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You spent years being “Mum”.

Caring, organising, supporting, worrying, and holding everything together.

So when your kids grow up and leave home, something unexpected can happen.
The house gets quieter… and inside, you feel lost.

Not sad exactly.
Not depressed.
Just unsure of who you are now, and what your life is meant to look like next.

In this episode, we talk about the empty nest identity crisis , the part no one really prepares you for.

This isn’t just about missing your children.
It’s about what happens when a role you’ve lived inside for decades quietly ends.

If you’ve ever found yourself asking:

• Who am I now my kids don’t need me in the same way?
• Why do I feel empty when I thought I’d feel free?
• Why does this feel bigger than “just an empty house”?

You’re not alone, and nothing has gone wrong.

In this episode, I gently walk you through:

• Why feeling lost after your kids leave is a completely normal identity shift
• How unconscious patterns, roles, and expectations shaped who you became
• Why this stage of life can stir grief, confusion, and even guilt
• A simple 3-step reset to help you reconnect with yourself again

We also talk about how to create new purpose and direction, without pressure or overwhelm.

This includes:

• Exploring hobbies and interests you may have put aside
• Creating new goals that are actually about you
• Volunteering or contributing in ways that feel meaningful
• Strengthening friendships, partnerships, and social connections
• Knowing when to reach out for support, whether through trusted friends, groups, or professional guidance

This isn’t about reinventing yourself overnight.
And it’s not about filling your time just to stay busy.

It’s about remembering who you are beneath the roles you’ve played.

If you’re in the empty nest phase and quietly wondering “what now?”, this episode will help you feel seen, grounded, and reminded that this is not the end of your purpose , it’s the beginning of a new chapter.

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If this episode resonates, I’d love to invite you to join my Skool community, a safe, supportive space for women navigating life transitions like the empty nest, separation, identity shifts, and personal growth.

Inside the community, you’ll find:

• Honest conversations
• Practical tools and guidance
• Support from women who get it
• A place to reconnect with yourself, without judgement

You don’t have to do this stage of life alone.

👉 Join us on Skool and come be part of the conversation.
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Welcome back to WOW Love Light Inspire, the podcast where we explore healing, growth, and emotional freedom after life’s most challenging experiences—including narcissistic relationships, divorce, and family dynamics.

In this episode, titled “Breaking Old Patterns: Recognising Triggers and Rewriting Your Emotional History,” I’m joined by Richard Morden as we dive deep into triggers—those emotional sparks that seem to hit out of nowhere, keeping us stuck in familiar, often painful patterns. We explore how triggers act as “hidden mirrors,” reflecting patterns inherited from our families, past experiences, and even generational behaviours.

Together, we discuss:

• How childhood experiences and family dynamics shape reactions, communication, and self-esteem in adulthood
• The subtle “micro-patterns” that influence relationships, self-worth, and emotional wellbeing
• Why familiar pain or chaos can feel comfortable, keeping us trapped in repetitive cycles
• How media, TV, and cultural norms shape perceptions of love, gender roles, and relationships
• Why healthy, stable partners can feel “boring” compared to familiar emotional intensity
• How emotional chemistry and nervous system activation influence who we are drawn to

Richard and I also share practical ways to recognise, process, and release triggers, helping you break free from destructive cycles without being stuck in guilt, shame, or past trauma. From self-awareness to accountability, this episode gives insights into stepping into conscious choice, emotional freedom, and empowered living.

For ongoing guidance and support, you can join my Skool community, The Change Makers. In this group, you’ll connect with like-minded people, share experiences, ask questions, and get answers from both me and other members committed to breaking old patterns, healing deeply, and creating a life that truly fits.

Triggers aren’t obstacles—they’re opportunities to uncover hidden patterns, reclaim your power, and transform your life from the inside out.

Links & Contact:

• Website: www.loreneroberts.com
  
  
• Skool Community: The Change Makers
  
  
• LinkedIn: Lorene Roberts
  
  
• Facebook: Lorene Roberts Holistic Counsellor
  
  
• Email: support@loreneroberts.com

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In this episode of Real Talk: Divorce, Life & Everything In-Between, Lorene Roberts and Richard Morton dive into the raw reality of triggers, trauma, and healing.

Lorene shares a recent experience of being re-traumatised during training and walks through the exact steps she used to get herself out of a spiral — from acknowledging the inner child, to breathing, to using music to shift her state in just 30 minutes. Richard adds powerful self-regulation techniques from Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), tapping, and simple nervous system holds that anyone can practise.

Together, they unpack why triggers are actually gifts, how to set boundaries without guilt, and why acceptance, acknowledgement, and gratitude are the keys to lasting emotional freedom.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the past, overwhelmed by triggers, or unsure how to reset your mind and body, this conversation gives you the tools you need to move forward.

• Lorene’s experience of being re-traumatised in a training exercise
• How she stopped a spiral and reset her nervous system in under 30 minutes
• Step-by-step: Acknowledge, Breathe, Music, Release, Gratitude
• Richard’s practical holds and EFT techniques for calming the nervous system
• Why saying “no” is actually saying “yes” to yourself
• The power of acceptance, acknowledgement, and gratitude in healing
• How to see triggers as gifts that guide transformation
• Simple exercises you can do anywhere — even in your car or at your desk
• Why self-nurturing is the foundation of resilience
• Final takeaway: triggers are not setbacks, they’re stepping stones to empowerment

Connect with Lorene

• Website: https://loreneroberts.com
  
  
• Email: support@loreneroberts.com
  
  
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorene-roberts-4b1b28141/
  
  
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoreneRobertsHolisticCousellor
  
  
• Community (Skool): https://www.skool.com/the-change-makers-2078/about?ref=4d349337c57a4956baef9ffb2f86e7c1

Learn More about Lorene:
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Be part of our growing Community!

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Check our Website:
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If you want more content like this and to help support this podcast, you can Buy Me a Coffee by clicking the link below:

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