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June 1st, 2026

Episode #433: Helping Empty Nesters Transition from Adversity to Adventure with Jay Ramsden

  1. Episode #433: Helping Empty Nesters Transition from Adversity to Adventure with Jay Ramsden Cheryl Ilov 41:18

Jay Ramsden is an Empty Nest Transformation Coach, Personal and Executive Coach, Motivational and Keynote Speaker, and host of This Empty Nest Life podcast.

As the founder of “The Empty Nest Coach” and “This Empty Nest Life,” Jay has turned his personal journey of overcoming significant life challenges into a beacon of light and hope for countless individuals who are seeking purpose and direction. He has his own experience of transitioning from Adversity to Adventure, and now he empowers Empty Nesters and Entrepreneurs to climb their own mountains.

Jay’s story is one of remarkable resilience and courage, losing his home to a fire in 2007, a devastating event which tested his Family’s strength and adaptability, dealing with the trials of the pandemic as an educator, and finally deciding to reinvent himself after a 30-year career in Education.

Jay’s journey of transformation reached new heights when he decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro as an empty nester. This wasn’t just a physical challenge; it was a statement about what’s possible when we say “YES” to life’s opportunities.

Jay’s ascent of Kilimanjaro taught him a crucial lesson that now underpins his Coaching philosophy: sometimes, you need to go slow to go fast. This insight translates powerfully to both the empty nest journey and entrepreneurial pursuits, where rushing through challenges can hinder true Growth and Innovation.

But Jay didn’t stop there. He embarked on the Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage that further shaped his approach to life and coaching. On this journey, Jay discovered the joy of missing out (JOMO) – a concept that resonates deeply with empty nesters struggling with the fear of missing out (FOMO) on their children’s lives, and with entrepreneurs learning to prioritize effectively. These experiences cemented Jay’s belief that every step in life can and should be intentional, filled with purpose.

Download this information-packed and inspirational episode to hear Jay’s remarkable journey and discover how we can all transform our lives, say “YES” to life’s opportunities, transform ourselves from Adversity to Adventure, and climb our own mountains. Such a positive message!

QUOTE: “Every step has purpose.” ~Jay Ramsden

Connect with Jay:

https://www.thisemptynestlife.com/your-me-era-mini-offer

https://www.thisemptynestlife.com/

https://www.facebook.com/jramsdennc/

https://www.youtube.com/@theemptynestcoach

https://www.instagram.com/the.emptynest.coach

https://www.tiktok.com/@the.emptynest.coach

Want to be a guest on TheFemiNinjaProject? Send Cheryl Ilov a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1620842117560Ă—116520069523704300

Cheryl Ilov is an author, speaker, dancer, martial artist, and physical therapist. She is also a former chronic pain patient who began a journey of self-discovery and self-healing after her medical team informed her that she would never recover. They were wrong.

Cheryl fired her medical team and found her own path to health and healing, as well as a journey of life-long learning. Her areas of expertise include the art of healing through movement, personal empowerment, and fitness over fifty. She is also the host of The FemiNinja Project podcast, which focuses on overcoming obstacles, personal empowerment, restoring human dignity, and alternative health and healing.