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When Life As a Mom Gets Hard | Ep. 140
As moms, we're always trying our best. You pour your heart into your kids. But as they pull away, or as you approach the empty nest, it can feel really hard. In fact, during this transitional time of life, there are...
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I Feel Anxious, So Something Must Be Wrong… Right? | Mindset Trap #1 | Ep. 139
MINDSET TRAPS OF THE EMPTY NEST - Trap #1 - Emotional Reasoning
Are you ready to take a closer look at the mindset traps that keep us stuck as moms approaching the empty nest? In this episode of my new series on the...
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What is a Mindset Trap? | Ep. 138
Join me for a Mindset Trap 101. In this episode, I continue The Almost Empty Nest Podcast's new series on Midlife Mindset Traps by exploring what they are, how they form, and how they intertwine with our instincts as...
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Mindset Traps of the Empty Nest - Intro Part III - Keeping It Simple | Ep. 137
Join me as I wrap up the three-part introduction to The Almost Empty Nest Podcast's new series on Midlife Mindset Taps with a deep dive into the instinct to conserve energy—what I call "keeping it simple." I explore...
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Mindset Traps of the Empty Nest - Intro Part II - Avoiding Pain | Ep. 136
Welcome back to Part II of the introduction to this new series on The Almost Empty Nest Podcast where I dive into the mindset traps that can hold us back as moms of teens and almost empty nesters. This week focus on...
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Who Will You Be in 2025? | Ep 135
As we stand on the threshold of 2025, I invite you to join me for a journey through the lessons, growth, and pivotal moments that have defined my past five years. In this episode of The Almost Empty Nest Podcast, I...
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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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