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99. From Waiting by the Phone to Wandering in Paris

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Susan Athari, founder of The Modern Empty Nester, as she shares her journey from uncertainty to celebration in the empty nest years. Realizing that this life stage deserves more than just survival, Susan advocates for a dynamic and adventurous approach that redefines what it means to be an empty nester.
In our discussion, Susan passionately emphasizes that today’s empty nesters are not like those of previous generations. “We’re not the empty nesters sitting by the phone waiting for our kids to call,” she quips. Instead, she encourages embracing spontaneity, exploration, and self-discovery in this exciting chapter of life.
Highlights

Susan’s personal journey from doubt to embracing the freedom of the empty nest.
Practical travel tips, including essential packing considerations and the joys of slow travel.
Insights on making the most of local opportunities and attractions.
The empowering experience of taking solo trips to build confidence and independence.

Key Takeaways

Transform your empty nest experience by saying “yes” to new opportunities and spontaneous adventures.
Discover the joy of slow travel by immersing yourself in a single location to fully appreciate the experience.
Build lasting friendships with like-minded individuals for shared adventures, enriching your new life chapter.

Susan Athari Bio
Susan Athari is an attorney, content creator, and blogger who went from drafting legal briefs to researching the best in midlife travel, deals, foodie finds, and bucket list experiences for empty nesters. She does the deep dive for you, saving you time and money, and her law experience brings both practical and valuable advice. An advocate for rediscovering yourself, she shares insights in turning life’s transitions into new opportunities for adventure. Although becoming an empty nester poses unique challenges, Susan encourages free birds to embrace their newfound freedom and rediscover their personal dreams. With a focus on helping others “spread their wings”, she shares all things travel, fueled by a renewed appreciation of this unique time. Her goal is to inspire each empty nester to start living their best life.

Find Susan Online: Instagram

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Chapters

1. The Modern Empty Nester Mindset (00:00:00)

2. Breaking Free from Parental Guilt (00:05:42)

3. The Joy of Spontaneity (00:10:32)

4. Travel Tips for Empty Nesters (00:17:27)

5. Finding New Experiences and Relationships (00:24:12)

6. Solo Travel and Slow Living (00:30:36)

7. It's Your Time to Fly (00:36:40)

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