About
The Empty Nester
Foodie Diva
Legacy Mentor • Midlife Muse • Ukulele Soul Sister
Dear Beautiful You
I see you.
Standing in the stillness of your kitchen, wondering how something that once felt so full could now feel so quiet.
No more shoes by the door. No more chaos at 5pm.
No more “What’s for dinner, Mum?” echoing down the hallway.
And while part of you welcomes the peace…
another part aches.
Not just for the noise, but for the meaning that lived in it.
You’ve spent years - decades even - pouring your love into others.
You’ve cooked meals that healed.
Told stories that taught.
Held space for everyone else’s dreams.
But now that the rhythm of motherhood has shifted, you might be wondering:
“Who am I now?”
“What do I do with all these memories, all this love… all these leftovers?”
Here’s what I want you to know:
That ache you feel
It’s not an ending. It’s an invitation.
Why I Created Table for One,
Story for Many™
I was just a midlife woman, standing barefoot in a quiet kitchen, staring at a cleared-out calendar and wondering where I had gone.
Then one day, I pulled out my grandmother’s old slice recipe.
As it baked, something stirred in me. It wasn’t just about the food.
It was about memory. Connection. Healing.
It brought back not just the smell of my childhood - but my own voice.
My own spark.
And I knew…
Legacy isn’t just what we leave behind.
It’s what we create now - through stories, scents, sounds, and sweetness.
Through scribbled notes and floury hands.
Through laughter, tears, and music in the kitchen.
Who I Am (And What I Bring to the Table)
I’m NattyJ - a woman who’s lived through burnout, breakdown, and beautifully messy breakthroughs.
A nurse by background, a healer by heart, and now…
A gentle guide for women like you who are ready to come home to themselves.
I blend memory science with soulful practice.
Creativity with compassion.
And a cheeky sprinkle of ukulele and joy—because legacy can be lighthearted, too.
This work isn’t about perfection.
It’s about presence.
It’s about remembering who you are - beyond the dinner table, beyond the roles -
and gently capturing what truly matters.
The Heart of This Work
Whether you're writing a legacy book for your grandchildren, preserving your mum’s handwritten recipes, or simply rediscovering your own voice
This is your space.
To reflect.
To remember.
To rise into your next beautiful season.
Because cooking for one doesn’t mean you’re alone.
And your story? It’s far from over.
It’s just getting good.
With all my heart (and a pinch of fun),
The Empty Nester Foodie Diva
🎶 Ukulele-lover, story keeper, memory-stirrer
💛 Because every recipe holds a story worth telling - and yours deserves to be heard.
Ready To Begin?
You don't need to have the words.
Or the perfect recipes. Or a plan
You just need a story .. .
and a little space to stir.
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