WOW Love Light Inspire the podcast
Are you a woman navigating life after divorce, toxic relationships, emotional abuse, or simply the weight of always putting everyone else first? Do you find yourself asking: Who am I now? What do I want? And how do I even begin to rebuild my life?
Welcome to WOW – Love Light Inspire, the podcast where we dive deep into the real stuff—healing, self-worth, emotional freedom, and what it means to rise after life knocks you down.
I’m your host, Lorene Roberts—Counsellor, Root Cause Therapist, program creator, emotional abuse survivor, author, mother, grandmother, and passionate change-maker for women ready to reclaim their power.
In each episode, I bring you honest, soul-stirring conversations about:
- Healing after divorce and toxic relationships
- Understanding trauma and how it shows up in everyday life
- Breaking free from limiting beliefs and people-pleasing
- Rebuilding self-worth, identity, and emotional strength
- The messy, magical journey of becoming YOU again
Occasionally, I sit down with other women who’ve lived through the fire and come out the other side—with wisdom to share and stories that remind us we’re never alone.
Whether you’re starting over, seeking emotional freedom, or simply ready to stop living small, this podcast is for you.
Expect truth. Expect depth. Expect heart.
No fluff. No sugar-coating. Just raw, powerful insight to support your healing and growth.
✨ You’re not broken—you’re becoming. Let’s walk this together.
Learn more about me and my counselling work at www.loreneroberts.com
WOW Love Light Inspire the podcast
Empty Nest Identity Crisis: Why You Feel Lost After Your Kids Leave
You spent years being “Mum”.
Caring, organising, supporting, worrying, and holding everything together.
So when your kids grow up and leave home, something unexpected can happen.
The house gets quieter… and inside, you feel lost.
Not sad exactly.
Not depressed.
Just unsure of who you are now, and what your life is meant to look like next.
In this episode, we talk about the empty nest identity crisis , the part no one really prepares you for.
This isn’t just about missing your children.
It’s about what happens when a role you’ve lived inside for decades quietly ends.
If you’ve ever found yourself asking:
- Who am I now my kids don’t need me in the same way?
- Why do I feel empty when I thought I’d feel free?
- Why does this feel bigger than “just an empty house”?
You’re not alone, and nothing has gone wrong.
In this episode, I gently walk you through:
- Why feeling lost after your kids leave is a completely normal identity shift
- How unconscious patterns, roles, and expectations shaped who you became
- Why this stage of life can stir grief, confusion, and even guilt
- A simple 3-step reset to help you reconnect with yourself again
We also talk about how to create new purpose and direction, without pressure or overwhelm.
This includes:
- Exploring hobbies and interests you may have put aside
- Creating new goals that are actually about you
- Volunteering or contributing in ways that feel meaningful
- Strengthening friendships, partnerships, and social connections
- Knowing when to reach out for support, whether through trusted friends, groups, or professional guidance
This isn’t about reinventing yourself overnight.
And it’s not about filling your time just to stay busy.
It’s about remembering who you are beneath the roles you’ve played.
If you’re in the empty nest phase and quietly wondering “what now?”, this episode will help you feel seen, grounded, and reminded that this is not the end of your purpose , it’s the beginning of a new chapter.
🌱 Join the Community
If this episode resonates, I’d love to invite you to join my Skool community, a safe, supportive space for women navigating life transitions like the empty nest, separation, identity shifts, and personal growth.
Inside the community, you’ll find:
- Honest conversations
- Practical tools and guidance
- Support from women who get it
- A place to reconnect with yourself, without judgement
You don’t have to do this stage of life alone.
👉 Join us on Skool and come be part of the conversation.
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