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Menopause, Motherhood & Midlife: A Deep Dive into Sandwich (a book by Catherine Newman)
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Empty Nest Happy Hour by Empty Nest Happy Hour

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This week on the Empty Nest Happy Hour, we're sipping Cape Codders and diving into our winter book choice -Sandwich by Catherine Newman. From navigating menopause to the emotional toll of parenting adult children and dealing with aging parents, this book captures midlife in all its chaotic glory. We unpack its most relatable moments.

We also explore the great name change debate—from sports arenas to iconic landmarks like the Sears (not Willis) Tower. Why do some names stick while others fade into obscurity? Plus, we take a hilarious detour into some of the weirdest corporate sponsorships (Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, anyone?).

This week, we're raising a glass to the return of Bridget Jones and a man who survived being swallowed by a whale, And don’t miss the start of our Real Housewives Franchise Bracket Battle next w ... 

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