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Beyond Empty Nest
Living your daring life and stepping outside your comfort zone is the fastest path to fulfillment.
Ready to DARE? I’m here to lead the way.
Tune in every Thursday for stories of empty nests, midlife makeovers, and solo episodes packed with tips to conquer fear, boost happiness, and build resilience all sprinkled with a bit of WOO😇.
Let’s make Thursdays your favorite day! Dare on with me, Jodi💜
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DISCLAIMER: *Quick Disclaimer- Jodi Silverman is a certified life coach and not a therapist or a medical professional. Always seek the support of a therapist or a medical professional for advice when needed.
Episodes
121 episodes
Is Your Inner Voice a Mean Girl? How to Clean Up the Mental Mess
If you spoke to your best friend the way you speak to yourself… would you still be friends? 😬It’s a confronting question—but an important one.Because most of us are walking around with an inner voice that’s not just unkind… it’s d...
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Season 5
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Episode 113
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The Power of Lead Dads: Supporting Working Moms and Stronger Families
What happens when dads take the lead at home? 🤔 In this episode, I’m joined by Paul Sullivan, founder of The Company of Dads, to explore the evolving role of Lead Dads—fathers who step into the primary caregiving role. As a Lead Dad hi...
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Season 5
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Episode 112
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37:47
Being a Dad
Is your comfort zone holding you back from the life—and parenthood—you truly want?Today, I’m joined by Tim Conniff—keynote speaker, clean comedian, and proud dad—for an inspiring and entertaining conversation about midlife reinvention, f...
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Season 5
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Episode 111
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25:19
A Dad’s Midlife Perspective
What does it take to go from workaholic executive to deeply present father and purposeful guide?Today’s guest, Art Blanchford, has lived that transformation. A father of three (including two adopted children), endurance athlete, and form...
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Season 5
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Episode 110
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38:17
Connecting to Purpose
What happens when the kids leave, the routine shifts, and you're left asking, "Now what?"This week, I’m joined by Jay Ramsden—host of The Empty Nest Life Podcast—for a heartfelt conversation about midlife reinvention, p...
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Season 5
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Episode 109
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22:37
"Mom Mode "to "Me Mode": Eating, Moving & Living in a Way That Feels Good
✨ You’ve given your heart, your time, and your energy to everyone else—now it’s time to turn that same love inward.Midlife isn’t a season of slowing down—it’s a season of awakening. A chance to rediscover who you are, reignite your energ...
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Season 5
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Episode 108
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38:21
Empty Nest Joyride: Marriage, Midlife, and Embracing the Open Road
Today, we’re hopping on the back of a tandem bike and taking a joyful ride through midlife with the wonderful Linda Hanstra—author, semi-retired speech-language pathologist, and the heart behind the book Empty-Nest Joyride. 🚲Wit...
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Season 5
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Episode 107
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29:24
Leading a Life That Feels Right: Knowing Your Values with Misty Hughes
Ever feel like you're running on empty, juggling everything, and still wondering why it doesn't feel right? If you’re a busy mom striving for more balance and joy, this episode is for you!Misty Hughes is a Dream Champion, Celebration Coa...
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Season 5
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Episode 106
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34:24
Supporting Your Anxious Children: Real Talk for Real Parents
Parenting is never easy, but when your child is struggling with anxiety, it can feel even more overwhelming and isolating. As a parent, you want to help, but how do you know when your teen or young adult truly needs support? What do you do if t...
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Season 5
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Episode 106
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42:43
Motherhood & Mental Health: Navigating the Mental Load
What if everything you do for your family—every task, every decision, every emotional and mental ounce of energy—was being carried by you without recognition? And what if this constant mental load was affecting not just your relationships but y...
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Season 5
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Episode 105
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36:57
Midlife, Menopause & Mindset: How Essential Oils Can Support Your Well-Being with Kim Benoy
🌿 What if something as simple as a scent could ease perimenopause symptoms, boost your confidence, and even strengthen connections with other women in midlife?In today’s episode, I’m joined by Kim Benoy—retired RN, Certified Aro...
