What happens when the kids no longer need you 24/7?In this heartfelt episode of Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker, we dive deep into the emotional and identity-shifting journey that many mothers face when transitioning from full-time parenting into the next chapter of their lives.Dr. Meg sits down with Karen Johnson, a former educator, stay-at-home mom, and author of What Do I Want to Be When They Grow Up?. Together, they unpack what it means to grieve the end of hands-on motherhood while rediscovering purpose, passions, and personal identity.Whether your children are in high school, heading off to college, or already out of the house, this episode offers compassionate, real-world advice for embracing life beyond daily parenting.In this episode, we discuss:<ul><li>The silent identity crisis many moms face after full-time parenting</li><li>Why it’s okay to grieve while still feeling grateful</li><li>How guilt and shame keep women stuck—and how to break free</li><li>The power of strong friendships and finding your tribe</li><li>Practical steps to dream again and prioritize your own self-care</li><li>Reframing motherhood as a journey with many chapters—not a single role</li></ul>Join Us:🌐&nbsp;Ask Dr. Meg Community&nbsp;– Get direct access to live Q&As, exclusive content, and a tribe of intentional parents.👉&nbsp;<a href="https://meekerparenting.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Home - Meeker Parenting</a>About Karen JohnsonKaren Johnson is a former teacher turned stay-at-home mom and now the author of<a href="https://www.amazon.com/What-Want-When-They-Grow/dp/1394286309" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> What Do I Want to Be When They Grow Up?</a>. Her work encourages mothers to reflect, reset, and reignite their sense of self as they move into a new phase of motherhood📬&nbsp;Never Miss an Event&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a href="https://meekerparenting.myflodesk.com/tbf04e7nqt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;to our mailing list for live event invites, new episode alerts, and weekly parenting wisdom.👉&nbsp;<a href="https://meekerparenting.myflodesk.com/tbf04e7nqt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join Our Mailing List</a>Sponsors:<ul><li><a href="https://www.hungryroot.com/?promo=DRMEG&b=1211&utm_source=parenting-great-kids&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=veritone-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hungryroot&nbsp;</a>– 40% off + free gift with code DRMEG</li><li><a href="https://famgabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fam Gabs</a>&nbsp;– 10% off conversation cards with code DRMEGPOD</li><li><a href="http://k12.com/DRMEG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">K12-powered Schools</a>&nbsp;– Tuition-free, accredited online learning for K–12</li><li><a href="https://thrivecausemetics.com/products/brilliant-under-eye-brightener-duo-set?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=DRMEG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thrive Causemetics&nbsp;</a>– Clean beauty with purpose. 10% off your first order</li></ul>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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