The Empty Nest Straddle—3 Truths About Living Between Holding On and Letting Go When Parenting Teens and Adult Kids | Ep. 247
About this episode
This episode discusses the challenges of transitioning from parenting teens to adult children, focusing on the emotional struggle of letting go while maintaining connection.
If you’ve ever felt caught between holding on and letting go as your kids grow up, this episode will feel I'm talking directly to you: the mom navigating the messy, emotional middle of the raising and launching big kids. Where you’re still needed… but no longer in control. I know how confusing this stage of motherhood can feel. One moment you’re deeply involved in parenting teens, and the next you’re questioning your role, your boundaries, and even your sense of purpose. It’s easy for your mind to spiral...into overthinking, anxiety, and the pressure to “get it right.” But what if nothing has gone wrong? In this episode, I’m sharing three powerful truths that will completely shift how you experience this transition. You’ll begin to understand why letting go feels so hard, how your brain is wired to resist it, and what it really takes to let go of stress and anxiety without losing your connection to your child. If you’re ready to feel more grounded, more confident, and less consumed by worry…this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. 💡 Interested in learning more about how to create peace, confidence and connection as you raise and launch your teen? Join me for my…
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