Win 1 of 2 Copies of 'Empty Next' by Janet Evans and Dr Amelia Haines

She Wasn’t Born Yesterday podcast host joined Raising Teens podcast.

In a Hope Podcasts crossover, psychologist Dr Collett Smart explores the often-unspoken reality of the “empty nest” season with Janet Evans, who shares her personal experience and insights from researching her book Empty Next.

Win 1 of 2 copies of Empty Next

This Raising Teens episode, When Your Teen Leaves Home, unpacks the complex mix of pride, grief and identity loss that can come when children grow up and move out – a transition many parents feel unprepared for.

The conversation highlights that while this stage can feel isolating and emotional, it’s also a natural adjustment, not something to feel guilty about.

With practical encouragement, parents are reminded to invest in their own identity, relationships and interests, while looking ahead with hope to a new, meaningful connection with their adult children.

Simply answer the following to go in the draw to win: 

When your teen started pulling away and becoming independent, what emotion surprised you the most? Was it grief, relief, a mix of both, or something completely different?

Photo of authors Janet Evans and Dr Amelia Haines

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Entries close: 11.59pm, Tuesday 30 June 2026. Winners will be selected on 1 July based on the Raising Teens podcast team’s favourite answers. Winners will be notified via email and posted on the Hope 103.2 win page. All entry answers may be shared on Raising Teens Facebook Group.

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Listen to Hope Mornings Ben McEachen’s interview with Empty Next authors Janet Evans and Dr Amelia Haines.

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