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This Empty Nest Life

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Join us for an empowering episode with mindset coach Julie Traina as we explore how shifting your perspective can turn empty nest syndrome from a period of loss into one of opportunity and growth.
Julie shares her powerful insights on redefining this pivotal life transition and offers practical strategies to embrace the changes that come with it.
Key Takeaways & Highlights
- The evolution of parenting from “sage on the stage” to “mentor in the center” and ultimately “guide on the side” as children grow and become independent.
- Her personal story of resilience, revealing the strength found through life’s challenging transitions.
- Practical steps for embracing change—how to take baby steps toward new experiences instead of overwhelming ourselves with big leaps.
- The importance of honoring where you are while recognizing your capacity for growth and transformation.
Whether you’re feeling anxious about your children leaving home, currently navigating the emotional landscape of an empty nest, or looking to redefine your purpose in this new chapter, this episode will offer you practical steps to foster growth, celebrate new possibilities, and cultivate fulfilling relationships.
Join us to discover how to transform your empty nest into an open door full of potential and promise!

Julie Traina's Bio

Julie Traina is a certified life coach, mother of five, and former teacher with a master’s degree in education. Long fascinated with personal development and the power of perspective, Traina found her life forever altered when her 44-year-old husband suffered a debilitating stroke in 2014. Reimagining a new future and rebuilding a life for herself and her family required her to lean into her belief in the power we possess to embrace, rather than fear change, and find joy, even in difficult circumstances.
As a life coach, Traina relies on her natural ability to connect with clients, and her background as a teacher to share techniques and lessons that transform lives. In her professionally produced workshops, Traina reaches broader audiences with engaging case studies and easy-to-grasp tools.
Traina's passion lies in guiding women through midlife and helping them thrive in the second half of life with excitement, purpose, and yes...joy.

You can find Julie online: Instagram,

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Chapters

1. Thoughts vs Facts: Changing Your Mindset (00:00:00)

2. Meeting Julie Trena: Mindset Coach for Midlife (00:03:20)

3. From Empty Nest to Open Door: Changing Perspectives (00:09:24)

4. Choosing Your Empty Nest Mindset (00:15:30)

5. Finding Strength Through Life's Challenges (00:24:30)

6. Solo Travel: Taking Baby Steps Forward (00:34:20)