Midlife Worthy Moms
Welcome to the Midlife Worthy Moms, the podcast for Graceful Empty Nesters. I'm Kim Damon, founder of Midlife Discoveries, Worthy Moms. As a certified life and Enneagram coach for moms of adults, I'm here to help you find connection with your adult kids while embarking on your journey as an empty nester mom. Let's create drama remission with your kids, step kids, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. Build a life based on grace and peace. Tune in each week for practical tips and valuable lessons on connecting with your adult children and living your best life. Together, let's transform our moments of rejection into joy and laughter.
Episodes
80 episodes
Ep 80: Finding Peace in Family Moments: Strategies for Events & Celebrations
Special events, milestones and the holiday season brings a unique set of challenges for moms of grown children. Whether you're preparing for in-person celebrations or managing the emotions of being apart, this episode provides heartfelt strateg...
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Episode 80
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17:18
Untangling Holiday Heartach
Join host Kim as she weaves a touching story about Christmas trees, family traditions, and the unexpected lessons they teach us about motherhood. Through candid stories of toppling trees, unwanted spiders, and treasured ornaments, this episode ...
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Episode 79
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18:16
Ep 78: The Surprising Truth About Your Thoughts
Are your thoughts keeping you awake at night, especially when it comes to your relationship with your adult children? In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the fascinating science behind our daily thoughts and discover why some of them seem...
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Episode 78
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15:19
Ep 77: Break Free From Triggers
Do you find yourself spiraling into emotional turmoil when your adult child doesn't return your calls? Or feel a deep ache when they choose to spend holidays elsewhere? In this episode, we dive into understanding the hidden triggers that intens...
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Ep 76: Finding Gratitude When Thanksgiving Feels Hard
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, thi...
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Episode 76
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13:07
Ep 75: The Perfect Apology: Why 'Sorry' Isn't Always Enough
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...
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Episode 75
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15:07
Ep 74: The Power of Facing Your What Ifs
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 ...
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Episode 74
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13:07
Ep 73: Emotional Layers: The key to understanding Complex Emotions
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. Whethe...
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Episode 73
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15:26
Ep 72: The Hidden Cost of Avoiding Your Pain
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 gro...
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Episode 72
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11:00
Ep 71: It's Never Too Late to Create a Growth Mindset
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 c...
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Episode 71
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19:42
Ep 70: Unlocking the Growth Mindset
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...
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Episode 70
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17:46
Ep 69: Rebuilding Relationships: The Power of Accountability
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...
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Episode 69
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23:13
Ep 68: Silencing the Inner Critic
In this eye-opening episode of Midlife Worthy Moms, we dive deep into the world of the inner critic - that nagging voice that often sabotages our relationships with adult children. Discover how this unseen force creates a cycle of ruminating th...
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Episode 68
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18:34
Ep 67: The Many Ways Moms Handle Conflict
Welcome to episode 67 of Midlife Worthy Moms with your host, Kim! In today’s episode, we dive deep into a common struggle among moms of adult children—the pressure to handle every situation the same way as other moms. Are you feeling w...
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Episode 67
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16:53
Ep 66: Building Your Ladder to Reconnection - Part II
In this powerful continuation of our Ladder to Reconnection series, we dive deep into crafting a personalized strategy for rebuilding relationships with your adult children. Discover how to create an effective action plan tailored to your uniqu...
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Episode 66
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20:17
Ep 65: The Ladder To Connection
In this empowering episode of Midlife Worthy Moms, we tackle the heart-wrenching challenge of feeling disconnected from your adult children. Discover how to recognize when you're stuck in patterns of inaction or chaotic attempts at reconnection...
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Episode 65
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15:17
Ep 64: How the Enneagram Creates Understanding & Connection
Let's explore the fascinating world of the Enneagram with Kim from Midlife Discoveries. In this eye-opening episode, Kim unravels the mystery of the nine personality types and how understanding them can revolutionize your relationship with your...
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Episode 64
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19:52
Ep 63: The Unexpected Joy of No Expectations
In this eye-opening episode of the Midlife Worthy Moms Podcast, let's discuss the thorny issue of expectations we hold for our adult children. She explores why these expectations often lead to disappointment and offers a revolutionary approach:...
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Episode 63
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16:13
Ep 62: A Fresh Approach to Connection - Dating Your Kids
In this eye-opening episode of the Midlife Worthy Moms Podcast, host Kim introduces a revolutionary approach to improving relationships with adult children and in-laws. Drawing parallels between the excitement of new romance and family dynamics...
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Episode 62
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16:47
Ep 61: Healing Your Anger Towards Your Adult Children
In this powerful episode of the Midlife Worthy Moms Podcast, host Kim dives deep into a topic many mothers of adult children struggle with but rarely discuss openly: anger towards their grown kids. With compassion and insight, Kim explores the ...
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Episode 61
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15:36
Ep 60: From Explosion to Connection
In this eye-opening episode of the Midlife Worthy Moms Podcast, host Kim unveils two powerful techniques that can revolutionize your relationship with your adult children: The Pause and Reflect Method and The 30-Second Reframe. Discover how the...
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Episode 60
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18:32
Ep 59: Conversation Starters
Welcome to episode 59 of the Midlife Worthy Moms podcast! Today, let's dive into the often-challenging terrain of conversations with adult children. Have you ever found yourself at a loss for words, struggling to connect? We explore why these c...
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Episode 59
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20:44
Ep 58 Why We Remember It Differently Than Our Grown Kids
In this heartfelt episode of the Midlife Worthy Moms podcast, Kim dives into the often-overlooked topic of memory discrepancies between parents and their grown children. With warmth and empathy, she explores why our adult children might remembe...
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Episode 58
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20:53
Ep 57: Layers of Loss
In this heartfelt episode of the Midlife Worthy Moms podcast, Kim explores the complex layers of loss that we all experience throughout our lives. With warmth and empathy, she explores how seemingly small losses can accumulate over time, creati...
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Episode 57
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19:09
Ep 56: Loving The Rough & Tough In Our Lives
Welcome to the Midlife or the Moms Podcast, Episode 56: Navigating Relationships with Difficult People. In this insightful episode, where we discuss the challenges of dealing with those rough-around-the-edges individuals who seem to push all ou...
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Episode 56
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32:15