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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…
Episodes
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom125. 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…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom124. 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…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom123. 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…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom122. 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…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom121. 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…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom120. 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…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom119. 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…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom118. 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…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom117. 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…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom116. Embracing the Bittersweet with Your High School Senior, Part 1
We find a model from Philippians 4:6-7 which helps you manage the emotional swings you may feel in this season of her motherhood. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom115. The Art of Grace: Maintaining Harmony with Adult Kids, Part 2
Learn how grace allows you to not judge your adult child for their decisions and stop rescuing them from their challenging circumstances. HELPFUL LINKS: Free…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom114. The Art of Grace: Maintaining Harmony with Adult Children, Part 1
When you learn how to be gracious with your adult children, you will experience harmony. You need to understand your adult children are still learners just…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom113. Grace for the Empty Nest Moms with Jill McCormick, host of The Grace in Real Life Podcast
Listen in as Jill shares her personal story of getting free from being the Try-Hard Girl, to being a woman who rests in the kindness, goodness, and generosity…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom112. God's Grace in Motherhood: Thriving Now, Part 2
Grace helps a mom relieve the pressures of life as she learns the unforced rhythms of grace that Jesus lived by. Tune to learn how grace helps us live like…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom111. God's Grace in Motherhood: Thriving Now, Part 1
Listen in to learn how grace means both "undeserved favor" + "empowerment to make good choices" and how this impacts your relationship with…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom110. A Mom's Guide to Dealing with Parental Estrangement, Part 2
Listen in as we focus on ways mom can care for herself well and lean into her connection with God to survive the heartache of parental estrangement. HELPFUL…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom109. A Guide for Moms Dealing with Parental Estrangement, Part 1
Join us as we talk about the great amount of compassion, humility, tenderness, and trusting God required to navigate parental estrangement. Learn how pride…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom108. A Story of Estrangement with Author, Julie Plagens
Pamela invites, author of Estranged: Finding Hope When Your Family Falls Apart, Julie Plagens. She shares her journey of estrangement. What brought her to cut…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom107. Understanding the Root Causes of Parental Estrangement, Part 2
Join Pamela as she continues to explain three more root causes of parental estrangement according to psychologist, Dr. Joshua Coleman, author of Rules of…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom106. Understanding Root Causes of Parental Estrangement, Part 1
There is nothing more heartbreaking than when a child cuts you out of their life. Parental estrangement is on the rise and today I’ll address three causes from…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom105. Empty Nest: Full Love - Q & A for a Stronger Marriage with Bob Henkelman & Pamela Henkelman
My husband, Bob, joins me today as we answer your most pressing questions about empty nest marriage. I polled my audience and asked them: What do you struggle…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom104. How to Pivot in Your Empty Nest Marriage with Counselors, Chris & Jamie Bailey
Christian counselors & Marriage Coaches, Chris & Jamie Bailey, of Expedition Marriage join me for a helpful discussion on how to pivot in your empty nest…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom103. Lasting Connection in Your Empty Nest: Expert Tips, Part 2
You’re not alone, but it’s not impossible to overcome. It takes a huge dose of tenderness and intentionality as you learn new ways to be together. I give you…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom102. Lasting Connection in Your Empty Nest: Expert Tips, Part 1
It’s normal to feel a little distressed when our nest first empties. We wonder how we will fill our time and how we can connect with our spouse in a meaningful…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom101. How Staying Present Helps You Worry Less
Do you ever fall into the trap of catastrophizing in your mind? You're sure something horrible is going to happen to your child, but then you realize, “Wait…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom100. The Do's and Don't of Transitions with Adult Kids, featuring Pamela's Daughters
How a mom shows up for college drop off, engagement/wedding season, new careers and young marriage matters. My daughters offer helpful tips so the mom can have…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom99. Stay Present in Your Empty Nest with Author, Julie Lefebure
How do we make sense of it all so we can be present with our adult children and our spouse, in the empty nest? Author and friend, Julie Lefebure, joins me to…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom98. From Nostalgic to Now: Embrace the Present with Adult Kids, Part 2
Instead of longing for the past, moms can learn to be present with their adult kids. There is so much good to behold as we use these three tips to help us stay…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom97. From Nostalgic to Now: Embrace the Present with Adult Kids, Part 1
Did you know regret is often tied to the past? Let’s learn how to embrace the present with our adult kids as we address three pitfalls of living in the past…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom96. BEST of 2023: How to Reconnect When You Feel Distant
Join us as we discuss practical ways to reconnect with your husband in this empty nest phase of marriage. Helpful Links: Free Guide: Marriage Awareness…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom95. BEST of 2023: Remarkably Better Ways to Help Your Hurting Adult Child with Jill Savage
Let’s face it, our adult children will struggle. Let’s talk about what it means to lovingly detach, not make our children idols, and to practice the grace of…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom94. Best of 2023: Finding Your Purpose in the Empty Nest with Suzy Mighell
We had a delightful conversation about her tried and true formula which helps moms identify their purpose once their kids are grown. You’re going to love these…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom93. Stress-Free Holidays with Grownup Kids, Part 2
