256. Lessons from Mothering: A Mindful Journey Through the Seasons of Motherhood

This episode honors the many facets of mothering—through every season, from being a mom of young children to mothering teens, adult children, and even grandchildren.  Whether you're a new mom or an empty nester, this episode is for you. Previous Healing Medicine Mother's Day Episodes include: 196. Stop Apologizing when you haven't done anything wrong  197. Do you feel Underappreciated? 134. Mindful Wisdom from a New Grandmother  74. Your Relationship with your Mother 72. Mother's Day Gift 71. How to be an even better mom 121. Exploring the "Richness" of the Mother-in-Law Relationship  In this episode, we discuss how to embrace change as our children grow and how to practice mindful presence and trust as a parent.  We talk about the importance of showing up—sometimes just being there without fixing or controlling—and allowing our children to navigate their own paths.   Pearls of Wisdom: No exam—or any milestone—is worth your health. Prioritize well-being over perfection. Your kids don't need fixing; they need you to hold space, listen, and trust them. Getting help helps—building a supportive village makes the journey lighter and richer. Let go of the need to control outcomes; instead, trust your children's process of growing up. Mothering adult children means embracing their independence while still being present with love and acceptance. If this episode speaks to you, join one of my upcoming retreats: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats. If you are navigating the transition to motherhood, empty nesting, or finding your way as a mom in medicine, I offer coaching to support your journey: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching. If you would like to hire Dr. Mahoney or Dr. Liang to speak or lead a workshop for your team, institution, or conference, please visit: Dr. Mahoney: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking Dr. Liang: www.awakenbreath.org *Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice.