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 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
Episodes
You’re not the only one struggling to communicate in your marriage.
Join Bob and Pamela Henkelman for a candid conversation about how they’ve struggled to communicate effectively in their marriage. They’ll share lessons they’ve learned and offer practical tools to strengthen communication with your spouse.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet here
Free Discovery Session
Have you ever tried “I feel” statements with your husband?
They are a great way to help you be honest and communicate with understanding instead of blame. We also talk about focusing on fun and seeking professional help when you feel stuck in a negative communication pattern in your empty nest.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet here
Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach Pamela here
Take th...
Let’s learn some practical tools to reconnect and strengthen our communication.
Incorporate intentional conversations(how-tos in the show notes), practice active listening, and embrace grace and forgiveness.
Daily Check-In Script:
Person A starts by saying:
I feel __ _ _ _ about my work.
myself
us
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Communication can be one of our greatest struggles in an empty nest marriage.
When you understand the communication barriers, you can learn to remedy them. Let’s discuss the obstacles of poor listening skills, neglecting spiritual connection, different visions for the future, and lack of quality time.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet? here
Communication can feel complicated in an empty-nest marriage.
Before fixing your communication, you'll need to understand the barriers. Let’s discuss three things that hinder communication: unmet expectations, emotional distance, and unresolved conflict.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here
Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here
Take the free 2-minute Quiz here
Review + Rat...
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HELPFUL LINKS:
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Cathy Lawdanski on Facebook here
Sign up for Cathy's Weekly Newsletter here
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here
Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here
Take the free 2-minute Quiz here
Review + Rate podcast here
Let's talk about two more questions that lead to you discovering your purpose in the empty nest. This time you’ll look around and up to see where God is leading you!
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here
Free Discovery Session 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
You’ll be required to look inside, up to God, and around you to find your purpose. Tune in for two amazing questions that will lead you to discovering your purpose once your kids are grown.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here
Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here
Take the free 2-minute Quiz here
Review + Rate podcast here
Follow Pamela on Instagram here
You must move forward in spite of your fears and welcome the feeling of being uncomfortable for a little bit. On the other side of doubt and feeling uncomfortable is your fresh purpose.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here
Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here
Take the free 2-minute Quiz here
Review + Rate podcast here
Follow Pamela on Instagram here
Instead of feeling shame about doubt, bring into the light and talk to God about it. As you flex those faith muscles, doubt will be diminished.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here
Free Discovery Session 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
I had an insightful conversation with my youngest daughter’s Rebekah and Keziah. We covered the monumental transitions of college drop-off, wedding planning, young careers and early marriage. Enjoy the candor and wisdom from my daughters.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here
Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here
Take the Quiz here
Review + Rate podcast here
Let’s reflect and see how far we’ve come and talk about what is coming for the new year on the Midlife Momma podcast. I also have a special announcement impacting the podcast for 2025. You won’t believe what God has done!
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here
Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here
Take the Quiz here
Review + Rate podcast here
Follow Pamela on Instagram here
Navigating faith differences feels scary for moms, but if you lead with grace you can have some amazing conversations. Let’s talk about the grace to listen to your adult child’s perspective and the grace of loving your child unconditionally.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here
Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here
Take the Quiz here
Review + Rate podcast here
Pamela discusses important areas to extend grace when you and your child see God differently. Pamela talks about the grace to not pressure your child to conform to your views and the grace to manage your emotions well during the holidays.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here
Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here
Take the Quiz here
Review + Rate podcast here
Pamela invites Alicia Michelle, author of Emotional Confidence to the show to teach us her proven template, which combines brain science and biblical principles so you can manage your emotions well.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Emotional Confidence by Alicia Michelle here
24 Verses for Emotional Healing here
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here
Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here
Take the Quiz here
Join Pamela as she shares two more mindsets that will help a mom have less stress surrounding the holidays. What if you worried less, and prayed more, then chose to hold your plans loosely?
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? 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 presents two mindsets that will help you experience more peace. Let’s talk about how you’re not responsible to make everyone happy and your happiness isn’t dependent on your child’s actions.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here
Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here
Take the Quiz here
Review + Rate podcast here
Follow Pamela on Instagram here
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Is prayer the antidote to your distress? What could it look like if you traded your worry for prayer? Join Pamela as she gets practical and teaches you seven ways to pray for your adult child.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? 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
Let’s talk about why your prayers matter and get practical on how to specifically pray for your adult child. We’ll talk about the power of three word prayers and how to pray scripture over your offspring.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here
Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here
Take the Quiz here
Review + Rate podcast here
Follow Pamela on Instagram here
Our relationship with God provides endless comfort and grace as we learn to adjust to our empty nests. Join me for a conversation on how God comforts us in our loneliness and leads us to meaningful self-discovery.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here
Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here
Take the Quiz here
Review + Rate podcast here
Follow Pamela on Instagram here
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