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Mama, sit down!
by Roxanne Hughes
Your kids may be grown—but somehow, you’re still running yourself ragged trying to fix, help, and hold everything together. Sound familiar? Well, Mama… sit down! It’s time to reclaim your life, one boundary at a time.Hosted by Roxanne Hughes—speaker, Christian life coach, and that perfect mix of heart, humor, and hard truth—this podcast is a breath of fresh air for moms learning how to let go without the guilt. With a style that’s equal parts real talk and laugh-out-loud honesty, Roxanne helps you navigate the emotional rollercoaster of parenting adult children while rediscovering who you are in the process.Each week, you’ll hear honest stories, faith-filled reflections, and practical wisdom to help you stop over-functioning, start setting boundaries, and finally give yourself permission to rest, laugh, and live again.So go ahead, pour that cup of coffee, take a deep breath, and join the conversation—because it’s your time now, Mama.👉 Subscribe to Mama, Sit Down! and start reclaimi
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Series: She's Not Lost. She's New. Part 2: Meeting Yourself at Your Age
What happens after the realization? You finally see that all the fixing, carrying, and over-responsibility was not helping. And then you pick up a brand new load to carry. The guilt of it all. In Part 2 of She's Not Lost. She's New., Roxanne Hughes gets honest about the trap nobody warns you…
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Series: She's Not Lost. She's New. Part 1: There Was No Before (And That's Okay)
Have you ever been told to "get back to who you were before kids" and felt nothing but silence? For some of us, there is no before. In this series opener, Roxanne gets honest about something she has never said so plainly: she has been a caretaker her entire life. Driving at 13, married at 15, a...
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You Are Not the Department of Equal Love Distribution
Have you ever gotten one phone call from an adult child that sent you into years of trying to prove your love was equal? In this episode of Mama, Sit Down, we are talking about the hidden pressure grandparents carry when love starts feeling like a scoreboard. The guilt, the tracking, the…
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Grandparenting Is Not the Olympics (And There Is No Trophy at Thanksgiving)
In this episode, Roxanne Hughes addresses the pressure and guilt experienced by grandparents, emphasizing the importance of love without comparison, showing up when possible, and refusing to be manipulated by guilt. She highlights the significance of presence over performance and the freedom…
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When “Imperfect” Gets Labeled Toxic | Moms, Estrangement, Faith & Injustice
njustice hits some of us differently. Some people freeze. Some people flee. I fight. And if you’re a mama of adult children who feels something rise up in your chest when things feel unfair, this episode is for you. Today on Mama, Sit Down, we’re having a real conversation about injustice,...
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I Lost 100 Pounds When I Finally Put Down What Was Never Mine to Carry
Roxanne Hughes shares her journey of reclaiming personal desires and overcoming fear-based mothering, offering insights and encouragement to mothers everywhere. Takeaways Reclaiming personal desires Overcoming fear-based mothering Chapters 00:00 Motherhood and Personal Desires
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What Are We Really Afraid of When It Comes to Our Grown Kids?
What are we really afraid of when it comes to our grown kids? In this honest (and slightly uncomfortable) conversation, we're talking about the fears we don't usually say out loud—the ones that show up as over-helping, rescuing, and exhaustion. If you've ever thought "I know I should step back......
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3 Signs You're Doing Too Much for Your Adult Child
The conversation explores the unintended consequences of over-involvement in parenting and the impact it has on a child's development. It delves into the importance of allowing children to face challenges and develop resilience, as well as the role of trust and faith in parenting adult children....
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The Lie Mothers Believe: If They Still Need Me, I Still Matter
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...
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Learning to be a Mother, not a Manager
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...
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From Fixer to Faithful: A Mom’s Role Shift
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...
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Letting Go of Holiday Expectations
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...
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Finding Freedom: A Journey of Self-Discovery
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…
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Not My Job to Fix This Anymore — A Conversation with Serena
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...
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Are Your Childhood Triggers Still Parenting Your Adult Children?
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…
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The Night I Realized I Was Carrying Too Much
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…
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From Panic to Peace: My Journey Out of Over-Responsibility
Somewhere between caring for everyone else and trying to hold it all together, we lose sight of who we are. In this episode, Roxanne opens up about the roots of Roxanne Reflects — how taking time to look back helped her move forward. She shares her personal journey through anxiety…
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It's Your Time Now, Stop Fixing and Start Becoming!
When your kids are grown, who are you? Roxanne shares how to move from fixing to becoming — with humor, heart, and faith.
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How to Actually Keep Those Boundaries (When You Want to Cave)
You finally set the boundary… and then the guilt hits. In this bonus episode of Mama, Sit Down!, we’re talking about how to actually keep those boundaries when it gets hard — when people push back, when you start second-guessing yourself, and when the “mama fix-it mode” tries to creep back in.…
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5 Boundaries That Will Change Your Life!
Ever feel like you’re carrying grown folks on your back and calling it love? Yeah, I’ve been there too, mama. In this episode of Mama, Sit Down!, we’re talking about five boundaries that’ll change your life — and keep your peace. Not the cold, cut-everybody-off kind of boundaries, but the kind…
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Sometimes the kid is just bad!
You’ve prayed, cried, and tried to fix it — but mama, sometimes the kid is just bad… and it’s time to let go and let God. 🙌
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When Helping Becomes Hurting:The Hidden Cost of Over-Responsibility
“I ran away at 60… and found peace. Let’s talk about the cost of helping too much and how to let go.” If you’ve spent years fixing, managing, and worrying about your adult children (and maybe everyone else too), this one’s for you. Roxanne shares how over-helping can quietly rob your peace, how…
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Mama, sit down! Coming Soon!!
Hey there, Mama — your kids may be grown, but somehow you’re still doing all the things. You’ve spent years taking care of everyone else… now it’s time to take care of you. Welcome to Mama, Sit Down!, the faith-filled, funny, and honest podcast where moms of adult children reclaim their lives one...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Your kids may be grown—but somehow, you’re still running yourself ragged trying to fix, help, and hold everything together. Sound familiar? Well, Mama… sit down! It’s time to reclaim your life, one boundary at a time.Hosted by Roxanne Hughes—speaker, Christian life coach, and that perfect mix of heart, humor, and hard truth—this podcast is a breath of fresh air for moms learning how to let go without the guilt. With a style that’s equal parts real talk and laugh-out-loud honesty, Roxanne helps you navigate the emotional rollercoaster of parenting adult children while rediscovering who you are in the process.Each week, you’ll hear honest stories, faith-filled reflections, and practical wisdom to help you stop over-functioning, start setting boundaries, and finally give yourself permission to rest, laugh, and live again.So go ahead, pour that cup of coffee, take a deep breath, and join the conversation—because it’s your time now, Mama.👉 Subscribe to Mama, Sit Down! and start reclaimi
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Your kids may be grown—but somehow, you’re still running yourself ragged trying to fix, help, and hold everything together. Sound familiar? Well, Mama… sit down! It’s time to reclaim your life, one boundary at a time.Hosted by Roxanne Hughes—speaker, Christian life coach, and that perfect mix of...
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