What is momancholy? It’s a term I’ve coined to describe the soft, quiet grief that creeps in when our kids start growing up—and growing away. It’s the bittersweet ache that comes when the house is quieter, the laundry pile is smaller, and the moments of chaos you once couldn’t wait to be done with… are suddenly missed.

In this episode, I share a deeply personal story about my oldest son moving out, and the emotional tug-of-war between pride and heartbreak that came with it. Together, we’ll talk about what it means to let go of who our kids used to be while holding space for who they’re becoming—and how we, as moms, evolve right alongside them.

If you’ve ever found yourself tearing up over an old Lego in the couch or missing bedtime stories more than you expected, this one’s for you.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• What sparked my latest wave of momancholy

• Why grief and gratitude can (and should) coexist

• How identity shifts when motherhood starts to change

• Rituals and reframes that helped me through the ache

• Why honoring this grief matters—for you and for your kids

The Heart of Parenting is for you if:

• You’re a mom navigating the emotional rollercoaster of parenting tweens, teens, or young adults

• You’re longing for real conversations that hold space for your heart

• You want to learn how to grow with your child, not just raise them

You are not alone in missing what was while loving what is. And this feeling? It’s sacred. It’s love, just changing shape.

If this episode spoke to you:

Please leave a review, share it with a fellow mom, or send me a message. I’d love to hear your momancholy story.

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