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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 45 MIN

Still Mom, Just Different | Midlife Motherhood, Identity Shifts & Letting Go

from Getting To After: A Safe and Empowering Space for Midlife Women · host Chatone Morrison Host, with Co-host Morganne Bustos

What happens when your children still need you… just not in the same way?In this episode of Getting to After, Chatone Morrison and Morganne Bustos explore the quiet shift of midlife motherhood. The one that doesn’t come with an announcement. The one where you’re still Mom… but everything feels different.We talk about:– What support looks like when your kids become young adults– The emotional shift of being needed less– Identity changes in midlife– The “empty space” that shows up (even when your home isn’t empty)– Letting go without losing yourself– And why this stage can feel confusing… even when life is goodIf you’ve ever found yourself wondering:“Where do I fit now?”“Am I still important in the same way?”“Who am I… outside of being Mom?”You’re not alone. This conversation is real, reflective, and grounded in what so many women experience but don’t always say out loud.💛 We also include a gentle EFT tapping session to help you process the emotional side of this transition and make space for who you are becoming in this next season.✨ Continue the ConversationWe go deeper into this topic in the Getting to After Spring Magazine, including an extended tapping experience focused on resetting motherhood with older children and young adults.✨ Work With UsIf you’re navigating midlife changes, identity shifts, or emotional overwhelm, we offer EFT tapping sessions and confidence coaching designed specifically for women in this season. bit.ly/chat-tap👉 Join our community + learn more: http://bit.ly/G2A-W8🎙️ About the PodcastGetting to After is a weekly podcast for midlife women ready to release what no longer serves them and reconnect with themselves—gently, honestly, and in real time.New episodes every Tuesday at 8AM Eastern on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.✨ Stay ConnectedInstagram: @gettingtoafterWebsite: https://gettingtoafter.com💬 Tell us in the comments: What does this season of motherhood feel like for you?

What happens when your children still need you… just not in the same way?In this episode of Getting to After, Chatone Morrison and Morganne Bustos explore the quiet shift of midlife motherhood. The one that doesn’t come with an announcement. The one where you’re still Mom… but everything feels different.We talk about:– What support looks like when your kids become young adults– The emotional shift of being needed less– Identity changes in midlife– The “empty space” that shows up (even when your home isn’t empty)– Letting go without losing yourself– And why this stage can feel confusing… even when life is goodIf you’ve ever found yourself wondering:“Where do I fit now?”“Am I still important in the same way?”“Who am I… outside of being Mom?”You’re not alone. This conversation is real, reflective, and grounded in what so many women experience but don’t always say out loud.💛 We also include a gentle EFT tapping session to help you process the emotional side of this transition and make space for who you are becoming in this next season.✨ Continue the ConversationWe go deeper into this topic in the Getting to After Spring Magazine, including an extended tapping experience focused on resetting motherhood with older children and young adults.✨ Work With UsIf you’re navigating midlife changes, identity shifts, or emotional overwhelm, we offer EFT tapping sessions and confidence coaching designed specifically for women in this season. bit.ly/chat-tap👉 Join our community + learn more: http://bit.ly/G2A-W8🎙️ About the PodcastGetting to After is a weekly podcast for midlife women ready to release what no longer serves them and reconnect with themselves—gently, honestly, and in real time.New episodes every Tuesday at 8AM Eastern on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.✨ Stay ConnectedInstagram: @gettingtoafterWebsite: https://gettingtoafter.com💬 Tell us in the comments: What does this season of motherhood feel like for you?

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