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

Rediscovering Who You Are as Your Teen Grows Up as a Midlife Mom - Part II | Ep. 7


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If you’ve ever felt stuck—unsure how to move forward or even what you want next—this episode is for you. As moms of teens and college kids, we spend so much time supporting everyone else that we forget to ask ourselves what we want. And when we finally do? The self-doubt, guilt, and anxiety creep in fast.

In this follow-up to last week’s episode, I dive deeper into why pursuing your dreams isn’t about having the perfect plan—it’s about shifting your mindset, letting go of old beliefs, and choosing to believe in you.

We’ll talk about:

  • How our emotional habits—like overthinking, perfectionism, and resentment—keep us stuck

  • Why letting go of control is the first step toward confidence

  • The impact of boundaries—not just with others, but with your own inner critic

  • How to reconnect with your purpose and identity in a season where motherhood is shifting

  • And why your next chapter can feel both scary and exciting—and that’s okay

    This episode will help you stop waiting for clarity and start creating it. You don’t need permission, a step-by-step plan, or anyone’s approval. You just need to remember that your emotional well-being, fulfillment, and growth matter too.

    Let’s break free of the mental traps and build a future rooted in calm, confidence, and possibility.

    🎯 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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