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 24, 2024 • 10min
139. Relying on God: Finding Peace in the Empty Nest Stage, Part 1
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 podcast here
Follow Pamela on Instagram here
Pamela's website with free resources here
Oct 17, 2024 • 11min
138. Couples Reboot: Reconnecting When the Kids Are Gone, Part 2
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
Oct 10, 2024 • 11min
137. Couples Reboot: Reconnecting When the Kids Are Gone, Part 1
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 Pamela on Instagram here
Follow Pamela on Facebook here
Pamela's website with free resources here
Oct 3, 2024 • 11min
136. Empty Nest Transitions: What to Expect When Your Kids Move Out, Part 2
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
Sep 26, 2024 • 11min
135. Empty Nest Transition: What to Expect When Your Kids Move Out, Part 1
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 website with free resources here
Sep 19, 2024 • 29min
134. How Shame Impacts Your Relationship with Your Adult Child with Dr. Zoe Shaw
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
Pamela's website with free resources here
Sep 12, 2024 • 10min
133. Ten Essentials for Navigating Tough Talks with Your Adult Child, Part 2
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 free resources here
Sep 5, 2024 • 11min
132. Ten Essential Tips for Navigating Tough Talks with Your Adult Child, Part 1
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
Pamela's website with free resources here
Aug 29, 2024 • 11min
131. Why Hard Conversations with Your Adult Child Matter, Part 2
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 free resources here
Aug 22, 2024 • 10min
130. Why Hard Conversations with Your Adult Child Matter, Part 1
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
