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Marriage as Empty Nesters (0:00:00)
 
For all the parents out there, it sometimes seems like between running to sports games, cleaning up messes, settling temper tantrums, and losing sleep, you can’t wait until your kids are out of the house so that you and your spouse can have some alone time. But when that day actually comes when they’re all getting ready to leave home, those thoughts you once had may start to change. Getting ready to become empty nesters can be hard, especially after years of dedicating nearly all of your time to caring for your kids. However, it is entirely possible to thrive in your newfound situation. We are joined by popular blogger Jane Seaman who has experienced this first-hand. She’ll be giving us tips on what it is like to be an empty nester and what you can start doing to blossom. 
 
Women in the Workplace (0:15:37)
 
Sometimes there’s a lot of pressure on women to act a certain way in the workplace. It can be incredibly awkward to try and navigate a work environment where there isn’t much expected of you. Each employer seems to want to see a different side of you, and it leaves many of us wondering where these false expectations come from and what we can possibly do to get past them. Here with us is Andie Kramer, an attorney and author who specializes in the role of women in today’s professional world.
 
Thanksgiving Alternatives (0:33:55)
 
Friend of the show, Carrie Ann Rhodes, shares nontraditional ways to celebrate Thanksgiving for when you don’t want to do a big dinner with family.
 
Thanksgiving Traditions (0:50:35)
 
Lisa and Richie talk about some of their favorite Thanksgiving memories and traditions.
 
Health for Veterans (1:02:38)
 
We’ve all been affected in some way by the veterans around us, not to mention our gratitude for the great service each veteran has done for us and our country. Today we wanted to talk about something that doesn’t always get brought up, and that’s the health of our veterans. Veterans face health challenges just as we do, but sometimes more intensely. So, what can we do to help them with these challenges? Dr. Benjamin Kligler is the acting executive director of the Veterans Health Administration Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation. We thought he’d be the perfect person to talk to about veterans’ health. 
 
Prepping your Yard for Cold Weather (1:20:11)
 
Typically, we don’t think about the plants in our yard until Spring, when the weather is heating up and the flowers and crops are in bloom. Depending on where you live, the snow and freezing temperatures could have a serious effect on your plants. While they don’t need as much attention during the cold months, it’s important to know how to care for them to ensure their health come spring time. Here to tell us how we can keep our yards blooming during the winter is Kevin Maryott. Kevin is the plant boss at Mccoards Garden center.