What’s your purpose now that your kids have left home? The empty nest often brings big questions about identity, meaning, and what God is doing next. In this episode of Empty Nest, Coach Pamela Henkelman shares six faith-filled questions to help moms rediscover their God-given purpose after motherhood.

Rooted in Scripture and real-life wisdom, this conversation will encourage you to see the empty nest not as an ending, but as an invitation to trust God and step confidently into your next season.

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Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here

Free Connection Call with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here

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What does purpose look like after the kids leave home? Author, speaker, and host of the Encouragement for Real Life podcast, Julie Lefebure, joins Pamela for a heartfelt conversation about discovering purpose in midlife. Julie shares her personal journey, her connection with God, and how God used writing, speaking, and even grandparenting to reshape her calling.

If you’re feeling unsure, stuck, or craving clarity in this season, this episode will help you see your life with fresh hope.

HELPFUL LINKS:

CP Morning Minute here

Julie's Free Resources here

Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here

Free Connection Call with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here

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Aging doesn’t mean you’re fading; it means you’re deepening. In this encouraging episode, Pamela Henkelman shares six faith-filled strategies to help midlife moms embrace aging with confidence and purpose.

Learn how to accept your season, walk in God-given confidence, harness your wisdom, and step into the most productive years of your life. You’ll come away encouraged, grounded, and reminded that God isn’t finished with you yet.

HELPFUL LINKS:

CP 's Morning Minute here

Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here

Free Connection Call with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here

Take the free 2-minute Quiz here

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Pamela's website with free resources here

We’re celebrating our 200th episode as Pamela Henkelman reflects on the beautiful journey of The Midlife Momma Podcast, from the early days of recording with trembling hands to becoming a global community of Christian empty nest moms who love their adult children with grace and trust God in the transition.

Join Pamela as she shares the podcast origin story, God’s faithfulness, listener transformations, the most impactful episodes, behind-the-scenes moments, and the powerful lessons learned from walking alongside moms in this tender season of life.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here

Free Connection Call with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here

Take the free 2-minute Quiz here

Review + Rate podcast here

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Pamela's website with free resources here

When the relationship with your son or daughter-in-law is strained, the ripple effects can touch every corner of your heart. Suddenly, the connection with your child feels fragile, your role as a mom feels uncertain, and even time with your grandkids can feel out of reach.

In this powerful, hope-filled conversation, Counselor Kathy Cunningham joins me to unpack what really happens when these relationships break down, and how healing is absolutely possible. Kathy offers practical tools, biblical wisdom, and deep compassion as she guides us through the very first step a mom should take when reconciliation feels impossible.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Free Guide: 10 Things Not to Say to Your Adult Child here

Free Connection Call with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here

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Ever walked away from a conversation with your grown child thinking, “What just happened?” You’re not alone, Momma. Communication in the empty nest can feel tricky. The roles have changed, emotions run deep, and sometimes the words just don’t land the way we hoped.

In this highly downloaded episode, Pamela unpacks ten common barriers that make conversations with adult children so challenging, and shares practical, grace-filled solutions to overcome each one.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here

Free Connection Call with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here

Take the free 2-minute Quiz here

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Pamela's website with free resources here

As moms, our words carry incredible power, especially with our adult children. We never intend to hurt them, but sometimes, without realizing it, what we say can sound like guilt, criticism, or disapproval.

In this listener-favorite episode, Pamela unpacks ten common phrases that can unintentionally wound your grown kids and offers loving alternatives that build connection instead of conflict. If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation wishing you’d said it differently, this episode is for you.

HELPFUL LINKS:

End of Year Gift to Christian Parenting here

Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here

Free Connection Call with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here

Take the free 2-minute Quiz here

Review + Rate podcast here

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Pamela's website with free resources here

What happens when your child’s choices take them down a path you didn’t expect, and you can’t fix it? In this heartfelt replay of one of our most-loved episodes, Pamela shares how to release the need to control your adult children and find peace in trusting God’s plan instead. Learn practical, faith-filled steps to trade worry for worship, surrender for strength, and fear for freedom.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief 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