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Podcast: The Almost Empty Nest—Letting Go, Redefined: Parenting Teens and Finding Yourself Again—with Small Jar Coach
Episode: The Nurturer Mom — The Mom Who Loves Her Teen Without Limits and Struggles to Let Go — Archetype #3 | Ep. 108
Description: I used to think that if my kids were safe, happy, and doing well, then I was doing motherhood right. But no one prepared me for what happens when they grow up, pull away, or stop needing me the same way. In this episode, I’m exploring the Nurturer Mom Archetype—the version of us that leads with unconditional love, empathy, and a fierce commitment to our teens. But when our kids become more independent, that deep connection we once relied on can feel fragile… or gone. I’ll share the mindset traps nurturer moms face—perfectionism, comparison, and identity l...