Life After Launch: Tools for coping with the empty nest, navigating midlife transitions, and parenting adult children.

Allison Goldberg

Empty Nesting

Empty Nest Syndrome

Empty Nest

Parenting

Divorce

Parenting Adult Children

Friendship

Personal Growth

College Transition

Mental Health

Midlife Transitions

Communication

Family Dynamics

Grief

Family Relationships

Menopause

Self-Care

Loneliness

Empty Nest Parenting

Midlife Transition

Your life isn’t over because the kids are grown, it’s just getting started. Life After Launch is the podcast that helps you take back your time, rediscover who you are, and create a life you’re excited to wake up to.

If you’re navigating the empty nest, parenting adult kids, or wondering what’s next now that everything has changed—this show is for you.

Hosted by Allison Goldberg , Life After Launc... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	56	Founded	2 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	EducationKids & FamilySelf-ImprovementParenting

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Latest Episodes

The Friendship Audit: Why You’re Tired of Friendships Built on Habit

Here is the thing nobody says out loud about midlife: for the last 18 years, your social life ran on autopilot. You didn't choose all your friends, you defaulted into them because your kids shared a carpool lane, a soccer team, or a school committee.... more

2 Jul 2026 • 11 min • Most popular

The Freshman Year Playbook: What Every Parent Needs to Know Before Drop-Off Day

You've done the shopping. You've made the lists. But are you ready for the conversation that actually matters before college drop-off day?

If you're a parent of an incoming college freshman, this episode is your playbook. I'm joined by empowerment c... more

10 Jun 2026 • 28 min

Empty Nest Identity: "I Miss Who I Was" & Finding Your Big, Beautiful Life with Suzy McNamara

If you are navigating the empty nest transition, dealing with grief in midlife, or trying to redefine your identity after parenting young adults, this episode is your lifeline. This week on Life After Launch, life coach for women Allison Goldberg sit... more

2 Jun 2026 • 52 min

Give Yourself Permission to Fall Apart: The Reality of the Empty Nest Transition

If you are navigating the empty nest transition, struggling with midlife anxiety, or trying to handle parenting young adults without losing your mind, this episode is your lifeline. This week on Life After Launch, life coach Alison Goldberg breaks do... more

26 May 2026 • 15 min

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Sunny Markowitz

Empowerment coach with 30+ years of experience; veteran educator; founder of Camp Lantern Creek

Sunny Markowitz Coaching / Camp Lantern Creek

Episode: The Freshman Year Playbook: What Every Parent Needs to Know Before Drop-Off Day

Suzy McNamara

Author, mother of four, lawyer, fundraiser, widow

Author of The Silkworm, The Magician, and The Sister Tree

Episode: Empty Nest Identity: "I Miss Who I Was" & Finding Your Big, Beautiful Life with Suzy McNamara

Sheila Scott

Author of Miles of Motherhood, marathon athlete, former room mom and community volunteer

Episode: The Marathon of Motherhood: Navigating Empty Nest Grief and Finding Your Second Wind with Sheila Scott

Carolyn Flynn

Author, book coach, and TEDx speaker

Author of Boundless; book coach; TEDx speaker

Episode: Who Am I Without Them? The Identity Crisis No One Warns You About in the Empty Nest

Elissa Varadi

Houston therapist with 38 years of experience

Episode: You’re Not Alone in the Empty Nest: How Support Groups and Therapy for Parents Make a Difference

Bernadette Catalana

Attorney and published author of Daughter Lessons

Episode: When Motherhood and Life Transitions Got You Spinning: How to Keep the Mother Daughter Relationship Strong After They Leave with Emotional Parenting tools with Bernadette Catalana

Stuart Dow

Longtime head of school at Emery Weiner and educator

Emery Weiner School

Episode: What Really Prepares Your Teen to Thrive with Stuart Dow

Sunni Markowitz

Powerhouse empowerment coach with over 30 years of experience helping young adults thrive

Episode: Before They Leave: The Talks Every Parent Needs to Have Before College Drop-Off

Dr. Codi Wiener

OBGYN specializing in women's health from Houston, Texas

Episode: Menopause Explained: Hot Flashes, Hormone Therapy & Thriving in Midlife with Dr. Codi Wiener

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Allison Goldberg

Host of Life After Launch, focusing on identity, midlife reinvention, and practical tools for navigating the empty nest and parenting adult children.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings

Encouraging!
Such an encouraging and to the point podcast. It’s just the lift to help you get energized for this chapter.
Apple Podcasts
5
hazardsacog
United States5 months ago
My Favorite Podcast!
It is a great way of hearing great advice for empty nesters. It is a niche that is truly needed for many of us at this stage of our lives. The podcast is an easy listen and the host is so relatable. Great insight for all !
Apple Podcasts
5
WHK18
United Statesa year ago
Easy & Engaging
Life After Launch is warm and relatable and perfect for anyone adjusting to life after the kids leave home. I feel like each podcast is a conversation with a wise friend. It is an easy listen for anyone entering the empty nest phase.
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5
Hsb1110
United Statesa year ago
Love this Podcast!
This podcast has quickly become one of my favorites. It’s honest, relatable and full of heart. Whether you’re newly navigating the empty nest, have been in it for years, or starting to think about what that next chapter looks like- this show is for you! Allison Goldberg has such a natural way of connecting with listeners- you feel like you’re sitting down for coffee with someone who truly gets it. The guests are engaging, the stories are real, and the topics always leave me feeling inspired ... more
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5
JYS1024
United Statesa year ago
Enlightening
Every time I pick an episode to listen to, I am enlightened. We all go through so much but hearing somebody else say it and say it in a way that is so down to earth and relatable feels good. If you wanna hear from a real person who says it like it is, listen to this show. I cant wait each tuesday for the next one!
Apple Podcasts
5
Fritterbird
United Statesa year ago

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Guest quality and conversation depth are consistently strong, with actionable insights.

Listeners feel seen and supported, like a trusted friend guiding through empty nest life.

Warm, relatable host with practical takeaways for midlife transitions.

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Apple Podcasts	#176	Canada/Education/Self-Improvement
Apple Podcasts	#41	Brazil/Education/Self-Improvement
Apple Podcasts	#43	New Zealand/Education/Self-Improvement
Apple Podcasts	#100	New Zealand/Education
Apple Podcasts	#160	Brazil/Education

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The Freshman Year Playbook: What Every Parent Needs to Know Before Drop-Off Day

Q: When might parents be crossing a line with helping too much, and how can they back off without losing connection?

Recognize that constant intervention undermines independence. Instead of solving problems, help them develop strategies to solve them themselves and stay involved as a supportive resource, not a hands-on manager. Communicate boundaries and trust that they can navigate challenges with guidance rather than direction.

The Freshman Year Playbook: What Every Parent Needs to Know Before Drop-Off Day

Q: How should parents handle homesickness while still encouraging social connection and growth?

Create space for homesickness, use journaling to process feelings, and pair that with proactive steps to engage with others and try new activities. The goal is to acknowledge feelings while encouraging moving forward and building a new sense of home.

The Freshman Year Playbook: What Every Parent Needs to Know Before Drop-Off Day

Q: What recommendations would you give to parents about setting up expectations with their kids during their first year away at college?

Define success as building independence, discuss what acceptable risk looks like, and create a plan that allows for natural consequences while maintaining a supportive framework. Encourage using the college resources and mapping out options before arrival, then agreeing on how often to touch base and how to advocate for themselves.

The Emotional Work of Life After Divorce and What Helps Single Empty Nesters Start Finding Purpose Again

Q: What are your biggest tips for creating the next phase of life?

Sit with the in-between feelings, acknowledge fear and loneliness, avoid over-busying yourself, and start identifying your true purpose through reflection and connection with others.

The Emotional Work of Life After Divorce and What Helps Single Empty Nesters Start Finding Purpose Again

Q: What would you say to people who are scared about taking the next step and not knowing if it will work?

Ask what you're really risking and recognize that even if things don't work out, you gain clarity and potentially a new path; the fear can coexist with courage.

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This show centers on navigating midlife transitions, the empty nest, and parenting adult children, offering practical strategies, mindset shifts, and honest storytelling to help listeners reclaim time, redefine identity, and design a meaningful next chapter. Episodes frequently feature experts and authors who share actionable tips on setting boundaries, reinventing oneself, and fostering connection—often through journeys of resilience, grief, and self-discovery. A standout element is the consistent focus on community and real-world tools (workbooks, exercises, and prompts) that listeners can apply immediately, making it particularly helpful for those seeking relatable guidance during life transitions.

A notable strength is the host's empat... more

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