Beyond Empty Nest
💜You did the mom thing—and you did it well.
Now the house is quieter, the roles have shifted, and you're asking: What’s next for me?
Welcome to Beyond Empty Nest, the podcast for midlife women who are ready to dare more, doubt less, and live fully.
I’m Jodi Silverman—speaker, mindset coach, and your personal cheerleader for this next chapter of life. Every Thursday, you’ll hear real stories of reinvention, heartfelt solo episodes, and conversations that spark courage, confidence, and connection.
We talk midlife pivots, purpose, self-talk, happiness (yes, it’s possible!), and all the messy magic in between—sprinkled with a little woo and a lot of heart.
If you're craving more you in your life, this is your space.
🎧So grab your earbuds and let’s make Thursdays your favorite day of the week.
Dare On, my friend.💜
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Heart to Heart:
Jodi Silverman is a certified life coach who’s here to walk beside you with encouragement and support. That said, she’s not a therapist or medical professional. If you’re facing something that needs clinical care or deeper healing, please don’t hesitate to connect with a trusted therapist or healthcare provider. You’re not alone, and you’re so worth that kind of care.
Beyond Empty Nest
How to Parent Adult Children Without Losing Your Mind (or the Relationship)
Are you walking on eggshells around your adult child—or wishing they’d just call more often? In this heart-opening episode of Beyond Empty Nest, Jodi is joined by Esther Goetz of Moms of Bigs to tackle the unspoken grief, guilt, and emotional gymnastics of parenting “bigs.”
If you’ve ever tried to fix or force connection with your grown-up kids and felt it backfire, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, we explore:
- Why control and closeness don’t mix
- How to shift from “What if” worry to “I wonder” curiosity
- The power of roots and wings in adult-child relationships
- What it really means to invite, not demand
- How to stay connected—without overstepping
Top Takeaways:
- Use the phrase “I’ll follow your lead” to build trust
- Practice “Zippy the Lippy” to replace demands with invitations
- Connection grows when we drop the agenda and get curious
Resources & Links:
- 🌟 Join the Dare On Membership: Moms Who Double Dare
- ✨ Get started on empowering your adult children by making this shift HERE
💖 Follow Esther: Moms of Bigs on Instagram
It's that time again! Time to get clear on what you want to be, do and have in 2025! Ditch those resolutions and fancy goal setting and come join me and other midlife women in creating a Vision Board. Click HERE For full details. Don't let your dreams get lost, join us and let's make 2026 the year you make them all come true.
DISCLAIMER: The commentary and opinions available on this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and not for the purpose of providing medical, physical, or psychological advice. You should contact a trained medical professional before making any significant changes to your health and wellness routine and with respect to any particular issue or problem.