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244 episodes
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Date created
2022/02/05
Latest episode
2026/10/22
Average duration
26 min.
Release period
8 days
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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 marriage in the empty nest seasonLeaning 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
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243. How to Support Your Anxious or Depressed Adult Child with Authors Hope Blanton & Christine Gordon
2026/10/22
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
2026/10/15
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
2026/10/08
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
2026/10/01
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
2026/09/24
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
2026/09/17
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
2026/09/10
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
2026/09/03
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.
2026/08/27
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
2026/08/20
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
2026/08/13
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
2026/08/06
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
2026/07/30
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
2026/07/23
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
2026/07/16
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
Podcast reviews
Read The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom podcast reviews
Nlvcolo 2026/07/09
So very helpful
This gets me pointed in the right direction and I can handle things better with less regret. Thank you Pamela …, every week is so insightful and I’m ...
42sjh 2026/04/10
Thank you!
I’ve been an empty nester for over a decade now. I sure wish I would’ve known about this podcast sooner, but I’m thankful I know now!
Shelley DR 2026/02/03
Helpful Advice
My husband and I have been married 40 years and we have 5 adult children ages 24-34 and 6 grandchildren. I was looking for a podcast that provides en...
christa_biv 2025/12/22
So encouraging for empty nesters
Thank you for sharing encouragement for empty nested parents. It is helpful to hear a Christian mom speak on this topic in a short message. Even if ou...
Nurs4JC 2025/11/27
Awesome! A true soul saver!!!
This podcast has saved my soul from feeling depressed over the things that have happed both internally with me and externally with my children during ...
voicefanmom 2025/11/12
Perspective
Midlife Momma has been a true lifeline that has helped me keep a proper God-centered perspective as I launch my kids to college and young adult life. ...
CynLeeCe 2025/11/07
Bless You
Answer to Prayer
Ariana Bates 2025/09/05
Pamela is such a blessing 💐🌿✨🎀
Pamela gives us such tangible wisdom on how to enjoy our relationships with our adult children🎀✨ Her advice really works! I use it all the time in my...
Janlynnpink 2025/08/07
Thank you
Just what I was looking for in a podcast! Thank you!
Ruthiegray.com 2025/07/30
Practical Real-Life Wisdom
I love Pamela’s fresh, honest, and Biblical approach to helping empty nest (and near empty nest) moms navigate this tough new season. How I wish this ...
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