Explore every episode of the podcast The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom
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| 133. Ten Essentials for Navigating Tough Talks with Your Adult Child, Part 2 | 12 Sep 2024 | 00:10:21 | |
Join me for tips 6-10: Let’s talk about not giving advice, not criticizing, sharing your perspective, communicating love, and the best way to close this challenging 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 | |||
| 132. Ten Essential Tips for Navigating Tough Talks with Your Adult Child, Part 1 | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:10:36 | |
You need a plan and some essentials to keep in mind when you need to have a hard conversation. Let’s talk about courage, timing, listening, mirroring back, and clarifying questions. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: How to Have Hard Conversations with Your Adult Kids 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 | |||
| 123. The Art of Saying "No in Midlife, Part 1 | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:11:22 | |
We’re learning to say “no” to others and to ourselves, to the things that no longer serve us. Listen in for tips on how to say “no” to your inner critic and chasing the “fountain of youth.” 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 | |||
| 33. Four Ways to Listen Effectively, Part 1 | 13 Oct 2022 | 00:09:01 | |
Let’s admit it, most of us are distracted or have an agenda when we come to a conversation with our adult child. Let’s talk about how the power of focus and setting our agenda aside will make us better listeners. Grab your free guide, 10 Things Moms Say That Frustrate Their Adult Children(And Five Ways to Stop Yourself from Saying Them). For more free resources for mom or to schedule a free discovery session with Pamela, Midlife Mindset Coach for Moms visit her website. | |||
| 32. How You Can Agree to Disagree, Part 2 | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:10:33 | |
Everything changes when we value our connection with our adult child over being right. Sometimes the key to peace is to agree to disagree. Grab my free guide, 3 Tricky Topics with Prompts for Honest Conversations with Your Adult Child. Find more free resources or schedule a coaching call at my website. | |||
| 31. How You Can Agree to Disagree, Part 1 | 29 Sep 2022 | 00:10:43 | |
What could it look like if moms leaned into listening well instead of trying to correct their adult children? Join us as we learn a few principles that will help us agree to disagree on certain topics. | |||
| 30. Four Ways Moms Find Peace After College Drop Off, Part 2 | 22 Sep 2022 | 00:10:08 | |
An extra measure of grace is required as you adjust to this major transition in your motherhood. Listen to learn how to practice gratitude and focus on our needs. This will usher in peace. Would you like to know how to support your adult child? Grab my free guide, Five Ways To Support Your Adult Child Find more free resources or book a free discovery session with Pamela, Midlife Mindset Coach for Moms on her website. | |||
| 29. 4 Ways Moms Find Peace After College Drop Off, Part 1 | 15 Sep 2022 | 00:10:26 | |
Grab my free guide, Five Ways to Support Your Adult Child. For more free resources or to schedule a free discovery session with Pamela, Midlife Mindset Coach for Moms, visit her website. | |||
| 28. What Every Mom Needs To Know After College Drop Off, Part 2 | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:09:28 | |
What can a mom do to navigate the largest shift in her motherhood? Join us as we talk about the value of friendship and the power of doing something you love in this season. Grab my free guide, Five Ways To Support Your Adult Child. Find more free resources and life coaching for moms at Pamela's website | |||
| 27. What Every Mom Needs To Know After College Drop Off, Part 1 | 01 Sep 2022 | 00:10:54 | |
First of all you have permission to grieve. Join us for a conversation about grieving when your child leaves for college. This is the largest transition you will go through in your motherhood. Listen in and find out how to survive it. Grab my free guide, Five Ways to Support Your Adult Child To schedule a free discovery session with Pamela, Midlife Mindset Coach for Moms, visit her website. You'll also find more free resources for midlife moms. | |||
| 26. Four Things You Need To Do If You Are Serious About Respect, Part 2 | 25 Aug 2022 | 00:09:11 | |
If you are serious about respect, tune in as we learn the importance of grace and leading with love in your relationship with your adult child. Grab my free guide, 10 Things Moms Say That Frustrate Their Adult Children(And Five Things to Do to Stop Yourself From Saying Them). For more information on coaching, and to grab more free resources, visit my website. | |||
| 25. Four Things To Do If You’re Serious About Respect, Part 1 | 18 Aug 2022 | 00:09:15 | |
If you’re ready to practice radical respect as a way to improve your connection with your adult child then tune in. Respect is the key for a healthy bond with our grownup child. Grab my free resource, 10 Things Moms Say That Frustrate Their Adult Children(And 5 Ways to Stop Yourself From Saying them). Check out my website for more free sources and help for moms with adult children | |||
| 24. Four Foolproof Ways To Supercharge Your Growth, Part 2 | 11 Aug 2022 | 00:10:27 | |
If you are ready to grow and discover new mindsets to carry, then you will want to listen to this episode. You’ll discover two more things you can do to supercharge your growth! Grab my free guide, 10 Things Moms Say That Frustrate Their Adult Children(And 5 Ways To Stop Yourself From Saying Them.) I'm a Growth Coach For Moms With Adult Children. Find more information and free resources on my website. | |||
