Small Jar Podcast - The Ride to the Empty Nest

Small Jar Podcast - The Ride to the Empty Nest

Hosted by: Jennifer Collins

The Small Jar Podcast is for moms of teens looking to find confidence and peace as they navigate the rollercoaster of the teen years and new purpose as they look ahead to a meaningful next chapter.

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What is a Mindset Trap? | Ep. 138

Join me for a Mindset Trap 101. In this episode, I continue Small Jar's new series on Midlife Mindset Traps by exploring what they are, how they form, and how they intertwine with our instincts as humans. Here’s what...
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Midlife Mindset Traps - Intro Part III - Keeping It Simple | Ep. 137

Join me as I wrap up the three-part introduction to my new series on Midlife Mindset Taps with a deep dive into the instinct to conserve energy—what I call "keeping it simple." I explore how this instinct has...
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Midlife Mindset Traps - Intro Part II - Avoiding Pain | Ep. 136

Welcome back to Part II of the introduction to this new series on the Small Jar Podcast where I dive into the mindset traps that can hold us back as moms of teens and almost empty nesters. This week focus on our...
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Who Will You Be in 2025? | Ep 135

As we stand on the threshold of 2025, I invite you to join me for a journey through the lessons, growth, and pivotal moments that have defined my past five years. In this episode of The Small Jar Podcast, I reflect on...
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Midlife Mindset Traps - Intro Part I - Seeking Comfort | Ep. 134

This week on The Small Jar Podcast, I'm kicking off a transformative new series on Midlife Mindset Traps that keep us stuck in frustration and anxiety. If you find yourself struggling as a mom to find peace,...
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A 10 Out of 10 Holiday | Ep. 133

10 out of 10! 5 stars! Excellent! Amazing! Wouldn't it be nice if you could reflect on the upcoming holidays with this sentiment?  In this episode of the Small Jar Podcast, I explore how...not by creating perfect...
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Unconditional Connection with Your Teen | Ep. 132

Join me as I open up about the emotional tug-of-war that comes with parenting a high school senior as they prepare to leave the nest. It’s a time of mixed emotions—grappling with pride, fear, and the bittersweet...
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A Gift for My Teen | Ep. 131

 The emotions of parenting teens can hit hard—whether it’s waiting for big college news, managing the quiet shift of an almost-empty nest, or navigating the bittersweet joy of watching your kids grow up. In this...
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Choosing Peace | Ep. 130

 The holiday season is upon us—filled with joy, love, and, let’s be honest, a fair share of stress. In this episode, I invite you to consider that peace isn't something you have to earn...but instead something that...
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ONE Obstacle Series - Overcoming Dread | Ep. 129

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ONE Obstacle Series - Overcoming Overwhelm | Ep. 128

The holidays are approaching, and as midlife moms, the season can feel like a swirling storm of expectations, obligations, and emotions. We juggle so much—family traditions, holiday planning, our children’s...
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ONE Obstacle Series - Overcoming Disappointment | Ep. 127

Welcome back to the Small Jar's ONE Obstacle series where we’re diving into the one thing holding so many of us back from creating the happiness we want in midlife. This week, I’m diving into that tricky emotion we...
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