Do you ever feel like no one warned you how hard it would be once the kids left home? Have you found yourself wondering what’s left for you now? Are you exhausted trying to hold it together as a single mom while everything around you feels like it’s unraveling?

In this episode, Kelly shares what it’s really like to rebuild self-worth after heartbreak, raise kids alone, and face life after divorce with no guidebook. We talk about how ignoring relationship red flags led to more pain, and how the real work starts when we choose to stop abandoning ourselves.

Kelly opens up about dealing with emotional burnout, the power of journaling for healing, and how fitness and self-awareness helped her through intense lows. You’ll also hear why choosing yourself is not selfish, how community support changed everything.

Here’s what we unpacked:

• Why being an empty nester can feel more like grief than freedom
• How to spot early relationship red flags and trust your gut
• How to rebuild self-worth when everything feels like it’s falling apart
• What setting boundaries looks like when you’re used to overgiving
• How journaling for healing or voice notes can release stored emotions
• Ways to prevent or recognize signs of emotional burnout
• Why fitness can be a reliable outlet for emotional healing
• How starting or joining a small group for community support can help you feel seen

If you’re in the thick of redefining who you are after the kids have left, this episode offers grounded support, relatable truths, and real steps to help you move forward with clarity, strength, and a deeper sense of self.

Here’s to honoring your growth while learning to choose yourself,

Allison

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Website: https://www.lifecoachallisongoldberg.com

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