In this episode of The Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling engages in a heartfelt conversation with author Cristina Wright about the challenges and emotional journey of launching children into adulthood. They discuss the importance of surrendering control, empowering kids to make their own choices, and the significance of emotional health for mothers. Cristina shares insights from her own experiences and emphasizes the need for mothers to discover their purpose beyond parenting, while also allowing themselves to grieve the changes that come with their children growing up.

Cristina's new book: Launch Them Well: A Mom's Journey of Surrender and Purpose

Wife and mother of two, Cristina Wright is a former homeschool mom turned book editor and writer who loves riding motorcycles, waterskiing, and running. She is a lover of Jesus, tacos, and books. As a Texas native who loves her life in Colorado, Cristina likes to say she is Texas deep and Colorado tall. Launch Them Well is her first book. Learn more and connect with Cristina at www.launchthemwell.com.