A single Mom's empty nest reboot.

Network TV, Streaming....It's been a long 17 months of watching.  Please listen until the end, because Alex and I talk about a show that started the idea for this episode to begin with.  Better Things is about a single Mom, raising 3 daughters.  The main character, Sam (flawlessly played by, Pamela Adlon) is honest, funny, and facing every obstacle with deep love.  

This show proves something I've talked about many times on the podcast, although journeys are not identical, there are common threads among them.  My story is not exactly like this character, but the meaning and premise is impactful and even aspirational for me.  

Enjoy!

This week, my returning guest and I, talk Emmy Awards.  Over the past 18 months I've relied on TV to fill more lulls than in previous years.  I rarely even pay attention to the Emmy's, but this year since I watched more, thought it would be fun to do a run down and see if my guest (Alex...previously on the podcast) had any matches on what we've watched.  Listen and see if you share the same opinions!

This week, an update from The Nest and thoughts on Pet adoption.  As always, if you have a topic you'd like to talk about, please reach out. thenestbigthingpodcast@gmail.com   Leave a voice message below. Follow and/or DM in Instagram:  thenestbigthing_podcast

Please consider adopting or reaching out to these (or your local shelter) to see if there are items they may be in need of:

The Sanctuary at Haafsville is a safe haven for homeless cats and dogs - www.thesanctuarypa.org

Summit Animal Rescue Association (SARA, Inc.) rescues cats or any animal in need, provides them with medical attention, rehab, and a temporary loving environment until a permanent home can be found.  www.sararescue.com

Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter - www.njshelter.org

It's the Smörgåsbord of episodes.  This week's update, taking stock in TikTok, reflecting on talk show fans and more.  

If you have a topic suggestion or you, or someone your know, would like to join me, please reach out.  Leave a voice message below, email me at thenestbigthingpodcast@gmail.com, dm me on Instagram @thenestbigthing_podcast  

Want to see the TikToks I talk about this episode?  Tiktok:  @tracyskeytotheworld

Ageism!  Whether you are 50+ and starting over professionally or losing hours because someone younger was hired to do the same job for less $, it's an obstacle I've faced.  This week I'm talking about a personal struggle and hoping it resonates with others and even opens the eyes of some.  Over 50 and starting over professionally....post Covid!  Double whammy!   Forget salary commensurate with experience!  How can you even get picked out of a stack of resumes?!  Please join me for this personal episode.  Spread the word!   I'm looking for guest(s) that might have experience in this topic, so please reach out.   thenestbigthingpodcast@gmail.com   Leave a voice message below. Follow and/or DM in Instagram:  thenestbigthing_podcast

This week, I'm joined by a dear friend for a personal conversation about Pride Month.  What does this time mean to us?  How far has our society come?  

What I love most about this episode?  It's 2 generations coming together discussing a topic, that might otherwise not be shared between people with completely different life experiences.  I am so grateful for this time.  I hope you enjoy the episode, as much as we did recording it.

I'd like to shed light on a fantastic organization, providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth.  
The Trevor Project.  If you need support, they have 24/7 line:  866-488-7386  www.thetrevorproject.com

Informational resource:  www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org

This week it's a remote broadcast, from airport to home again.  Hard to believe the much anticipated trip is behind me.  I'll share the good, bad and the ugly of it all.  Don't forget to share the podcast and follow me on insta (link is below the show description).  If you want all the photos and videos from the trip, check out my travel insta @tracyskeytotheworld.  Thank you for listening.  From my nest, to yours, have a great week.  

This week I’m getting ready for take off; my first trip solo in almost 19 years.  I'll give a nest update and talk about what's been going on for the past 2 weeks.  There's a lot to unpack....as I pack for my next adventure.  I'll post some updates, but if you would like to follow the trip more closely, please follow my travel Instagram @tracyskeytotheworld  Like, share, follow.  Thank you, From my Nest, to yours...have a great week.  

FEAR, that is!  The Founder of "GPS for Love" returns for a candid conversation about how FEAR holds us back and working toward dropping those patterns. Fear vs. uncertainty.  Do you run and/or numb?  One of my favorite take-aways:  Life experiences don’t happen TO you, they happen FOR you.  Enjoy the episode!

See what Joe, and "GPS for Love" is all about @gpsforlove or www.gpsforlove.com

Here you'll also find a link for a free guide to creating an online dating profile that attracts the right person.

Don't forget to follow The Nest on Instagram @thenestbigthing_podcast

In this episode I talk Motherhood.  I mean, it's the whole reason I'm doing this podcast in the first place.  I'll also share something I read years ago and stuck with me.  Have the happiest of Mother's Days!  

Please follow me on Instagram.  Links to my social media are below.  As always, I'm open to topic suggestions.  If you or someone you know would like to be a guest, reach out to me.  

Thank you for listening.  

As an empty nester, I'm now starting to kick the tires at the idea of dating.  I'm not the only one after 50 starting over.  My quest for information begins!  Hence asking this week's guest to join me.  The Founder and Creator of "GPS for Love" shares his thoughts and philosophy on dating over 50.  Join us for this fun and enlightening episode.  

See what Joe, and "GPS for Love" is all about @gpsforlove or www.gpsforlove.com

Here you'll also find a link for a free guide to creating an online dating profile that attracts the right person.  

Enjoy!

I've learned that life is a lot of riding the wave.  When life is good...appreciate it!  When times are bad, know it's temporary.  I'll share my thoughts on how riding the wave helps me get through difficult times.  Also, what's been happening in the nest since starting the podcast.  Plus, a new remote segment.  Thank you for listening.  Enjoy.