The Almost Empty Nest—Letting Go, Redefined: Parenting Teens and Finding Yourself Again—with Small Jar Coach

“I Don’t Even Like My Kid.”—Thoughts Moms Parenting Teens Are Ashamed They Think | Ep. 162


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Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I don’t even like my kid right now”—and then felt instantly ashamed?
If you’re parenting teens or navigating the empty nest, this thought might sound shocking… but it’s far more common than you think.

In this honest and validating new series, I'm exploring the thoughts we moms are most ashamed to admit out loud—and I'll explain why they don’t make you a bad mom, but they might just be a sign that your mind is trying to protect you from the pain, frustration, and disconnection we so often feel in motherhood.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

  • A fresh understanding of how mindset traps like personalization and emotional reasoning fuel guilt and anxiety

  • Clarity on why your emotional reactions (like nagging or jumping in to fix) actually make sense

  • A powerful mindset shift to help you reclaim connection, let go of anxiety, and feel more confident in your role as a mom

    🎯 Want to take this work deeper? Save your seat for the next free masterclass—click here to sign up: https://www.thesmalljar.com/class.

    💪 Curious about coaching with Small Jar?  Check out our Mom 2.0 coaching program: www.thesmalljar.com/Mom-2-0.

    ❓ Have questions or want to share your feedback? I'd love to hear from you! You can email me at [email protected]

    This empowering podcast offers life coaching for moms and parenting support for midlife mothers raising teens as they approach the empty nest, teaching them how to let go of control, stop overthinking, and shift their mindset, while also helping them set boundaries, improve communication, reduce anxiety, release mom guilt, and find purpose in the evolving journey of parenting teens and motherhood.

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