{"podcast":{"title":"The Almost Empty Nest—Letting Go, Redefined: Parenting Teens and Finding Yourself Again—with Small Jar Coach","slug":"the-almost-empty-nest-letting-go-redefined-parenting-teens-and-finding-yourself-again-with-small-jar-coach-4890904","podcast_index_feed_id":4890904,"rss_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/2147495559/feed","website_url":"https://www.thesmalljar.com/podcasts/the-almost-empty-nest-letting-go-redefined-parenting-teens-and-finding-yourself-again-with-small-jar-coach","image_url":"https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/site/163391/podcasts/c4ff1ef-fc17-f50-d4d-d80ecfb00676_Motivation_Podcast_Cover_1_.png","author":"Master Coach Jennifer Collins","episode_count":275,"summary":"Are you stuck between wanting to guide your teen or college kid and knowing it’s 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, you’ll learn how to: • Break free from mindset traps like catastrophizing, mom guilt, and the illusion of control • Build a stronger relationship with your teen—even 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 coach—and mom of two college kids—Jennifer 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.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-02T10:20:03.232061+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-almost-empty-nest-letting-go-redefined-parenting-teens-and-finding-yourself-again-with-small-jar-coach-4890904"},"episode":{"title":"“I Don't Know When To Push and When To Back Off”—Thoughts Moms Parenting Teens and Adult Kids Are Ashamed They Think | Ep. 264","slug":"i-don-t-know-when-to-push-and-when-to-back-off-thoughts-moms-parenting-teens-and-adult-kids-are-ashamed-they-think-ep-264","published_at":"2026-06-24T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-almost-empty-nest-letting-go-redefined-parenting-teens-and-finding-yourself-again-with-small-jar-coach-4890904/i-don-t-know-when-to-push-and-when-to-back-off-thoughts-moms-parenting-teens-and-adult-kids-are-ashamed-they-think-ep-264","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-almost-empty-nest-letting-go-redefined-parenting-teens-and-finding-yourself-again-with-small-jar-coach-4890904","url":"https://www.thesmalljar.com/podcasts/the-almost-empty-nest-letting-go-redefined-parenting-teens-and-finding-yourself-again-with-small-jar-coach/episodes/2149216653","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149216653.mp3","summary":"Have you ever found yourself standing outside your teen’s bedroom door, wondering whether to knock or walk away? Or lying awake at night questioning whether you’re helping too much, not helping enough, or somehow getting it all wrong? In this episode, I’m exploring the tension so many of us moms face as we parent teens and navigate the empty nest: knowing when to step in and when to let go. When your child seems withdrawn, unmotivated, or not quite themselves, how do you respond without letting fear make the decision for you? I’ll unpack why this struggle isn’t really about finding the perfect parenting strategy. It’s about understanding the mindset driving your worry, self-doubt, and urge to control the outcome. I’ll show you how to separate facts from fear, stop overthinking, and make decisions with greater confidence. 💡 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 with Small Jar?  Check out our Mom 2.0 coaching programs (including 1:1 and group coaching):  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  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.","meta_description":"Have you ever found yourself standing outside your teen’s bedroom door, wondering whether to knock or walk away? 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