Becoming an empty nester is one of the biggest life transitions you’ll ever face—and it comes with more changes than you might expect. In this episode of Empty Nester Life: The Podcast, Mark and Jacki dive into the Top 5 Ways Your Life Changes when the kids leave home.

From the way your house feels, to your daily routines, relationships, social life, and even your finances, we’re exploring the emotional and practical shifts that define this season. Whether you’re excited for the freedom ahead or nervous about the quiet, this episode will give you perspective, encouragement, and a few laughs along the way.

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to reclaim space in your home and make it work for your new lifestyle
• Why daily routines feel both freeing and disorienting at first
• Ways to strengthen (or rediscover) your relationship with your spouse or partner
• How your social circle evolves—and how to build new connections
• What financial changes you can expect and how to plan wisely

🎧 Tune in to find inspiration, reassurance, and a reminder that this new chapter isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of something exciting.

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