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

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Pamela's website with free resources here

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

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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

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Pamela's website with free resources here

As moms, our words carry incredible power, especially with our adult children. We never intend to hurt them, but sometimes, without realizing it, what we say can sound like guilt, criticism, or disapproval.

In this listener-favorite episode, Pamela unpacks ten common phrases that can unintentionally wound your grown kids and offers loving alternatives that build connection instead of conflict. If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation wishing you’d said it differently, this episode is for you.

HELPFUL LINKS:

End of Year Gift to Christian Parenting here

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

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Pamela's website with free resources here

What happens when your child’s choices take them down a path you didn’t expect, and you can’t fix it? In this heartfelt replay of one of our most-loved episodes, Pamela shares how to release the need to control your adult children and find peace in trusting God’s plan instead. Learn practical, faith-filled steps to trade worry for worship, surrender for strength, and fear for freedom.

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

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Pamela's website with free resources here

When your adult kids come home for the holidays, tough conversations can pop up fast. In this episode, Pamela shares how to talk with your grown children respectfully, even when you disagree. Learn how to listen without judgment, value the relationship over being right, and model Christ’s love in every conversation.

HELPFUL LINKS:

End of Year Gift to Christian Parenting here

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

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Pamela's website with free resources here

In this special Thanksgiving Day episode of The Midlife Momma Podcast, Pamela invites you to pause, breathe, and look for God’s glory all around you. Through the simple beauty of a sunrise and the practice of gratitude, she reminds us that even in the hard places of parenting adult children, God’s presence never leaves.

You’ll discover why gratitude is such a powerful antidote for a weary momma’s heart, how it helps us see God more clearly, and how writing down our thanks strengthens our faith.

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

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Pamela's website with free resources here

Hey Momma, are your holiday expectations stealing your joy? In this episode, we’ll talk about how to let go of what “should be” and embrace what is. Learn six grace-filled ways to stay flexible, find peace, and keep connection at the heart of your holidays. Even when things look different, God’s goodness is still all around.

HELPFUL LINKS:

CP Christmas Gift Guide here

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