave home. When the hou…

Episode 3: Heart Health & Diet – Mark’s Wake-Up Call and What We Learned

In this episode of Empty Nester Life: The Podcast, we open up about Mark’s personal health scare that became a major turning po…

In this episode of Empty Nester Life: The Podcast, we reconnect with our YouTube community and share an honest update on our empty nester journey. From falling in love with Rockport, Texas, to buying…

In our very first episode, we’re pulling back the curtain and inviting you into our story. We’re Jacki and Mark—married for decades, parents of four, and now navigating the unpredictable, exciting, a…

🎙️ Welcome to the Empty Nester Life podcast — where life after the kids move out gets real, raw, and a little ridiculous.

Hosted by Jacki and Mark Tait, a couple navigating the next chapter of marriag…