The conversation explores the pressure to prove oneself as a good mom by being needed and the impact of seeking reassurance through helping adult children. It delves into the emotional burden of needing to be needed and the impact on adult children, as well as the importance of recognizing manipulation and setting boundaries. The discussion also touches on the season of motherhood and self-worth, and finding peace and rest outside of the need to be needed.

Takeaways

• The pressure to prove oneself as a good mom by being needed
• The impact of seeking reassurance through helping adult children

Chapters

• 00:00 The Pressure to Prove Worth Through Being Needed
• 05:28 The Emotional Burden of Needing to Be Needed
• 11:35 Finding Peace and Rest

The podcast discusses the shift from being a manager to a mother for moms of adult children. It explores the cost of management, the revelation from Galatians 6:5, the difference between guidance and control, stepping out of the manager role, the impact of the shift, and reflecting on the transition. The key takeaways include the importance of shifting from manager to mother and learning to trust God with adult children.

Takeaways

• Shift from manager to mother
• Learning to trust God with adult children

Chapters

• 00:00 The Manager vs. Mother Shift
• 05:19 The Revelation from Galatians 6:5

The podcast episode explores the journey of mothers as they transition from the role of raising children to rediscovering their purpose and identity. It delves into the emotional and spiritual aspects of this transition, offering insights on embracing change and finding fulfillment in new seasons of life.

Takeaways

• Finding purpose after children grow up
• Transitioning from one season to another

Chapters

• 00:00 Rediscovering Purpose
• 08:04 Embracing Transition
• 13:57 Meeting the True Self

The podcast episode explores the challenges of navigating the holiday season, emphasizing the importance of letting go of expectations and prioritizing grace over pressure. It delves into the idea of embracing a different togetherness and the significance of trusting and letting go. The episode concludes with a message of encouragement and anticipation for the next season of the podcast.

Takeaways

• Letting go of expectations
• Prioritizing grace over pressure

In this episode of Mama Sit Down, Roxanne Hughes explores the Finding Freedom framework, guiding listeners through the journey of understanding their roles as caregivers, facing emotional truths, and ultimately experiencing the freedom that comes from trusting God. She emphasizes the importance of self-discovery, healing, and the joy that accompanies true freedom, encouraging mothers to let go of burdens and embrace their own journeys.

In this episode of Mama Sit Down, Roxanne Hughes and Serena Floyd discuss the often-taboo topic of adult child estrangement, particularly during the holiday season. They explore the complexities of family dynamics, the emotional toll of estrangement, and the importance of setting boundaries while navigating relationships. The conversation emphasizes the need for understanding, forgiveness, and the significance of maintaining peace during family gatherings, especially when tensions arise. Through personal anecdotes and shared experiences, they provide insights into managing expectations and fostering healthy family interactions during challenging times.

Roxanne continues her Find → Face → Free series with an honest look at the “Face” step — admitting the patterns we’ve carried from childhood into parenting our adult kids.
This week she shares her own story of facing fear-based control, plus simple tools to pause, reset, and respond with more peace and freedom.

A family dinner gone wrong revealed just how much emotional weight Roxanne had been carrying for decades. In this powerful episode, she walks you through the Find step — the first step inside the Finding Freedom pillar of her She Let Go Method — and shows how Scripture helps uncover the burdens we were never meant to carry.