| 122. Unlocking Midlife Purpose: Strategies for Christian Moms, Part 2 | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:11:20 | |
We talk about two more strategies you need to discover your purpose. The first is to cultivate curiosity and the second is to fulfill long held dreams. 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 | |||
| 23. Four Foolproof Ways To Supercharge Your Growth, Part 1 | 04 Aug 2022 | 00:08:54 | |
As we learn to release our adult children, there will be serious growth required for both you and your grown child. Join us as we discuss what is required to experience exceptional growth so you can adapt to your new role. Grab my free guide, 10 Things Moms Say That Frustrate Their Adult Children(And 5 Ways To Stop Yourself From Saying Them). To schedule a life coaching session for mom or grab more of my free resources, visit my website. | |||
| 22. Four Powerful Reasons Why You Need To Be Empathetic, Part 2 | 28 Jul 2022 | 00:08:54 | |
Empathy is a powerful tool. Listen to the podcast and find three statements you can use when your adult child is in pain. When we are empathetic this builds a bond with our grown child. Grab my free guide, 10 Things Moms Say That Frustrate Their Adult Children(And 5 Ways To Stop Yourself From Saying Them). Schedule a coaching session and find more free resources on my website. | |||
| 21. Four Powerful Reasons Why You Need To Be Empathetic, Part 1 | 21 Jul 2022 | 00:08:23 | |
There was a time when I wasn’t an empathetic mom. I offered solutions and encouragement instead of feeling with my child. I didn’t validate their feelings and it hurt our connection. Join us as we discuss two powerful reasons why you need to be empathetic with your adult child when they hurt. Grab my free guide, 10 Things Moms Say That Frustrate Their Adult Children(And 5 Ways To Stop Yourself From Saying Them). For more free resources and life coaching for moms, check out my website. | |||
| 20. Four Ridiculously Awesome Way to Communicate Support, Part 2 | 14 Jul 2022 | 00:09:19 | |
As we move from guidance to support, we need to change the way we talk to our grown children. Listen to find three phrases you can say to communicate support when your adult child endures pain. Grab my free guide by clicking on this link: 10 Things Moms Say That Frustrate Their Adult Children(And Five Ways To Stop Yourself From Saying Them). For more free resources and coaching for moms click on this link: website | |||
| 19. Four Ridiculously Awesome Way to Communicate Support, Part 1 | 07 Jul 2022 | 00:08:46 | |
We know we move from a directing role to a more supportive role, but what’s the right thing to say when our grown children are struggling? Instead of the need to rescue, fix, solve or carry our children's problems, we can offer an encouraging statement of support. Grab my free guide, 10 Things Moms Say That Frustrate Their Adult Children(And Five Ways To Stop Yourself From Saying Them). Find more free resources and schedule a coaching discovery session on my website | |||
| 18. Three Ways To Stay Present With Your Emerging Adult | 30 Jun 2022 | 00:08:22 | |
Let’s talk about three ways we can stay present and notice our emerging adults. As their schedules get busier and they pull away from family how can we take advantage of the fleeting moments we have together? Grab my free guide, Five Ways To Support Your Adult Child For more free resources and coaching for moms, check out my website. | |||
| 17. Four Ways To Conquer Your Fear of Releasing Your Emerging Adult, Part 2 | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:07:49 | |
Most moms face this season when their kids head off to college, the military, or join the workforce. What does it look like to navigate her fears for the future? Pamela talks about two more ways to manage those fears of letting go. Grab her free guide, Five Ways To Support Your Adult Child Grab more freebies or schedule an one-on-coaching appointment with Pamela on her website | |||
| 16. Four Ways To Conquer Your Fear of Releasing Your Emerging Adult, Part 1 | 16 Jun 2022 | 00:08:55 | |
It is normal to be fearful of releasing our kids into their next phase of life after high school graduation. Let’s talk about some practical ways we can navigate this fear and have peace in this transition. Pamela discusses how the power of letting go fosters independence. As followers of Christ we are called to a life of surrender, and this includes our grown children. Grab Pamela's free guide, Five Ways To Support Your Adult Child For coaching help and more resources visit my website. | |||
| 15. Confessions of A Mom Whose Baby Will Graduate, Part 2 | 09 Jun 2022 | 00:08:54 | |
Life is about to change dramatically for both mom and her emerging adult. Pamela shares two more confessions: a mom will face the fears she carries in this unfamiliar phase of parenthood and she talks about how each child must learn to make their faith their own. Grab my free guide, Five Ways to Support Your Adult Child. For more midlife momma support, go to my website. | |||
| 14. Confessions of A Mom Whose Baby Will Graduate, Part 1 | 02 Jun 2022 | 00:08:52 | |
There are a lot of feelings to sort out and new experiences for both mom and emerging adult. Join us as Pamela shares three confessions: the tension between holding on and releasing, the realization that our children are still becoming, and the wonder of what the future holds for mom. Grab the free guide, 10 Things Moms Say That Frustrate Their Adult Children(And 5 Ways To Stop Yourself From Saying Them). Find more free resources on my website. | |||
| 121. Unlocking Midlife Purpose, Strategies for Christian Moms, Part 1 | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:11:18 | |
