In this heartfelt episode of Pucker Up Midlife, Jen and Andrea welcome their first guest — licensed psychotherapist and author Aimee Semas-Day — to talk about one of the biggest transitions women face: the empty nest. Together, they explore how couples can reconnect after years of parenting chaos, why this season can actually become the best chapter of your relationship, and how to rediscover your own identity once the kids are grown.

Aimee shares powerful insights from her book Heal: An Owner’s Manual for How to Heal Emotional Wounds and Live Your Truth, opening up about purpose, growth, and embracing life’s next evolution with grace (and humor). From weekly date nights to rekindling old passions, this conversation reminds us that the empty nest doesn’t have to feel so empty — it can be the start of something new, vibrant, and deeply fulfilling.

🎧 Listen to hear:

How to reconnect with your partner after raising kids

Why the empty nest phase can feel like both loss and freedom

Tips for rediscovering your purpose and passions in midlife

The role of humor, self-awareness, and daily rituals in healthy relationships

How Amy turned personal loss into a message of healing and hope

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