Podcast Episodes

Mindset Traps of Parenting Teens and the Empty Nest—Trap #4: Illusion of Control — Letting Go of Anxiety, Not Your Kid | Ep. 215

Have you ever felt that panic that if you don't stay on top of things with your big kid, that something might go terribly wrong? You feel that urge to say the right thing, to remind them one more tim…

Published on 1 day, 13 hours ago

"Nothing Changed This Year" —Thoughts Moms Parenting Teens and Adult Kids Are Ashamed They Think | Ep. 214

If you find yourself thinking, “Nothing changed this year,” I hear you. And I've been there.

So many of us moms reach the end of the year still feeling anxious, triggered, or unsure, and assume that …

Published on 4 days, 15 hours ago

Who Do You Want To Be in 2026?—Parenting Teens, Letting Go, and Learning to Trust Yourself in the Empty Nest | Ep. 213

Have you ever stopped to recognize how much strength it’s taken to be the mom you are today?

If you’re parenting teens or standing on the edge of the empty nest, this season of motherhood can feel li…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

"I'm Already Disappointed by the Holidays" —Thoughts Moms Parenting Teens and Adult Kids Are Ashamed They Think | Ep. 212

I’m already disappointed by the holidays.

If you’ve ever had that thought—even before the holiday is over—this episode is for you.

The holidays are supposed to feel joyful and connected, and yet, for …

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

Three Gifts for Moms Parenting Teens and Adult Kids—How Letting Go, Connection, and Compassion Transform this Stage of Motherhood | Ep. 211

As the holidays approach, parenting teens and adult kids can bring up for us a wish for more ease, more connection, and a way to let go without feeling like you’re losing yourself or your relationshi…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

"I'm Worried My Teen Will Ruin My Holiday" —Thoughts Moms Parenting Teens and Adult Kids Are Ashamed They Think | Ep. 210

I’m worried my teen will ruin the holiday for me. Even saying that out loud feels uncomfortable. But if you’re parenting teens or adult kids, you’ve probably had some version of this thought at one p…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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 ra…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

"I'm Doing Everything Wrong" —Thoughts Moms Parenting Teens and Adult Kids Are Ashamed They Think | Ep. 208

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Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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…

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

"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 t…

Published on 1 month ago