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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

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Ep 114: The Fear That's Keeping You From Your Grown...

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2025/08/15

Every mom facing estrangement knows this feeling. You want to reach out to your grown child, but fear keeps you frozen. In this episode, we explore the difference between healthy fear that protects us and unhealthy fear that keeps us stuck. Discover the simple brain science behind why a difficult conversation with your child can feel as dangerous as facing a wild animal. Learn to identify the seven specific fears that sabotage your relationship attempts, from vulnerability to abandonmen...

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Ep 113: The Epidemic of Estrangement and Hope

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2025/08/08

Family estrangement has reached epidemic levels in America, with 27% of families affected. If you're a mom struggling to connect with your adult child, this episode reveals the shocking statistics behind what feels like your private pain. Kim shares research-backed insights about reconciliation rates, gender patterns in estrangement, and the connection between rising therapy rates and family division. More importantly, she offers biblical wisdom and practical steps toward healing. Discover wh...

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Ep 112: An Honest Conversation With My First Love -...

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2025/08/01

What happens when therapy makes things worse instead of better? In part two of my conversation with Nick, we dive deep into the messy middle of our relationship - the years when everything felt broken. Nick opens up about encountering a therapist who wanted to blame everything on "mom" and why he walked away. We talk honestly about in-law dynamics, the chaos of trying to fit into a family that wasn't ours, and how I went silent when I should have spoken up. But this isn't just about the hard ...

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Ep 111: An Honest Conversation With My First Love -...

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2025/07/25

What happens when your firstborn - your first love - becomes a stranger? In this raw, honest conversation, I sit down with my son Nick to talk about the moments that nearly broke our relationship and the journey that brought us back together. Nick shares stories you've never heard before - from childhood struggles in Boston to finding his way in rural Nebraska, from Marine Corps bootcamp during 9/11 to navigating divorce as a father. But this isn't just his story. It's about the painful years...

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EP 110: Navigating The Seven Stages of Loss

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2025/07/18

In this deeply personal episode, Kim explores the seven stages of loss and how they uniquely apply to mothers experiencing estrangement or difficult relationships with their grown children. Drawing from conversations with mothers who've faced unimaginable loss, Kim reveals why no-contact grief can feel even more devastating than death grief, and why that's completely valid. You'll discover each stage of the grief process – from denial and bargaining to reconstruction and growth – and learn wh...

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EP 109: Kindness Isn't Code for How to Give In

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2025/07/11

Tired of walking on eggshells around your grown children? In this episode, Kim explores the difference between true kindness and people-pleasing. She shares her personal journey from being a controlling "boss mom" to a people-pleasing doormat, and how she found the middle ground of confident kindness. Discover why saying "no" with love is actually more caring than always saying "yes," and learn how to set boundaries that strengthen rather than strain your relationships with adult children. Ki...

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EP 108: The Sneaky Emotions That Keep You Stuck (And...

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2025/07/04

Do your emotions about your adult child relationships feel productive when they're actually keeping you trapped? In this vulnerable episode, Kim reveals the five "sneaky indulging emotions" that masquerade as motherly concern but function like emotional quicksand. Through personal stories and client experiences, you'll discover how doubt, overwhelm, confusion, worry, and self-pity create the illusion of progress while keeping you stuck in painful cycles. Kim explains why we unconsciously choo...

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Ep 107: It's Not What They Do - It's How You Think...

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2025/06/27

Feeling hurt, rejected, or frustrated by your grown children's choices? What if the pain you're experiencing isn't actually caused by what they're doing, but by how you're thinking about what they're doing? In this eye-opening episode, Kim explores the powerful concept of subjective thoughts and how they shape every interaction with your adult children. Through real-life examples and practical steps, you'll discover why two moms can have identical situations yet completely different emotional...

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Ep 106: The Two Sides of Validation: Why One Pushes...

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2025/06/20

Feeling like you're walking on eggshells with your grown children? Constantly wondering if you were a "good enough" mom? In this eye-opening episode, Kim reveals the hidden truth about validation that most moms miss completely. There are two sides to validation - one that pushes your adult children away and another that creates the deep connection you've been craving. Kim shares why seeking validation from your grown kids is actually damaging your relationship and introduces a powerful altern...

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Ep 105: The Secret to Being a Team With Dad

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2025/06/13

This Father's Day, let's talk about the elephant in the room - how differently you and your husband handle conflict with your grown children. If you've ever felt frustrated because dad seems to brush off drama that keeps you up at night, or wondered why he responds so differently to your daughter versus your son, this episode is for you. I'm sharing the real differences between how moms and dads navigate these tricky adult child relationships, plus the strategies that actually work for gettin...

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Ep 104: The Detective Mom: Why We Find Only What We...

