Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom
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| 245. How to Build Emotional Endurance as a Mom with Author Leslie Bosserman | 05 Nov 2026 | 00:26:34 | |
How can you stay emotionally strong when your adult child is struggling? Pamela Henkelman talks with Leslie Bosserman, author of Emotional Endurance, about building emotional resilience as a mom. Learn how to manage worry, let go of control, process hard emotions, and stay grounded in faith while loving and supporting your adult children. HELPFUL LINKS: From Leslie Bosserman
Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child(And 5 Ways to Stop Yourself from Saying Them) here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 244. What NOT to Say to Your Struggling Adult Child with Coaches Hayley Caddes & Colin MacDonald | 29 Oct 2026 | 00:31:01 | |
What should you say when your adult child is struggling? And just as important, what should you NOT say? Hayley Caddes and Colin MacDonald from Not Therapy join Pamela Henkelman to share what struggling young adults really need from their parents. Learn how to support your adult children without fixing, rescuing, giving unwanted advice, or letting your own anxiety take over. If you want healthier communication and a stronger relationship with your adult child, this conversation will help you show up with empathy, curiosity, and a listening ear. HELPFUL LINKS: Not Therapy Coaching with Hayley & Collin here Christian Parenting's Christmas Gift Guide here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 243. How to Support Your Anxious or Depressed Adult Child with Authors Hope Blanton & Christine Gordon | 22 Oct 2026 | 00:28:38 | |
Is your adult child struggling with anxiety or depression? Pamela Henkelman talks with authors Hope Blanton and Christine Gordon, who share practical ways moms can support an anxious or depressed adult child without fixing, rescuing, or carrying their struggles. Learn from a therapist and theologian what to say, how to listen well, and how to manage your own worry as you trust God with your adult child. HELPFUL LINKS: Hope & Chris' book, Help for the Anxious and Depressed here Hope & Chris' Bible Studies here Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child(And 5 Ways to Stop Yourself from Saying Them) here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 242. How to Stay Steady When Your Adult Child is Struggling with Therapist Carol Moore | 15 Oct 2026 | 00:19:14 | |
Watching your adult child struggle can bring up fear, worry, and the urge to step in and fix everything. Therapist Carol Moore, known as Hey Mom on Instagram, joins Pamela Henkelman to talk about how moms can stay emotionally steady when their adult kids are struggling. We discuss how to support without rescuing, manage your own emotions, and build a healthy relationship with your adult child. HELPFUL LINKS: Follow Carol on Instagram here Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child(And 5 Ways to Stop Yourself from Saying Them) here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 241. How to Help Your Struggling Adult Child Without Rescuing Them | 08 Oct 2026 | 00:11:54 | |
When your adult child is struggling, every mom wants to step in and make things better. But rescuing your grown child can keep them from building the resilience they need. In this episode, Pamela Henkelman shares six practical ways to support your struggling adult child without rescuing them. Learn how to listen with empathy, encourage resilience, point them toward God, and let go with greater trust. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child(And 5 Ways to Stop Yourself from Saying Them) here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 240. How to Trust God When You Can't Control the Outcome with Fiction Writer Cheryl Esper Balcom | 01 Oct 2026 | 00:22:32 | |
What happens when the life you've carefully built suddenly falls apart? In this final episode of the Her Next Chapter series, Pamela sits down with author Cheryl Esper Balcom to discuss her novel Mother of the Year and the powerful themes of grief, surrender, faith, and letting go of control. If you're navigating change in midlife or learning to trust God with what you can't control, this conversation will encourage your heart. HELPFUL LINKS: Cheryl's Novel: Mother of the Year here Cheryl's Website here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 239. How to Let Go of Emotional Baggage in Midlife with Author Lisa Najarian | 24 Sep 2026 | 00:29:15 | |
