Parenting adult children is harder than anyone warns you. Special guest, Sarah Spiegel, M.A., LCPC, reveals the subtle shift every mom has to make: from manager to consultant, without overfunctioning, over-advising, or losing yourself in the process. Rachel and Lynn get honest about the shock of realizing adult kids still need boundaries, support, and space - just not the kind of control moms are used to. Sarah breaks down why “letting go” is the wrong goal, how to tell when your help is actually taking capacity away, and why unsolicited advice can quietly damage trust. You’ll discover:

• The simple pause-listen-ask framework that keeps you from reacting too fast
• How to tell the difference between a boundary and a rule
• What to say when your adult child makes a choice you don’t agree with
• Why guilt, over functioning, and “I’ll take care of myself later” keep midlife women stuck
• How to start building a midlife with meaning without reinventing your whole life overnight

Sarah also shares the mindset shift that makes this season less overwhelming and more intentional: learning what is yours to carry, what is not, and how to create small daily practices that are fully yours again. If you’re parenting teens, launching a college student, or navigating a boomerang child at home, this conversation will feel like a relief and a reset. Essential listening for any mom trying to love her kids deeply without disappearing in the process.

Sarah Spiegel, M.A., LCPC, is a licensed therapist, mother, and founder of Midlife with Meaning, where she provides therapist-informed coaching for women navigating the transitions of midlife. Her work focuses on parenting adult children, empty nest transitions, boundaries, identity, and helping women care deeply for the people they love without losing themselves in the process. Through coaching, workshops, and her online community, Sarah helps women navigate change, reconnect with themselves, and create a meaningful next chapter.

Connect with her on:

· Instagram: midlife_withmeaning

· TikTok: @midlifewithmeaning

· Website: midlifewithmeaning.com

AND don’t miss her upcoming Workshop Info: You Got This, Mama! Supporting YOU through the College Transition and Beyond
https://yougotthismama.my.canva.site/