This can be a frustrating journey when you focus on your children. Learn how to lean in and follow God’s nudge for what’s next. Let’s talk about managing your mindset and celebrating your freedom. 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 | |||
| 13. The Power of The Pause: Breath Prayer | 26 May 2022 | 00:09:27 | |
Words are powerful. Once they are spoken, we can’t take them back. But we can learn to pause and utilize Breath Prayer. We breathe in Jesus and exhale a truth about our words. It’s a powerful tool to use as we communicate with our adult children. Grab my free guide, 10 Things Moms Say That Frustrate Their Adult Children (and 5 Ways to Stop Yourself From Saying Them) Find more resources on my website. | |||
| 12. Eight Awesome Bible Verses To Study About Communication | 19 May 2022 | 00:08:30 | |
Join us as we discover 8 verses and learn about the power of meditating on them so we can change the way we talk to our adult kids. Grab my free guide10 Things Moms Say That Frustrate Their Adult Children (and 5 Ways to Stop Yourself From Saying Them) Visit my website for more resources for moms with adult children. | |||
| 11. Four Convincing Reasons You Need To Guard The Way You Talk To Your Adult Children, Part 2 | 12 May 2022 | 00:08:25 | |
Let’s talk about two more reasons we need to guard the way we talk to our grown children. We will discuss how our words build up or tear down and how we must be responsible to tame our tongue. Grab my free guide, 10 Things Moms Say That Frustrate Their Adult Children (and 5 Ways to Stop Yourself From Saying Them) Find more helpful resources on my website | |||
| 10. Four Convincing Reasons You Need To Guard The Way You Talk To Your Adult Child, Part 1 | 05 May 2022 | 00:07:54 | |
Join as we discuss the power of our words and how they impact our connection with our adult kids. We talk about two reasons we need to guard what we say to our grown children. Grab my free guide, 10 Things Moms Say That Frustrate Their Adult Children (and 5 Ways to Stop Yourself From Saying Them) Grab more free resources on my website | |||
| 9. Four Ways To Release Expectations With God’s Help, Through His Word | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:09:06 | |
Practice this four step process to release expectations. You’ll need a Bible, a notebook, and a willing heart. You can have a breakthrough today. Grab your free guide, 10 Things Moms Say That Frustrate Their Adult Children (and 5 Ways to Stop Yourself From Saying Them) Join The Midlife Motherhood Facebook Group Find more resources on Pamela's website | |||
| 8. Why You Need A New Way of Thinking To Release Expectations, Part 2 | 21 Apr 2022 | 00:08:52 | |
We realize partnering with God through prayer will be the best way to renew our minds and release the expectations that are hurting our relationship with our adult children. Grab my free guide, 10 Things Moms Says That Frustrate Their Adult Children (And 5 Ways To Stop Yourself From Saying Them) Find more resources on my website | |||
| 7. Why You Need A New Way of Thinking to Release Expectations, Part 1 | 14 Apr 2022 | 00:07:27 | |
To release our expectations of our adult children we need to change the way we think about our role as their mother. There needs to be a shift in order to have a strong bond with our kids. Grab my free guide, 10 Things Moms Say That Frustrate Their Adult Children (and 5 Ways to Stop Yourself From Saying Them) Find more resources at my website. | |||
| 6. Strategies to Consider for Releasing Expectations, Part 2 | 07 Apr 2022 | 00:08:49 | |
In order to release expectations we need to look at our selfish behavior, accept the shift in our role as a mom, and partner with God through prayer to release the expectations. Grab my free guide, Five Ways To Support Your Adult Child Find more resources on my website | |||
| 5. Strategies to Consider for Releasing Expectations, Part 1 | 31 Mar 2022 | 00:09:10 | |
In the Big Book of Recovery it says, “Expectations are premeditated resentments.” Carrying expectations for our adult kids destroys our connection. Let’s talk about ways to learn how to manage our assumptions so we can improve our relationship with our grown kids. Grab my free guide, 10 Things Moms Say to Frustrate Her Adult Children (And 5 Ways To Stop Yourself From Saying Them) Find more resources for parents with adult children on my website. | |||
| 4. Lessons On Love From A Father, Part 2 | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:09:43 | |
We continue to gather a few more lessons from a father who welcomes a wayward son home. How did love sustain the father and in what ways did he show love to the son. He is a great example for mommas to follow. If you would like help navigating your relationship with your adult child, grab my free guide, Five Ways To Support Your Adult Child For more helpful tools head to my website. | |||
| 120. Top Ten Things Moms Should Know Before Launching Their Kids, Part 2 | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:11:58 | |
We wrap the Top Ten Things Moms Should Know Before Launching Their Kids with the importance of finding community, releasing expectations, and leaning on God. 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 | |||
| 3. Lessons On Love From A Father, Part 1 | 17 Mar 2022 | 00:10:01 | |
As Christian moms we sometimes wrestle with how to love our wayward kids. Instead of being filled with resentment and frustration, this father models surrender and expectancy. Listen in to see how he did it. Would you like help navigating your relationship with your adult child? Grab my free guide, Five Ways To Support Your Adult Child For more resources and life coaching go to my website.