What emotional baggage have you been carrying for far too long? In this episode of the Her Next Chapter series, Pamela talks with Lisa Najarian, founder of the You Go Girl movement and author of Girl, Unpack That!, about why women often carry unresolved hurts alone and how friendship and honesty can help us find healing. If you're ready to let go of what's weighing you down and step into your next chapter with greater freedom, this conversation is for you. HELPFUL LINKS: Lisa's book, Girl, Unpack That! here Lisa's website, You Go, Girl here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 238. How Women Reach Their Full Potential in Midlife with Entrepreneur Alli Worthington | 17 Sep 2026 | 00:27:38 | |
In this episode of the Her Next Chapter series, Pamela sits down with mentor, coach, and bestselling author Alli Worthington to talk about Alli’s passion to help women grow! Together, they explore why your best years may still be ahead and how to make personal growth a priority this season. Learn about Alli’s Wise Woman Method and Catalyst Circles. HELPFUL LINKS: Get Alli's Wise Woman Method on Substack here Learn more about Alli's Catalyst Mastermind here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 237. How to Build Financial Confidence in Midlife with Author Crystal Paine | 10 Sep 2026 | 00:31:57 | |
Do you feel confident about your finances as you head into the next chapter of life? Crystal Paine, founder of Money Saving Mom and author of The 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women, joins Pamela to talk about simple financial habits, overcoming money stress, and building greater financial confidence in midlife. HELPFUL LINKS: Crystals' Free 5- Day Budget Makeover here Crystals' blog Money Saving Mom here Crystals' Instagram here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 236. Why Midlife Weight Gain Happens with Dr. Heather Awad | 03 Sep 2026 | 00:28:46 | |
Weight gain during perimenopause and menopause can feel confusing, especially when the strategies that worked for years suddenly stop working. In this premiere episode of Her Next Chapter, Dr. Heather Awad explains why midlife weight gain happens, the health risks associated with menopause belly fat, why "eat less and move more" often falls short, what to know about weight-loss medications like Ozempic, and practical ways women can improve their health during this season. HELPFUL LINKS: Dr. Heather's website here Dr Heather's Instagram here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 235. When the Empty Nest Never Comes: Parenting an Adult Child with Special Needs with Cindi & Joe Ferrini. | 27 Aug 2026 | 00:42:31 | |
Many parents dream about the day their children launch into adulthood, but for families raising children with special needs, the empty nest may look very different. In this episode, Cindi and Joe Ferrini share insights from their new book Special Needs Parenting and discuss the unique challenges and blessings of caring for a child with special needs into adulthood. We talk about grief, marriage, finding joy on an unexpected journey, and trusting God when your parenting role doesn't unfold as you imagined. HELPFUL LINKS: Cindy Ferrini's website here The Special Needs Parent here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 234.The Grief No One Warned Empty Nest Moms About with Author Lisa Appelo | 20 Aug 2026 | 00:22:09 | |
Why does letting go of our children hurt so much, even when they're exactly where they're supposed to be? In this episode, Pamela sits down with author Lisa Appelo to discuss her new book, God of Comfort, and the very real grief that accompanies the transitions of motherhood. Together, they explore why empty nest grief is often misunderstood, how God meets us in our sorrow, and what it looks like to trust Him as our roles as mothers change. HELPFUL LINKS: Lisa's Book: God of Comfort here Lisa's Instagram here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 233. Will My College Student Keep Their Faith? with Author Paul Worcester | 13 Aug 2026 | 00:25:39 | |
Sending your child to college is one of the biggest transitions of motherhood, especially when you're wondering if they'll continue to follow Jesus once they're on their own. In this episode, Pamela talks with author Paul Worcester about how parents can encourage their college students to develop a faith that lasts. You'll learn practical ways to support your child, pray with confidence, and trust God as they begin this new chapter. HELPFUL LINKS: Paul Bible Study for College Students: Thrive here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 232. Why Dropping Your Child Off at College Hurts So Much | 06 Aug 2026 | 00:17:10 | |
Dropping your child off at college is one of the most emotional milestones of motherhood. In this episode, Pamela shares six reasons this transition hurts so much and offers biblical encouragement to help you navigate the grief, trust God with your emerging adult, and embrace this new season with hope. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 231. When Your Adult Child Walks Away from God: Hope from Zach Williams’ Parents | 30 Jul 2026 | 00:25:23 | |
