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

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
  • 200. #2 Top Episode of 2025: Why Talking to Your Adult Kids Feels So Hard and How to Fix It!

    200. #2 Top Episode of 2025: Why Talking to Your Adult Kids Feels So Hard and How to Fix It!
    Dec 25 2025

    Ever walked away from a conversation with your grown child thinking, “What just happened?” You’re not alone, Momma. Communication in the empty nest can feel tricky. The roles have changed, emotions run deep, and sometimes the words just don’t land the way we hoped.

    In this highly downloaded episode, Pamela unpacks ten common barriers that make conversations with adult children so challenging, and shares practical, grace-filled solutions to overcome each one.


    HELPFUL LINKS:

    Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here

    Free Connection Call 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

    Pamela's website with free resources here
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    15 mins
  • 199. #3 Top Episode of 2025: Avoid These 10 Phrases: What Not to Say to Your Adult Child

    199. #3 Top Episode of 2025: Avoid These 10 Phrases: What Not to Say to Your Adult Child
    Dec 18 2025

    As moms, our words carry incredible power, especially with our adult children. We never intend to hurt them, but sometimes, without realizing it, what we say can sound like guilt, criticism, or disapproval.

    In this listener-favorite episode, Pamela unpacks ten common phrases that can unintentionally wound your grown kids and offers loving alternatives that build connection instead of conflict. If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation wishing you’d said it differently, this episode is for you.


    HELPFUL LINKS:

    End of Year Gift to Christian Parenting here

    Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here

    Free Connection Call 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

    Pamela's website with free resources here
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    10 mins
  • 198. #4 Top Episode of 2025: Letting Go of Control: Trusting God with Your Adult Children

    198. #4 Top Episode of 2025: Letting Go of Control: Trusting God with Your Adult Children
    Dec 11 2025

    What happens when your child’s choices take them down a path you didn’t expect, and you can’t fix it? In this heartfelt replay of one of our most-loved episodes, Pamela shares how to release the need to control your adult children and find peace in trusting God’s plan instead. Learn practical, faith-filled steps to trade worry for worship, surrender for strength, and fear for freedom.

    HELPFUL LINKS:

    Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here

    Free Connection Call 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

    Pamela's website with free resources here
    Show More Show Less
    14 mins
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