Let’s talk about how having a family plan for holiday meal prep and cooking and learning how to be unoffendable can remove some of the holiday stress with our…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom92. Stress-Free Holidays with Grown-up Kids, Part 1
Join me as I talk about how to focus less on the perfect holiday and more on making meaningful connections with your adult kids. I’ll also discuss the…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom91. Expert Tips for Navigating Holiday Expectations with Adult Kids, Part 2
Join me as we talk about how to have open communication with your kids. Mom still has a voice but she needs to choose what matters most and let the rest go in…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom90. Expert Tips on Managing Holiday Expectations with Adult Children, Part 1
Join us as we talk about the gift of being adaptable and flexible along with understanding our children are not responsible for our happiness. Learn how…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom89. A Conversation about Holiday Expectations with Adult Kids with Cortney Farmer
Moms yearn for simpler days when all the kids were home and traditions were carried out with ease. But times have changed, and our ability to be flexible and…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom88. Four Great Reasons Moms Connect with God, Part 2
Learning to “let go” of our kids and cling to God is beneficial. Find our two more ways moms connect with God through growing confidence and multiplied peace…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom87. Four Great Reasons Moms Connect with God, Part 1
Our connection with God matters now more than ever before. As we learn to “let go” of our adult children, God invites us to cling to Him. Learn a couple ways…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom86. Rewrite the Soundtrack for You & Your Kids, with Ted X Speaker & Conflict expert, Jenn Whitmer
We often make incorrect assumptions about our kids based on the stories we tell ourselves. If they don’t call us, we tell ourselves, “they don’t love us.” This…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom85. This Is the Right Way to Set Strong Boundaries, Part 2
Instead you want to say, “I need you to_______________.” Learn the guiding principles so you can set effective boundaries with your adult kids. HELPFUL LINKS…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom84. This is the Right Way to Set Strong Boundaries, Part 1
Find out the three steps needed to create a boundary and two guiding principles that will make setting boundaries more effective: Learn why you need a humble…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom83. Four Spectacular Reasons Boundaries are Valuable, Part 2
Before you can set a boundary you need to know why they’re necessary in healthy relationships. Learn two more reasons why boundaries are valuable with your…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom82. Four Spectacular Reasons Boundaries Are Valuable, Part 1
Let’s talk about two reasons boundaries are valuable. They help you “let go” and boundaries help your adult children mature. HELPFUL LINKS: FREE GUIDE: Your…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom81. How to Navigate Boundaries with Your Adult Kids with LMFT, Heather Bjur
Hear from Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Heather Bjur as she helps us navigate boundaries well with our adult children. HELPFUL LINKS: Heathers free…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom80. Do's and Don't After Launching Your Child
Let’s talk about the do’s and don’t of launching your child so you can experience a more peaceful transition. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom79. What It Takes to Manage Your Grief When Your Child Leaves, Part 2
Knowing you can talk about your grief and allow your grief to cause you to move closer to God, will help it feel less heavy. Transitional grief won’t last…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom78. What it Takes to Manage Your Grief When Your Child Leaves, Part 1
Knowing how to manage your grief well will help you handle this monumental shift in your motherhood. Join us for tips on how to grieve well. HELPFUL LINKS…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom77. Hope for Moms of Prodigals: The Power of Community
We don’t feel safe to talk about it in our churches, Bible Studies or prayer groups. We feel ashamed and judged. Join us for a conversation about why community…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom76. How to Successfully Launch Your Child to College with Bethany Kimsey
Launching a child off to college is a monumental feat for a mom. Join me for a conversation with Coach for Moms, Bethany Kimsey. She has eight kids and helps…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom75. How to Be Humble with Your Adult Children, Part 2
Tune in to find out two more reasons why a heart posture of humility will reap great rewards with our grown kids. Helpful Links: FREE GUIDE: Your Kids Are…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom74. How to Be Humble with Your Adult Children, Part 1
Join me as we talk about how humility builds connection with our grown kids. We are fellow strugglers with them. Knowing that changes how we interact. HELPFUL…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom73. How to Parent Your Wayward Kids with Joy with Mary DeMuth
Join me for a frank discussion with national speaker and prolific author of Love, Pray, Listen: Parenting Your Wayward Kids with Joy, Mary DeMuth. We are so…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom72. Why It's Helpful to Respect Your Married Kids' Boundaries, Part 2
It takes a lot of courage for a young couple to decide on boundaries and bring them to their parents. Let’s be open-hearted and open-handed with our married…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom71. Why It's Helpful to Respect Your Married Kids' Boundaries, Part 1
Join us for a conversation about the first boundary with our married children and how respect plays a huge role in honoring boundaries. HELPFUL LINKS: Free…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom70. How to Be the World's Best Mother-in-law, Part 2
It doesn’t have to be strained or difficult. We discuss two more things moms can do to foster a healthy relationship with their children’s spouses. HELPFUL…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom69. How to Be the World's Best Mother-in-law, Part 1
Learn great tips on how you can foster a positive relationship with your child’s spouse instead of being seen as an adversary. You will love these tips…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom68. How Journaling Helps You Be A Better Mom with Jennifer Dukes Lee
Author, Jennifer Dukes Lee joins us for a discussion on life with her two adult daughters and how journaling impacts this season of her motherhood. Get the…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom67. The Best Ways to Easily Stay Present with Your Senior, Part 2
What if you practiced mindfulness and focused on the beauty of the time you do have with your child still at home? We’ll learn to let go in the fall, but the…
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom66. The Best Ways to Easily Stay Present with Your Senior, Part 1
What if there was a way for you to stay present with your seniors? Let’s talk about ways to stay present so you can soak up all the goodness you have before…