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 hype woman 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
The Magic of Yes and Embracing the Wise Woman Within" with Lori Pappas
In this powerful episode of Beyond Empty Nest, Jodi sits down with author and humanitarian Lori Pappas, whose life story is as inspiring as her message. At 75, Lori dared to say “yes” to fully stepping into her authentic self —and she’s here to help you do the same.
🔑 In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How Lori escaped a from a mental institution at age 17 and built a purpose-filled life
- The importance of stillness, silence, and reflective time in midlife
- What the “magic of yes” really means—and how it changes everything
- The difference between knowledge and wisdom (it’s not what you think!)
- How to overcome low self-worth by detaching your value from doing
- Lori’s DREAM Framework to guide your next empowered decision
💡 Your Midlife DARE:
Reflect on this question: What does success mean to me now—and how do I define it for myself, not for others?
📚 Mentioned in the Episode:
- Get Lori’s Book HERE: The Magic of Yes: Embrace the Wise Woman Within (Link in show notes)
- 30 Days of Doable Dares— Free resource to help you take inventory of where you are and where you want to go
- Join the Dare On™ Membership Community
🔗 Connect with Lori Pappas:
- Website HERE
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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.