My name is Kim Martier.  I am a believer, a wife, a mother, a lover of love, and since 2012, an Empty Nest Girl!

I feel like a cat with nine lives. As Kim Cafferty, I had a 12-year career in Broadcast Radio, a few small stints on broadcast and cable TV, followed by over 20 years in Advertising, most of which while raising two very active sons and supporting my husband's 21-year career as a Naval Aviator. Whew! I was busy and I LOVED every minute of it!
 

Becoming a full-fledged "Empty Nester" opened a whole new world for me. My oldest son left for college in 2007, giving me a little taste of what letting go felt like. But it hit home in 2012 when my youngest son left for college. Suddenly I found myself asking “What do I do now??
 

For the first time in years, I could make decisions for myself that weren’t centered around baseball or football practices. I could go to happy hour with my girlfriends without fretting over dinner plans. This new chapter brought emotional ups and downs- but it also offered a thrilling newfound freedom and exciting directions to explore, but which path to choose? And equally important, who can I talk to? Who could truly relate to what I am going through? What was my husband going through?
 

My goal for this Empty Nest Girl Podcast is to share heartfelt, impactful, and relatable stories through conversations with my friends. I want to create a space where you feel part of a community of incredible ladies navigating a similar phase of life.  The best advice I ever received was “Kim, just be yourself and you’ll be fine”. That’s exactly what I am bringing to this podcast. You’ll not only hear my stories but also those of my beautiful friends with their own unique experiences.

 

Together, we’ll explore the fear of the unknown future without children at the center of our lives, the joy of reinvention, and the power of reminiscing. We’ll discuss making bold new choices, nurturing our marriages, navigating divorces, cherishing grandkids, coping with anxiety, managing exercise routines, overcoming challenges like overdrinking or depression, and

learning how to continue guiding our children as they journey into adulthood.

 

 Fortunately, having lived all over this country, I’ve had the privilege of meeting extraordinary women doing inspiring and bold things.

 

We might not solve all of life's problems, but this podcast is here to offer comfort, laughter, and connection. My hope is that our conversations bring peace to your heart, a smile to your face, and reassurance that you’re not alone as you navigate the life of an Empty Nest Girl. 
 

Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do!