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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

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221 episodes

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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

  continue reading

221 episodes

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