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222 | Graduation: Is Your Role as a Mom Changing? Let's Talk Coping Strategies
Manage episode 482982076 series 3350622
In today's episode, host Heather Pettey discusses the emotional challenges and transitions that come with midlife, especially as children grow up and parents face an evolving role. Heather reads and responds to a letter from a listener, Shelly, who is struggling to cope with her children moving on to new chapters in life.
Heather provides empathetic advice, encourages accepting and honoring grief, and offers practical steps for rediscovering one's identity and purpose beyond motherhood. The conversation touches on building stronger relationships, practicing self-care, and empowering children by allowing them independence.
Heather emphasizes the importance of balancing parental involvement with fostering independence in children, and reminds listeners that this transition is a normal, healthy part of life.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:12 Navigating Midlife Transitions
01:54 Emotional Challenges of Letting Go
03:01 Reflecting on Cherished Memories
05:07 Redefining Your Role
07:20 Rediscovering Yourself
10:29 Strengthening Relationships
13:45 Parental Codependency and Independence
15:10 Conclusion and Support
221 episodes
Manage episode 482982076 series 3350622
In today's episode, host Heather Pettey discusses the emotional challenges and transitions that come with midlife, especially as children grow up and parents face an evolving role. Heather reads and responds to a letter from a listener, Shelly, who is struggling to cope with her children moving on to new chapters in life.
Heather provides empathetic advice, encourages accepting and honoring grief, and offers practical steps for rediscovering one's identity and purpose beyond motherhood. The conversation touches on building stronger relationships, practicing self-care, and empowering children by allowing them independence.
Heather emphasizes the importance of balancing parental involvement with fostering independence in children, and reminds listeners that this transition is a normal, healthy part of life.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:12 Navigating Midlife Transitions
01:54 Emotional Challenges of Letting Go
03:01 Reflecting on Cherished Memories
05:07 Redefining Your Role
07:20 Rediscovering Yourself
10:29 Strengthening Relationships
13:45 Parental Codependency and Independence
15:10 Conclusion and Support
221 episodes
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