Christian Parenting
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom
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 journeyFollow The Mi...
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Episodes
154. Finding Your Purpose in the Empty Nest with Cathy Lawdanski 06.02.2025 21:46
Please find out how she fills her time by focusing on serving, learning, and having fun! Doesn’t that sound amazing? HELPFUL LINKS: Cathy Lawdanski on Instagram here Cathy Lawdanski on Facebook here Sign up for Cathy's Weekly Newsletter here Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Take the free 2-minute Quiz here Rev...
153. Four Powerful Questions Every Empty Nest Mom Should Ask to Find Purpose, Part 2 30.01.2025 12:23
Let's talk about two more questions that lead to you discovering your purpose in the empty nest. This time you’ll look around and up to see where God is leading you! HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Take the free 2-minute Quiz here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Follo...
152. Four Powerful Questions Every Empty Nest Mom Should Ask to Find Purpose, Part 1 23.01.2025 9:13
You’ll be required to look inside, up to God, and around you to find your purpose. Tune in for two amazing questions that will lead you to discovering your purpose once your kids are grown. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Take the free 2-minute Quiz here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela...
151. Letting Go of Doubt: How Christian Moms Embrace Empty Nest Purpose, Part 2 16.01.2025 10:43
You must move forward in spite of your fears and welcome the feeling of being uncomfortable for a little bit. On the other side of doubt and feeling uncomfortable is your fresh purpose. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Take the free 2-minute Quiz here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Inst...
150. Letting Go of Doubt: How Christian Moms Embrace Empty Nest Purpose, Part 1 09.01.2025 9:37
Instead of feeling shame about doubt, bring into the light and talk to God about it. As you flex those faith muscles, doubt will be diminished. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Take the free, 2-minute Quiz here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Follow Pamela on Facebook here...
149. Most Listened to Episode of 2024: Do’s & Don’t of Transitions with Adult Kids 02.01.2025 23:56
I had an insightful conversation with my youngest daughter’s Rebekah and Keziah. We covered the monumental transitions of college drop-off, wedding planning, young careers and early marriage. Enjoy the candor and wisdom from my daughters. 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 +...
148. 2024 Year in Review: Lessons, Highlights, and What’s Ahead for Christian Moms 26.12.2024 11:34
Let’s reflect and see how far we’ve come and talk about what is coming for the new year on the Midlife Momma podcast. I also have a special announcement impacting the podcast for 2025. You won’t believe what God has done! 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 her...
147. Holiday Grace: Loving Your Adult Child Through Faith Differences, Part 2 19.12.2024 9:53
Navigating faith differences feels scary for moms, but if you lead with grace you can have some amazing conversations. Let’s talk about the grace to listen to your adult child’s perspective and the grace of loving your child unconditionally. 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...
146. Holiday Grace: Loving Your Adult Child Through Faith Differences, Part 1 12.12.2024 10:55
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 +...
145. Emotional Confidence for Moms: Navigating Holiday Stress with author, Alicia Michelle 05.12.2024 35:20
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...
144. How Christian Moms Can Create a Peaceful Holiday Season with Adult Kids, Part 2 28.11.2024 11:46
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...
143. How Christian Moms Can Create a Peaceful Holiday Season with Adult Kids, Part 1 21.11.2024 10:41
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 Instag...
142. Seven Ways to Pray for Your Adult Child 14.11.2024 11:27
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 h...
141. Desperate Prayers for Your Adult Child, with author, Rachel Wojo 07.11.2024 33:01
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...
140. Relying on God: Finding Peace in the Empty Nest Stage, Part 2 31.10.2024 10:09
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...
139. Relying on God: Finding Peace in the Empty Nest Stage, Part 1 24.10.2024 10:19
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 podcas...
138. Couples Reboot: Reconnecting When the Kids Are Gone, Part 2 17.10.2024 11:10
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
137. Couples Reboot: Reconnecting When the Kids Are Gone, Part 1 10.10.2024 11:14
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 Pam...
136. Empty Nest Transitions: What to Expect When Your Kids Move Out, Part 2 03.10.2024 11:16
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
135. Empty Nest Transition: What to Expect When Your Kids Move Out, Part 1 26.09.2024 10:56
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 webs...
134. How Shame Impacts Your Relationship with Your Adult Child with Dr. Zoe Shaw 19.09.2024 28:50
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 Pa...
133. Ten Essentials for Navigating Tough Talks with Your Adult Child, Part 2 12.09.2024 10:20
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 fre...
132. Ten Essential Tips for Navigating Tough Talks with Your Adult Child, Part 1 05.09.2024 10:36
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 Pamel...
131. Why Hard Conversations with Your Adult Child Matter, Part 2 29.08.2024 10:39
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 fr...
130. Why Hard Conversations with Your Adult Child Matter, Part 1 22.08.2024 9:45
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
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