All Episodes
Episodes
Mindset Traps of the Empty Nest - Trap #3 - Comparison | Ep. 143
Have you ever found yourself scrolling through social media, seeing another mom’s perfectly happy family vacation, and feeling that pang of “Why can’t I have that?” Or maybe you’ve heard about another teen’s big...
View Episode
Redefining Self-Awareness | Ep. 142
I used to think self-awareness meant being brutally honest about all the ways I was falling short—until I realized that what I thought was awareness was actually just self-judgment. In this episode, I’m redefining...
View Episode
Mindset Traps of the Empty Nest - Trap #2 - All or Nothing Thinking | Ep. 141
In this episode of the Small Jar Podcast, I’m diving into the second mindset trap on the road to the empty nest—all-or-nothing thinking. You know the feeling: if your teen misses a curfew, your brain leaps to...
View Episode
When Life Gets Hard | Ep. 140
As moms, we're always trying our best. You pour your heart into your kids. But as they pull away, or as you approach the empty nest, it can feel really hard. In fact, during this transitional time of life, there are...
View Episode
Mindset Traps of the Empty Nest - Trap #1 - Emotional Rollercoaster | Ep. 139
Are you ready to take a closer look at the mindset traps that keep us stuck as moms approaching the empty nest? In this episode of my new series on the mindset traps of the empty nest, I'm tackling Mindset Trap #1,...
View Episode
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...
View Episode
Mindset Traps of the Empty Nest - 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...
View Episode
Mindset Traps of the Empty Nest - 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...
View Episode
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...
View Episode
Mindset Traps of the Empty Nest - 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,...
View Episode
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...
View Episode
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...
View Episode
