✨ What if the hardest part of college move-in day isn’t the goodbye—but the story you’re telling yourself about it?

College drop-off is supposed to be a milestone moment. But if you're anything like me, the emotions can catch you off guard—especially when you're doing everything you can to hold it together. In this episode, I’m sharing the six most common beliefs that shape how we experience college drop-off—and why they leave so many of us moms feeling anxious and guilty.

These beliefs are subtle. They sound like love. But they’re often rooted in fear. And when you can spot the mindset traps underneath—like personalization and worst-case thinking—you’ll discover a whole new way to show up for this transition.

🎧 Here’s what you’ll take away:

One simple, powerful question that helps you feel more grounded—even when you're overwhelmed.

A new way to understand your role as a mom when your kid no longer lives under your roof.

Permission to feel everything you’re feeling… without making it mean you’ve done something wrong.

Whether this is your first college move-in or your fifth, this episode is an invitation to stop judging your emotions and start trusting yourself more deeply.

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❓ 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.