October 29, 2025: In this episode of Stuck In My Mind, Wize sits down with Jay Ramsden — coach, speaker, and founder of “The Empty Nest Coach” and This Empty Nest Life. After losing his home to a fire in 2007 and battling alcohol addiction during the pandemic, Jay reinvented himself as a leader for people navigating major life transitions.

He climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to declare his own comeback and walked the Camino de Santiago to discover intentional living. Jay now coaches empty nesters, entrepreneurs and anyone ready to turn adversity into adventure.

In this conversation, you’ll learn how to re-define your next act, slow down so you can go far, and embrace the steps that move you from stuck to unstoppable. Whether you’re navigating the empty nest, career shift, or building something new — Jay’s story and strategy will give you the permission to climb.

November 5, 2025: Reignite your purpose after the kids leave 🏡! In this heartfelt episode of Straight Talk, we’re flipping the script on empty nesting with no sugar added. 💥 We’re joined by the amazing Jay Ramsden, a certified coach and founder of "This Empty Nest Life." Jay is here to help parents reclaim their identity, find joy, and turn what feels like an ending into an exciting new beginning!

We dive into the real talk about navigating grief, rediscovering yourself, and even strengthening relationships during this transformative stage of life. From practical advice to powerful insights, Jay shares how you can embrace this chapter with confidence and purpose. Whether it’s redefining who you are, setting meaningful goals, or learning to let go with love, this conversation is packed with inspiration. ✨

September 24, 2025: In this conversation, Quinn Magnuson and Jay Ramsden explore the emotional and practical aspects of transitioning into the empty nest phase of life. They discuss the various stages of grief and joy that parents experience when their children leave home, the impact of relationships and divorce during this time, and the cultural differences in launching adult children. Jay emphasizes the importance of rediscovering one's identity and purpose, embracing the joy of missing out, and the necessity of personal growth. The discussion also touches on the myths surrounding empty nesting, the significance of the 'Me Era', and the challenges of change that come with this life transition.

August 26, 2025: On this episode, we talk with Jay Ramsden — Certified Personal and Executive Coach, widely known as The Empty Nest Coach on TikTok and Instagram. Jay helps people navigate the uncharted waters of midlife and empty nesting, guiding parents through change, growth, and self-discovery once the kids are grown and flown. His work inspires people to see that life doesn’t end in our 40s, 50s, and beyond — it begins again with endless opportunities. He is also the host of the This Empty Nest Life podcast and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and many other media outlets.

August 26, 2025: There’s no direct line from where we are to where we’re going. The journey twists, turns, and throws obstacles in our way. But at each intersection, we have choices. And when we walk with mindfulness, we become more attuned to our surroundings—and the unexpected opportunities that rise with each step.

You don’t have to navigate this path alone. There are others just like you, staring down blank walls and wondering which direction to take next. This podcast is a space for shared experiences—because sometimes, a story you hear may echo your own. And that moment of connection might be exactly what you need.

July 14, 2025: Jay Ramsden, the enlightening voice behind The Empty Nest Coach on TikTok and Instagram, helps people navigate the uncharted seas of mid-life and empty nesting by thoughtfully unraveling the threads of change, growth, and self-discovery in what has become the next chapter for parents once the kids are grown and flown. Jay helps people discover the endless opportunities awaiting them in this new phase of life because life doesn't end in our 40s, 50s, and beyond -- it begins again. Jay is a certified personal and executive coach, the host of the This Empty Nest Life podcast, and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, WTOP News Radio, WCBS News Radio, AXIOS DC and the Daily Blast Live show.

July 9, 2025: Join me in an engaging conversation with Daniel Lucas, Host of Book 101 Review as we discuss all things empty nesting, mid-life, and journeys as we get into our second act in life.

June 5, 2025: What happens when the kids leave, the routine shifts, and you're left asking, "Now what?"

This week, I’m joined by Jay Ramsden—host of The Empty Nest Life Podcast—for a heartfelt conversation about midlife reinvention, purposeful living, and the evolving journey of fatherhood. A graduate of the Coaching & Positive Psychology Institute and a former educator with 30 years of experience, Jay brings deep wisdom, humor, and compassion to the table.

We talk about the emotional landscape of the empty nest years 🏡, what it really means to "find your way" again in midlife 🔍, and how coaching and positive psychology can support meaningful transformation 💬. Jay also shares lessons from decades spent helping others navigate change—and what fatherhood has taught him about presence, patience, and purpose ❤️.

February 3, 2025: Feeling lost now that your kids have left home? You're not alone! In this episode, Empty Nest Coach Jay Ramsden reveals how to turn this life transition into a time of growth, joy, and self-discovery.

