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Jennifer Collins | Almost Empty Nester Coach

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Helping moms of teens and adult kids navigate the space between motherhood and the empty nest. 🙌🌟💫
Master Coach | Almost Empty Nest Podcast Host

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Not more space.
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The right space.
Whether that means transforming what you have
or choosing something entirely new…
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There is a moment every mom knows.
You feel the boundary in your body.
You know what you need to say no to.

And then the fear hits.
What if they pull away?
What if they stop calling?
What if this costs me the relationship?

So you soften it.
You explain it.
You undo it.

Not because you are weak.
But because the risk feels unbearable.
Here is the truth we do not say out loud enough.

Setting boundaries with your child can feel riskier than abandoning yourself.
But the relationship does not actually grow stronger when you disappear inside it.

Boundaries are not rejection.
They are how trust, respect, and real connection are built over time.

If this season of motherhood feels tender, confusing, or scary, you are not doing it wrong.
You are standing at the edge of a new way of relating.

Listen to the latest podcast episode on Empowered and Unapologetic as I speak with Master Life Coach Jennifer Collins about setting boundaries with teens and adult children.

Here’s the episode link: https://veronicacisneros.org/episode311/

#MotherhoodTruth
#ParentingTeens
#HealthyBoundaries
#MomIdentity
#WomenSupportingWomen

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Another powerful point made by Jennifer Collins @smalljarcoach

Listen on themotherhoodexperience[dot]com or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Hey Momma, do you ever catch yourself spiraling into “what if” thinking about your adult kids?

📌What if they’re making the wrong choice?
📌What if they get hurt?
📌What if I didn’t do enough?

That constant swirl of worst-case scenarios can steal your peace and leave you feeling exhausted.

But it doesn’t have to.

In this week’s episode of The Midlife Momma Podcast, I’m joined by Master Coach Jennifer Collins, host of The Almost Empty Nest Podcast.

Together, we talk about how to stop the spiral, calm your anxious thoughts, and trust God, right in the middle of uncertainty.

It’s time to move from fear to freedom, Momma.

🎧To listen, comment “PODCAST” and I’ll send it over via DM’s.

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Comment Podcast for the link to my latest episode of “Pep Talk & Pickleball” with certified life coach for the “almost empty nesters,” Jennifer Collins. @smalljarcoach

I loved this conversation about parenting as your kids get older and more independent. If you have teens or kids going off to college, don’t miss this episode!

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Short & Sweet. A brilliant, simple explanation of why we might feel the way we do, how the different generations approached parenting and why there is nothing wrong with how you feel! It is a matter of perception. Another must-listen for anyone in and around this stage in life. 💯
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I have the best friends! @smalljarcoach this is so thoughtful 💝You are amazing💃 #screaltor®️ #summervillesc

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