What happens when the house gets quiet and you’re left asking, “Who am I now?” In this heartfelt and honest conversation, Wendy sits down with award-winning journalist and author Rita Lussier to explore the emotional journey of the empty nest and the many midlife transitions that often come with it. From identity shifts and relationship changes to Grief, Growth, and rediscovery, Rita shares how she navigated this tender season with humor, grace, and self-compassion—and how you can too. This episode is a beautiful reminder that even in life’s in-between moments, there is meaning, healing, and a powerful opportunity to come back home to yourself.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why the empty nest can feel more emotional (and complex) than expected
- How to rediscover your identity after years of Caregiving
- Simple ways to create new routines that support your mental and emotional well-being
- The importance of self-care, community, and trying new experiences in midlife
- How to embrace life’s transitions with grace, trust, and a sense of possibility ✨
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Wendy is a dynamic speaker, certified professional life coach, author of Women Waking Up and host of The Midlife Makeover Show, ranked in the top 1% globally and #1 in midlife on iTunes and Spotify.
In Wendy's powerful and exclusive group coaching program, she teaches her 7 Steps to F.R.E.E.D.O.M. method, the same tools and techniques that took her from being broke, miserable, and crying on the bathroom floor to becoming debt-free, happy, and laughing in her brand-new motorhome.
Through her personal stories and signature upbeat approach, Wendy is taking the misery out of midlife, helping women worldwide get their groove back, and then some.
Wendy splits her time between the island of Madeira, Portugal, and cruising the USA in her motorhome. Follow her adventures on Instagram @wendy_valentine_ and learn more about Wendy at wendyvalentine.com.
