Is the silence in your house feeling a little too loud?

When Allison Goldberg’s client tried to listen to this podcast, he had to turn it off because the reality of the empty nest felt too heavy. If you’re feeling that same weight, this episode is your permission slip to feel it all, the grief, the relief, and the terrifying excitement of what comes next.

Today, Allison sits down with Sheila Scott, author of Miles of Motherhood and a powerhouse athlete about to run her 17th marathon. Sheila spent decades as the "ultimate room mom" and community volunteer, but when her children launched, she realized she was entering a brand-new race.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

• The Marathon Metaphor: Why dropping a child off at college feels exactly like crossing a finish line after months of grueling training.
• The "Driver’s License" Transition: How the anxiety of them driving is actually the universe's way of preparing us for the ultimate launch.
• Overcoming "Mom Brain" Stagnation: How Sheila found the courage to publish a book after 10 years and why it’s never too late to use your brain in a brand-new way.
• The "Venting vs. Solving" Rule: A tactical communication tool to save your relationship with your adult children and your spouse.
• Navigating the Messy Middle: Why seeking therapy during the "anticipatory grief" phase isn't just okay, it’s essential.

Whether you are currently crying in the carpool lane or staring at a quiet house wondering "Who am I now?", Sheila’s journey proves that the launch isn't the end, it's just the start of your second wind.

Resources Mentioned:

• Book: Miles of Motherhood by Sheila Scott
• Connect with Sheila: Instagram & Facebook @SheilaScottBooks
• Allison’s Book: How to Simplify Your Life in 30 Days

Are you ready to find your second wind? If this episode touched your heart, please share it with a friend who needs to know they aren't alone. You can reach Allison at navigatingthelaunch@gmail.com.

They didn’t just go away... they changed.

It’s the moment every parent both craves and dreads: the realization that the child you raised has officially become an adult with their own opinions, their own bank account, and a life that no longer requires your constant intervention. But if we’re being honest? That shift can feel incredibly disorienting.

In this episode of Life After Launch, host Allison Goldberg dives into the "aha" moments that happen when your college student returns home. From the sting of navigating their new independence to the anxiety of late-night summer house rules, we are discussing the necessary evolution of your role from "Director" to "Consultant."

Inside this episode, we discuss:

• The Silence Strategy: Why building the "muscle" of not speaking is your greatest tool for a healthier relationship.
• Independence vs. Anxiety: Navigating the friction of their new choices (and their money!) without losing your mind.
• The 2:00 AM Rule: How to set house boundaries that protect your peace of mind without stifling their growth.
• Space to Grow: Why pulling back on communication actually brings them closer.

If you feel like you're losing your place in their lives, this episode is your roadmap. This isn't about losing a child; it’s about building a new, adult relationship with the person they are becoming.

When the kids leave, everyone talks about the freedom…

But no one talks about the quiet.

That moment when the house is still, your role shifts overnight, and you’re left wondering:

Who am I now?

In this episode of Life After Launch, Allison sits down with author, TEDx speaker, and book coach Carolyn Flynn to unpack the emotional reality of the empty nest that so many women feel, but don’t have the words for.

Together, they dive into:

• Why the empty nest can feel like an unexpected identity crisis
• The hidden grief that shows up (and why we try to avoid it)
• What it really means to “become someone again” in midlife
• How to reconnect with who you were before motherhood
• The concept of emotional agility—and how it helps you move forward
• Why this stage of life is not an ending… but a powerful reinvention

This conversation is for every woman who has ever thought:

“I should feel happy… so why do I feel lost?”

If you’re in the empty nest or approaching it this episode will make you feel seen, understood, and hopeful about what’s next.

✨ You’re not starting over.

You’re starting from experience.