Empty Nesting or Free Flying? How Midlife Women Can Rediscover Purpose, Identity & Joy
Oct 12, 2025
Feeling lost in midlife? Learn how to navigate empty nesting with confidence, reconnect with your identity, and turn this transition into your most powerful chapter yet.
For many women in midlife, the empty nest transition can feel like an emotional rollercoaster.
Even when your adult kids still live at home or fly in and out - something shifts. The structure, the identity, the sense of purpose that once came from hands-on parenting begins to dissolve.
Recently, I felt that wave of emotion hit me… at a Dog Country Club.
Let me explain.
Some of you know I live with three mini dachshunds - two tan short hairs, and my newest addition: a long-haired blonde with a lot of attitude and just as much affection. After raising two boys and living with the hubsta, I’ve clearly added a little feminine energy to the mix.
Our long-time dog sitter retired, so we visited a gorgeous little Dog Country Club (yes, it’s a thing) that caters exclusively to small breeds. There’s a dog spa, a sign-in system, a full kitchen, designated play zones… and a very specific instruction:
Leave quickly if your dogs cry.
Instant flashback: daycare drop-offs.
Tiny backpacks. Wobbly goodbyes. Holding back tears in the car.
It all came rushing back.
And I realised - this is what so many women are navigating right now.
That quiet, often unspoken ache of letting go of who you were, without quite knowing who you are becoming.
Empty Nesting Is a Real Identity Shift - Even If No One Talks About It
If you're in your 40s, 50s, or 60s and feeling a little lost, you're not alone.
This isn’t just about the logistics of having more space or fewer commitments.
This is about identity, self-worth, and purpose.
You’ve spent years - maybe decades - putting everyone else first.
Now you’re left with the question:
“What about me?”
It’s something I see in almost every woman I work with. And it’s often the catalyst for powerful change.
What If It’s Not Empty Nesting… But Free Flying?
I recently heard Gwyneth Paltrow describe this phase of life not as empty nesting, but Free Birding.
I love that.
Because midlife doesn’t have to be about decline, loss, or invisibility.
It can be about rediscovery.
It can be about freedom.
It can be the moment you finally put yourself back at the centre of your own life.
This is your time to reclaim your identity, rebuild your confidence, and create a life that reflects who you are now - not just who you’ve been.
This Is Exactly the Work I Do Now
After years of supporting women to change their relationship with alcohol, I’ve evolved my coaching to reflect what was always underneath:
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Women feeling disconnected from themselves
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Women navigating menopause and emotional shifts
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Women ready to stop playing small
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Women craving clarity, confidence, boundaries, purpose - and joy
I now offer one premium midlife coaching container designed for women who are ready to step into their next chapter with intention and power.
This is not just coaching - it’s deep, transformative work that supports you in reconnecting with you.
Why This, Why Now, Why Me
Why this?
Because midlife isn’t a crisis - it’s a turning point.
This is about more than mindset. It’s about identity, energy, and emotional reinvention.
Why now?
Because the longer you wait, the further you drift from who you really are.
Because someday doesn’t bring clarity - action does.
Why me?
Because I’ve lived this. I’ve guided other women through it. And I’ve created a high-touch experience that meets you right where you are - and helps you rise.
You’re Not Too Late. You’re Just Ready.
If you’re standing at that edge — knowing something needs to change but unsure where to start — I’d love to support you.
Click here to explore my luxe midlife coaching experience
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It’s your time to Free Fly - and build a nest that truly feels like home.
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