Rediscovering Yourself Beyond Motherhood: A Guide for Empty Nesters

What happens when the kids grow up—and suddenly, you're left with space, silence, and a big question: Who am I now?

In this heartfelt conversation, Kristi welcomes Karla Olson—author, mentor, and mom of three—who specializes in helping women navigate the often emotional and identity-shifting journey of the empty nest phase.

Together, they explore the hidden challenges and overlooked beauty of this transition season. Karla shares powerful insights from her personal experience and her work with other women facing similar questions of purpose, grief, and reinvention.

Join Kristi and Karla as they discuss:

• The emotional impact of children leaving home—and why over 60% of parents feel lost in this transition

• How to “pack for your own vacation” by nurturing identity and purpose beyond motherhood

• Practical tools for self-reflection, like writing to your younger self and celebrating parenting memories

• What “mom guilt” really means—and how to find healing and self-forgiveness

• The importance of friendships, community, and tuning into your “soul whispers”

• How to move from letting go… to leaning into what’s next

Whether you’re preparing for an empty nest or already living in one, this episode is full of empathy, encouragement, and actionable ideas to help you rediscover yourself with joy and intention.

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On this episode of Inspiring Possible, Christy Pennison sits down with John Kippen—resilience coach, motivational speaker, professional magician, and best-selling author—to explore what it means to embrace your story, even when it’s marked by pain, difference, or adversity.

After surviving a life-altering brain tumor and facing permanent facial paralysis, John found himself retreating from the world. But what began as a personal battle eventually became a powerful mission: to help others find healing, courage, and connection by owning their full selves—flaws and all.

Through storytelling, magic, and coaching, John has turned what once made him feel broken into the very thing that makes him powerful. In this conversation, he shares how vulnerability became his pathway to connection—and how you can begin to shift from hiding to healing, too.

• Why the stories we tell ourselves can either limit us—or liberate us

• How embracing what makes you different can become your greatest strength

• The power of vulnerability to build bridges and create impact

• What it looks like to take small, intentional steps toward self-acceptance

• Why helping others can be a healing act—for both you and them

If you’ve ever felt like your imperfections were holding you back—or wondered how to use your own story to help others—this episode will open your eyes to what’s truly possible.

Tune in to discover the freedom that comes from showing up as you are—and turning pain into purpose.

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Feeling overwhelmed, even though you're doing everything? You’re not alone.

In this powerful episode of the Inspiring Possible podcast, Christy Pennison talks with Karen Bartholomew, therapist and founder of the Pause Method, about how slowing down can actually help you move forward.

Together, they explore how stillness interrupts burnout, why rest isn’t weakness, and how small pauses can create big change.

🎧 Listen now at christypennison.com

Top 3 takeaways:
✨ Pause = Clarity — Stillness disrupts autopilot and reveals what really matters.
📝 Rewrite Your Story — Old beliefs keep us stuck; you can choose new ones.
🚧 Boundaries = Freedom — Saying “no” honors your energy and teaches others how to treat you.

As Karen says:
“You don’t need to hustle your way into being worthy. You were born with it.”

If you’re craving clarity, calm, or deeper alignment—start with a pause.

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