

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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Dec 21, 2023 • 20min
95. 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 growth. You’re going to love this 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

Dec 14, 2023 • 24min
94. 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 tips.
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

Dec 7, 2023 • 9min
93. 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 adult children.
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

Nov 30, 2023 • 11min
92. 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 importance of understanding that every person’s opinion matters and will be considered in holiday planning.
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

Nov 22, 2023 • 11min
91. 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 order to have a more peaceful holiday season.
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

Nov 16, 2023 • 11min
90. 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 managing our expectations creates the warm holiday we long for.
Helpful Links:
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here
Free Discovery Call: Learn more about a coaching relationship with certified Life Coach, Pamela here
Pamela Instagram here
Rate + Review Podcast here
Visit Pamela's website here

Nov 9, 2023 • 29min
89. 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 adapt will have lasting, positive impact on our families. Join us for a most honest conversation on the topic.
HELPFUL LINKS:
The Soft Never website here
The Soft Never on Instagram here
Free Guide: Your Kids are Grown...Now What? here
Book a free Discovery session with certified Life Coach for Midlife Moms, Pamela, here
Rate + Review Podcast here
Follow Pamela on Instagram here

Nov 2, 2023 • 10min
88. 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.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide:Your Kids are Grown...Now What? here
Free Discovery Session: book your free Discovery Session with Life Coach for Midlife Moms, Pamela or find out more information about her coaching packages here.

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