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The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom

Christian Parenting

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 boundariesRediscovering your life’s purposeMastering effective communication with adult childrenStrengthening your

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168. How People Pleasing Hurts Your Relationship with...

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2025/05/15

Hey Momma, are you always trying to keep the peace, say “yes” to everything, and avoid rocking the boat with your adult kids? You’re not alone. We’re talking about people-pleasing: why we do it, how it drains us, and how it impacts our relationships with our grown kids. It’s time to release the pressure to please and start showing up as your whole, authentic self. You have God’s full approval—and that changes everything.HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child hereFree

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167. Let’s Talk About People-Pleasing with Therapist,...

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2025/05/08

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to keep everyone happy, you’re not alone.Therapist Heather Bjur joins us as we tackle the challenging topic of people-pleasing. Let’s learn why we fall into it, how it affects our relationships, and how to break free. Heather shares practical advice on being emotionally honest with your kids and finding your voice.HELPFUL LINKS: Christian Parenting's Moms, Dads & Grads Gift Guide hereHeather Bjur on Instagram hereFree Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your

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26:22

166. Healing the Rift: Restoring the Relationship...

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2025/05/01

When the relationship with your son or daughter-in-law is strained, it can feel like everything is fractured: your connection with your child, your role as a mom, even access to your grandkids. Counselor Kathy Cunningham joins me for a powerful conversation about healing those deep relational wounds. She shares practical wisdom, biblical insight, and the very first step a mom should take when peace feels impossible.HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: What I Wish I Knew Sooner About Parenting Adult Children

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12:04

165. Want to Be a Great Mother-in-Law? Stop Doing...

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2025/04/24

Do you have a vision for the kind of mother-in-law you want to be?By avoiding playing the victim and taking things personally, not overstepping boundaries, and not competing for your child’s loyalty, you can have a supportive, healthy relationship with your child’s spouse. Listen in for eight things NOT to do as a mother-in-law,HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child hereFree Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz

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12:09

164. What Every Mother-in-Law Needs to Know:...

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2025/04/17

You set the tone in your relationship with your child’s spouse. Be the first to extend love and grace.Honoring and supporting their family unit without meddling will strengthen your relationship with your child’s mate.HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child(And 5 Ways to Stop Yourself from Saying Them hereGift Guide for Moms, Dads, and Grads hereFree Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast

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14:52

163. Why Talking to Your Adult Kids Feels So...

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2025/04/10

It’s not just you; there are real barriers to communication with your grown child.Listen in to identify ten common communication barriers and learn a solution for each. When you understand what you’re up against, you can build a strategy to reconnect with your grown child.HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child(And 5 Ways to Stop Yourself from Saying Them) hereFree Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereChristian Parenting's Moms, Dads &

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162. How to Communicate with Your Anxious Adult Child...

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2025/04/03

This generation of young adults is called the Anxious Generation, and we need to know how to talk to them.No mom wants to add to her grown child’s anxiety. Linda Hanstra provides tips for moms with anxious children. Learn to support your anxious child by listening more and reminding them what they know to be true.HELPFUL LINKS: Happy Together Checklist- for your Boomerang Kids hereLinda's Book, Empty Nest Joyride hereFree Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child(And 5 Ways to Stop

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161. Avoid These 10 Phrases: What NOT to Say to Your...

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2025/03/27

Avoid these 10 phrases and learn to speak life instead.Communication doesn’t have to be hard as long as we remember some guiding principles to speak life over our children. Let’s talk about awareness, humility, and the power of empathy.HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child (and 5 Ways to Stop Yourself from Saying Them) hereFree Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast hereFollow Pamela on

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160. Avoid These 10 Phrases: What NOT to Say to Your...

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2025/03/20

No mother intends to hurt her grown child with her words, and yet she does.Without realizing it, we can make our kids feel guilty, criticized, or like they never quite measure up. Tune in for 10 phrases not to say to your adult child.HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child hereFree Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast hereFollow Pamela on Instagram hereFollow Pamela on Facebook herePamela's

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159. How to Improve Communication in Your Empty Nest...

