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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

kids & family parenting

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Ep 74: The Power of Facing Your What Ifs

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2024/11/08

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

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Ep 73: Emotional Layers: The key to understanding...

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2024/11/01

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

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Ep 72: The Hidden Cost of Avoiding Your Pain

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2024/10/25

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

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Ep 71: It's Never Too Late to Create a Growth Mindset

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2024/10/18

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

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Ep 70: Unlocking the Growth Mindset

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2024/10/11

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

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Ep 69: Rebuilding Relationships: The Power of...

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2024/10/04

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

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Ep 68: Silencing the Inner Critic

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2024/09/27

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 thoughts, shame, and internal drama that can drive a wedge between you and your grown kids. But don't worry, this isn't just about identifying the problem. We'll equip you with practical strategies to calm the inner chatter, challenge negative

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Ep 67: The Many Ways Moms Handle Conflict

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2024/09/20

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 weighed down by comparisons or judgment? Wondering why other moms seem to have it all together while you're navigating conflict with your grown kids? We’ll explore how each mom’s unique personality influences how she approaches parenting, based on the Enneagram

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Ep 66: Building Your Ladder to Reconnection - Part II

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2024/09/13

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 unique situation, complete with self-care strategies and obstacle-busting techniques. Learn the art of celebrating small victories and the importance of continuous assessment and adjustment. Whether you're feeling sidelined, rejected, or walking on eggshells

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Ep 65: The Ladder To Connection

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2024/09/06

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. Learn about the innovative Ladder Method, a step-by-step approach to creating a plan of action that can help rebuild those precious family bonds. Whether you're experiencing low contact, no contact, or just feeling sidelined in your grown

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Ep 64: How the Enneagram Creates Understanding &...

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2024/08/30

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 adult children. Whether you're feeling disconnected, struggling with communication, or simply wanting to deepen your bond, this episode offers invaluable insights. Kim explains how the Enneagram reveals your core motivations, fears, and relationship

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Ep 63: The Unexpected Joy of No Expectations

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2024/08/23

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: being 100% responsible for the relationship. Through relatable examples and practical advice, Kim guides listeners on a journey of self-discovery, showing how letting go of the "instruction book" for our grown kids can lead to more fulfilling

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Ep 62: A Fresh Approach to Connection - Dating Your Kids

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2024/08/16

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, she explores how the principles of dating can transform challenging connections. With warmth and understanding, Kim guides listeners through practical strategies to reignite curiosity, foster genuine interest, and bring out their best selves in family

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Ep 61: Healing Your Anger Towards Your Adult Children

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2024/08/09

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 root causes of this anger, its potential to transform into destructive bitterness, and the behaviors it can trigger that further damage parent-child relationships. But this isn't just about identifying problems – Kim offers hope and practical strategies

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Ep 60: From Explosion to Connection

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2024/08/02

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 these simple yet effective strategies can help you navigate challenging conversations, defuse tensions, and create deeper connections with your grown kids. Kim shares personal experiences and practical examples to illustrate how these methods work in real-life

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Ep 59: Conversation Starters

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2024/07/26

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 conversations can be so difficult and provide you with practical, open-ended questions to break the ice and foster meaningful dialogue. In a world where yes or no answers are the norm, we discuss how to step outside of these constraints and engage in

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Ep 58 Why We Remember It Differently Than Our Grown Kids

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2024/07/19

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 remember their childhood differently than we do, or sometimes not at all. Drawing from personal experiences and psychological insights, Kim breaks down three main reasons for these memory differences: how we process experiences, how we retain information, and how we

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Ep 57: Layers of Loss

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2024/07/12

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, creating a heavy emotional burden that may suddenly tumble down like a game of Jenga. Kim shares insights on various types of losses, from job changes and divorces to the subtle shifts in holiday experiences as our children grow up.Drawing from her own experiences,

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Ep 56: Loving The Rough & Tough In Our Lives

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2024/07/05

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 our buttons. Whether it's family members we can't avoid or people we need to maintain relationships with for the sake of our children, this episode offers practical strategies for managing these complex interactions.Kim breaks down various types of

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Ep 55: Believing The Impossible

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2024/06/28

Welcome to the Midlife Worthy Moms Podcast, Episode 55: Believing the Impossible. This thought-provoking episode delves into the challenges many midlife mothers face when trying to reconnect or improve relationships with their adult children or other family members.We explore three key reasons why we often struggle to believe that positive change in these relationships is possible. I’ll share personal anecdotes and insights to illustrate how fear, confusion, and limiting beliefs can hold us back

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