Ep 94 Empty Nest: Preparing Yourself for the Inevitable ‘College Drop-Off’ and Identity Shifts

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“No one prepares you for the silence after a college drop-off—it’s a whole new kind of loud.”

Whew. That moment driving home after leaving your child at college can hit harder than you expect. One minute you’re so proud, the next you’re wondering who you are without the daily chaos of kids at home. And honestly? That shift doesn’t just start on move-in day—you begin to feel it long before, as your kids grow more independent and you realize life is changing.

In this episode, we’re getting real about the empty nest transition—what it feels like, why it’s so hard, and how to prepare yourself for it. We reflect on how much easier it might have been if we’d known what to do back when our kids were younger, what we can do now, and why it’s so important to acknowledge the truth so many moms are posting about online: “I’m not OK.” Because the reality is—it’s okay to not be okay.

From the waves of grief and identity shifts, to staying connected with your adult kids in new ways, and even the surprising upsides of freedom and self-discovery, we’re unpacking it all.

If you’re a mom dropping kids off at college, preparing for the empty nest, or just starting to feel the shift as your kids grow, this conversation is for you

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