The Almost Empty Nest—For Moms of Teens Redefining What “Letting Go” Really Means—with Small Jar Coach
Helping moms of teens and college kids set boundaries, release anxiety, and build connection—with your big kid and yourself—so you can feel calm, confident and fulfilled in this season of motherhood.
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Mindset Traps of the Empty Nest - Intro Part I - Seeking Comfort | Ep. 134
This week on The Almost Empty Nest Podcast, I'm kicking off a transformative new series on Midlife Mindset Traps that keep us stuck in frustration and anxiety. If you find yourself struggling as a mom to find peace,...
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A 10 Out of 10 Holiday | Ep. 133
10 out of 10! 5 stars! Excellent! Amazing!
Wouldn't it be nice if you could reflect on the upcoming holidays with this sentiment? In this episode of the Small Jar Podcast, I explore how...not by creating perfect...
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Unconditional Connection with Your Teen | Ep. 132
Join me as I open up about the emotional tug-of-war that comes with parenting a high school senior as they prepare to leave the nest. It’s a time of mixed emotions—grappling with pride, fear, and the bittersweet...
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A Gift for My Teen | Ep. 131
The emotions of parenting teens can hit hard—whether it’s waiting for big college news, managing the quiet shift of an almost-empty nest, or navigating the bittersweet joy of watching your kids grow up. In this...
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Choosing Peace | Ep. 130
The holiday season is upon us—filled with joy, love, and, let’s be honest, a fair share of stress. In this episode, I invite you to consider that peace isn't something you have to earn...but instead something that...
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ONE Obstacle Series - Overcoming Dread | Ep. 129
ONE Obstacle Series - Overcoming Overwhelm | Ep. 128
The holidays are approaching, and as midlife moms, the season can feel like a swirling storm of expectations, obligations, and emotions. We juggle so much—family traditions, holiday planning, our children’s...
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ONE Obstacle Series - Overcoming Disappointment | Ep. 127
Welcome back to the Small Jar's ONE Obstacle series where we’re diving into the one thing holding so many of us back from creating the happiness we want in midlife. This week, I’m diving into that tricky emotion we...
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ONE OBSTACLE Series - Overcoming Worry | Ep. 126
Welcome back to the second episode in Small Jar's new series where we’re diving into the one thing holding so many of us back from creating the happiness we crave in midlife. In this episode, I’m diving into one of...
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New Series - The ONE OBSTACLE to Creating a Happy Life | Ep. 125
Welcome to a brand-new series on the Small Jar Podcast where we’re diving into the one thing holding so many of us back from creating the happiness we crave in midlife. If you’re a mom of teens or an empty nester,...
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Embracing THIS Moment | Ep . 124
As moms in midlife, we face a lot of challenges. In this week's episode, I'm diving into something that’s been heavy on my heart lately—navigating my son's senior year, the pressure of college applications, and all...
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Who's Taking Care of You? | Ep. 123
No matter how old your child, no matter what else you have on your plate, I bet you drop everything if they need you. It's just what we do as moms. You do everything in your power to support their dreams. We're...
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