117 - Rediscovering Purpose: Navigating Life After Kids With Tanya Biddle

Coaches to the Moon

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