Beyond Empty Nest
💜You did the mom thing—and you did it well.
Now the house is quieter, the roles have shifted, and you're asking: What’s next for me?
Welcome to Beyond Empty Nest, the podcast for midlife women who are ready to dare more, doubt less, and live fully.
I’m Jodi Silverman—speaker, mindset coach, and your personal cheerleader for this next chapter of life. Every Thursday, you’ll hear real stories of reinvention, heartfelt solo episodes, and conversations that spark courage, confidence, and connection.
We talk midlife pivots, purpose, self-talk, happiness (yes, it’s possible!), and all the messy magic in between—sprinkled with a little woo and a lot of heart.
If you're craving more you in your life, this is your space.
🎧So grab your earbuds and let’s make Thursdays your favorite day of the week.
Dare On, my friend.💜
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Heart to Heart:
Jodi Silverman is a certified life coach who’s here to walk beside you with encouragement and support. That said, she’s not a therapist or medical professional. If you’re facing something that needs clinical care or deeper healing, please don’t hesitate to connect with a trusted therapist or healthcare provider. You’re not alone, and you’re so worth that kind of care.
Beyond Empty Nest
Audacity To Be Resilient - What it Means and Why it Matters
Do you have the audacity to be resilient, to face life's challenges head on and come out stronger? If not, is this a viewpoint that you’d like to adopt in 2025?
Whether you're navigating new territory, rebuilding, or simply seeking inspiration, this episode is your guide to finding strength within to rise and radiate.
Erika Rothenberger is a published author, podcast host, speaker and passionate advocate for female empowerment, mentoring, and community involvement. Together we'll talk about powerful ways to overcome adversity, tips on how to strengthen your resilience and why choosing to be a life for others can be one of the most impactful things you do.
TW: There are some tough stories Erika will be sharing with us, but they are necessary to speaking her truth and sharing her passion for helping other women.
Your Dare for the Week ❤️
Do 21 days of your 3,3, 30. (Example, three minutes of gratitude, making sure you're investing in yourself 30 minutes a day).
Your double dare is to then to start to leave your voice notes.
References in the Episode
About Erika
Erika Rothenberger manages a full-time career as Director of Performance Systems for a large national utility contractor, Henkels & McCoy. She has started two female empowerment networking groups in her community and is a contributor to charity boards, and many networking groups in her community, including a Chair for the Executive Roundtable with POWER.
She is a published author in “You’ve Got this, Boss Mama,” podcast host on “Grit, Grace & Glitz" and a keynote speaker captivating audiences on stages all over the United States in both her corporate and wellness roles.
Connect With Erika
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DISCLAIMER: The commentary and opinions available on this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and not for the purpose of providing medical, physical, or psychological advice. You should contact a trained medical professional before making any significant changes to your health and wellness routine and with respect to any particular issue or problem.