What do you do when your adult child walks away from faith? In this hopeful conversation, I’m joined by Steve and Jenia Williams, parents of Christian artist Zach Williams and authors of God’s Heart for the Prodigal. After walking through more than a decade of heartbreak and prayer for their wandering son, they share biblical encouragement and hope for moms loving a prodigal adult child. HELPFUL LINKS: William's Book: God's Heart for the Prodigal here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 230. How to Stay Emotionally Steady During Conflict with Your Adult Child | 23 Jul 2026 | 00:19:09 | |
Conflict with an adult child can leave a mom feeling hurt, anxious, and unsure how to respond. In this episode, Pamela shares six practical ways to stay emotionally steady during seasons of tension, distance, or misunderstanding. Learn how to process your emotions, lean into God's presence, listen with empathy, and become the kind of mom who creates safety and connection even in difficult conversations. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 229 How to Let Go of Mom Guilt and Parenting Regrets in the Empty Nest with Author Laurie Davies | 16 Jul 2026 | 00:29:54 | |
Do you struggle with guilt over past parenting mistakes? In this conversation, author Laurie Davies shares why so many empty-nest moms carry regret and how God invites us to lay down the burdens we've been holding for far too long. If you're ready to release guilt and regret, embrace grace, and find freedom in Christ, this episode is for you. HELPFUL LINKS: Laurie's Website here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 228. How to Be a Peaceful Mom of Adult Children: 6 Ways to Let Go and Trust God | 09 Jul 2026 | 00:13:15 | |
Are you exhausted from worrying about your adult children? In this episode, Pamela shares six practical ways to become a more peaceful mom by letting go of expectations, managing emotions, and learning to trust God with the people you love most. If you're ready to let go of fear and experience more peace in the adult-child years, this episode will encourage your heart. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 227. Trusting God in the Waiting Seasons of Motherhood with Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:31:24 | |
Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright, granddaughter of Billy Graham, joins me to talk about her new book, God Won’t Leave You There, and the powerful lessons empty-nest moms can learn from Joseph’s story. We discuss trusting God through family pain, waiting seasons, broken relationships, and the challenges of surrendering our adult children to Him. If you’re carrying heartbreak or unanswered questions in motherhood, this conversation will remind you that God is still working behind the scenes. HELPFUL LINKS: Anne Graham Lotz website here Rachel-Ruth Wright on Instagram here New book: God Won't Leave You There here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 226. When Families Become Estranged and How Healing Begins with Therapist Rachel Haack | 25 Jun 2026 | 00:40:56 | |
Family estrangement can leave moms feeling heartbroken, confused, and unsure where to turn. In this episode, therapist Rachel Haack shares insight into the family dynamics that often lead to distance, the role of differentiation, and practical ways parents can create space for healing and repair. If you're longing for reconciliation with your adult child, this conversation offers wisdom and hope for the journey. HELPFUL LINKS: Cozy Earth Code: MOMMA for 20% off, shop here Rachel Haack's website here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 225. When Your Adult Child Goes No Contact: Understanding Family Estrangement with Tania Khazaal | 18 Jun 2026 | 00:32:17 | |
In this heartfelt conversation, family estrangement expert Tania Khazaal shares her personal journey from estrangement with her own mother to reconciliation and healing. Together, we explore why adult children sometimes pull away, what emotional safety looks like in family relationships, and how moms can respond with emotional confidence and the right language. HELPFUL LINKS: Tania Kazhaal's website and resources here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 224. When an Adult Child Cuts You Off: Hope and Healing for Estranged Moms with Nicole Coates | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:31:22 | |
What do you do when your relationship with your adult child is marked by distance or estrangement? In this episode, estranged mom mentor Nicole Coates shares her personal story of estrangement with her oldest daughter and the emotional and spiritual journey that followed. We talk about heartbreak, identity, healing, and how God led Nicole to start a ministry for estranged moms. HELPFUL LINKS: Cozy Earth Code: MOMMA for 20% off: shop here Nicole's Devotional, Finding Hope in the Heartbreak here Nicole's Online Community: Between Hope and Heartbreak here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 223. When Your Adult Child Pulls Away: Understanding Estrangement and What to Do Next | 04 Jun 2026 | 00:14:46 | |
