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Intelligent Intoxication

Get ready to craft a top shelf life with new episodes every Wednesday. Join your host, Terri Bradway, for season two of the Intelligent Intoxication podcast.

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19:29

Are You a Mom Stuck in Explanations?

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2026/02/04

In the empty nest, long-standing explanations for why life can’t change often get louder. These stories once protected us—but now they may be quietly limiting our sense of agency, vitality, and connection.1. The Pattern: Living in Explanation Mode Constant reasons why change isn’t possible Weight, marriage, energy, relationships, timing Not laziness—protection Explanations reduce risk, disappointment, and grief “If it’s not my fault, I don’t have to risk failing… but I also don’t get to feel my

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13:34

How To Habit As the Mom of Adult Children

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2026/01/28

Episode Description:If your habits haven’t been what you wanted them to be so far in 2026, here’s a quick habit refresh for your consideration: Identify whether you are an “abstainer” or a “moderator”. In her book, Better Than Before, author Gretchen Rubin explains: “For abstainers, it’s easier to say no to everything than to say no to some things… moderators do better when they indulge in moderation, because occasional indulgence heightens their pleasure and strengthens their resolve.” When it

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9:59

How To Create and Maintain Friendships As the Mom of...

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2026/01/21

Moms of adult children often struggle to create or maintain emotionally mature relationships in the second season of life. What if creating new connections can actually be simple, not complicated? Here are my top three tips for creating and maintaining connections: Be interested. No one wants to be impressed by you. Women want to feel seen and heard and that you’re genuinely interested in who they are. The best way to do this is to ask them questions using the prompt: “I’m so curious… “ Be

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15:08

How To Quietly Quit as the Mom of Adult Children

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2026/01/14

I use the concept “quiet quitting” to describe the intentional decision to create an internal boundary regarding what we are no longer willing to do, be, or what or to whom we’re no longer willing to grant access to, or determining the amount of space you need between you and another person in order to truly love and accept them and yourself at the same time.“Quitting” is not giving up - it’s deciding that you’re no longer willing to invest your limited time, energy, and resources into an activity

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18:00

The Emotional Whiplash Moms of Adult Kids Feel When...

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2026/01/07

If you’re a mom of adult children and you’re feeling discombobulated after the holidays — this episode is for you.When your kids come home, life often shifts into anticipation mode. We look forward to their arrival, savor the time together, and then suddenly… they’re gone. And you’re left trying to restart your life again. In this episode, we talk about: Why the transition after the holidays feels so emotionally jarring How living in anticipation can quietly put your own life on hold The

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21:00

How To Feel Better When You're Struggling As the Mom...

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2025/12/31

In the second stage of motherhood, many women struggle to just “feel better”. In this episode, we explore both top-down and bottom-up approaches to healing and wellbeing as the mom of adult children. You’ll learn: What top-down work looks like (mindset, values, identity, belief-shifting) What bottom-up support includes (therapy, medication, nervous system care, lifestyle shifts) Why insight alone doesn’t always bring relief Why needing support at this stage of life is not a failure—but a

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16:59

How To Stop Anticipating Time With Your Adult Children

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2025/12/24

In this episode, we explore the subtle but powerful difference between anticipation and presence — and how it impacts your daily peace and joy as the mother of adult children in your second season of life. Anticipation pulls your mind into the future, imagining what hasn’t happened yet. While it can create excitement, it often keeps us in a state of waiting, overthinking, or low-grade anxiety. Presence brings us back to the moment we’re in. It’s the practice of rooting ourselves where our body is,

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16:33

Gifts Your Adult Children Really Want - Part 2

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2025/12/17

On tonight’s episode, we’ll discuss 10 more “gifts” a mother can give her adult children that cost nothing but create emotional spaciousness, safety, and connection. These acts of emotional generosity will help your relationship grow, breathe, and thrive.The Best Gifts a Mother Can Give Her Adult Children (That Money Can’t Buy) 11. A Soft Landing, Not a Sticky Trap Offering warmth, humor, listening, and ease when you’re together — the kind of presence that makes them want to come back. 12

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14:30

Gifts Your Adult Children Really Want

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2025/12/10

On tonight’s episode, we’ll discuss “gifts” a mother can give her adult children that cost nothing but create emotional spaciousness, safety, and connection. These acts of emotional generosity will help your relationship grow, breathe, and thrive.The Best Gifts a Mother Can Give Her Adult Children (That Money Can’t Buy) 1. A Life You Love and Live Fully A purposeful, engaged, meaningful life so they never feel responsible for your happiness. A parallel life, not a dependent one. 2. Emotional

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17:53

The Challenges of Adult Children Returning Home For...

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2025/12/03

As the mother of adult children, it’s normal to experience challenges when they return for the holidays. Your new routines may be disrupted, your old roles may resurface, and both parents and children have expectations for the time spent together.Here are a few questions for your consideration: What are your expectations for the holiday season? What are your adult children’s expectations? What roles will you feel compelled to step back into? How can you honor your adult children’s desire for

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21:08

Navigating Depression and Anxiety As A Mother of...

