• Ep 76: Finding Gratitude When Thanksgiving Feels Hard
    Nov 22 2024

    In this heartfelt episode of the Midlife Worthy Moms Podcast, host Kim tackles the complex emotions many moms face during Thanksgiving. Whether you're separated from family, anxious about gatherings, or struggling to find joy in the season, this episode offers practical tools for transforming your holiday experience. Kim introduces a powerful 12-week gratitude practice, starting with a personal gratitude letter and evolving into daily reflection exercises. She provides thoughtful prompting questions to help listeners identify sources of genuine thankfulness in their lives and shares strategies for creating meaningful holiday experiences regardless of circumstances. The episode beautifully weaves together scientific research on gratitude's benefits with practical applications, all while acknowledging the very real challenges many moms face during the holidays. Concluding with scripture from 1 Timothy 4:4, this episode serves as both a comfort and a guide for anyone seeking to cultivate authentic gratitude this Thanksgiving season.

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    13 mins
  • Ep 75: The Perfect Apology: Why 'Sorry' Isn't Always Enough
    Nov 15 2024

    Ever wonder why your apologies don't seem to land with your adult children? In this eye-opening episode, we explore the delicate art of making meaningful apologies that can transform your relationship. Learn why blanket "sorry" statements might be doing more harm than good, and discover powerful alternatives that can help rebuild trust. Whether you're struggling to connect or just want to strengthen your bond, this episode offers practical wisdom for every mom ready to take their relationship to the next level.

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    15 mins
  • Ep 74: The Power of Facing Your What Ifs
    Nov 8 2024

    Ever find yourself lying awake at night, haunted by those nagging "what if" questions about your relationship with your adult children? You're not alone. In this powerful episode, we dive deep into how these fears shape our actions and hold us back from healing. Learn how to transform your biggest worries into stepping stones for growth and discover why staying in your comfort zone might be the riskiest choice of all. Whether you're navigating estrangement or struggling to connect with your grown children, this episode offers practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement for every mom ready to face her fears and find her path forward.

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    13 mins
  • Ep 73: Emotional Layers: The key to understanding Complex Emotions
    Nov 1 2024

    Ever feel like your emotions are running the show, especially when it comes to your relationship with your adult children? In this powerful episode, Kim dives deep into understanding the complex layers of our emotional responses as moms. Whether you're struggling with feeling sidelined, rejected, or just disconnected from your grown children, this episode offers practical strategies for processing your emotions in a healthy way. Kim shares personal insights and professional wisdom about how understanding our own emotional patterns can transform our relationships. You'll discover why some common responses to emotions might be holding you back and learn valuable techniques for creating deeper connections with your adult children. This episode is perfect for any mom who wants to move from emotional reactivity to meaningful relationship building.

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    15 mins
  • Ep 72: The Hidden Cost of Avoiding Your Pain
    Oct 25 2024

    Are you burying your pain instead of investing in healing your relationship with your adult child? In this powerful mini-episode, we dive deep into the parable of the bags of gold from Matthew 25:14 and how it mirrors our journey as moms of grown children. Just like the servants who were given gold according to their abilities, we've been entrusted with precious relationships. Some of us invest and see our relationships grow, while others bury their hurt and wait for change. Through personal insight and biblical wisdom, we explore the cost of avoiding difficult emotions and the rewards of doing the inner work. If you're feeling stuck, waiting for your adult child to change while your pain turns to bitterness, this episode offers a gentle but profound wake-up call. Discover how investing in yourself and your healing can lead to the meaningful connection you desire with your grown children.

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    11 mins
  • Ep 71: It's Never Too Late to Create a Growth Mindset
    Oct 18 2024

    Let's go further in this part II of mindsets with the Midlife Worthy Moms Podcast. In this eye-opening episode, we explore how well-intentioned messages about success and failure can unintentionally create a fixed mindset in ourselves and our children. Discover the origins of these messages, their impact, and most importantly, learn practical strategies to shift towards a growth mindset - no matter your age. Whether you're dealing with your own fixed mindset beliefs or hoping to influence your adult children, this episode offers compassionate insights and actionable tips. Join us as we uncover the power of perseverance, the beauty of challenges, and the transformative potential of embracing a growth mindset in midlife and beyond.

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    20 mins
  • Ep 70: Unlocking the Growth Mindset
    Oct 11 2024

    Discover the transformative power of a growth mindset in this eye-opening episode of the Midlife Worthy Moms Podcast. Host [Your Name] delves into the difference between fixed and growth mindsets, exploring how this simple shift in thinking can revolutionize your relationship with your adult children. Through relatable examples and practical strategies, you'll learn how to recognize fixed mindset thoughts, challenge them, and embrace a perspective that fosters personal growth and stronger family connections. Whether you're feeling rejected, sidelined, or stuck in difficult family dynamics, this episode offers hope and actionable steps to help you navigate the challenges of midlife motherhood. Tune in to unlock the potential for positive change in your life and relationships.

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    18 mins
  • Ep 69: Rebuilding Relationships: The Power of Accountability
    Oct 4 2024

    Are you struggling to connect with your adult child? Do you feel rejected, sidelined, or like you're walking on eggshells around them? In this powerful episode of Midlife Worthy Moms, host Kim delves into the challenging topic of accountability in relationships with grown children. Discover the four pillars that can transform your connection: self-reflection, forgiveness, mending, and positive influence. Kim shares personal insights, practical exercises, and heartfelt advice to help you navigate the complex emotions and dynamics of evolving parent-child relationships. Whether you're experiencing low contact or simply want to improve your bond, this episode offers hope, understanding, and actionable steps towards reconnection. Join us for an empowering journey of self-discovery and relationship renewal that every midlife mom needs to hear.

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    23 mins