Empty Nest - After They Leave
Empty Nest Guide for after they leave
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The midlife space for laughter, inspiration and community
At Two Women Chatting, we are passionate about supporting and empowering midlife women. Our platform is dedicated to offering informative, entertaining content that inspires, uplifts and offers helpful advice.
Our podcast conversations cover an array of topics related to midlife such as health and wellness, relationships, the empty nest and self-discovery sometimes chatting about topics that are not comfortable but need to be discussed.
As we research topics and guests for our podcast we discover amazing websites and platforms relevant to midlife women so we created a midlife library of blogs, resources, guides and contacts which are regularly added.
If you are a woman in your 40’s, 50’s, 60’s or beyond this is your place, your sanctuary!
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Michelle and the TWC team
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'Empty Nest' season is here. Whether it's your first or last kid leaving the nest, this time of year is such a rollercoaster of emotions. Believe me - I get it. I've gone through it three times already and I think I can help you. I've got blogs, episodes and reels to help, guide and support. Check out my midlife library and type in 'empty nest' for great blogs. Listen to Before They Go, After They Leave and Flying the Nest (with Dr Dominique Thompson) and Louise Minchin episodes. Follow me on insta for supportive reels and to hear my chat with Dr Claire Kaye, executive coach and new empty nester.
Latest episode
In this inspiring episode, Dame Prue Leith joins Michelle to share her insights on embracing colour and confidence in midlife, encouraging listeners to experiment with their personal style as a means of self-expression. Prue discusses her philosophy that fashion should be fun and that age should never limit our choices. The conversation then moves to a deeply personal topic: assisted dying. Prue, an advocate for the right to a dignified death, shares her perspective on why this choice should be available and respected. She also introduces her latest cookbook, Life's Too Short to Stuff a Mushroom, which focuses on simple, enjoyable recipes designed to make cooking accessible for everyone.
Coming up...
New season 24 September!
Featured Podcast Guests
Some of my fab guests... including Dame Prue Leith, Dame Judi Dench, Sue Cleaver, Andrea McLean, Claire Sweeney, Louise Minchin, Anthea Turner, Dr Nighat Arif, Judy Murray, Melinda Messenger, Angie Best, Jo Elvin, Rosie Green, Linda Magistris, Lisa Snowden, Jenni Falconer, Lavina Mehta MBE, Gia Mills, Jasmine Birtles, Jenny Seagrove, Carolyn Harris MP, Marianne Jones, Katy Hill, Bonnie Langford, Jenny Eclair
Midlife Library
Our evolving Midlife Library is packed full of informative and relatable information.
As we research for our blogs and podcasts we discover websites and platforms that we think are useful for midlife women. It covers an array of topics and is added to regularly as we research and
uncover new information.
Please browse the categories below to find the information you are looking for.
Career & Purpose
Midlife can be a pivotal time in our lives with kids leaving home and relationships can change and we think what are we going to do with the rest of our lives. It’s the perfect time to look at new opportunities and challenges - new job, buy a franchise, start a business, learn a new language, hobbies, study, travel, sports and volunteering.
Health & Wellness
For you and our family. Nutrition, fitness, mindfulness, insomnia, skin problems, weight gain or loss, anxiety, eating disorders, depression and sleep issues. Menopause, andropause, perimenopause, early menopause, illnesses, vaccinations, sex, HRT, Midlife MOT, bereavement.
Money & Finance
Midlife can bring considerable change in our lives, especially our wealth and finances. Savings, life planning, cost of living, ways to reduce costs and make money. Early retirement and career breaks.
Beauty & Fashion
Many women lose their confidence in midlife often due to the menopause and can feel invisible. It’s a time of transition. Tips on what to wear or not wear on occasions, menopausal skin and beauty, pro-ageing and treatments and tweakments.
Lifestyle & Travel
Travel tips, adult gap years, dating in midlife, buying those items you’ve always wanted; a motorbike, barge or boat, holiday home, recipes and gardening. Selling and recycling, philanthropy. Enjoying
your midlife.
Home & Family
As life evolves we have very different factors to consider and overcome as midlife women. Caring for elderly parents and relatives, sandwich generation, empty nest, exams, university and beyond, boomerang kids, pets, safety, drugs, drink, sextortion, sexism, relationships, bereavement & and
grief.
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"Love the mixture of humour and really fascinating topics. I don't know how Liz and Michelle get such fabulous guests. Look forward to this every week and have shared with so many friends!"
“Exactly what I need in my Podcast library as I adjust to instant empty nest with twins having just left for college! Looking forward to the next episode!”
"Really appreciate how they chat about subjects that can be awkward or uncomfortable and still manage to do it with humour. I've learned so much from listening to this podcast when I walk the dog."
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