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2025/11/26

As the mother of adult children, it’s normal to feel occasional sadness and worry. But when sadness becomes depression, and worry is a symptom of anxiety, it’s time to consider getting help. This episode helps you understand the difference between normal transitional feelings and signs that you may need additional support from a therapist or doctor. Key Takeaways: The empty nest is often described as a loss that comes without a funeral. There’s no ceremony, no community ritual, no structured

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12:43

How To Experience a Happy Empty Nest

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2025/11/19

So many women in the empty-nest season find themselves waiting to feel “ready,” “clear,” or “purposeful” before they allow themselves to feel happy. In today’s episode, we explore a powerful reframe inspired by this Dan Sullivan quote from his best-selling book, The Gap and the Gain: “Happiness is not something you pursue. Happiness is not somewhere in the future. Happiness is where you start, not where you finish.” If you’ve been telling yourself that you have to “earn” happiness as an

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19:38

Embracing a "Gain Mindset" As An Empty-Nester

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2025/11/12

Episode SummaryDo you ever look around your quiet home and wonder, “What now?” Your kids are thriving, but you feel… stuck. It’s easy to measure your life by what’s missing — the noise, the busyness, the clear sense of purpose you once had. In this episode, we explore a powerful concept from Dan Sullivan’s book The Gap and the Gain - the idea that fulfillment comes from how far you’ve come, not how far you still have to go. When you shift from living in the gap (what’s missing) to the gain (what’s

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14:58

Boredom As An Empty-Nester

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2025/11/05

In this episode, we explore boredom — that restless, itchy feeling that something’s missing, even when life is calm. After years of being needed and scheduled, the quiet can feel both freeing and frustrating. Boredom isn’t a sign of failure — it’s a sign of readiness. Your soul is waking up and looking for new places to pour your energy and creativity.Key Takeaways: Boredom is restlessness without direction — it means you have energy again but nowhere meaningful to place it yet. After years of

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17:09

Apathy as an Empty Nester — When You Feel Flat and...

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2025/10/29

In this episode, we unpack the quiet heaviness of apathy — that feeling of being flat, uninspired, or simply tired of caring. It’s not laziness or lack of motivation; it’s often your body and soul asking for rest. After decades of constant motion — raising kids, managing households, giving your all — apathy can surface when a major season ends. It’s the body’s way of saying, “I need to reset before I embrace the next season.”Key Takeaways: Apathy often follows intense seasons of output — like

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11:35

Regret vs. Guilt in the Empty Nest Years

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2025/10/22

As our kids grow up and leave home, many parents find themselves reflecting on the past — replaying choices, wondering what they could have done differently, and questioning the paths they took. In this episode, we explore the difference between guilt and regret — two emotions that often surface in the quiet of the empty nest, yet hold very different meanings and invitations. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The subtle but powerful distinction between guilt (“I did something wrong and need to

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11:56

Part 3 - Lifestyle and Structure

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2025/10/15

In addition to struggling to redefine their identity/purpose and renegotiate their relationships and connections, empty-nesters may struggle to reimagine their new lifestyle and the structure of their days, weeks, and months. They may feel: a loss of routine, structure, and a sense of accomplishment without daily parenting tasks. restlessness or boredom with too much unstructured time. temptation to indulge in/buffer their emotions with distractions like food, alcohol, shopping, social media, or

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18:27

Why Relationships Can Be Challenging For Empty-Nesters

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2025/10/08

There are three common challenges for empty-nesters:Losing one’s identity or purpose Missing convenient, organic relationships/craving meaningful connections Struggling with a new lifestyle and daily structure Relationships can feel challenging for empty-nesters if they: experience marital/long-term partnership shifts—sometimes feeling like they’re living with a stranger now that it’s just the two of them. crave deeper connection with adult children, yet don't know how to both honor their young

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18:25

Redefining Your Identity and Purpose As An Empty-Nester

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2025/10/01

I’ve noticed these three common challenges for empty-nesters:Losing one’s identity or purpose Missing convenient, organic relationships/craving meaningful connections Struggling with a new lifestyle and daily structure Identity and purpose is challenging for empty-nesters if they: are feeling like they’ve lost their sense of self after decades of being “mom first.” don’t know what their gifts, passions, or talents actually are. question their relevance and value now that their role as caregiver

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6:46

How To Know What You Need

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2025/09/24

When do you notice struggling to discern or communicate what you really need? Here are a few questions that might provide some much-needed clarity:Am I willing to give myself the permission to have and communicate my needs? Am I worried that I’ll burden someone else? If I weren’t afraid of being a burden, what might I actually ask for? Am I willing to give myself the same compassion I offer to others? If my best friend felt the way I do right now, what might I offer? Do I need something along the

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