Chief Change Officer

#295 Jodi Silverman: Parenting, Purpose & the Dare to Begin Again — Part Two


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What do you do when the person you’ve been—mom, fixer, chauffeur, planner—is no longer needed in the same way? 

In Part 2, Jodi shares the emotional (and practical) shift from parenting full-time to rediscovering your own interests. She walks us through her signature DARE Method and dishes out real talk on marriage, identity, and why your kids aren’t your best friends (even if you really, really like them).

This isn’t just an episode about empty nests. It’s about refilling your own life—on your own terms.

Key Highlights of Our Interview:

The Parenting Pivot

 “You’re always their mom—but not always their problem-solver.” 

How to shift from fixer to adviser.

Best Friend? Nope. Mom Forever.

 “They have friends. What they need is a parent who actually knows when to walk away.”

The Real Empty Nest Challenges

“It’s not just missing them. It’s not knowing who you are without them.”

The DARE Method

Decide. Awaken. Reimagine. Experience. A four-step strategy for rebooting midlife.

Rediscovering You

“Start with a brain dump. What did you used to like—before you were someone’s plus one?”

Day Swaps, Not Date Nights

“Plan a day around what lights them up. You’ll learn more than any heart-to-heart.”

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