This week, I’m sitting down with Annie, a courageous single mom who’s navigating life as a divorced empty nester.

We’re talking about what it really feels like to lose your familiar identity and rediscover yourself on the other side. From building new friendships in unexpected places to letting go of the fear of starting over, this is an open-hearted conversation for anyone facing big life changes.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you were and who you’re becoming, this is your invitation to join us for a candid, uplifting, and sometimes hilarious conversation about life’s "third act”.

Key Topics Covered:

• Reinventing life after divorce – How Annie is navigating the emotional shift from married life to being a single empty nester
• Finding friendships in unexpected places – The surprising ways fitness and yoga helped her build a new, supportive community
• Embracing the third act with courage – Why midlife can be the perfect time to rediscover yourself and prioritize what you truly want
• Dating or not dating? – Annie’s honest take on dating in your 50s and why choosing contentment can be just as fulfilling.
• Letting go to move forward – How facing fear, regret, and uncertainty is the first step to creating a purposeful next chapter.

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Contact:

Website: https://www.lifecoachallisongoldberg.com

Email: navigatingthelaunch@gmail.com

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:30 Annie & Her Family Dynamics

02:30 The Challenge of Single Empty Nesting

04:08 Building New Friendships Through Fitness

06:56 Finding Courage and Authentic Friendships

09:31 Dating & Authentic Connections in Midlife

12:36 The Fear and Identity Crisis Before Empty Nesting

15:29 Reinvention & Self-Discovery After Empty Nesting

21:32 Embracing contentment and independence over dating

22:00 How to Overcome Fear and Take Action

24:26 Tips for Creating Your Purpose in Midlife

29:20 Powerful Story of a Dad Rediscovering His Purpose