Estrangement with an adult child is one of the most painful and confusing experiences a mom can face. In this episode, we’re talking about what estrangement really is, what it isn’t, and how it often develops over time. You’ll learn how to navigate this season with clarity and a steady heart. HELPFUL LINKS: Christian Parenting's Moms, Dads & Grads Gift Guide here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 222. What Every Mom Needs: Finding Peace When You Feel You Have to Hold It All Together with Author Nicole Suvar | 28 May 2026 | 00:29:12 | |
If you’ve been holding everything together and feeling the weight of it, this conversation is for you. Author Nichole Suvar joins me to talk about her book, I Don’t Have to Hold it All Together, and how God’s original design still leads us to real peace. We talk about the pressure we carry, the places we seek peace, and what it means to finally rest in God rather than striving. This one will meet you right where you are. HELPFUL LINKS: Cozy Earth Website here 20% off Discount Code: MOMMA Nichole's Book I Don't Have to Hold it All Together here Nichole's Website here Preorder Bonus here Nichole's Summer Book Club here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 221. What Every Mom Needs: Parenting Teens & Adult Kids at the Same Time with Courtney Doyle | 21 May 2026 | 00:28:16 | |
HELPFUL LINKS: Cozy Earth Website here 20% Off Discount Code: MOMMA Connect with Courtney here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 220. What Every Mom Needs: Healing from Mother Wounds with Best-Selling Author, Melanie Shankle | 14 May 2026 | 00:24:40 | |
In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Pamela sits down with author Melanie Shankle to discuss healing from the wounds many women carry from their relationships with their mothers. Together, they explore how those experiences shape us, how faith plays a role in healing, and what it looks like to move forward with grace. This episode offers encouragement for any mom ready to stop carrying the past and step into freedom. HELPFUL LINKS: Melanie's book, Here Be Dragons here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 219. What Every Mom Needs: Navigating the Shift When Your Mom Ages with Sharon Schneider | 07 May 2026 | 00:26:44 | |
There comes a moment in midlife when the roles begin to shift, and the woman who once cared for you now needs care from you. In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with a very special guest, my own mom, to talk about the realities of aging and the beauty of honoring our parents. If you’re navigating changing roles with your parents or wondering how to walk this season with grace, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 218. When a Prodigal Comes Home: Encouragement for Moms of Wayward Adult Children with Judy Douglass | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:38:13 | |
Watching an adult child walk away from faith can be one of the most painful experiences a mother faces. In this episode, author and podcast host Judy Douglas shares the story of her prodigal child’s return and the hope she discovered while waiting on God. If you are praying for a wandering child, this conversation will encourage you not to give up. HELPFUL LINKS: Prayer for Prodigals Website here Prayers for Prodigals Facebook Page here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 217. When Your Adult Child Rejects God: 6 Ways to Love Them Like the Father Does | 23 Apr 2026 | 00:15:17 | |
What do you do when your adult child no longer believes in God and is captured by the world? In this episode, we look at the father in the parable of the prodigal son and uncover six powerful ways to love your wayward adult child with grace, trust, and hope. If you’re a Christian mom struggling with fear, guilt, or frustration, this conversation will encourage you to release control, guard your heart, and trust God with your child’s story. HELPFUL LINKS: Christian Parenting's Moms, Dads & Grads Guide here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 216. When Your Child’s Rebellion Is Really Grief: Blended Families with Pastor Inés Franklin | 16 Apr 2026 | 00:24:54 | |
Pastor Inés Franklin joins Pamela to talk about the hidden grief many children carry when families change because of divorce, remarriage, or other transitions. They discuss how unresolved loss can look like rebellion, why spiritual pressure often backfires, and how parents can disciple their children through empathy instead of control. HELPFUL LINKS: Ines' Website here Ines' book, Blended and Blessed here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 215. When Your Adult Child Walks Away: Overcoming Shame as a Christian Mom | 09 Apr 2026 | 00:13:38 | |
