{"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'm Dreading Having My Big Kid Home This Summer”—Thoughts Moms Parenting Teens and Adult Kids Are Ashamed They Think | Ep. 258","slug":"i-m-dreading-having-my-big-kid-home-this-summer-thoughts-moms-parenting-teens-and-adult-kids-are-ashamed-they-think-ep-258","published_at":"2026-06-03T04:00:00+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-m-dreading-having-my-big-kid-home-this-summer-thoughts-moms-parenting-teens-and-adult-kids-are-ashamed-they-think-ep-258","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/2149210991","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149210991.mp3","summary":"As much as you love your big kid, do you ever sometimes think, “I’m dreading having them home this summer?”  In this episode, I’m unpacking one of the thoughts moms are often too ashamed to say out loud. As summer approaches, many of us imagine the tension, worry, conflict, or disruption that might come with having an older teen or college-aged child back under our roof. And before summer even begins, we’ve already convinced ourselves we know exactly how it’s going to go. I’ll explore why this thought creates so much emotional weight, the hidden mindset trap behind it, and how our brains turn past experiences into predictions about the future. More importantly, I’ll show you how those predictions can quietly shape your relationship with your child...and steal your peace before anything has even happened. If you're parenting teens, navigating the empty nest transition, or simply wanting a more connected and peaceful summer with your child, this episode will help you let go of the story you've already written and open yourself to what's actually possible. 💡 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, a…","meta_description":"As much as you love your big kid, do you ever sometimes think, “I’m dreading having them home this summer?” In this episode, I’m unpacking one of th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":888,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-almost-empty-nest-letting-go-redefined-parenting-teens-and-finding-yourself-again-with-small-jar-coach-4890904/episodes/i-m-dreading-having-my-big-kid-home-this-summer-thoughts-moms-parenting-teens-and-adult-kids-are-ashamed-they-think-ep-258/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-almost-empty-nest-letting-go-redefined-parenting-teens-and-finding-yourself-again-with-small-jar-coach-4890904/i-m-dreading-having-my-big-kid-home-this-summer-thoughts-moms-parenting-teens-and-adult-kids-are-ashamed-they-think-ep-258.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}