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The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom

The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom

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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

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Episodes
  • 202: 200 Episodes of Faith, Family & the Empty Nest: Looking Back with Gratitude, Looking Ahead with Hope

    202: 200 Episodes of Faith, Family & the Empty Nest: Looking Back with Gratitude, Looking Ahead with Hope
    Jan 8 2026

    We’re celebrating our 200th episode as Pamela Henkelman reflects on the beautiful journey of The Midlife Momma Podcast, from the early days of recording with trembling hands to becoming a global community of Christian empty nest moms who love their adult children with grace and trust God in the transition.

    Join Pamela as she shares the podcast origin story, God’s faithfulness, listener transformations, the most impactful episodes, behind-the-scenes moments, and the powerful lessons learned from walking alongside moms in this tender season of life.


    HELPFUL LINKS:

    Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here

    Free Connection Call 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

    Pamela's website with free resources here
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    13 mins
  • 201. #1 Top Episode of 2025: Healing the Rift: Restoring the Relationship with Your Son/Daughter-in-Law with Kathy Cunningham

    201. #1 Top Episode of 2025: Healing the Rift: Restoring the Relationship with Your Son/Daughter-in-Law with Kathy Cunningham
    Jan 1 2026

    When the relationship with your son or daughter-in-law is strained, the ripple effects can touch every corner of your heart. Suddenly, the connection with your child feels fragile, your role as a mom feels uncertain, and even time with your grandkids can feel out of reach.

    In this powerful, hope-filled conversation, Counselor Kathy Cunningham joins me to unpack what really happens when these relationships break down, and how healing is absolutely possible. Kathy offers practical tools, biblical wisdom, and deep compassion as she guides us through the very first step a mom should take when reconciliation feels impossible.

    HELPFUL LINKS:

    Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child here

    Free Connection Call 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

    Pamela's website with free resources here
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    27 mins
  • 200. #2 Top Episode of 2025: Why Talking to Your Adult Kids Feels So Hard and How to Fix It!

    200. #2 Top Episode of 2025: Why Talking to Your Adult Kids Feels So Hard and How to Fix It!
    Dec 25 2025

    Ever walked away from a conversation with your grown child thinking, “What just happened?” You’re not alone, Momma. Communication in the empty nest can feel tricky. The roles have changed, emotions run deep, and sometimes the words just don’t land the way we hoped.

    In this highly downloaded episode, Pamela unpacks ten common barriers that make conversations with adult children so challenging, and shares practical, grace-filled solutions to overcome each one.


    HELPFUL LINKS:

    Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here

    Free Connection Call 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

    Pamela's website with free resources here
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    15 mins
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