When your adult child walks away from the faith, heartbreak is only part of the story. Shame often follows close behind. In this episode, Pamela shares six biblical perspective shifts to help Christian moms release guilt, trust God with their wandering child, and rest securely in their identity in Christ. If you’re carrying shame about a prodigal son or daughter, this episode will help you breathe again. HELPFUL LINKS: Christian Parenting Moms, Dads & Grads Gift Guide here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 214. How to Love Your Empty Nest Mornings with Author Jennifer Dukes Lee | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:32:08 | |
What if learning to love your morning could change the way you experience the empty nest? Pamela talks with Jennifer Dukes Lee about her book How to Love Your Morning and how empty nest moms can create grace-filled morning rhythms, renew their mindset, and experience God’s mercy at the start of each day. HELPFUL LINKS: Get Jennifer's Book, How to Love Your Morning here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 213. Seven Ways Your Intimacy with God Deepens as You Grow Older | 26 Mar 2026 | 00:14:23 | |
Does your relationship with God feel different in midlife? In this episode, Pamela shares 7 ways intimacy with God deepens as you grow older, especially in the empty nest season. If you’ve moved from striving to surrender, from performance to peace, this conversation will affirm the beautiful maturity happening in your faith. HELPFUL LINKS: Christian Parenting's Easter Bundle here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 212. How to Find Peace When Life Changes with Author Autumn Schoeck | 19 Mar 2026 | 00:24:33 | |
Author Autumn Schoeck joins Pamela to discuss what it means to find peace in Christ during empty-nest transitions. If you’ve been feeling unsteady in this season, this conversation will help you anchor your identity, peace, and sense of belonging in Him. HELPFUL LINKS: Autumn's book, This Feels Like Home: Inspiration for Finding Peace here Autumn's website here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 211. A Simple Prayer Framework for Empty Nest Moms Who Are Tired of Worrying | 12 Mar 2026 | 00:15:01 | |
Worry doesn’t disappear when our kids grow up; it just changes shape. In this episode, Pamela shares a simple, grace-filled prayer framework from Philippians 4:6 to help empty nest moms move from worry to peace. If you’re tired of carrying anxiety, guilt, and unanswered questions, this gentle conversation will remind you that God isn’t asking you to try harder. He’s inviting you closer. HELPFUL LINKS: Christian Parenting's Easter Bundle here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 210. Good Daughtering in the Empty Nest: Caring for Aging Parents and Loving Adult Children Well with Dr Allison Alford | 05 Mar 2026 | 00:28:58 | |
In this episode, Pamela talks with Dr. Allison Alford about her book Good Daughtering and the emotional tension many empty nest moms feel in midlife. As we care for aging parents and learn new ways to relate to our adult children, guilt and pressure can quietly take over. This gentle conversation explores how to redefine what it means to be a “good daughter,” set healthy boundaries, and walk through this season with grace instead of obligation. HELPFUL LINKS: Buy Good Daughtering here Dr Alford's website here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 209. Why Communication Breaks Down in the Empty Nest and How to Fix It with Counselors Chris & Jamie Bailey | 26 Feb 2026 | 00:36:26 | |
When the kids leave home, many couples discover they don’t know how to talk anymore. Christian marriage counselors Chris and Jamie Bailey share practical, faith-filled insights on improving communication in empty-nest marriages, so couples can move from roommates to meaningful connection. HELPFUL LINKS: Chris & Jamie's website here Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet 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 | |||
| 208. When Your Empty Nest Marriage Feels Like Roommates: 6 Ways to Reconnect | 19 Feb 2026 | 00:14:58 | |
Does your empty nest marriage feel more like roommates than partners? In this episode, we talk about why connection often fades after the kids leave home and share six practical, grace-filled steps to help you reconnect emotionally, physically, and spiritually with your husband. It’s not too late to grow close again. HELPFUL LINKS: Christian Parenting's Morning Minute here Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet 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 | |||
| 207. Praying Together in the Empty Nest: Rebuilding Spiritual Intimacy as a Couple with Bob and Pamela Henkelman | 12 Feb 2026 | 00:25:07 | |
