Moms of Bigs: Emotional Rollercoasters & Launching Adult Kids with Esther Goetz

Get ready for a fun ride on this episode of the Mad Rush podcast! Trisha Addicks chats with the inspiring Esther Goetz—author, spiritual director, and mom to four grown kids—about the wild emotional rollercoaster of launching your kiddos into adulthood. Esther, who runs Moms of Bigs, delves into the thrill of college acceptances and the heartache of an empty nest while dishing out wisdom on balancing the roots of unconditional love with the wings of freedom. They also dive into handling your emotions, embracing self-care, and keeping those parent- child relationships healthy and happy. Get the scoop on Esther's book, 'Roots and Wings,' to help moms survive those first 50 days after college drop-off. Buckle up for an enlightening and entertaining conversation! Check out Esther's 'Moms of Bigs' Substack and Instagram for more insightful resources and support. IG: https://instagram.com/momsofbigs/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/momsofbigs Episode highlights: 00:00 Introduction to the Mad Rush Podcast 01:31 Meet Esther Goetz: Author and Spiritual Director 02:12 Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Parenting 03:20 The Challenges of Letting Go 06:42 Understanding and Embracing Grief 08:04 The Messy Middle: Transitioning to Empty Nesting 10:21 Comparative Suffering and Emotional Validation 14:43 Balancing Emotions and Self-Care 21:42 The Constant Colliding of Emotions in Motherhood 31:04 Navigating Family Traditions 31:51 Embracing Emotional Freedom 33:24 Balancing Curfews and Independence 34:59 Healthy Relationships with Adult Children 37:37 Generational Cycles and Emotional Honesty 38:16 The Influence of a Loving Grandmother 41:00 Practical Tips for Moms 46:33 Resources for Moms of Bigs 53:10 Final Thoughts and Graduation Tips Follow Trisha on IG: @rushwithconfidence Learn more about Trisha's company at https://itsallgreektome.org Have questions or comments? Please send us an email at info@madrushpod.com #sororityrush #college #sororityrecruitment #sorority #greeklife #bamarush Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices