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The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom

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Welcome to The Midlife Momma Podcast, the go-to resource for empty nest moms ready to embrace the next chapter of life with confidence and purpose! Join me, Pamela Henkelman, a certified Empty Nest Coach and proud momma of five, as we navigate this transformative journey together.


Each week, we dive into essential topics that matter most to midlife moms, including:

  • Setting and maintaining boundaries
  • Rediscovering your life’s purpose
  • Mastering effective communication with adult children
  • Strengthening your marriage in the empty nest season
  • Leaning on faith to guide your journey

 

Follow The Midlife Momma Podcast now to join a community of like-minded moms and start your journey toward confidence, connection, and fulfillment in this exciting new chapter of motherhood.


The Midlife Momma podcast is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. Find more information at www.ChristianParenting.org

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Episodes

146. Holiday Grace: Loving Your Adult Child Through Faith Differences, Part 1

Pamela discusses important areas to extend grace when you and your child see God differently. Pamela talks about the grace to not pressure your child to conform to your views and the grace to manage your emotions well during the holidays. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Take the Quiz here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Follow Pamela on Facebook here Pamela's website wit...

Dec 12, 202411 minEp. 146

145. Emotional Confidence for Moms: Navigating Holiday Stress with author, Alicia Michelle

Pamela invites Alicia Michelle, author of Emotional Confidence to the show to teach us her proven template, which combines brain science and biblical principles so you can manage your emotions well. HELPFUL LINKS: Emotional Confidence by Alicia Michelle here 24 Verses for Emotional Healing here Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Take the Quiz here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Follow Pa...

Dec 05, 202435 minEp. 145

144. How Christian Moms Can Create a Peaceful Holiday Season with Adult Kids, Part 2

Join Pamela as she shares two more mindsets that will help a mom have less stress surrounding the holidays. What if you worried less, and prayed more, then chose to hold your plans loosely? HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Take the Quiz here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Follow Pamela on Facebook here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Nov 28, 202412 minEp. 144

143. How Christian Moms Can Create a Peaceful Holiday Season with Adult Kids, Part 1

Pamela presents two mindsets that will help you experience more peace. Let’s talk about how you’re not responsible to make everyone happy and your happiness isn’t dependent on your child’s actions. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Take the Quiz here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Follow Pamela on Facebook here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Nov 21, 202411 minEp. 143

142. Seven Ways to Pray for Your Adult Child

Is prayer the antidote to your distress? What could it look like if you traded your worry for prayer? Join Pamela as she gets practical and teaches you seven ways to pray for your adult child. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Take the Quiz here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Follow Pamela on Facebook here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Nov 14, 202411 minEp. 142

141. Desperate Prayers for Your Adult Child, with author, Rachel Wojo

Let’s talk about why your prayers matter and get practical on how to specifically pray for your adult child. We’ll talk about the power of three word prayers and how to pray scripture over your offspring. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Take the Quiz here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Follow Pamela on Facebook here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Nov 07, 202433 minEp. 141

140. Relying on God: Finding Peace in the Empty Nest Stage, Part 2

Our relationship with God provides endless comfort and grace as we learn to adjust to our empty nests. Join me for a conversation on how God comforts us in our loneliness and leads us to meaningful self-discovery. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Take the Quiz here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Follow Pamela on Facebook here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Oct 31, 202410 minEp. 140

139. Relying on God: Finding Peace in the Empty Nest Stage, Part 1

Join Pamela as she talks about what it means to let go of your child and cling to God. When you do this you'll find spiritual fulfillment and maintain healthy boundaries so you understand your children are not responsible for your happiness. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Oct 24, 202410 minEp. 139

138. Couples Reboot: Reconnecting When the Kids Are Gone, Part 2

Join Pamela as she gives two more tips on reassessing values and understanding love requires action and sacrifice. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Take the Quiz here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Follow Pamela on Facebook here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Oct 17, 202411 minEp. 138

137. Couples Reboot: Reconnecting When the Kids Are Gone, Part 1

How satisfied are you in your empty nest marriage? If satisfaction is low, let’s talk about how to have a conversation if you need professional help and the power of reminiscing about the early days of your love. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Take the Quiz here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Follow Pamela on Facebook here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Oct 10, 202411 minEp. 137

136. Empty Nest Transitions: What to Expect When Your Kids Move Out, Part 2

Join Pamela as she talks about what to expect when your nest empties. Let’s talk about reconnecting with your spouse and finding new rhythms. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Oct 03, 202411 minEp. 136

135. Empty Nest Transition: What to Expect When Your Kids Move Out, Part 1

What can you expect when your kids move out? Starting the empty nest is a milestone in most couples' marriages. When you know what to expect, you can handle the changes in a healthy way. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Sep 26, 202411 minEp. 135

134. How Shame Impacts Your Relationship with Your Adult Child with Dr. Zoe Shaw

Join me for an important conversation with Psychotherapist Dr Zoe Shaw. She explains complex shame and tells us how to get rid of it through self-forgiveness and self-compassion. HELPFUL LINKS: Complex Shame Journey here Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Sep 19, 202429 minEp. 133

133. Ten Essentials for Navigating Tough Talks with Your Adult Child, Part 2

Join me for tips 6-10: Let’s talk about not giving advice, not criticizing, sharing your perspective, communicating love, and the best way to close this challenging conversation. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Sep 12, 202410 minEp. 134

132. Ten Essential Tips for Navigating Tough Talks with Your Adult Child, Part 1

You need a plan and some essentials to keep in mind when you need to have a hard conversation. Let’s talk about courage, timing, listening, mirroring back, and clarifying questions. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide : How to Have Hard Conversations with Your Adult Kids here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Sep 05, 202411 minEp. 132

131. Why Hard Conversations with Your Adult Child Matter, Part 2

Learn why it’s good to be open to learn and grow because, as a mom, you don’t know everything and why these difficult conversations help you know how to pray. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: How to Have Hard Conversations with Your Adult Kids here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Aug 29, 202411 minEp. 131

130. Why Hard Conversations with Your Adult Child Matter, Part 1

Instead of shrinking back from hard conversations, learn why they can improve your relationship with your adult child. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: How to Have Hard Conversations with Your Adult Kids here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Aug 22, 202410 minEp. 130

129. Uplifting Prayers for Moms with Struggling Adult Children, Part 2

Find four prayers for when you need acceptance, to trust God, to gain strength, and your struggling child to seek God. A Prayer for When You Need to Accept Your Child’s Troubles Scripture:“But Job replied, “You talk like a foolish woman. Should we accept only good things from the hand of God and never anything bad?” So in all this, Job said nothing wrong.”- Job 2:10 Prayer: Oh, Lord, you know I get this wrong so often. I assume you only give good gifts so when troubles come I’m disappointed in y...

Aug 15, 202411 minEp. 129

128. Uplifting Prayers for Moms with Struggling Adult Children, Part 1

Learn three prayers for when you need to lament, stop fixing your child’s problems, and release your expectations for how your adult child’s life should unfold. A Prayer of Lament When You Need to Be Honest with God Scripture: “Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need your help. Protect me, for I am devoted to you. Save me, for I serve you and trust you. You are my God.” Psalm 86:1-2 Prayer: Oh, God, it hurts deeply to see my child struggle. I’m hurting and I’m overcome with ...

Aug 08, 202410 minEp. 128

127. Support for Moms of Adults with Depression & Anxiety, with Heather Bjur, Licensed Therapist

Licensed therapist, Heather Bjur, offers some language to use that will be helpful if you have a child who struggles with depression or anxiety. We talk about what not to do, and tips on how to support your adult child well. HELPFUL LINKS: Journal Prompts for People Pleasers here Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Aug 01, 202430 minEp. 126

126. Empowering Moms: Strategies for Supporting Your Struggling Adult Child, Part 2

It’s important to understand your child’s journey is separate from yours. Knowing God is with them, as you cling to Him, will provide immeasurable peace when you’re worried. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Jul 25, 202411 minEp. 127

125. Empowering Moms: Strategies for Supporting Your Struggling Adult Child, Part 1

As you support your child, through their struggles, you need strategies as you learn to strike a balance between offering assistance and allowing independence. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Jul 18, 202411 minEp. 125

124. The Art of Saying "No" in Midlife, Part 2

Learn to say “No” because you understand your capacity and say “NO” to the mindset, “I’m behind” because you’re not. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Jul 11, 202410 minEp. 124

123. The Art of Saying "No in Midlife, Part 1

We’re learning to say “no” to others and to ourselves, to the things that no longer serve us. Listen in for tips on how to say “no” to your inner critic and chasing the “fountain of youth.” HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Jul 04, 202411 minEp. 123

122. Unlocking Midlife Purpose: Strategies for Christian Moms, Part 2

We talk about two more strategies you need to discover your purpose. The first is to cultivate curiosity and the second is to fulfill long held dreams. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Jun 27, 202411 minEp. 122

121. Unlocking Midlife Purpose, Strategies for Christian Moms, Part 1

This can be a frustrating journey when you focus on your children. Learn how to lean in and follow God’s nudge for what’s next. Let’s talk about managing your mindset and celebrating your freedom. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Jun 20, 202411 minEp. 121

120. Top Ten Things Moms Should Know Before Launching Their Kids, Part 2

We wrap the Top Ten Things Moms Should Know Before Launching Their Kids with the importance of finding community, releasing expectations, and leaning on God. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Jun 13, 202412 minEp. 120

119. Top Ten Things Moms Should Know Before Launching Their Kids, Part 1

Join me for the first part of my Top Ten List for moms launching kids. Learn what you can do to make the transition smoother for your child, while caring well for yourself. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here...

Jun 06, 202412 minEp. 118

118. Launching Your Kids Well with Brenda Yoder, Author of Fledge

HELPFUL LINKS: Buy Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind here Free Guide: Six Ways to Pray for Your Kids here Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here Join me for an insightful conversation with Brenda Yoder, author of Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind. Brenda has launched four kids into ...

May 30, 202432 minEp. 119

117. Embracing the Bittersweet with Your High School Senior, Part 2

Let’s talk about how you’ll vacillate between sorrow and joy, regret and pride, longing for the past versus hope for the future, and doubting God and holding fast to your faith. These swings are part of the process. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here...

May 23, 202411 minEp. 117
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