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2025/06/06

Are you building a case against your grown child without even realizing it? In this eye-opening episode, we explore how our minds naturally look for evidence to support what we already believe—and how this can be destroying our relationships with our adult children. Kim shares relatable examples of how we become "worry detectives," collecting proof that something is wrong while completely missing evidence that things are actually going well. You'll discover why your brain works this way and, ...

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Ep 103: The Mission & Core Values to Transform Your...

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2025/05/30

Feeling lost in your relationship with your adult children? You're not alone. In this episode, Kim shares the mission and five core values that guide Midlife Discoveries and can transform how you show up in every relationship. Discover why understanding your values is crucial for setting healthy boundaries and stopping the cycle of walking on eggshells around your grown kids. Kim breaks down the five core values: Love Supernaturally, Embrace Authentic Truth, Empower Through Self-Compassion, T...

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Ep: 102 Stop Feeding the Fire: How Your Anger is...

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2025/05/23

Are you tired of carrying around anger about your adult child like a heavy stone in your chest? In this episode, we're talking about something most moms don't want to admit - how we accidentally feed our anger every single day, making it bigger and more consuming. Kim shares how being consumed by resentment can actually turn into finding genuine peace. You'll discover why seeking out other angry moms actually makes things worse, how chronic anger is literally damaging your health, and a simpl...

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Ep 101: An Honest Conversation With Mini-Me (Part 2)

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2025/05/16

Continuing their candid conversation, Kim and Meghann explore deeper aspects of their relationship in this follow-up episode. They discuss their different approaches to spirituality, with Meghann sharing her recent journey toward faith after years of resistance. The conversation touches on family dynamics with in-laws, the importance of invitations even when you expect a "no," and maintaining calm during difficult conversations. Meghann offers valuable advice to moms wanting to connect with t...

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Ep 100: An Honest Conversation With Mini-Me (Part 1)

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2025/05/09

In this milestone 🎉 100th episode, host Kim Damon sits down with her daughter Meghann for an intimate mother-daughter conversation about their relationship journey. Kim's "Mini Me" opens up about her favorite childhood memories, from treasured Christmas traditions with her grandmother to archery competitions that built skills she later used in the Marine Corps. They navigate tough topics like parenting differences, work-life balance, and Meghann's unexpected decision to join the military.

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Ep 99: Embracing Your Midlife Power

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2025/05/02

Grab Your Complementary Ticket to the Graceful Midlife Mom Conference Here: https://www.midlifediscoveries.com/Graceful Join Kim, certified life coach and midlife mom mentor, for a heartfelt conversation about the challenges and unexpected joys of midlife motherhood. In this special 99th episode, Kim addresses the negative thoughts that often plague empty nest moms and offers a refreshing perspective on this transformative season of life. Discover how your relationship with your adult c...

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Ep 98: Breaking Free - Why Anger Holds You Hostage

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2025/04/25

Grab your Free Ticket to the Graceful Midlife Mom Virtual Conference Here: https://www.midlifediscoveries.com/Graceful When relationships with adult children become strained or distant, anger often feels like a justified response to our pain. But what if that anger is actually preventing the very connection we crave? In this heartfelt episode, Kim explores the destructive power of holding onto resentment toward our grown children and offers a compassionate roadmap for moving forward. She sh...

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Ep 97: The L.O.V.E. M.E.N.D.S. Framework: Your Path...

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2025/04/18

Link to the L.O.V.E. M.E.N.D.S. Framework: https://www.midlifediscoveries.com/LOVE In this heartfelt Easter weekend episode, Kim Damon introduces the transformative L.O.V.E. M.E.N.D.S. framework – a powerful approach for mothers struggling to connect with their adult children. Drawing from her personal journey of reconnection after years of strained relationships, Kim shares how shifting your focus from fixing your child to healing yourself can repair even the most fractured family bond...

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Ep 96: Your Worth Isn't Determined by Others

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2025/04/11

Do you measure your worth by how often your adult children call or visit? Do you feel a deep ache when they choose to spend holidays elsewhere? In this heart-opening episode, Kim tackles the painful misconception that our lovability depends on our grown children's ability to show us love. Drawing from personal experience and biblical wisdom, she introduces the revolutionary concept of "The Mirror Effect" – understanding that others' capacity to love reflects their story, not your value. Liste...

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Ep 95: The Comparison Trap

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2025/04/04

In Episode 95 of the Midlife Worthy Moms Podcast, Kim tackles the painful habit of comparison that leaves so many empty nest moms feeling inadequate and heartbroken. When we compare our relationships with our adult children to others' seemingly perfect family connections, we unknowingly damage the very relationships we long to nurture. Kim shares personal stories of falling into the comparison trap and offers five practical steps to break free. Discover how to transform comparison into genuin...

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