Best Brenda Lenweaver Podcasts (2024)

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How to Find Friends 23:13

9M ago23:13

23:13

The lifelong question of how to find friends! My youngest is in her first semester at college, and it has been hard to find friends. Listen to what advice I’ve given her, and how it also applies to us as we move to new jobs or new places in the empty nest phase.

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I QUIT MY JOB! What was I thinking?? 27:11

9M ago27:11

27:11

I quit my job! After 16 years and with 2 in college, what was I thinking?? It’s scary, exciting, and crazy! But I did it! Listen in and hear my thoughts on how and why I did it.

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Our Youngest Has Flown the Nest! 22:43

11M ago22:43

22:43

We dropped off our youngest at college, and we are doing well! Leading up to this, I was a little worried at how we would all do at this point. There were some tears, but overall, it was a positive experience! I also decided with her dad and I feeling good, we should celebrate! The emotions will come, I’m sure, but if we are feeling good about thin…

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You’re Not Invited-A Mom’s Realization 11:48

11M ago11:48

11:48

An empty nest mom realizing her kids want to do more and more without her! Yes, it is hard to adjust to. But it is totally normal. Has this happened to you? Any advice for those of us just realizing this? Reach out to Next Chapter Empty Nest on Facebook and Instagram! I’d love to hear from you!

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You’re Going Back to School Early?? 15:47

11M ago15:47

15:47

When your child heads back to college early instead of staying home for the entire summer, what’s your reaction? Mine was shock! I don’t know if I’m over it yet (ok-I’m not!). Hear how I’m dealing with it and how I’m preparing myself for this kind of thing.

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College Orientation-Parent Advice! 15:46

12M ago15:46

15:46

Hear how college orientation went and what two lessons the parents learned! Very valuable advice!

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Pomp and Circumstance-She Did It!! 23:37

12M ago23:37

23:37

High school graduation is complete! My youngest has officially graduated from high school! Hear how it went, the ceremony and the graduation party. Almost a full-fledged empty nester- at least during the college months! Yikes!

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The Youngest is Graduating! 35:35

1y ago35:35

35:35

Hear Brenda tell about her youngest finishing her senior year of high school! So much growth, and some tears for mom, as we look forward to what is to come.

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The Bad and the Ugly 23:05

1y ago23:05

23:05

Last week I talked about my college student and after it, I felt like I talked about the good. Well, what about the rest of it? It is has been an emotional time around here with my daughter coming home from college. As many people have warned me, it is an adjustment! So listen in for the rest of the story! Also, numbers 21-30 of my 50 New Things I …

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The College Student 33:42

1y ago33:42

33:42

A review of my college student’s last 2 years & how it has been for her! And a review of Numbers 11-20 of my 50 New Things! Do you have a college kid? How was their year? Send me a DM on Facebook or Instagram @nextchapteremptynest and tell me about it! If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with others or give it a review!…

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Season 4 RELAUNCH OF THE NEXT CHAPTER EMPTY NEST PODCAST!!! 29:27

1y ago29:27

29:27

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Gina Rindfleisch and The Creeptastics 43:17

2+ y ago43:17

43:17

Today's episode has Gina Rindfleisch who is preparing for an empty nest in a positive, yet creepy, way! Gina has always liked creepy and scary things, and enjoys scary movies and creating creepy art. Listen as she tells how she got into this, what else she does, and check out her Facebook group and Etsy store after!You can find Gina on: Facebook at…

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Emily Baker- Entrepreneur Extraordinaire! 37:58

2+ y ago37:58

37:58

Emily Baker is here to share with us how she started TWO businesses! Have you had an idea for your own business but aren’t sure how to go about it? Has your idea been on the back burner but you’ve thought maybe it’s time to put it out into the world? Be inspired by Emily and her thoughts on entrepreneurship! To reach Emily: Instagram: @buoy.box and…

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Nicole Williams-Start Your Week! 44:45

2+ y ago44:45

44:45

Today we have Nicole Williams on the podcast! She is so lovely, sweet, and kind. Listen as she shares with us how she got her dream job of working from home, about the online community she created, and what she is planning to do when she has an empty nest. You can find Nicole and join her Start Your Week below. You will have access to Nicole's FREE…

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Jenna- The First Semester and How It Went 30:15

2+ y ago30:15

30:15

Today we talk with my daughter, Jenna. Get the low down on college life from her first semester experiences. We talk about meeting new people, finding her way around, being away from home, and much more! You can find the Next Chapter Empty Nest webpage at: https://www.podpage.com/next-chapter-empty-nest/episodes/ On Facebook and Instagram: Next Cha…

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VaRonica Jackson-empty nester with her RV 33:54

2+ y ago33:54

33:54

Meet VaRonica Jackson, empty nester and solo RV traveler! Veronica inspires us with making her dreams come true! She wanted to travel, always wanted an RV, so she went and got one. Nothing is stopping her now! Listen to VaRonica share with us the benefits of an RV, where she's been, and where she wants to go. You can watch her videos on YouTube, li…

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Updates and back at it! 27:48

2+ y ago27:48

27:48

The first semester, 50 New Things, and more of what’s been going on! So glad to be back at podcasting! Thanks for joining me!

