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Letting Go of the Pressure to Make Everyone Happy — A Mindset Shift for Moms of Teens | Ep. 61
This episode came to life during a family vacation—what should’ve been a chance to unwind but turned into a mirror reflecting how hard I still am on …
3 years, 2 months ago
Letting Go on College Move-In Day — A Mindset Shift for Moms of Teens Stepping Into the Empty Nest | Ep. 60
College drop-off is coming, and the countdown has begun. Whether you're sending your first or your last off to school, this episode is about the tida…
3 years, 3 months ago
The Dream Teen Checklist: Special Group Coaching Edition | Ep. 59
Join me for a sneak peak into one of Small Jar's recent Group Coaching Workshops, where we explore the topic of relationships, particularly the dream…
3 years, 3 months ago
The Problem with “Happy Thoughts” — Why Real Peace in Parenting Teens Starts with Emotional Honesty | Ep. 58
I used to believe that if I could just change my thoughts, I’d feel better—less anxious, more calm, more in control. But when life as a mom of teens …
3 years, 3 months ago
When the House Gets Quiet — Facing Loneliness and Reclaiming Yourself in the Empty Nest Years | Ep. 57
This episode came from a quiet moment on a family trip—my first without my boys. As I walked onto the ferry alone, I felt the full weight of what it …
3 years, 3 months ago
What You Really Want — Letting Go of Control, Guilt, and Fear in Parenting Teens | Ep. 56
What do I really want as a mom? That question sounds simple, but it goes deep. I used to think that if I worked hard enough, tried my best, and follo…
3 years, 3 months ago
Redefining Your Purpose in the Empty Nest — A Mindset Shift for Moms Letting Go | Ep. 55
As my boys became more independent—first with driver’s licenses, then with dorm move-ins—I began to feel it: the empty spaces in our routine, in the …
3 years, 4 months ago
The Hidden Weight of Motherhood — How Resentment and Guilt Keep Moms Stuck | Ep. 54
Resentment is one of those emotions we don’t talk about—but most of us moms are carrying it. In this episode, I share how my own emotional habits—lik…
3 years, 4 months ago
When Kids Return to the Nest — Letting Go, Setting Boundaries, and Parenting Adult Children Under One Roof | Ep. 53
When your teen or young adult returns home—whether for the summer, after graduation, or because life didn’t go as planned—it’s a mix of joy, tension,…
3 years, 4 months ago
Getting Your Teen to Listen — Letting Go of Control and Rebuilding Connection | Ep. 52
You’re not alone if it feels like your teen won’t listen to anything you say. I’ve been there—and so have most of the moms I coach. In this episode, …
3 years, 4 months ago