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Midlife Momma
With Pamela Henkelman
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
All Episodes:
210. Good Daughtering in the Empty Nest: Caring for Aging Parents and Loving Adult Children Well with Dr Allison Alford →
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 →
When the kids leave home, many couples discover they dont 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 →
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. Its 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 →
When the house gets quieter, many couples realize theyve 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 Youre Growing Apart →
When the kids leave home, many women are surprised by an ache they didnt 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 youre growing apart. Through faith-based wisdom, Scripture, and gentle reflection, youll 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
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