The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom
Christian Parenting
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 boundariesRediscovering your life’s purposeMastering effective communication with adult childrenStrengthening your marriage in the empty nest seasonLeaning 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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Oct 26, 2023 • 11min
87. 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 moms can connect with God and how that helps her in this phase of motherhood.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here A 4 page guide to help you know what to expect in midlife motherhood
Free Discovery Session: Find out more information or book a free Discovery Session, with Certified Life Coach, Pamela here
Rate + Review the Podcast here
Oct 19, 2023 • 31min
86. 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 is not true. TedX Speaker and conflict expert, Jenn Whitmer joins us to help us learn how to rewrite the stories we tell ourselves about our kids. Learn a four step process to rewrite the soundtrack and improve your connection with your kids.The process is called SNAP and it stands for STOP> NOTICE> ASK >PIVOT!
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Your Kids are Grown....Now What? here
Jenn Whitmer's website and freebies here
Rate + Review the podcast here
Information and free Discovery Session, with certified Life Coach, Pamela Henkelman here
Oct 12, 2023 • 11min
85. 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:
Rate and Review Podcast: Instructions to Rate and review the Podcast here.
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? Learn what to expect in the different phases of midlife motherhood here.
Learn more about coaching or book a free Discovery Session with Pamela, Life Coach for Midlife Moms, here.
Oct 5, 2023 • 10min
84. 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 attitude, and a good level of self-awareness so you can understand your limits.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? A 4 page guide to help you know what to expect in midlife motherhood. Grab it here.
Life Coaching: Find more information or schedule your Free Discovery Session with certified Life Coach, Pamela, HERE.
Sep 28, 2023 • 11min
83. 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 adult child.
HELPFUL LINKS:
FREE GUIDE: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here
LIFE COACHING: Find out more information or schedule your free Discovery Call here
Sep 21, 2023 • 10min
82. 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 Kids Are Grown...Now What? here
FREE DISCOVERY SESSION: Find out more information about life coaching for book a free discovery call with Pamela here
Sep 14, 2023 • 26min
81. 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 guide, Journal Prompts for People Pleasers here.
Pamela's guide, Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here.
Free Discovery Session or more information about Life Coaching with Pamela, here.
Sep 7, 2023 • 11min
80. 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 Grown...Now What?
Life Coaching: Find more information or schedule your free Discovery Call with Pamela, Certified Life Coach for Midlife Moms here
Aug 31, 2023 • 12min
79. 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 forever.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? A 4 page guide to help you know what to expect in midlife motherhood.
Life Coaching: Learn more about coaching or schedule your free Discovery session here.
Aug 24, 2023 • 11min
78. 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:
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here
Learn more about coaching and book your free Discovery Session with Life Coach for Midlife Moms, Pamela, here
