The Anxiety of Raising Teens and Adult Kids—What Happens When You Can't Do Anything But Watch? | Ep. 265
About this episode
This episode explores the anxiety of raising teens and adult kids, focusing on how mindset shapes the experience of motherhood during the empty nest phase.
Have you ever caught yourself wondering whether you're worrying because something is truly wrong...or simply because you love your child so much that not knowing feels unbearable? As our kids grow into teens and young adults, motherhood asks something completely different of us. We can no longer solve every problem or protect them from every hard experience, yet our minds keep searching for certainty. In this episode, I explore why anxiety can feel so consuming during the empty nest and parenting teens years, what may actually be driving it, and how your mindset—not your child's choices—shapes your experience. If you're ready to stop overthinking, understand your anxiety with more compassion, and discover a healthier way of letting go, this conversation will help you feel calmer, more connected, and more confident as you navigate this next chapter of motherhood. 💡 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…
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