As mothers, we spend years nurturing, guiding, and preparing our children to take flight. And then one day, they do. The once chaotic household grows quiet, and we're left standing in the wake of their departure. It’s a moment we always knew would come, but it doesn't make the transition any less complex. This week's episode dives deep into the feelings of a ... Show More
Aug 27
Season of Change: Motherhood in Memoir
Well, I have no excuses for not podcasting regularly anymore, so maybe this is the new norm? A couple every quarter? Would that keep you listening, or do you really want me to go back to weekly? Life is changing hard and fast for all of us, but the end of my season of change is n ... Show More
52m 39s
May 2026
SERIES: Seasons of Change: Being a Defiant Working Woman With Dr. Qaali Hussein (And Without DEI!)
"Keep your promises, especially to yourself." That's been the carrot I've been dangling for myself as I put together this May's Season of Change Series for the podcast.First on this month, Dr. Qaali Hussein, double board certified surgeon, whom I've wanted to come on for a long t ... Show More
45m 4s
Jan 2026
Resolutions & Reparations
🥳🥳🥳Happy New Year!2025 was hard for me. I'm so grateful for a new year, new slate and I pray yours is even better than I pray for you all.There's a short "episode" today. Big kudos to @faizifortexas running for Texas Comptroller. Do BIG things, y'all, even if you have to do th ... Show More
8m 16s
Sep 2025
474: From Empty Nest to New Beginnings
When our kids leave the nest, we're left with a house that feels quieter, emptier, and sometimes unbearably still. This transition can stir up grief, loss, and confusion about who we are without the daily role of being "mom" or "dad" at the center of our lives. In this episode, I ... Show More
23m 1s
May 2022
When Your Kids Move Out | How to Prepare, Cope and Learn to Thrive - 835
When you brought that little bundle of joy home from the hospital, you knew one day they would fly the coop. Why did it have to happen so fast, though? Sure, good parents understand their role is to raise kids to be independent, self-sufficient adults. And, ultimately, live their ... Show More
39m 34s
Oct 2022
97. The Heartbreak of a Mom
<p><em>Mom.</em></p> <p>The name can bring up a sea of emotions—everything from fear to desire, to grief to frustration. We all have different challenges associated with momming, whether we dream of becoming one, are in the throes of raising several kids, or aren't sure how we fe ... Show More
41m 4s
<div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="5kvj0" data-offset-key="f3fhv-0-0"> <div class= "public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="f3fhv-0-0">"Parenting is a gradual process of letting go. As our children leave the nest, they take a piece ... Show More