Absolutely—here’s a refined version in your voice: warm, grounded, emotionally honest, and empowering, with the right mix of personal connection and clear value:

Have you ever thought, “My kid doesn’t even like me”—and then felt a mix of heartbreak and shame, because you can’t believe this is where you’ve ended up after everything you’ve poured into them?

If so, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. And I’ve coached so many moms who’ve sat with this exact fear in silence, wondering what they did wrong and how to fix it.

In this episode, I’m sharing a really personal story about a time when I felt totally disconnected from one of the people I love most—when every attempt to bridge the gap only seemed to push us further apart. And I’ll walk you through what I’ve learned since then about why this happens and how we can begin to find our footing again.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this conversation:

How to recognize one of the tricky mindset traps you might be falling into with your teen—and why it never brings the connection you want

A simple shift to stop needing their reassurance so you can show up from strength instead of fear

What it looks like to love your child unconditionally… even when they’re not making it easy

If things feel strained or distant with your teen or adult child right now, this episode will help you breathe a little deeper—and start showing up in a way that feels more like you.

✨ Want to go deeper in this work with me? Join me for my next free masterclass: https://www.thesmalljar.com/class.

💪 Curious about coaching with Small Jar?  Check out our Mom 2.0 coaching program: www.thesmalljar.com/Mom-2-0.

❓ Have questions or want to share your feedback? I'd love to hear from you! You can email me at jennifer@thesmalljar.com. 

This empowering podcast offers life coaching for moms and parenting support for midlife mothers raising teens as they approach the empty nest, teaching them how to let go of control, stop overthinking, and shift their mindset, while also helping them set boundaries, improve communication, reduce anxiety, release mom guilt, and find purpose in the evolving journey of parenting teens and motherhood.

Episode ID: 1000717501617

GUID: Kajabi-2149054165

Release Date: 16/07/2025, 15:30:00