Previously the Small Jar Podcast

So many moms—especially those parenting teens—get stuck in a painful cycle of self-judgment, overthinking, and constantly feeling like we're not enough. In this episode, I reflect on how easily we fall into negative narratives about ourselves—our bodies, our parenting, our worth—and how deeply those beliefs affect our mindset, emotional regulation, and daily lives.

If you’ve ever told yourself, “I should be better, thinner, calmer, more patient, more successful…” or questioned your worth based on your teen’s behavior, you are not alone. We dig into the internalized stories that shape how we see ourselves in motherhood and beyond—and explore how to shift from judgment to self-compassion, confidence, and truth.

In this episode, I talk about:

How ancient brain wiring fuels our fears of failure and rejection

The invisible standards we try to meet as moms—and how they keep us stuck

Why letting go of perfection doesn’t mean giving up

You’ll leave this episode with powerful questions to help challenge your inner critic and reclaim a mindset grounded in self-love, emotional clarity, and the confidence to show up as you are. Let’s stop holding ourselves hostage to imaginary expectations and start embracing who we truly are.

🎯 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.