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Season 5
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Episode 104
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29:29
Reinventing Your Life Over 40-Break the Rules-Find Your Fire
Ready to reinvent your life after 40? Erin Keating’s journey is proof that it’s never too late to make a bold change. She shares how a wake-up call during a battle with COVID pneumonia pushed her to completely reimagine her life. From rethinkin...
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Season 5
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Episode 103
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38:58
Get Organized for Life!
Ever look around and feel like your life is drowning in clutter? Not just the stuff you can see, but the mental clutter too? If you're nodding along, you're not alone! In today’s episode, we're diving deep into the world of organization with ex...
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Season 5
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Episode 102
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32:03
Dare On Empowerment Panel: Reclaiming Your Dreams and Purpose
In this special 100th episode, we dive deep into the empowering mantra of "Dare On." This phrase holds the power to transform lives—if you truly embrace it. It can inspire you to reignite your dreams, confront the fears holding you back, and pu...
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Season 5
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Episode 100
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49:20
From Stuck to Soaring: Turn ‘In-Between’ into Breakthrough
Ever find yourself in that weird "in-between" phase where life feels like it’s on pause and you’re wondering, What now? Whether your kids have flown the nest, your career is shifting, or life’s simply thrown you a curveball, we’ve all ...
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Season 5
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Episode 101
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36:13
When Women Get Sick
Navigating illness as a woman comes with unique challenges that go beyond physical health. Rebecca Bloom, a workplace and insurance benefits advocate, sheds light on the complexities women face when dealing with healthcare systems, workplace ba...
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Season 95
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Episode 99
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38:02
Resilient Habits
Life’s roller coaster never stops, but what if your routines could help you ride the waves instead of feeling tossed around by them? It’s time to say goodbye to quick fixes and crash diets. Instead, let's talk about building habits that not onl...
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Season 5
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Episode 98
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37:05
Thriving As A Divorced Empty Nester
What if the end of one chapter is actually the start of something way better? On today’s episode of Beyond Empty Nest, we’re talking about thriving as a divorced empty nester—and trust me, it’s not all doom and gloom! In fact,...
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Season 95
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Episode 97
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27:30
Midlife Marriages - Closing the Midlife Marriage Gaps
When the kids leave the nest, many couples find themselves facing an unexpected challenge: rediscovering their relationship. Jill Savage, author of Empty Nest, Full Life and marriage expert, shares her insights on the hidden gaps that ...
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Season 5
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Episode 97
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31:51
You’re More Than Just a Mom: Finding Yourself Again with Kathy Chlan😀
If you've ever found yourself wondering, “Who am I beyond being a mom?”, this is the episode for YOU! As our kids gain independence, it’s the perfect time to rediscover who we are beyond the title of "mom." Today, we're chatting about ste...
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Season 5
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Episode 96
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32:46
Stress Less & Live More
Stress—it's that sneaky little thing that can derail our day, disrupt our mood, and even harm our health. Stress is something that most of us deal with on a daily basis and have accepted as a part of our lives. But what if we had the tools to r...
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Season 5
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Episode 95
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31:08
Divorce and Children
Divorce can be tough at any age, but when it happens later in life, after your children have already left the nest, the emotional toll can often go unnoticed. As parents navigate their own grief, anger, and confusion, they may unintentionally o...
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Season 5
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Episode 94
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38:40
Midlife Reckoning
"Confidence isn’t about being fearless. It’s about daring to step outside your comfort zone, even when you’re scared."If you’re here, you know it’s time to break free from the ordinary and reinvent yourself! Meet Jen Polt, a woman who co...
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Season 5
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Episode 93
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34:50
Is This Really My F'in Life
Have you ever had a moment when you looked around and thought, “Is this really my effing life?” Maybe it's a quiet afternoon, or a chaotic moment, but something makes you question everything. That's exactly what happened to Lydia Ma...
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Season 5
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Episode 92
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29:55
Audacity To Be Resilient - What it Means and Why it Matters
Do you have the audacity to be resilient, to face life's challenges head on and come out stronger? If not, is this a viewpoint that you’d like to adopt in 2025? Whether you're navigating new territory, rebuilding, or simply see...
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Season 5
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Episode 91
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37:36