Empty Nest Full Pockets Podcast

The Empty Nest Means Big Changes | EP4

Matt Meline, CFP

What if the silence after your kids leave isn’t emptiness, but your invitation to grow? In today’s inspiring episode, Matt Meline shares a powerful case study for anyone feeling lost, restless, or ready to reinvent themselves after years of putting family first. From letting grief breathe to rediscovering creativity and redefining career purpose, Matt reveals how to turn the empty nest into a season of growth, joy, and self-discovery. If you’ve ever wondered what’s next after raising kids, this one’s your permission to slow down, get curious, and dream again. Press play, feel the shift, and reclaim your spark today.


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Episode highlights:
(1:54) The emotional shock of an empty house
(4:28) When career success stops feeling fulfilling
(6:19) The turning point: Slowing down to heal
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(9:08) Dreaming again with your partner
(10:57) Three reflections for this next chapter
(12:06) Reinvention starts with one small step
(13:04) Outro

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