You've spent years showing your kids how much you love them, from cuddles and bedtime stories to helping them through life's challenges. But now they're adults, have you ever stopped to wonder whether the way you show them love still works for them? Maybe you're trying to help, but they see it as interfering, or you're craving more time together while they're happy with the occasional catch-up. As our kids grow up, their needs change, and sometimes we need to rethink how we show them love too.

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Have you ever felt like you're always the friend who checks in, makes the effort and remembers the little things, but sometimes wonder if anyone notices what you need? Or maybe you've got a lovely friend who shows she cares, just not in the way that makes you feel most connected. As our kids grow up and our lives change, we start to realise how important meaningful friendships really are. And sometimes, understanding how we give and receive love can help us see those friendships a little differently.

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Our mums and grandmothers raised families, watched their kids grow up and leave home, and somehow, they just seemed to get on with it. But did they really cope as well as we think, or were they simply never encouraged to talk about how they felt? If you've ever felt guilty for struggling with the empty nest, or heard that little voice telling you to pull yourself together, you might be carrying expectations that started long before you became a parent. And that's exactly what we're talking about in today's episode.

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Your kids have grown up, the house is quieter, and suddenly everyone seems to think you should be enjoying all this newfound freedom. But what happens when you're not looking for something to fill your time, you're trying to figure out who you are after years of putting everyone else first? Being told to "just get a hobby" can feel incredibly dismissive when you're struggling with changes to your identity, relationships and sense of purpose. If you've ever felt misunderstood during the empty nest stage, this episode is for you.

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You've spent years raising a family together, juggling responsibilities and making sure everyone else was looked after. But now that your kids are growing up and no longer need you in the same way, have you started wondering what happened to the relationship you once had? Maybe you still love each other, but somewhere along the way, you've become more like housemates than partners. If you've ever looked across the room and thought, "When did we stop being us?", this episode is for you.

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You've spent years protecting your kids, guiding them and helping them through life's challenges. So what happens when they become adults and suddenly don't want your advice anymore? It can be difficult knowing when to step in and when to stand back, especially when all you're trying to do is help. If you've ever felt rejected when your adult kid doesn't take your advice, this episode is for you.

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Why helping our adult kids can sometimes feel like interfering, even when everything we do comes...

In today's episode of Empty Nest, Love & Me, we're talking about:

What happens when your adult child doesn't reply, and why something as simple as an unanswered message can bring up feelings of hurt, worry or rejection.The difference between what happened and what you're making it mean, and how the stories we tell ourselves can affect how we feel about our relationships.Why their response time doesn't define your worth as a mum, and how to recognise that your adult child's life and communication habits may have changed.How to stay close without chasing your adult kids...

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Who you are beyond being Mum, and why you might feel lost when your children no longer need you in the same way.How you can lose touch with yourself, after years of putting your children's needs and everyone else's happiness first.Why making space for yourself isn't selfish, and how you can continue to love and support your adult kids while rediscovering your own needs and happiness.Why you don't need to rush into reinventing yourself, or fill every spare moment with hobbies just because your...

Your adult kids are growing up, building lives of their own, and you're proud of them. So why do you sometimes feel like you're grieving when nothing bad has actually happened? Maybe you miss the noise, the everyday conversations or simply being needed in the way you once were. If you've ever felt guilty for missing your kids when everyone tells you to enjoy your freedom, this episode is for you.

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🪹 Why empty nest grief is real, even when your adult kids are happy, healthy and...

The Kids Have Grown Up... So Who Am I Now?

Your kids are growing up, they're building lives of their own, and suddenly you're wondering where that leaves you. Maybe the house feels different, your relationship with your partner has changed, or you've looked in the mirror and thought, "Who am I now?" If you've ever been told you should be happy you've got your freedom back, but nobody seems to understand how you're actually feeling, this episode is for you.

In this first episode of Empty Nest, Love & Me, we're talking about:

🪹 Why emp...