Guilt used to drive my parenting. If my teen was struggling, it must have been something I did. If I lost my temper, I spiraled in shame. And if I tried to set a boundary? I felt selfish. In this episode, I dig deep into the mindset trap of mom guilt—how it sneaks in, how it drives overthinking and anxiety, and how it quietly disconnects us from the very kids we’re trying to protect.

I’ll share why guilt is often mistaken for love, how it impacts our ability to parent teens with confidence, and what it takes to shift into a healthier mindset rooted in emotional regulation, clarity, and connection—not self-blame.

Whether you're dealing with daily blowups, the long goodbye of the empty nest, or the silent second-guessing that creeps in every night, this episode offers real tools for letting go of guilt and reclaiming your peace in motherhood.

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

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.