In this episode, I share my own experience with empty nest loneliness, how it impacted my relationship, and the small but powerful steps I took to reconnect with myself and rebuild my self identity. We talk about how shame can keep us stuck, why pretending everything is fine only deepens the disconnection, and the moment I decided to face the truth out loud.

I open up about the role therapy played in helping me unravel years of overgiving, how honest conversations brought my husband and I closer, and why reaching out to old friends became a lifeline. You’ll hear how I shifted from feeling invisible to creating meaningful connections in both my marriage and everyday life.

Here’s what we unpacked:

• Why empty nest life can trigger unexpected signs of loneliness
• How to recognize emotional distance in relationships before it grows
• Practical ways to rediscover yourself after years of prioritizing everyone else
• The first step to relationship renewal in a long-term marriage
• Why naming your feelings is the starting point for coping with change
• How to take one small, intentional step toward connection every day
• Ways to rebuild a deeper emotional connection with your partner
• The importance of seeking community and not waiting for someone else to “rescue” you

If you’re in the season of redefining who you are after the kids have left, this conversation offers grounded support, honest reflection, and actionable steps to help you feel seen again — in your marriage, in your relationships, and most importantly, in yourself.

Here’s to finding your way back to you, one honest step at a time.

Allison

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Website: https://www.lifecoachallisongoldberg.com

Email: navigatingthelaunch@gmail.com