129. You Are Not Your Circumstances with Dr. Fred Moss
Sat Jan 24 2026
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The house just got quieter—but this silence can serve as a doorway to something greater. In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Dr. Fred Moss to explore how to rethink the “empty nest” phase as an open season where identity, purpose, and daily rhythm are shaped by conscious choice rather than circumstance.
Rather than succumbing to sadness or stress, we discuss how a simple shift in language—from "empty" to "open"—can completely rewire what you notice, how you feel, and the actions you take. With over four decades of experience in mental health, Dr. Moss offers a refreshing perspective, emphasizing that you are not defined by your diagnosis, mood, or recent life events.
We dive into practical tools to help you stay grounded, including sunrise walks, simple stretching, meditation, hydration, and sleep hygiene. Moreover, we discuss the importance of curating your media intake, relationships, and environments, as what you ingest shapes your outlook on life.
Key Highlights & Takeaways:
Shift your mindset by renaming the empty nest to embrace new options.Mindfully select the media and relationships that surround you.Recognize the healing power of authentic human connection and openness.Design routines and make intentional choices minute by minute.Join us as we explore how to transform the empty nest into an open season of choice, creativity, and connection!
Dr. Fred Moss Bio: Dr. Moss is the creator of Welcome to Humanity, a global community and philosophical movement, and the developer of the Creative 8™️ and True Voice Methodologies, which use creativity, communication, and self-expression as practical tools for healing and personal transformation.
He is the author of Creative 8: Healing Through Creativity & Self-Expression, Find Your True Voice!, and the forthcoming book Welcome to Humanity: On Developing a Revolutionary Yet Completely Obvious Approach to Mental Health in Difficult Times.
Find Dr. Moss Online: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Website
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Send Jay comments via text The house just got quieter—but this silence can serve as a doorway to something greater. In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Dr. Fred Moss to explore how to rethink the “empty nest” phase as an open season where identity, purpose, and daily rhythm are shaped by conscious choice rather than circumstance. Rather than succumbing to sadness or stress, we discuss how a simple shift in language—from "empty" to "open"—can completely rewire what you notice, how you feel, and the actions you take. With over four decades of experience in mental health, Dr. Moss offers a refreshing perspective, emphasizing that you are not defined by your diagnosis, mood, or recent life events. We dive into practical tools to help you stay grounded, including sunrise walks, simple stretching, meditation, hydration, and sleep hygiene. Moreover, we discuss the importance of curating your media intake, relationships, and environments, as what you ingest shapes your outlook on life. Key Highlights & Takeaways: Shift your mindset by renaming the empty nest to embrace new options.Mindfully select the media and relationships that surround you.Recognize the healing power of authentic human connection and openness.Design routines and make intentional choices minute by minute.Join us as we explore how to transform the empty nest into an open season of choice, creativity, and connection! Dr. Fred Moss Bio: Dr. Moss is the creator of Welcome to Humanity, a global community and philosophical movement, and the developer of the Creative 8™️ and True Voice Methodologies, which use creativity, communication, and self-expression as practical tools for healing and personal transformation. He is the author of Creative 8: Healing Through Creativity & Self-Expression, Find Your True Voice!, and the forthcoming book Welcome to Humanity: On Developing a Revolutionary Yet Completely Obvious Approach to Mental Health in Difficult Times. Find Dr. Moss Online: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Website Support the show BECOME A VIP SUBSCRIBER (Join Today!) Bonus Content for Subscribers Only Episode Shoutouts Thank You Emails Private Meet & Greets via Zoom + More ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or follow on Spotify and many more. Review us on Love the Podcast, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify -- reviews and ratings help others find us and we’d appreciate your support greatly. LOVE THE SHOW? Get THIS EMPTY NEST LIFE swag CONNECT WITH JAY Email, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok