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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
  • 192. Staying Close When Your Grown Kids Live Far Away with Joanne McHugh

    192. Staying Close When Your Grown Kids Live Far Away with Joanne McHugh
    Oct 30 2025

    Hey Momma, what happens when your grown kids spread their wings, and their new home is in a different time zone? The distance can leave a tender ache in your heart.

    In this heartfelt conversation, I’m joined by Joanne McHugh, creator of Things Your Mom Should Have Told You, to talk about how to stay emotionally close even when the miles stretch long. We’ll explore how to accept the move, manage expectations, and keep your connection strong through faith and intentional rhythms.

    HELPFUL LINKS:

    Things Your Mom Should Have Told You newsletter

    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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    32 mins
  • 191. Overwhelmed by Your Adult Kids' Struggles? Soul-Care Practices for Moms

    191. Overwhelmed by Your Adult Kids' Struggles? Soul-Care Practices for Moms
    Oct 23 2025

    Are you feeling weighed down by the struggles of your adult kids? In this episode, Pamela shares six soul-care practices to help Christian moms move from overwhelm to peace. With insights from Dr. Alison Cook, you’ll learn how to honor your needs, process emotions through God’s truth, and find rest in His presence. Momma, you don’t have to carry it all. Come be reminded that God sees you, loves you, and is ready to restore your weary soul.


    HELPFUL LINKS:

    CP Christmas Shopping Guide 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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    14 mins
  • 190. Overcoming Worst-Case Scenario Thinking About Your Adult Child with Coach Jennifer Collins

    190. Overcoming Worst-Case Scenario Thinking About Your Adult Child with Coach Jennifer Collins
    Oct 16 2025

    Do you ever find yourself spiraling into worst-case scenarios about your adult child? In this episode, Pamela sits down with Master Coach Jennifer Collins, host of The Almost Empty Nest Podcast, to talk about why our minds default to fear and how to stop catastrophizing. Together they explore practical tools to quiet anxious thoughts, discern real concerns from imagined ones, and lean into God’s truth instead of panic.

    HELPFUL LINKS:

    Jennifer's Free Master Class 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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    31 mins
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