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Rachel Karpf from Mic Drop Miniatures 29:22

2+ y ago29:22

29:22

Rachel Karpf is here from Mic Drop Miniatures. She makes the ordinary extraordinary- in miniature! Rachel is full of ideas in how to make miniature replicas of just about anything, and how these can be used. The miniature world has been around a long time but is really taking off now. And they aren't just for kids anymore! Listen to all that she do…

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Anne Kulhanek-travel agent to empty nesters 23:01

2+ y ago23:01

23:01

Anne Kulhanek shares with us the joys of traveling as an empty nester! She also teaches us the best times to use a travel agent and how they can help us as we have more time to travel. You can reach Anne at Premier Travels phone number (920)845-2600 or by email at anne@premiertravels.com to plan a vacation. For more Next Chapter Empty Nest, you can…

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Kathy Belge- solo woman RVer 23:23

2+ y ago23:23

23:23

Kathy was fun to interview! Hear about her adventures with RVing solo on this episode. To find Kathy, her blog is travelswithsqueaky.com and has a link to her podcast. On Instagram you can find her @kbelge, and on Facebook she is at Solo Women RVers. In this episode, she talks about finding where she likes to camp, and sent us her link to Harvest H…

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Updates! Season 3 Episode 5 15:13

2+ y ago15:13

15:13

A monthly update on me, my family-including our college student- and the Next Chapter Empty Nest community! So many good things are happening! Like being named to the Top 25 Empty Nest Podcasts!! See link below! Top 25 List of Empty Nest Podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/empty_nest_podcasts/ Our new website: https://www.podpage.com/ne…

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Jennifer Francis- Solo mom, empty nester, and podcaster! 19:44

2+ y ago19:44

19:44

Meet Jennifer Francis who has been a solo mom for most of her children’s lives, a new empty nester, and a podcaster! Jennifer shared her story of her empty nest and what plans she now has for herself during this time. She is inspiring! To reach Jennifer, you can find her on Facebook at JRosemarie, on Instagram @JRosemarie1, and at her website Solom…

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Jessica Doolin- Hollywood Makeup Artist and Producer 52:24

2+ y ago52:24

52:24

I am pleased to introduce you to Jessica Doolin- makeup artist and producer. Jessica is not an empty nester, but she is super inspiring! She worked hard to get to where she is and is successful at what she does. I think those of us preparing for an empty nest can gain a lot of insight from Jessica. As we have more time on our hands, what do we want…

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Interviewing My Parents! 24:06

2+ y ago24:06

24:06

As we prepare for the empty nest, did you ever wonder what your parents thought when they went through it? No?! Me, neither! Until I started going through it! So I asked them! What did the empty nest mean to them? What was it like compared to my view on it today? It's very interesting how it has changed and how different we are about it! If you lik…

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Welcome to Season 3! 18:27

3y ago18:27

18:27

Welcome to Season 3! This season, MORE interviews with empty nesters and others, setting goals for the next year, and how our preparation for the empty nest is going!

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Next Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series Episode 15 23:37

3y ago23:37

23:37

A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, the last of the summer series! How it went, how it is, and what we have to look forward to! Let’s connect:Like the podca…

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Next Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series- Episode 14 15:52

3y ago15:52

15:52

A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, we are now in a good groove and how connecting with others is helping my empty nest process! Let’s connect:Like the podc…

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Next Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series- Episode 13 13:33

3y ago13:33

13:33

A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, kind of a rough week and figuring out this new family dynamic of ours. Let’s connect:Like the podcast? Subscribe and lea…

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Next Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series-Episode 12 17:48

3y ago17:48

17:48

A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, heading into the 3rd full week of being away at college, Dad visits, and Mom gets feedback on how what she does is impor…

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Next Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series- Episode 11 17:23

3y ago17:23

17:23

A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, the first week our college kid is away!

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Next Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series Episode 10 17:20

3y ago17:20

17:20

A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, dropping our baby off at college!

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Next Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series- Episode 9 13:10

3y ago13:10

13:10

A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, we get the perspectives of the college student and the dad!

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Next Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series- Episode 8 14:44

3y ago14:44

14:44

A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, the thoughts that are going through my mind as we prepare to take my daughter to college in one week!…

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Next Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series-The First One Leaves the Nest-Episode 7 11:29

3y ago11:29

11:29

A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, our family vacation and time is getting closer to taking my daughter to college!…

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Next Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series-Episode 6 14:38

3y ago14:38

14:38

A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, the graduation party and all that happened!

