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
Launching a child can leave even the strongest momma feeling undone. In this episode, we unpack transitional grief, what it is, how to recognize it, and why it’s a normal part of the empty nest journey. You’ll learn practical ways to acknowledge your emotions, healthy strategies to cope, and how trusting God can bring comfort in the middle of change.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here
Free Connectio...
Author and creator of Empty Nest Blessed, Suzy Mighell, joins me for an uplifting conversation about finding faith and joy in the empty nest. Suzy shares what inspired her new book, how God has met her in this season, and how moms can experience His presence during times of transition. Whether you’re grieving the quiet or longing for fresh purpose, Suzy reminds us that the empty nest doesn’t have to feel empty; it can be a place fi...
What do you do when your adult child says, “I’m not sure I believe in God anymore”?
In this episode, we explore how Christian moms can respond with grace, compassion, and trust. Instead of panicking or preaching, you’ll learn why listening is the greatest gift you can give and how it opens the door for God to keep working in your child’s heart.
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If you’ve ever struggled to set boundaries with your adult child, you’re not alone. Healthy boundaries with adult children aren’t about control; they’re about love, respect, and connection. In this episode, I’m sharing six phrases and behaviors to avoid so you can communicate clearly, protect your relationship, and honor God in the process. Learn how to set boundaries with your grown kids in a way that builds trust, strengthens you...
What if saying “no” could actually bring you closer to your grown kids? In this episode, discover why healthy, biblical boundaries can deepen connection, protect your peace, and create the space where love grows best.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Christian Parenting's Friday Favorites Newsletter here
Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child here
Hey Momma, today we’ve got something special for you: a bonus episode straight from the
Pardon the Mess podcast!
Every Monday, host Courtney DeFeo shares a short prayer to help you lift up your kids. This
year’s series follows Christian Parenting’s brand new prayer journal, A Great Cloud of
Witnesses.
Each week highlights a biblical hero of the faith, paired with Scripture-based prayers for your
kids. Here is a sneak peek into ...
When motherhood shifts in the empty nest, how do you steady your soul? Author Mariel Davenport shares her TEND method and fresh encouragement from Scripture to help you walk with God through seasons of change.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Preorder Mariel's book, Ruth: Finding Grace in the Unexpected, here
Mariel's Free 4 Week Devotional Through Ruth here
Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child here
What should you do when your adult child won’t leave the nest? In this honest and hope-filled episode, we explore six faith-filled strategies to help you navigate delayed launching with wisdom and grace. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, communicate with love, encourage independence, and trust God’s timing, without losing the relationship or yourself in the process.
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Launching our kids into adulthood is one of the most emotional transitions of motherhood. In this episode, author and seasoned mom Ruthie Gray shares her honest wisdom on identity, boundaries, communication, and faith during the launching years. If you're feeling unsure or a little lost, you're not alone, and this conversation is full of hope and encouragement just for you.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Next Steps Journal here
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Launching a child into adulthood is emotional, sacred, and often bittersweet. In this episode, Pamela shares six powerful tips to help you release well, support wisely, and stay rooted in your faith. Learn how to manage your emotions, set healthy expectations, and anchor your identity in Christ, not just your role as mom. With grace and intention, you can let go well.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free G...
When the kids move out, it’s easy for the marriage to feel distant or even disconnected. But what if the empty nest could be a fresh start?
In this heartfelt episode, Pamela is joined by author and counselor Sally Livingston to talk about how couples can move from feeling like roommates to rekindling emotional and spiritual intimacy. Whether your marriage feels stuck or just needs a reset, this conversation offers hope, practical to...
In this uplifting episode, I’m joined by Chrys Howard and Shellie Tomlinson, hosts of the Rocking It Grand podcast and authors of the book by the same name. These two fun and faith-filled grandmas share wisdom on leaving a godly legacy and investing spiritually in your grandkids, even from a distance.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Chapter Rocking It Grand here
Rocking It Grand website here
Fre...
What do you do when grandparenting doesn’t look the way you hoped? In this tender episode, we’re talking about the grief that comes from distance, estrangement, or unmet expectations and how to find peace and purpose in the middle of it. Let’s walk through six ways to cope and invite Jesus into the ache.
HELPFUL LINKS:
A Cloud of Witnesses Prayer Journal here Code: CLOUD
How sweet it is to watch your daughter become a mom. Our youngest daughter, Keziah, became a mom this year, and I wanted you to hear her heart on what young moms need most in this tender season of motherhood.
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
Revie...
Becoming a grandma is a gift, but it’s not without challenges. In this episode, I share five faith-filled ways to support your adult children’s parenting with grace, not control. Learn how to show up with prayer, humility, and love as you build a joyful legacy with your grandkids.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child here
A Great Cloud of Witnesses Prayer Journal
Author Dawn Ward shares her journey of parenting an addicted adult child and how she moved from guilt and shame to grace and freedom in Christ. If your adult child is struggling, this episode offers honest encouragement and real hope.
HELPFUL LINKS:
From Guilt to Grace by Dawn Ward here
Free Guide: Boundaries with Your Addicted Child here
Facebook Group: Christian Moms of Addicted Children here
If you’ve ever struggled to let go and trust God with your grown child, this episode is for you.
I’m joined by Marnie Hammar, host of the Hear Him Louder podcast, as we talk about how hearing God’s voice brings peace, calms fear, and helps us surrender control in this new season of motherhood.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: Four Steps for Creating Quiet by Marnie Hammar here
Free Gu...
What really happens when we don’t let go of our adult kids?
In this episode, I share six surprising consequences of holding on too tightly and how it affects your peace, your faith, and your relationship with your grown children. You’ll leave encouraged, equipped, and ready to trust God more in this season.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child here
Free Connection ...
Your connection with God is what helps you move from control to surrender.
Let’s move beyond “quiet time” and find grace in the moment. Join me for an impactful discussion with Rose Jordan as we explore learning to connect with God in your everyday life, allowing you to let go of control and surrender every anxious moment to Him.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Penny Jar Prayers here
Beneath the Fig Tree podcast
We hate to admit it, but many moms struggle with control.
If you've found yourself lying awake at night, replaying their choices, wondering if you should have said more, done more, or prayed harder, this conversation is for you. We’re talking about how to release control and trust God with your adult children.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Marriage Simplified Guide here
Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child here
Free Connection Ca...
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