The Almost Empty Nest—Letting Go, Redefined: Parenting Teens and Finding Yourself Again—with Small Jar Coach
Master Coach Jennifer CollinsAre 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 tr... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 262 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyParentingSelf-ImprovementEducation | |||
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Have you ever looked at your teen or adult child and thought, they don’t want anything to do with me? In this episode, I explore one of the most painful thoughts many moms carry in silence while parenting teens and navigating the empty nest transiti... more
Who are you when your child no longer needs you in the ways they once did?
In this episode, I explore the Identity Trap...the mindset pattern that can come up for us as our kids grow up, become more independent, and begin building lives of their own... more
Do you ever feel like everyone else has parenting figured out while you're struggling to keep up? In this episode, I explore why this thought comes up so often during the teen and young adult years, and how comparison can turn everyday parenting chal... more
Have you ever wished your teen would open up to you...but when they finally do, you find yourself giving advice, asking too many questions, or trying to fix the problem?
In this episode, I explore why helping your teen feel safe enough to talk isn't... more
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This has been a lifeline for me as I am trying to navigate the empty nest season with both my kids at the same time. It’s harder than I ever imagined and this podcast helps me recenter and be the mom my kids need now.
Apple Podcasts5R. Watkins
United States2 months ago - Great
She has a fantastic presentation style and content. I have found the advice very helpful as my kid turned adult.
Apple Podcasts5yhvfrdax
Canada4 months ago - Not Fluff!
This was so wonderful to find!! I just listened to the mindset episodes and this is such practical and powerful advice and information!! Thank you!!
Apple Podcasts5miscourt5United Statesa year ago - Invaluable!
This podcast is my lifesaver! My eldest son moved away last Sept and my youngest son will be moving to University in a month. Listening to this really helped me navigate through the emotional challenges when my eldest left and now it is helping me again. Jennifer makes you realise that what you’re feeling & thinking is completely normal and that you’re not alone. She offers the possibility of viewing things differently so that you can react to situations in a “better” way so that the road ah... more
Apple Podcasts5Mazeycook
United Kingdom2 years ago - Thank you
Thank you for your words, I been looking for help in this journey of let my girls grow , help them to fly away and take their lives with their own hands and your podcast is helping. Thank you
Apple Podcasts5zuramyUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #33 | United States/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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Apple Podcasts | #49 | Canada/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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Apple Podcasts | #200 | United Kingdom/Kids & Family |
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A mindset-forward show for moms navigating the transition from active parenting of teens and college-age kids to redefining their own identity. Across episodes, listeners hear practical strategies for boundary-setting, managing worry, and building self-trust while reframing the letting-go process as a path to greater connection and purpose. The host's approach blends empathetic storytelling with actionable mindset tools, often inviting listeners to explore coaching programs that extend beyond motherhood and into personal growth. A standout theme is turning invisible labor, guilt, and fear into self-compassion and steady presence, helping moms reimagine their role as they move into the “almost empty nest.”
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