Half Empty Nest, Now What?

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09/07/23 • 53 min

EP 91: Are you an “empty nester” or getting close? I am what I call a "half empty nester” with my oldest kid who just went to college ten days ago. Are you redefining your role as a mom in midlife? I sure am! Have 1 or more kids in college or out of the house? Are you a midlife mom looking for more meaning, purpose and connection? Perhaps feeling slightly irrelevant and/or invisible? Me too! Then this episode is for you! If you are experiencing the empty nest process yourself (or preparing to in the next little while) then I might have everything you need to tackle this new step in your life.

You’ll learn:

About moving out of denial and into acceptance. Yes, you have a child that is old enough to graduate from high school and move out of the house
No, that doesn’t mean you’re irrelevant. Listen to find out why
Expect the tears to come in the unexpected moments, you can’t plan for those emotions
Partial acceptance is a step in the right direction
Navigating the stage of self pity
How I feel like I am in a “Jell-o State” & the “Ugh Hotel”

Let's Talk Midlife! My half empty nest breakdown led to me creating my first 3 day free live workshop called Let's Talk Midlife. It's September 19, 20 and 21st-one hour each day, live with me on Zoom10am-11am PST / 1pm-2pm EST. Day 1: Kids are leaving, now what? Day 2: What’s next for me? Day 3: F*ck fear. INTERESTED? CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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You’ll learn:

About moving out of denial and into acceptance. Yes, you have a child that is old enough to graduate from high school and move out of the house
No, that doesn’t mean you’re irrelevant. Listen to find out why
Expect the tears to come in the unexpected moments, you can’t plan for those emotions
Partial acceptance is a step in the right direction
Navigating the stage of self pity
How I feel like I am in a “Jell-o State” & the “Ugh Hotel”

Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me!

THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/91

THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/

THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/

THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: [email protected]

Previous Episode

The Midlife Pelvic Playground: The Mind-Body Connection

EP 90: You know that doctor or place that you have dreamed of that has all the answers to the peri/menopause saga? Tired of using words like “down there” to describe your vagina? Ready to get straight to the point with your doctor about what’s really going on? You want real answers. You aren’t crazy. Do you have issues with your pelvic floor or experience painful sex? Sick of not feeling supported by your midlife healthcare team? Ready to discuss sexual wellness in midlife? Looking for a place that is educated in women’s health? Then this episode is for you!

Join me, doctor Sarah Milken in a direct and informative conversation called “The Midlife Pelvic Playground: The Mind-Body Connection” I am joined by two guests with expertise in women’s sexual health and wellness. Dr. Michael Krychman, a board certified OB/GYN and sexual health counselor and is taking the lead on mental health for HerMD. My second guest is Carine Carmy, Co-Founder and CEO of Origin, a pelvic floor therapy company. This special episode is sponsored by HerMD, a revolutionary women’s healthcare brand that was created to support midlife women in this stage of life. So grab your golden sh*t shovels because we are digging deep into everything from midlife sex, the pelvic floor and to advocating for yourself at the doctor, you won’t want to miss it!

Some Highlights:

Pelvic floor therapy
Menopause support system who actually listens
HerMd
Origin Pelvic Care
“Deal with it” and “drink a glass of wine” are red flag statements from your doctor
The Mind-Body Connection
The importance of sex in midlife
Self advocacy at the doctor
The midlife miracle of HerMD

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Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me!

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Next Episode

Food, Weight & Me In Midlife

EP 92: Are you a midlifer struggling to lose and/or maintain weight? The latest version of the “muffin top” is making you crazy. You are told to eat more protein, intermittent fast, move and you feel like you are doing many of the things and still “ugh”. You want a cupcake for dinner after a cluster fck of a day, me too! What if someone taught you how to actually listen to your body and its feelings? Do you listen to what your body is really asking for? Did you know that if you can define a really authentic “why” when it comes to weight loss and healthy midlife lifestyle, you could make some big changes? Looking for 6 easy midlife rules to transform what you think about food, your body, feel better and shed a few pounds, this episode is for you!

Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken in an informative conversation called “Food, Weight & Me In Midlife”. I am joined by nutritional therapist, registered dietitian and “fellow midlifer”, Kim Shapira. She has a masters in human metabolism and clinical nutrition and she has spent the last 25 years in the “food and weight trenches” with women like you and me. She knows what works and what doesn’t. We get into the reasons why the word “diet” feels unsafe and how to maintain a healthy, supportive midlife lifestyle. We all read so much “diet” material, yet Kim brings us a very different approach We dive into her new book, This Is What You're Really Hungry For: Six Simple Rules to Transform Your Relationship with Food to Become Your Healthiest Self.

Some Highlights: