Gwyneth Paltrow Grapples with Empty Nest Syndrome as Son Prepares for College

The actress expresses deep emotional turmoil over her children's impending departure, revealing a major life transition at a recent health summit.

Gwyneth Paltrow discusses the challenges of becoming an empty nester with her son Moses set to join Brown University.
Paltrow admits to feeling like she's having a 'nervous breakdown' as her identity as a mother shifts.
She has turned down several acting roles over the years to focus on her children, highlighting her dedication to motherhood.
Psychologist-astrologist Jennifer Freed advises Paltrow to view this life stage as being 'free birds' rather than experiencing an empty nest.
Paltrow reflects on the emotional impact of her daughter Apple leaving for Vanderbilt University in 2022, describing it as 'the worst heartbreak.'