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The Almost Empty NestLetting Go, Redefined: Parenting Teens and Finding Yourself Againwith Small Jar CoachAuthor: Master Coach Jennifer Collins
Are you stuck between wanting to guide your teen or college kid and knowing its time to start letting go? Welcome to The Almost Empty Nest Podcast, where moms of teens and college kids reframe what letting go really means and stop second-guessing themselves to feel more connected, confident, and at peace in this chapter of motherhood. Each week, youll learn how to: Break free from mindset traps like catastrophizing, mom guilt, and the illusion of control Build a stronger relationship with your teeneven when they pull away or test boundaries Strengthen your self-trust as you set boundaries, let go of anxiety, and explore your own purpose beyond parenting Hosted by master life coachand mom of two college kidsJennifer Collins, this show offers grounded, relatable support and mindset shifts to help you stop overthinking and start showing up as the mom and woman you truly want to be. Start with listener favorite Episode 85: The Empty Nest Straddle The Emotional Tug of Parenting Teens and Facing the Empty Nest. Language: en Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Parenting, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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“My Big Kid Won't Talk To Me Anymore”—Thoughts Moms Parenting Teens and Adult Kids Are Ashamed They Think | Ep. 298
Tuesday, 20 October, 2026
What do you make it mean when your big kid stops opening up to you? Maybe they give you one-word answers. Or they stop calling as much. Maybe you can tell something is going on, but they’re not telling you what it is. And before long, your mind starts filling in the blanks. In this episode, I’m looking at what happens when we lose the kind of access we once had to our kids’ inner worlds and why that shift can feel so threatening during the teen, college, and empty nest years. I’ll show you the three places our minds tend to go when our kids pull back, why uncertainty can send us into anxiety and overthinking, and how our attempts to feel closer can sometimes create the exact opposite effect. If you’ve been wondering what their silence means, this episode may help you see the situation very differently. 💡 Interested in learning more about how to create peace, confidence and connection as you raise and launch your teen? Join me for my next free masterclass: https://www.thesmalljar.com/class. 💪 Curious about coaching? Check out our Mom 2.0 coaching programs (both group and 1:1): www.thesmalljar.com/Mom-2-0. Know you’re interested in group? Visit: www.thesmalljar.com/momcollective. ❓ Have questions or want to share your feedback? I'd love to hear from you! You can email me at jennifer@thesmalljar.com. 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.
