Deb, Mocktail Mom
Deb, Mocktail Mom
Embracing the Empty Nest: A Journey of Change
Embracing the Empty Nest: A Journey of Change
Embracing the Empty Nest: A Journey of Change
Tuesday 2nd September 2025
Join Deb Podlogar as she shares her heartfelt journey into empty nesting, offering insights on embracing life's transitions.
16 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
Encouraging
Authentic
About this podcast
Author:
Deb, Mocktail Mom
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
122 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Empty Nest Adventures: Embracing Change with Mocktail Mom
Episode Overview
- Embrace change by reframing grief.
- Cherish past moments while looking forward to new experiences.
- Celebrate ordinary moments as profound blessings.
- Recognise transitions as opportunities for growth.
- Find joy in connecting with others through sober living.
"The ache of goodbye is proof that you've loved deeply and that the love isn't ending."
What happens when the nest is empty and life changes? Deb Podlogar, known as the Mocktail Mom, takes listeners through her journey of becoming an empty nester and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it. With a mix of humour and heartfelt reflection, Deb shares her experiences of saying goodbye to her children as they venture into new phases of their lives.
She touches on the unexpected challenges and adjustments that come with this transition, while drawing inspiration from John O'Leary's thoughts on goodbyes and new beginnings. Deb emphasises the importance of reframing grief, cherishing past moments, and embracing new relationships and experiences. Her candid anecdotes about her daughter Lily's college transition offer a relatable perspective for anyone facing significant life changes.
Deb's story is one of finding joy and gratitude in ordinary moments and learning to celebrate the evolution of life's seasons. If you're navigating your own transition or simply curious about how others cope with change, this episode offers a comforting and uplifting perspective. So, what does your next chapter look like? Dive in and find out!