<p>Hey there, friend! 🦋 In this powerful episode of Adulting with Autism, we’re talking all things parenting, identity, and transitioning into adulthood—with a twist.</p> <p>Meet Hannah Bankier, career transition coach, mama of two, and founder of Birdie Launcher™, a movement that’s redefining what it means to be an “empty nester.” Because the truth is—the nest isn’t empty… you’re still in it.</p> <p>💡 In this episode, we explore:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Why “empty nesting” feels outdated and disempowering</p> </li> <li> <p>How to embrace the Birdie Launch™ phase with joy, not dread</p> </li> <li> <p>Tips for helping your autistic or neurodivergent young adult gain independence</p> </li> <li> <p>Reclaiming your own identity after full-time parenting</p> </li> <li> <p>The 3 stages of launching: Grief, Relief, and Joy—and why they’re all valid</p> </li> </ul> <p>Whether you’re preparing for your first launch or waving goodbye to your youngest, this conversation is full of warmth, wit, and wisdom to guide you through the next chapter.</p> <p>🌐 Connect with Hannah Bankier: 📍 <a href="https://www.birdylauncher.com/">birdylauncher.com</a> 🎁 Free Download: “From Empty Nest to Empowered Next” Starter Guide 📸 IG: @birdylauncher | LinkedIn: Hannah Bankier</p> <p>☕ Support the show via <a href="http://buymeacoffee.com/adultingwithautism">Buy Me a Coffee</a> 🎁 Join our Discord—1,000th member wins a $100 Visa + exclusive merch 🎧 Listen on Podbean | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube</p> <p>💬 COMMENT: What does your version of “Birdie Launching” look like? 🔔 FOLLOW for more conversations that support neurodivergent families, empowered parenting, and midlife reinvention</p> <p>#BirdieLauncher #HannahBankier #EmptyNestReimagined #ParentingNeurodivergentTeens #MidlifeReinvention #LaunchingYoungAdults #AdultingWithAutismPodcast #ParentingTransitions #SponsorFriendlyPodcast #EmpoweredMotherhood #PodMatch</p>