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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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12:51

Second Season vs. Next Season: Releasing the Pressure...

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2026/04/08

Second Season vs. Next Season: Releasing the Pressure to Get It RightIn today’s episode, we’re exploring the subtle difference between calling this chapter your “second season” versus your “next season.” At first glance, second season can sound intentional and beautiful — but it can also carry an unspoken pressure: This is it. This one needs to be right. For many midlife women, especially moms navigating the empty nest and redefining identity, that language can feel heavy. On the other hand, next

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14:56

The Changes You Choose vs. The Ones You Don’t

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2026/04/01

In this episode, we’re exploring the difference between the life changes we choose as midlife women and the ones that seem to happen to us.Some changes arrive because we intentionally decide something needs to shift — our routines, our relationships, our homes, our health, or the way we want to live this next season. Other changes come without invitation: children leaving home, changing family dynamics, body changes, loss, or unexpected transitions that can leave us feeling untethered. The truth

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8:17

Stop Trying To Find Your Purpose

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2026/03/25

So many women feel the weight of the question: “What is my purpose?”It can feel big, vague, and quietly intimidating—like there’s a “right” answer you’re supposed to figure out. But what if the question itself is the problem? This episode offers a gentler, more grounded approach. Key Shift Instead of asking: “What is my purpose?” Try asking: What lets me feel a little more alive? When do I notice feeling most like me? Does this energize me - or does it drain or deplete me? When do I notice

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19:46

What Emotions To Expect After Your Kids Leave

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2026/03/18

In this episode, we talk about the three emotional stages many women move through when their children leave home: Grief, Relief, and Joy.These stages don’t always happen in a straight line. You may feel two of them at the same time, or circle back to one when holidays, visits, or life transitions happen. But recognizing where you are can bring a lot of clarity. 1. Grief: Letting Go of a Season The first stage many women experience is grief. This isn’t just missing your children—it’s the quiet

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10:51

Announcing An In-Person Class for Moms of Adult...

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2026/03/11

I’m thrilled to announce my new in-person class:“Design Your Second Season – Your Kids Are Grown. Now it’s time to rediscover YOU.” Design Your Second Season is a 5-week small-group class where moms of adult children come together to reflect, reconnect with who they are now, and begin shaping a meaningful and fulfilling next chapter. In this class, you’ll gain: • Clarity about who you are now in this stage of life • A vision for what you want your next chapter to look like • Confidence in your

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10:32

What Are You Still Trying to Prove?

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2026/03/04

Once the active years of motherhood have passed, we may find ourselves still trying to prove to or convince others that we are valuable and worthy. Proving is similar to people-pleasing in which we’re “lying” to others in order to manage how they think or feel about us. If you’re the mother of adult children who finds herself striving to prove that you’re still valuable and worthy, I can help. I invite you to schedule a complimentary coaching call with me. Here’s the link: Coaching Call with

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15:00

How To Live In Hope in the Second Season

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2026/02/25

It’s not uncommon for moms of adult children in the second half of life to get stuck in fear - rather than managing fear while living in hope. Courtesy of author Kate Swobota, “the fear chain/hope chain” exercise will help you uncover the limiting beliefs beneath your fears so that you can intentionally focus on what you hope will happen instead. For example: “If I’m not needed by my adult children, I’m afraid that I won’t spend time with them.” “If I don’t spend time with them, I’m afraid that

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16:23

What If You Don't Want What You Think You Should?

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2026/02/18

A simple coaching prompt stopped me in my tracks:“Actually, I don’t want to ______ because…” In this episode, we explore why so many of us chase goals we inherited—from culture, expectations, or a former version of ourselves—and how quiet resistance can be a form of wisdom. This conversation is for you if you’ve been feeling oddly unmotivated, braced around certain “shoulds,” or unsure why a goal no longer fits. You don’t need a new goal yet. Sometimes clarity begins with naming what you no longer

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19:25

Are You a Mom Stuck in Explanations?

Intelligent Intoxication ·

2026/02/11

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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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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