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The Girlfriend"s Guide to an Empty Nest

Anne Watson and Becky Kopitzke

Hey! We are Anne & Becky! Here we discuss the challenges and joys of the empty nest phase, sharing personal experiences and advice. You aren"t alone if emptying nesting feels HARD! We cover topics such as the grieving process, reconnecting with spouses, rediscovering purpose, and the transition from parent to friend. We share the importance of faith and humor in navigating this season of life. We pray these episodes bless and prepare you for emptying nesting... and make you giggle!

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12. What’s a Mama to do in Senior Year to Cherish it?

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2024/10/29

It’s exciting to see your kids so near walking across that stage to get their well-earned high school diploma … but it’s also very hard on a mother’s heart. All these milestones and “lasts” can be bittersweet. Today we are chatting about how to enjoy the process and make the most of senior year. We chat today about: Why moms are allowed to feel differently and act differently than dads in senior year Is there a way to celebrate the “lasts” without it becoming a big cry fest? The reasons why

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11. How to Treat Your Adult Kids When They Come Home...

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2024/10/15

It can be tricky to learn new dynamics when your kid leaves then returns. Do you still give them a curfew when they come home for a long weekend? Should you ask them to do chores? What are you actually supposed to do and not do when they come back to visit after moving out? Answer: it’s a bizarre adjustment, for sure! We chat about today: Give yourself grace, it’s a bit of a whiplash to learn how to live again with them in your space. Finding your new normal can take time. Embrace the messy

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10. Redefining Your Role & Finding Purpose Beyond...

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2024/10/01

Actively raising children is a BIG job. And once they are no longer living under your roof, it takes some intentional thought to redefine your new role in their life and learn to restructure your days and life now that your kids are out of the house. But finding meaning and purpose beyond being a caregiver is very much so possible and we pray this episode inspires you to see all the amazing possibilities! Today we share about: The choice to look at change as a possibility and “what do I GET to

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9. To the Worried Mama with a Senior Student

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2024/09/17

We have heard from listeners that sometimes rather than grief, it’s a worry that mother’s deal deeply with when the empty nesting season looms. How will my kids do once they leave? Will they be okay growing into adulthood? If that resonates with the narrative in your own head, please take a listen to this episode. We pray it brings you encouragement and a little laughter, too! What goes through a mom’s mind when senior pictures are taken Feedback from our hubby’s about the show! The joy and

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8. Freaking Menopause

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2024/09/03

Yup, we are going there today. Girlfriends, we are digging into the ins and outs of menopause. If you don’t have someone in your life to chat about the “ugly” stuff, we would gladly be that friend for you. We hope this episode leaves you feeling a little more prepared about women’s health!In today’s episode: How the timing of menopause and your kids leaving home can often happen at the same time, making things feel even harder Why we should be talking about our changing brains and bodies more

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7. Dealing with Other People's Opinions

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2024/08/20

Mommy Wars … it’s a real thing. And it doesn’t stop once your kids fly the coop. People will continue to give you opinions on how you think you should parent your adult children too.On this episode we dig into: How to handle the judgy people in our lives who give their unsolicited thought about how we parent What grocery store item can cause the downward spiral of self criticism as a woman and as a mom Becky’s crazy story of dealing with Mommy Wars The power in allowing your kids to

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2. The Journey to the Empty Nest

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2024/08/06

Today we are comparing our current journeys with empty nesting. One of us sees the empty nest through the windshield, the other one can see it in the rearview mirror. Thanks for hanging out with us today, it’s an honor to share with you our different experiences, and we pray you leave encouraged about this topic that is close to both our hearts. You’ll hear us share today: Our thoughts on being friends with your kids How men and women are different when it comes to all the “lasts” with your

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5. Senioritis (for kids and moms)

The Girlfriend"s Guide to an Empty Nest ·

2024/08/06

All the “lasts” can add up in that final year of having a child living under your roof. Counting down a whole season of “lasts” can be HARD. Today we are sharing how we can best set ourselves up to enjoy this last year. You’ll hear in this episode: What Senioritis is (and how it shows up in our kid’s attitudes and ours) The power of just letting yourself be sad about all the “lasts” A preview of your senior year with your kids can be found in having a newborn Wisdom for navigating the

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3. Good Grief, God

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2024/08/06

Join us for a conversation about grief. We won’t be shaming you ONE bit for feeling all the feels. Nope, over here, we believe that grief comes from the ending of something beautiful which is worth celebrating! Today we discuss: The challenges and frustrations of grieving differently than those around you What you should NEVER tell someone in the midst of grieving The illogical side of grief The dangers of shutting down the process of grieving The hard part of being good at being a

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4. Is it Okay to Smother Your Dog After the Kids Leave?

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2024/08/06

Any dog mamas out there? As mothers, we need to channel that mom energy to something. We were made to nurture! When there is no one at home to parent anymore, sometimes a pet is just what you need. In this episode we are chatting about: How we are made for relationships and how dogs (or any pet) fits into that need Ways to build into relationships once your kids are out of the house The unexpected ways to channel your mom energy (besides on your fur baby) Why you need to give yourself

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1. Our Heart Behind a Girlfriend’s Guide to an Empty...

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2024/08/06

Welcome to our very first episode! We pray your time with us (Hi! It’s Anne & Becky!) is filled with laughter, encouragement and so much inspiration. When we discovered people just weren’t talking about the grief and challenges of having your kids leave your home, we decided to become that much needed resource ourselves. In this premiere episode we share about: Why it’s healthy and important to let yourself grieve your kids leaving The things Anne really enjoys about having adult kids

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6. Oh Yeah, You're Married. What Now?

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2024/08/06

We are talking about our marriages with some REAL TALK today. Sometimes we wish our husbands didn’t live with us AND we love ‘em so much. God has created us to feel more than one thing at once, what a gift! Today we are chatting about: How husbands and wives handle kids leaving differently and how to cope with this difference Ways to reconnect with your spouse Things to chat about when the kids are no longer the main thing your conversations surround Digging into the “Case of the

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Welcome to The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest...

The Girlfriend"s Guide to an Empty Nest ·

2024/07/30

Hey! We are Anne & Becky! Here we discuss the challenges and joys of the empty nest phase, sharing personal experiences and advice. You aren't alone if emptying nesting feels HARD! We cover topics such as the grieving process, reconnecting with spouses, rediscovering purpose, and the transition from parent to friend. We share the importance of faith and humor in navigating this season of life. We pray these episodes bless and prepare you for emptying nesting... and make you giggle

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