Empty Nester Life: The Podcast with Mark and Jacki
Empty Nester Life: The Podcast is your honest, heartfelt guide to life after the kids leave home. Join Jacki and Mark as they dive into real conversations about marriage, grief, purpose, parenting adult children, rediscovering yourself, and navigating major life transitions. Whether you’re embracing freedom, facing loneliness, or dreaming of what’s next, you’ll find encouragement, humor, and real talk here. Welcome to the next—and best—chapter of life.
Empty Nester Life: The Podcast with Mark and Jacki
Mending Fences: How to Reconnect with Family, Friends, or Adult Children
“It’s not too late to make a phone call, write a letter, or open a door.”
In this episode of Empty Nester Life, we’re diving into one of the hardest and most meaningful challenges of midlife: rebuilding broken or distant relationships. Whether you're hoping to reconnect with adult children, an estranged sibling, or an old friend, this conversation offers hope, encouragement, and real-world strategies.
We’ll explore:
- Why relationships drift apart over time
- How to take the first step toward reconnection
- What to say when you're unsure how to begin
- Ways to heal even if the other person isn’t ready
- Letting go of regret and finding peace
If you're carrying relationship regrets or wondering if it’s too late to mend a connection—you’re not alone. And it's never too late to try.
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