When the house gets quieter, many couples realize they’ve drifted spiritually. In this special episode, I sit down with my husband, Bob, a pastor and fellow empty nester, to talk honestly about praying together as a couple. We share why praying together matters, why it can feel awkward, and simple ways to begin rebuilding spiritual intimacy in the empty nest. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 206. Six Ways to Strengthen Your Empty Nest Marriage When You Feel Like You’re Growing Apart | 05 Feb 2026 | 00:16:16 | |
When the kids leave home, many women are surprised by an ache they didn’t expect; distance in their marriage. The house is quieter, the roles have changed, and the connection with your husband can feel strained or fragile. In this episode, Pamela shares 6 grace-filled ways to strengthen your empty nest marriage when you feel like you’re growing apart. Through faith-based wisdom, Scripture, and gentle reflection, you’ll learn how awareness, prayer, and intentional love can help rebuild connection and restore hope. HELPFUL LINKS: Christian Parenting's Morning Minute here Free Guide: The Marriage Awareness Worksheet here Apply for Coaching 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 | |||
| 205. Six Questions Every Empty Nest Mom Should Ask to Discover Her God-Given Purpose | 29 Jan 2026 | 00:16:50 | |
What’s your purpose now that your kids have left home? The empty nest often brings big questions about identity, meaning, and what God is doing next. In this episode of Empty Nest, Coach Pamela Henkelman shares six faith-filled questions to help moms rediscover their God-given purpose after motherhood. Rooted in Scripture and real-life wisdom, this conversation will encourage you to see the empty nest not as an ending, but as an invitation to trust God and step confidently into your next season. 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 | |||
| 204. Finding Your Purpose in the Empty Nest with Author Julie Lefebure | 22 Jan 2026 | 00:27:48 | |
What does purpose look like after the kids leave home? Author, speaker, and host of the Encouragement for Real Life podcast, Julie Lefebure, joins Pamela for a heartfelt conversation about discovering purpose in midlife. Julie shares her personal journey, her connection with God, and how God used writing, speaking, and even grandparenting to reshape her calling. If you’re feeling unsure, stuck, or craving clarity in this season, this episode will help you see your life with fresh hope. HELPFUL LINKS: CP Morning Minute here Julie's Free Resources 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 | |||
| 203. Embracing Aging: Six Strategies for Confidence and Peace in Midlife | 15 Jan 2026 | 00:15:09 | |
Aging doesn’t mean you’re fading; it means you’re deepening. In this encouraging episode, Pamela Henkelman shares six faith-filled strategies to help midlife moms embrace aging with confidence and purpose. Learn how to accept your season, walk in God-given confidence, harness your wisdom, and step into the most productive years of your life. You’ll come away encouraged, grounded, and reminded that God isn’t finished with you yet. HELPFUL LINKS: CP 's Morning Minute 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 | |||
| 202: 200 Episodes of Faith, Family & the Empty Nest: Looking Back with Gratitude, Looking Ahead with Hope | 08 Jan 2026 | 00:12:45 | |
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 | |||
| 201. #1 Top Episode of 2025: Healing the Rift: Restoring the Relationship with Your Son/Daughter-in-Law with Kathy Cunningham | 01 Jan 2026 | 00:26:40 | |
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 | |||
| 200. #2 Top Episode of 2025: Why Talking to Your Adult Kids Feels So Hard and How to Fix It! | 25 Dec 2025 | 00:14:48 | |
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 | |||
| 199. #3 Top Episode of 2025: Avoid These 10 Phrases: What Not to Say to Your Adult Child | 18 Dec 2025 | 00:09:33 | |
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 Follow Pamela on Instagram here Follow Pamela on Facebook here Pamela's website with free resources here | |||
| 198. #4 Top Episode of 2025: Letting Go of Control: Trusting God with Your Adult Children | 11 Dec 2025 | 00:14:22 | |
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 Follow Pamela on Facebook here Pamela's website with free resources here | |||
| 197. How to Talk to Your Adult Kids with Respect (Even When You Disagree) | 04 Dec 2025 | 00:11:39 | |
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 Follow Pamela on Facebook here Pamela's website with free resources here | |||
| 196. Glory All Around: Finding Gratitude in Every Season | 27 Nov 2025 | 00:10:52 | |
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 Follow Pamela on Facebook here Pamela's website with free resources here | |||