Empty Nest Era
by Jamie Chin, LMFT
Latest episode
Are You Pushing Your Adult Children Away?
Are You Pushing Your Adult Children Away?
About this podcast
Empty Nest Era is the go-to podcast for parents navigating the emotional rollercoaster of the empty nest transition. Hosted by Jamie Chin, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, each episode offers a compassionate, expert-backed perspective on what it really means to rediscover yourself when the parenting chapter starts to quiet down.
Whether you're struggling with identity loss, marriage changes, or redefining your relationship with your adult children—this podcast is here to help. We’ll talk about healing from empty nest syndrome, rebuilding emotional intimacy, finding midlife purpose, mental wellness, personal growth, and everything in between.
Join a growing community of parents who are reclaiming joy, redefining success, and reshaping what it means to thrive after the kids are grown.
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Episodes
- Are You Pushing Your Adult Children Away? · 19 min · Episode 16You love your grown kids more than anything. So why do they seem to pull away the harder you try to stay close? One mom sent her son six texts in a single day. He didn’t answer…
- Should You Cut Them Off? The Real Cost of Funding a Degree You Don't Believe In · 24 min · Episode 15Your kid is fixated on one college major: do you support them, or do you control them with money? In this episode of Empty Nest Era, we tackle one of the trickiest situations…
- I Finally Had My Empty Nest…Then My Adult Child Moved Back Home · 18 min · Episode 14You finally got your quiet house back. Then your adult child showed up on the porch with a car full of boxes. If this just happened to you (or you can feel it coming), this…
- The 18th Birthday Ultimatum · 23 min · Episode 13Your kid just turned 18, and you're wondering if it's time to set a hard deadline for them to move out. Before you say something you can't take back, listen to this episode. In…
- Empty Nest Lifestyle: Rediscovering Freedom & Joy After Kids Leave Home · 31 min · Episode 12Life after kids leave home doesn't mean life gets smaller—it gets bigger. In this episode, I explore the empty nest lifestyle and all the beautiful freedoms that come when your…
- Surviving the Holidays as a New Empty Nester · 14 min · Episode 11The holidays can feel bittersweet when your nest is newly empty. The house is quieter, traditions feel different, and the season that was once full of child-centered chaos may…
- Embracing the Empty Nest · 24 min · Episode 10When the kids leave home, life shifts in profound ways. The silence can feel overwhelming, the routines fall away, and questions of identity naturally rise. But this new season…
- Empty Nest Heartache · 14 min · Episode 9When your child leaves home, the silence can feel deafening — and the ache in your chest is more than just “missing them.” In this heartfelt episode, licensed marriage and family…
- How Do I Prepare for an Empty Nest? · 12 min · Episode 8How do you emotionally and practically prepare for your child leaving home? In this episode of Empty Nest Era, licensed therapist Jamie Chin, LMFT, dives into the emotional…
- How to Stay Connected With Adult Children · 15 min · Episode 7The empty nest doesn't have to mean empty relationships. Discover practical strategies to maintain meaningful connections with your adult children after they've left home. This…
- Can Empty Nest Syndrome Cause Divorce? · 14 min · Episode 6In this episode of Empty Nest Era, we dive deep into the emotional challenges couples face when their children leave home. Can empty nest syndrome lead to divorce? It’s a…
- Can Empty Nest Syndrome Cause Depression? · 13 min · Episode 5Empty nest syndrome affects millions of parents each year, but when does normal sadness cross the line into clinical depression? This podcast explores the emotional and physical…
- 25 Things to Keep You Inspired in Your Empty Nest Season · 16 min · Episode 4Feeling lost or unsure what to do now that the kids have moved out? In this podcast, we’re diving into 25 meaningful activities and goals for empty nesters that will help you…
- Why the Empty Nest Phase Can Be a Time of Growth · 14 min · Episode 2The empty nest phase doesn't have to be a time of loss and loneliness. Discover why this transition to empty nest might actually be one of the most transformative periods of your…
- What Nobody Tells You About Empty Nest Syndrome · 16 min · Episode 1What Is Empty Nest Syndrome? Understanding the Heart Ache & Finding New Purpose That moment when your child leaves home can trigger unexpected emotions. In this podcast, we…
- Empty Nest Syndrome and Marriage: Keeping Your Marriage Strong · 14 min · Episode 3Dealing with empty nest syndrome marriage problems is a real thing! The kids are gone, and suddenly you're staring at your spouse across the dinner table with nothing to say…
