In this episode, host Alex Morris interviews Tanya Biddle, a self-empowerment and accountability coach who specializes in helping moms redefine their sense of purpose and find their passions once their children have become more independent. Tanya shares her personal experience of feeling like she had to sacrifice her own desires for the sake of her family and how she became motivated to help other moms in similar situations. The conversation focuses on the challenges faced by parents when their kids leave home and the need to rediscover their identity and create a fulfilling life beyond full-time parenting.
Timestamps Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and episode overview
01:20 - Tanya Biddle's introduction and background
02:53 - Tanya's personal experience as a mother
05:20 - The start of the parenting journey and the belief of sacrifice
09:00 - Conversations with other moms and recognizing the need for change
12:12 - The early stages of kids gaining independence
14:10 - The transition and loss of identity when kids leave home
17:05 - Negative effects and sense of abandonment
19:30 - The importance of purpose and mental health
21:40 - Differences between employed moms and those with personal dreams
24:10 - Challenges faced by moms in finding purpose
26:45 - Impact on mental and physical health
29:05 - Forming new habits and overcoming self-limiting beliefs
31:30 - Teenage years and Tanya's experience
33:10 - Alex's rebellious teenage years
35:35 - Disconnect between parents and teenagers
37:15 - Appreciation for coaches like Tanya
39:20 - Conclusion and episode wrap-up
