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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.…
2 months, 1 week ago
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 don’t know how to talk anymore. Christian marriage counselors Chris and Jamie Bailey share pract…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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 …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
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 they’ve drifted spiritually. In this special episode, I sit down with my husband, Bob, a pastor and…
3 months ago
206. Six Ways to Strengthen Your Empty Nest Marriage When You Feel Like You’re Growing Apart
When the kids leave home, many women are surprised by an ache they didn’t expect; distance in their marriage. The house is quieter, the roles have ch…
3 months, 1 week ago
205. Six Questions Every Empty Nest Mom Should Ask to Discover Her God-Given Purpose
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.…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
204. Finding Your Purpose in the Empty Nest with Author Julie Lefebure
What does purpose look like after the kids leave home? Author, speaker, and host of the Encouragement for Real Life podcast, Julie Lefebure, joins Pa…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
203. Embracing Aging: Six Strategies for Confidence and Peace in Midlife
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…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
202: 200 Episodes of Faith, Family & the Empty Nest: Looking Back with Gratitude, Looking Ahead with Hope
We’re celebrating our 200th episode as Pamela Henkelman reflects on the beautiful journey of The Midlife Momma Podcast, from the early days of record…
4 months ago
201. #1 Top Episode of 2025: Healing the Rift: Restoring the Relationship with Your Son/Daughter-in-Law with Kathy Cunningham
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…
4 months, 1 week ago