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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 120: Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant

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2025/09/26

Join me for Episode 120 of the Midlife Worthy Moms. Today is a short episode on what we might learn from Charlie Kirk's work as a parent of adult children. Grab Your Free Course and Motivational Book: The Parent's Repair Kit and How to Use the L.O.V.E. M.E.N.D.S. Framework https://www.midlifediscoveries.com/LOVE Visit the website at: https://www.midlifediscoveries.com/

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Ep 119: Beyond Conditional Love: How to Love Your...

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2025/09/19

Does your love for your adult child come with conditions? Do you find yourself keeping score of phone calls, visits, and holiday choices? In this transformative episode, Kim explores the difference between natural love (which expects something in return) and supernatural love (which seeks only the good of the other person). You'll discover why the love you think you're showing might actually be conditional, and how shifting to supernatural love can free you from the emotional rollercoaster of...

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Ep 118: The Hidden Shame: Breaking Free From The...

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2025/09/12

Feeling judged because your adult child has chosen distance? You're not alone. In this raw and honest episode, Kim addresses the painful stigma surrounding low and no contact relationships with grown children. From judgmental comments at the grocery store to family members who don't understand, the shame and isolation can feel overwhelming. But you don't have to carry this burden alone. Kim shares four practical steps to protect your heart while navigating others' opinions: leaning into faith...

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Ep 117: The Biblical Truth About Loving The...

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2025/09/05

Feeling replaced by your adult child's spouse? Struggling to connect with your grown kids? In this eye-opening episode, Kim shares the biblical truth behind the golden rule and how it can transform your family relationships. Drawing from Luke 6:31-33, she reveals why loving first - even when it's hard - is the key to the connection you're craving. Kim gets vulnerable about her own struggles with her son-in-law and shares the practical strategies that changed everything. You'll discover how to...

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Ep 116: Why Retelling Your Story Can Keep You Stuck

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2025/08/29

Are you caught in a loop of telling the same painful story about your adult child? Maybe it's about the birthday they forgot, the holidays they skip, or the calls they don't return. In this powerful episode, Kim reveals why our brains are wired to retell our stories and how this natural response might actually be keeping you stuck in pain and pushing your grown child further away. You'll discover the difference between processing and ruminating, learn why every retelling reinforces negative e...

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Ep 115: Breaking the Cycle: How I Healed Estrangement...

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2025/08/22

What happens when a mom who helps others heal from estrangement has experienced it from both sides? In this deeply personal episode, Kim shares her raw and honest story of estrangement - both as a daughter who left home at 14 and as a mom whose adult children pulled away. From heated arguments that led to years of silence, to watching her own kids disappear after joining the Marines, Kim reveals the painful patterns that repeated across generations. She opens up about becoming a "desperate vi...

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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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