Previously the Small Jar Podcast

As moms of teens or young adults, we’re already juggling emotional labor, overthinking, and the exhausting process of letting go. But when it comes to love and marriage, that emotional weight gets even heavier—especially in the empty nest years when we suddenly have more time and space to reflect on what’s working… and what isn’t.

In this vulnerable episode, I explore the emotional complexity of long-term relationships and what happens when our idea of love doesn't match our reality. Whether you’re navigating resentment, guilt, loneliness, or simply questioning what connection is supposed to look like at this stage of life, you’re not alone.

We’ll talk about:

How your mindset impacts your emotional experience more than your partner’s behavior

Why expectations, boundaries, and unspoken “manuals” leave us feeling unseen

What to do when love feels like pressure, and how to separate your self-worth from someone else’s response

How to regulate your emotions, release the need to control others, and reclaim joy and emotional fulfillment

If you’ve been overthinking your relationship, stuck in cycles of emotional blame, or craving deeper connection but don’t know how to ask for it—this episode will help you take your power back and love more honestly, starting with yourself.

🎯 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.