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Living Well in the Second Half of Life
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We’re a gathering place for empty nesters and others in the second half of life. For parents, when the big shift occurs after grown children leave home to lead their own lives, a common theme is change with the need to adapt. But anyone from middle-age forward might ask “What’s next?” at this stage and look for ways to find enjoyment. To remain relevant and engaged in life. And protect our health as we age. To this end, we offer a variety of inspiring feature stories, interviews with experts, and more. We’re also an interactive site, sharing ideas and experiences with one another through our comments sections beneath each article and conversation. We hope you’ll engage with us in this way.
The second half of life can bring a great deal of change, as well as a host of new and exciting possibilities for living well. Let’s explore it all, together. We invite you to scroll down and get to know us.
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Hello! I’m Lisa, Founder of the Empty Nest Network. We’re a fairly new website with an array of offerings we think you’ll enjoy at this stage of life. From seeing a grown child off into the world, to seeing them marry. From becoming a grandparent, to changing careers or considering retirement. We’ll have conversations about these things and much more, and I’ll bring you sources of insight and information for living well at every stage going forward.
Our very special Showcase section is sure to inspire when you see what our featured empty nester parents, some who are well into the second half of life, are up to. You’ll appreciate their candor as they share their experiences, wisdom, and how they arrived at where they are today. Some of them have products, services or websites they’d like others to know about.
Visiting experts will weigh in on a variety of relevant topics, such as adjusting to life in an empty nest…how life changes can affect our relationships…financial and retirement planning…fitness…and managing our health as we age.
Let us be your “go-to” for the exchange of ideas and information. While we’re not a support group, the sources on this site can provide information, inspiration and be entertaining. We hope you’ll actively offer comments underneath each article on our site as we touch on the variety of topics related to what our experts and showcase parents are saying — and much more. As our network grows, so will our content and sections including Tips, Health & Fitness articles, Recipes and Quotes.
We invite you to visit often and grow right along with us! Let the Empty Nest Network help light your way as you consider “what’s next” for you, at every stage. Keep scrolling to enjoy our articles.
From Our Showcase
Showcase update – Pam Lamp now hosts podcasts for her website and has written her first book which is getting very positive early reviews
Recently I ran into my friend Pam Lamp by chance at the Savannah airport. We had a terrific catch-up conversation and she shared with me what she's been up to with her pursuits. Pam is making great strides with her website whoimettoday and she's added podcasts to her...
Read how a major mishap in mid-life led Jane Sallee to find her niche and an altogether new kind of happiness
Jane had experienced more than her share of heartache and loss, which included repeatedly losing the very way of life she loved. Learn how she unexpectedly found herself in the right place at the right moment to discover a brand new calling and deeply satisfying...
Meet Molly Boren Whitney and Gary Whitney: Learn how the couple blended their love of the humanities to enhance their lives and benefit others
What happens when two talented individuals with huge hearts and the desire to do for others fall in love later in life? Houstonians Molly Boren Whitney and Gary Whitney, ages 84 and 82 respectively and married almost 12 years, have combined their creative...
From The Experts
Building fitness into your day: Meet Fitness Expert Misha Laird
By the second half of life most of us have tried a variety of fitness routines, given up on our share of New Year’s resolutions, and felt burdened by what we think we “should” be doing to stay fit. Perhaps what we need are practical, non-intimidating ideas for...
Money matters more than ever in the second half of life: A Visit from Financial Expert Ryan Malec
It's here: A concise, financial go-to guide with helpful links for getting key money matters in order for your retirement security. As an empty nester - or anyone in the second half of life - you might be wondering if you've taken care of your different financial...
The Unique Benefits of Singing: Improving Our Well-Being and Connecting with Others One Note at a Time
Meet Sonja Bruzauskas, internationally known mezzo soprano, music educator and founder of a Houston non-profit that brings students from different backgrounds together for healthy relationships through singing and other art forms. We read a lot today about ways to try...
Conversations
The priceless gift of time with our grown children
When children have grown and flown the nest, we parents yearn for ways to be together again. The best thing an adult child could give us is the gift...
Paul’s Gazpacho
My husband likes to cook, and since retirement he prepares his own lunches each day. Throughout the summer he'll make batches of gazpacho partly the...
The importance of friendships in our empty nest years
What would we do without our friends, especially after our children leave home? Friends are built-in support for talking together about our empty...
The subtleness of empty nest grief
"...With any grief, especially with empty nest, you’ll usually see 6-9 months of “floundering around”. A woman might come in worrying a lot...
Sharing a tasty and simple weeknight fish recipe
I make this flavorful and healthy New York Times fish recipe often, especially in warmer months. My husband and I both enjoy it. Straight out of my...
Couples and money
"I can’t emphasize enough the value of creating a shared financial vision with your spouse. Open and honest discussions about financial goals and...
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