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Next Chapter Empty Nest Summer Series Episode 5 13:39

3y ago13:39

13:39

A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, connecting with my younger daughter and the college kid preparing for her new dorm room. And transcripts- there’s always…

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Summer Series- The First One Leaves the Nest Episode 4 16:06

3y ago16:06

16:06

A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, preparing for the graduation party, date night, and when the youngest starts having her own things to do.…

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Summer Series- The First One Leaves the Nest Episode 3 12:44

3y ago12:44

12:44

A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, how graduation went, what a monumental time in their lives, and ours, too!…

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Summer Series-The First One Leaves the Nest! Episode 2 15:34

3y ago15:34

15:34

A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, last minute updates to graduation and the start of the college process.…

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Summer Series- The First One Leaves the Nest! 17:20

3y ago17:20

17:20

A weekly update on what it is like to have the first child out of high school leave the nest! The ups and downs, the emotions, what we go through as parents and our take on what our child is going through. On this week’s episode, the last month of high school.

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Taking a break! 1:35

3y ago1:35

1:35

Hi! It’s Brenda! I am taking a break for a few weeks to prepare for our summer series “The First One Leaves the Nest”! Starting June 7, we will have a weekly episode discussing our experience as the first child heads out of the nest and into college. See you then!

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Episode 18-Recap and what’s to come! 22:45

3y ago22:45

22:45

A recap of some of our guests and what some of them are up to today! Also, what’s to come for the podcast this summer!

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Episode 17 Debi Stovicek from Dancing in the Kitchen 28:42

3y ago28:42

28:42

Debi Stovicek is on the podcast today to share her empty nest story. She discusses her empty nest as a single mom, how and why she created her podcast Dancing in The Kitchen, and an exciting turn of events that is happening for her very soon! You can find Debi at:Podcast: Dancing in the Kitchen, where ever you listen to podcasts.Facebook: Dancing i…

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Episode 16- Beth Goshow of Daughters Without Moms 27:01

3y ago27:01

27:01

On today’s podcast we have Beth Goshow. She lost her mom at an early age and has created a safe space for those who have lost their moms and other loved ones to share their stories. Beth has a podcast where people share their stories of loss and resilience. She also shares with us how grief can resurface during the empty nest and how we can use thi…

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Episode 15 Caprice Pickett 30:24

3y ago30:24

30:24

Caprice Pickett from Spark Something Consulting is on the episode today. She is a ray of sunshine and I enjoyed meeting her and learning about her business! She also shares her empty nest story, different from most of us but a beautiful story nonetheless. You can find Caprice at sparksomethingconsulting.com or on Instagram @sparksomethingconsulting…

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Episode 14- Empowered Women’s Experience with Elizabeth Stephenson 31:53

3y ago31:53

31:53

On today’s show we have Elizabeth Stephenson from the Empowered Women’s Experience. Learn who “That Girl” is and get inspired for your Second Act! You can join her Facebook and Instagram groups to connect with other empowered women. If you are interested in her Breathe event, sign up here: ewebreathe.eventbrite.com find her here: Facebook: https://…

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Episode 13-Jessica Seiders 28:24

3+ y ago28:24

28:24

You are going to be inspired by our guest, Jessica Seiders. Jessica has a fascinating empty nester story that led her to a life of travel that has her living her best life-in Bali! You can follow Jessica at www.fearlessemptynester.com, on Instagram @fearlessemptynester, on Facebook at Jessica Seiders, and she also runs a Facebook group called Empty…

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Episode 12 Vanessa McMahan 48:25

3+ y ago48:25

48:25

An interview with former Rockette Vanessa McMahan. We talk about Vanessa’s life of dance and how she is sharing it with the rest of us, even teaching us empty nesters! To follow Vanessa: on Facebook at her page called Groove is in The Heart https://www.facebook.com/groups/401444311037704/on Instagram @thevanessamcmahanIf you would like to share you…

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Episode 11- Yvonne Reese’s empty nest story 29:37

3+ y ago29:37

29:37

Yvonne shares her story with us on her empty nest journey, and it’s a good one! Yvonne is fun and energizing, and her story is one that many of us can relate to. To reach Yvonne or to follow her on Instagram, go to @yvonnereesesalescoach If you would like to share your empty nest story, reach out to Next Chapter Empty Nest: Email: nextchapteremptyn…

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Luisa Morrone- My Way of Eating 1:17:58

3+ y ago1:17:58

1:17:58

PODCAST NOTES FOR NEXT CHAPTER EMPTY NESTDon’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and leave a review!Follow me on Instagram @nextchapteremptynest and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/NextChapterEmptyNest/On today’s episode, I am thrilled to welcome Luisa Morrone! As parents, we tend to focus on our kids, and losing ourselves in the mix. …

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