Ep. 84: What Would a Wanderer Do? | Empty Nest, Identity Shifts & New Beginnings

Episode 84: What happens when your kids grow up and leave home—and you’re left wondering, “Who am I now?”

In this episode of The Lost & Found Podcast, host Amanda Powers kicks off a brand-new segment: Wanderer Wisdom Wednesdays, where she responds to real listener letters. Today’s message comes from a mother navigating the emotional and identity shifts of becoming an empty nester. If you’ve ever struggled with the transition from caregiver to rediscovering your own identity, this one’s for you. Amanda shares personal insight, practical tools, and a powerful reminder: it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. You deserve a life filled with purpose, community, and peace.

Topics Covered:

• Navigating empty nest syndrome

• Rebuilding your identity in midlife

• Personal growth after parenting

• Self-care, relationships & purpose

• Why community support matters now more than ever

Leave a comment and let us know: What’s one way you’ve rediscovered yourself when starting a new season of life?

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⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Intro to Wanderer Wisdom Wednesdays
02:02 – Navigating Life as an Empty Nester
06:22 – Embracing Change and Personal Growth
15:39 – Rediscovering Identity and Purpose
23:53 – Conclusion and Call to Action

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