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| 2. The Power of Love, Part 2 | 17 Mar 2022 | 00:08:52 | |
As Christian mommas, we are called to love our adult children, but there will be times when we want to quit or give up. Let’s talk about the power of love to endure through any circumstance with our adult kids. Links to help you: | |||
| 1. The Power Of Love, Part 1 | 17 Mar 2022 | 00:08:54 | |
As Christians we are called to love. What does that look like with our adult kids, especially if we don't agree with their choices? How can we love our adult kids well? Do they feel loved or judged by you? Helpful Links: | |||
| The Midlife Momma Podcast Trailer | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:01:06 | |
This is the trailer for the Midlife Momma Podcast. Who is a midlife momma? Hear how, Empty Nest Coach Pamela Henkelman will support you in the next phase of parenthood. | |||
| 119. Top Ten Things Moms Should Know Before Launching Their Kids, Part 1 | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:11:40 | |
Join me for the first part of my Top Ten List for moms launching kids. Learn what you can do to make the transition smoother for your child, while caring well for yourself. 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 | |||
| 118. Launching Your Kids Well with Brenda Yoder, Author of Fledge | 30 May 2024 | 00:31:51 | |
HELPFUL LINKS: Buy Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind here Free Guide: Six Ways to Pray for Your Kids here 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 Join me for an insightful conversation with Brenda Yoder, author of Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind. Brenda has launched four kids into the world and each time she learned something new. Learn her tried and true tips from her book, Fledge. | |||
| 117. Embracing the Bittersweet with Your High School Senior, Part 2 | 23 May 2024 | 00:10:56 | |
Let’s talk about how you’ll vacillate between sorrow and joy, regret and pride, longing for the past versus hope for the future, and doubting God and holding fast to your faith. These swings are part of the process. 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 | |||
| 116. Embracing the Bittersweet with Your High School Senior, Part 1 | 16 May 2024 | 00:11:44 | |
We find a model from Philippians 4:6-7 which helps you manage the emotional swings you may feel in this season of her motherhood. 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 | |||
| 115. The Art of Grace: Maintaining Harmony with Adult Kids, Part 2 | 09 May 2024 | 00:11:05 | |
Learn how grace allows you to not judge your adult child for their decisions and stop rescuing them from their challenging circumstances. 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 | |||
| 114. The Art of Grace: Maintaining Harmony with Adult Children, Part 1 | 02 May 2024 | 00:12:35 | |
When you learn how to be gracious with your adult children, you will experience harmony. You need to understand your adult children are still learners just like you. 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 | |||
| 131. Why Hard Conversations with Your Adult Child Matter, Part 2 | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:10:40 | |
Learn why it’s good to be open to learn and grow because, as a mom, you don’t know everything and why these difficult conversations help you know how to pray. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: How to Have Hard Conversations with Your Adult Kids 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 | |||
| 113. Grace for the Empty Nest Moms with Jill McCormick, host of The Grace in Real Life Podcast | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:30:36 | |
Listen in as Jill shares her personal story of getting free from being the Try-Hard Girl, to being a woman who rests in the kindness, goodness, and generosity of God. She’ll teach you how to experience God’s grace too. 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 | |||
| 112. God's Grace in Motherhood: Thriving Now, Part 2 | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:10:41 | |
Grace helps a mom relieve the pressures of life as she learns the unforced rhythms of grace that Jesus lived by. Tune to learn how grace helps us live like Jesus did and gives us courage to try new things. 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 | |||
| 111. God's Grace in Motherhood: Thriving Now, Part 1 | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:10:05 | |
Listen in to learn how grace means both "undeserved favor" + "empowerment to make good choices" and how this impacts your relationship with yourself and your grownup kids. 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 | |||