Experts - Empty Nest Network

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

Experts, From Our Experts, Money

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

Experts, Psychology

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...

What’s Next For You Beyond Your Empty Nest? Meet Well-Being Coach and Teacher Jeana Krause

Experts, From the experts, Psychology

New empty nest parents can feel internal pressure to race into the next chapter of their lives with To-Do lists and thoughts of major changes they want to make. Thrust suddenly into a huge life transition, with a child no longer at home filling their lives to...

Happiness as a prescription for easing chronic pain: Meet Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Monroe Laborde

Experts, From Our Experts, Health, Managing Illness, Medical

The Why and How of Happiness (and pain reduction) While visiting family in Louisiana recently I got into a conversation with my brother-in-law, Dr. Monroe Laborde, about chronic pain. As an orthopaedic specialist and surgeon, he is of course an advocate of staying...

What to expect in the first year of your empty nest: A Visit From Mary Jo Rapini, LPC

Experts, Psychology

According to Houston psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini, the ways in which you respond to an empty nest during the very first year can have a significant impact on the rest of your life. Even “seasoned” empty nesters can benefit from the insights in this article: And just...