{"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":"The Invisible Work of Parenting Teens and Adult Kids—And Why Mother’s Day Feels So Hard | Ep. 251","slug":"the-invisible-work-of-parenting-teens-and-adult-kids-and-why-mother-s-day-feels-so-hard-ep-251","published_at":"2026-05-09T11:00:00+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/the-invisible-work-of-parenting-teens-and-adult-kids-and-why-mother-s-day-feels-so-hard-ep-251","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/2149200307","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149200307.mp3","summary":"Mother’s Day used to leave me feeling unexpectedly disappointed...and I know I’m not alone. If you’re a mom navigating parenting teens or stepping into the empty nest, you might find yourself wondering why a day meant to celebrate motherhood can feel so heavy. In this episode, I open up about that disconnect and the invisible emotional weight so many of us carry. I take you behind the scenes of what motherhood really looks like at this stage...the constant mental loop, the overthinking, and the pressure of letting go while still wanting to stay connected. This isn’t just about one day; it’s about the deeper mindset that shapes how we experience motherhood, our relationships, and even ourselves. When we don’t feel seen, it can create anxiety, self-doubt, and that nagging sense that we’re getting it wrong. But here’s what I want for you: a shift. As a life coaching practice, I help moms begin to recognize the emotional labor they carry and learn how to reduce anxiety, stop overthinking, and show up with more clarity and confidence. This episode will help you see why your experience makes sense...and how you can start giving yourself the acknowledgment you’ve been waiting for. 💡 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 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  jennifer@thesmalljar.com . This empowering podcast offers life coaching for moms and parenting support for midlife mothers raising teens as they approach the…","meta_description":"Mother’s Day used to leave me feeling unexpectedly disappointed...and I know I’m not alone. 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