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2025/03/13

You’re not the only one struggling to communicate in your marriage.Join Bob and Pamela Henkelman for a candid conversation about how they’ve struggled to communicate effectively in their marriage. They’ll share lessons they’ve learned and offer practical tools to strengthen communication with your spouse.HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet hereFree Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast hereFollow Pamela

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11:19

158. Six Biblical Ways for Christian Empty Nest...

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2025/03/06

Have you ever tried “I feel” statements with your husband?They are a great way to help you be honest and communicate with understanding instead of blame. We also talk about focusing on fun and seeking professional help when you feel stuck in a negative communication pattern in your empty nest.HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet hereFree Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate the podcast hereFollow Pamela on

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157. Six Biblical Ways for Christian Empty Nest...

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2025/02/27

Let’s learn some practical tools to reconnect and strengthen our communication.Incorporate intentional conversations(how-tos in the show notes), practice active listening, and embrace grace and forgiveness.Daily Check-In Script:Person A starts by saying: I feel __ _ _ _ about my work. myself us children spiritualityAfter each feeling statement,

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11:52

156. Empty Nest Marriages: 7 Communication Barriers...

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2025/02/20

Communication can be one of our greatest struggles in an empty nest marriage.When you understand the communication barriers, you can learn to remedy them. Let’s discuss the obstacles of poor listening skills, neglecting spiritual connection, different visions for the future, and lack of quality time.HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet? hereFree Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast hereFollow Pamela on

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155. Empty Nest Marriages: 7 Communication Barriers...

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2025/02/13

Communication can feel complicated in an empty-nest marriage.Before fixing your communication, you'll need to understand the barriers. Let’s discuss three things that hinder communication: unmet expectations, emotional distance, and unresolved conflict.HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? hereFree Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast hereFollow Pamela on Instagram hereFollow Pamela on Facebook

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00:21:46

154. Finding Your Purpose in the Empty Nest with...

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2025/02/06

Please find out how she fills her time by focusing on serving, learning, and having fun! Doesn’t that sound amazing?HELPFUL LINKS: Cathy Lawdanski on Instagram here Cathy Lawdanski on Facebook here Sign up for Cathy's Weekly Newsletter here Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session 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

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00:12:23

153. Four Powerful Questions Every Empty Nest Mom...

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2025/01/30

Let's talk about two more questions that lead to you discovering your purpose in the empty nest. This time you’ll look around and up to see where God is leading you!HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session 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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149. Most Listened to Episode of 2024: Do’s & Don’t...

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2025/01/02

I had an insightful conversation with my youngest daughter’s Rebekah and Keziah. We covered the monumental transitions of college drop-off, wedding planning, young careers and early marriage. Enjoy the candor and wisdom from my daughters.HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Take the Quiz here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Follow Pamela on Facebook here Pamela's website with

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00:09:54

147. Holiday Grace: Loving Your Adult Child Through...

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2024/12/19

Navigating faith differences feels scary for moms, but if you lead with grace you can have some amazing conversations. Let’s talk about the grace to listen to your adult child’s perspective and the grace of loving your child unconditionally.HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Take the Quiz here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Follow Pamela on Facebook here Pamela's website

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00:10:55

146. Holiday Grace: Loving Your Adult Child Through...

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2024/12/12

Pamela discusses important areas to extend grace when you and your child see God differently. Pamela talks about the grace to not pressure your child to conform to your views and the grace to manage your emotions well during the holidays.HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Take the Quiz here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Follow Pamela on Facebook here Pamela's website with

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00:35:20

145. Emotional Confidence for Moms: Navigating...

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2024/12/05

Pamela invites Alicia Michelle, author of Emotional Confidence to the show to teach us her proven template, which combines brain science and biblical principles so you can manage your emotions well.HELPFUL LINKS: Emotional Confidence by Alicia Michelle here 24 Verses for Emotional Healing here Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Take the Quiz here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Follow

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