From overcoming grief and silence to reconnecting with your partner and redefining your identity, Jay shares expert strategies to help you take back control of your life. Whether you're feeling stuck or ready to embrace this new chapter, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you thrive in your Me Era!

December 16, 2024: An authentic conversation about the toughest issues facing teenagers today and what we can do as parents to help them navigate these challenging waters. The Empty Nest – Navigating the Challenge of Change. In this episode we’ll explore the dichotomy between challenge and change in our lives as our kids grow, seek independence and control, and what that means for us as parents and as individuals.

November 26, 2024: In this heartwarming episode, Emily sits down with Jay Ramsden, the Empty Nest Coach, to discuss the unique grief and emotional shifts that both empty nesters and widows experience. As life changes, whether through the loss of a spouse or the transition of children leaving the nest, Jay offers powerful insights on how to navigate these new chapters with grace, self-discovery, and renewed purpose.

October, 10, 2024: Understanding Empty Nest Syndrome. In this episode, Anél will be talking with Jay Ramsden, a certified Life coach, who helps empty nesters fall in love with their lives, once their kids have left home.

September 18, 2024: Empty nest syndrome, children leaving home and starting a business. A few months ago, Gwyneth Paltrow, whose son and son-in-law are heading off to college this year, told The Hollywood Reporter : "Just thinking about it gives me anxiety attacks. I feel a deep sense of grief , even though I know it's inevitable and the natural course of things."

August 12, 2024: I joined the hosts of Daily Blast Live to share tips for handling college drop offs before, during, and after.

July 24, 2024: Nicoa and The Empty Nest Coach Jay Ramsden discuss the challenges and opportunities of empty nesting, emphasizing the need to redefine one's identity and find new sources of meaning and purpose in life after the kids leave home. Listen in to hear how the various stages of grief and relief impact the empty nest experience and how that becomes the foudation of this next stage of a LIFE BY DESIGN!

May 17, 2024: If you have kids launching out of the home, you may discover that your identity is taking a hit as your role changes within your family. Jay is "The Empty Nest Coach" and in this episode helps us understand why this shift can feel challenging and offers ways to connect with the future you so you will make this transition successfully.

MAY 6, 2024: Fellow empty nest coach Jay Ramsden said it’s tough for parents to figure out who they are outside of the day-to-day parenting role. He said social media, smartphones and technology make it harder for parents to disconnect from a child who is away at college than it was for previous generations.

APRIL 21, 2024: D.C.-area parents whose kids have moved out are coping by working with empty nest coaches — aka life coaches who specialize in the transition surrounding a child's departure. Why it matters: There's a narrative that the party starts when your kid's gone, says Jay Ramsden, a Massachusetts-based empty nest coach who's worked with DMV clients. But this period can actually read like a rough breakup or any big change, inducing feelings of loss, grief, stagnation, or paralysis, as well as a sense of losing one's identity or purpose.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024: I joined the hosts of Daily Blast Live to talk about the stages of empty nesting and tips for how you can handle this difficult life transition.

JANUARY 30, 2024: Listen to Chapter 2 at 11:14 a.m. to hear my interview with Brigitte Quinn on Empty Nest Coaching.

JANUARY 28, 2024: TikTok’s algorithm, sensing Hayslett’s pain when his second child left for college last year, served one of Ramsden’s empty-nester videos. Hayslett, of Clearwater, Fla., said he felt like “this dude is talking right to me. I can’t believe this is a thing.”

Like other things no longer taboo—from getting fired to not wearing pants—empty-nesters want to talk about their struggle.

October 24, 2023: Jay Ramsden completed a 5 day trek on Mon., Oct. 1, 2023 to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro’s Uhuru Peak. This milestone for Jay delivers on his company’s mission to be an advocate for others that life does not end in our 40’s and 50’s particularly when we learn to manage our thoughts, emotions, and mindset around what is possible in our lives.

August 21, 2023: Navigating "Empty Nest" & Purpose. If your children left the nest, and it has become more difficult than you realized, this show is for you. We will be joined by Empty Nest Coach, Jay Ramsden who has become an expert in helping parents navigate this season of life.

MAY 11, 2023: This week I had the pleasure of joining my friend and fellow Empty Nest Coach, Jodi Silverman, on her podcast to talk about a common struggle for many Empty Nest Moms – that feeling of losing purpose when you realize you’re no longer a full time in person mom!

In this episode, I give you some new perspectives around who you are outside of your role as MOM and how to begin rediscovering yourself, your purpose and your life as an empty nester.

Beyond Empty Nest podcast is hosted by Jodi Silverman - speaker, mentor and Chief Dare Officer at Moms Who Dare.