Previously the Small Jar Podcast

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a habit you know isn’t serving you—but you can’t seem to break it—you’re not alone. In this episode, I dive into the neuroscience behind why we do what we do (even when we don’t want to), and how that knowledge can empower us to make lasting change.

This one’s especially for moms of teens and those entering the empty nest years who are trying to let go of patterns that no longer align with who they want to be. Whether it’s nightly wine, scrolling, or emotional eating, we explore how our emotional regulation, mindset, and nervous system play a huge role in why we stay stuck—and how we can set ourselves free.

You’ll learn:

How dopamine drives behavior (and what to do about it)

The surprising reason willpower fails us

Why bad habits often solve an emotional problem

How to let go of guilt and shame and set more compassionate boundaries with yourself

How to shift your mindset and take small steps toward peace, clarity, and purpose

Let’s stop beating ourselves up and start understanding what’s really going on beneath our habits—so we can reclaim joy, presence, and confidence in this evolving season of motherhood.

🎯 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.