Do you ever feel as if you are trying  to cram every piece of advice and wisdom into your children while they’re still at home with you, and at the same time, trying to protect them from everything that comes their way? Are you struggling to nurture your own gifts and talents while making sure you are present in the lives of your children? Well, in this podcast, Rachel Anne Ridge discusses all of these concepts as she takes us on a mother’s journey toward the empty nest. This season is dreaded by some and anticipated by others, but for each and every mom, this season will come one day..  

My good friend Rachel is a talented writer, artist, mom to three, and Nana to four.  She speaks with grace and gentle wisdom. You will love her as she has the humor of a woman who has walked a beautiful journey with the Lord through life and motherhood. In this episode, Rachel discusses how she’s navigated the process of letting go as her children have grown up and left the nest. She shares how her eyes have been opened to her future as a mother of grown children.  She’s realized this truth… “I’m still their mom and I can still make memories…”



Hindsight is often 20/20, but  Rachel shares wisdom that will give mothers today a sneak peak into that rear view mirror. Rachel will take you on a journey of grief, joy, sadness, identity, and may even surprise you by opening your eyes to the beauty of lightening up, letting go, and enjoying every stage of the journey.

Check out this episode, and Rachel‘s blog homesanctuary.com, as well as her quirky book Flash the Donkey. You won’t be disappointed!

Highlights from Today’s Episode:

  • How to relax and lighten up as a mom
  • Thriving in the empty nest
  • Mothering grown children
  • Nurturing your own gifts

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  1. Do you ever find yourself stressed out as a mom? What are some of your greatest fears?
  2. Do you see God writing a story for your children through their hard experiences? What is your prayer for them? 
  3. How can you begin to respect and encourage your children on their journey instead of trying to control it?

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