The Almost Empty Nest—Letting Go, Redefined: Parenting Teens and Finding Yourself Again—with Small Jar Coach
Are you stuck between wanting to guide your teen or college kid and knowing it’s time to start letting go? Welcome to The Almost Empty Nest Podcast, where moms of teens and college kids reframe what ‘letting go’...
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Radical Acceptance Part II—Four Steps to Reclaim Your Power When Parenting Teens or in the Empty Nest | Ep. 209
What if the reason you feel so anxious, frustrated, or exhausted isn’t because your teen is struggling—but because you’re fighting reality every single day?
In this episode, I’m breaking down what radical acceptance...
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"I'm Doing Everything Wrong" —Thoughts Moms Parenting Teens and Adult Kids Are Ashamed They Think | Ep. 208
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Parenting Teens in the College Process—Three Lessons That Go Far Beyond Early Decision | Ep 207
As moms, we hit so many moments where our big kids put themselves out there. We find ourselves holding our breath, hoping it all works out...and also really worried about what will happen if it doesn't.
In this...
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"I'm Not Proud of My Teen Sometimes" —Thoughts Moms Parenting Teens and Adult Kids Are Ashamed They Think | Ep. 206
Have you ever thought, “I’m not proud of my teen?” It feels terrible, doesn't it? And yet, so often as mom parenting teens and big kids, we have real fears about who our child is becoming and what their choices mean...
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Mindset Traps of Parenting Teens and the Empty Nest—Trap #3: Comparison Trap—Seeing Your Life Without the Pressure to Keep Up | Ep. 205
Have you ever heard another mom talk about her teen’s success and instantly felt that little drop in your stomach—like you missed something or should be doing more? If so, you’re not alone. This next episode of the...
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"I Love (and Hate) the Holidays" —Thoughts Moms Parenting Teens and Adult Kids Are Ashamed They Think | Ep. 204
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I love the holidays… and I kind of hate them?” If you're parenting teens or an empty nester, this tension is so normal — we crave connection and magic, but we’re overloaded...
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Radical Acceptance: The Power of Letting Go When Parenting Teens Gets Hard | Ep. 203
As a mom, do you ever feel caught between wishing things were easier and worrying they may never change? So many of us live in the “it’ll be better when…” mindset — with our teens, our young adults, our relationships,...
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"My Teen Doesn't Appreciate Everything I Do for Them” —Thoughts Moms Parenting Teens and Adult Kids Are Ashamed They Think | Ep. 202
Have you ever had that moment where you catch yourself thinking, “My kid doesn’t appreciate anything I do,” and immediately feel a little sick about it?
In this episode, I’m talking honestly about why that lack of...
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When Your Big Kid Shares Too Much…Or Not Enough—Parenting Teens and Finding Peace on the Road to the Empty Nest | Ep. 201
Have you ever noticed how different parenting teens can feel depending on how much they share with you? Some days, your teen tells you everything — every thought, worry, and drama — and it’s a lot! Other times, you...
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"My Teen Thinks I'm the Problem” —Thoughts Moms Parenting Teens and Adult Kids Are Ashamed They Think | Ep. 200
Have you ever had your teen look at you like you’re the problem? It feels like a gut punch, specially when you know in your heart you’ve been doing everything you can to love and support your big kid.
In this episode,...
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Mindset Traps of Parenting Teens and the Empty Nest—Trap #2: All-or-Nothing Thinking—Finding Peace in the Gray | Ep. 199
Have you ever noticed how motherhood can make everything feel high stakes? One minute you’re calm and connected to your teen, and the next, you’re spiraling into worry, certain that everything is going south. That’s...
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"I Don't Like the Person I've Become” —Thoughts Moms Parenting Teens and Adult Kids Are Ashamed They Think | Ep. 198
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I don’t even like the person I’ve become”?
It’s one of those thoughts that hits you right in the gut. You love your kids. You’re doing your best to hold it all together. And...
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