When you brought that little bundle of joy home from the hospital, you knew one day they would fly the coop, but did it have to happen so fast? We knew this day would come. We knew our role was to raise them to be independent, self-sufficient adults. We want them to live their own life, so why is it so painful and when does it get easier?  Whether you’re sending your first born off to college or the baby of the family moving into their own place just a few miles away, the loss of what once was is real.  Empty nest syndrome is an ambiguous grief that many parents experience when their children move out.  Today Chalene shares tips to prepare yourself well in advance and how to cope if you’re in the thick of a post-parent identity crisis.   Download the Patreon App and Join The Chalene Show at patreon.com/TheChaleneShow   Thank you to our show sponsor!! Go to dryfarmwines.com/TheChaleneShow and get an additional bottle of wine for just one penny!!!   Join our awesome PodSquad on Facebook here!   Links You May Want to Check out: Subscribe to Subscribe to Build Your Tribe!!!  Be sure to check out the limited time Push journal Build Your Own Bundle Special!!  Join Phase it Up and start creating healthier habits, it isn’t like other diets or programs! PhaseItUp.com Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com Check out the new supplement multi packs   I am Myself Again Check out all the Discounts and some of Chalene’s favorite things at Chalene.com/Deals Leave Chalene a message at  (619) 500-4819 Leave Chalene a Voicemail review or question  HERE Join our awesome PodSquad on Facebook here! Go to Chalene.com/MyThing and see what your passion or hidden talents are!!   Connect with me on your fav social platform: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson    Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial Twitter: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson   Sign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a ridiculously amazing fun-filled life!   Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!    Get episode show notes here: www.chalenejohnson.com/podcast    Hey! Send me a tweet & tell me what you think about the show! (Use the Hashtag) #The Chalene Show so I know you’re a homie! XOXO Chalene