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

230. How to Stay Emotionally Steady During Conflict with Your Adult Child 23.07.2026 19m

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 hereApply for Coaching 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 website with free resources here

229 How to Let Go of Mom Guilt and Parenting Regrets in the Empty Nest with Author Laurie Davies 16.07.2026 29m

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 hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching 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 website with free resources here

228. How to Be a Peaceful Mom of Adult Children: 6 Ways to Let Go and Trust God 09.07.2026 13m

Are you exhausted from worrying about your adult children? In this episode, Pamela shares six practical ways to become a more peaceful mom by letting go of expectations, managing emotions, and learning to trust God with the people you love most. If you're ready to let go of fear and experience more peace in the adult-child years, this episode will encourage your heart.HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching 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 website with free resources here

227. Trusting God in the Waiting Seasons of Motherhood with Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright 02.07.2026 31m

Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright, granddaughter of Billy Graham, joins me to talk about her new book, God Won’t Leave You There, and the powerful lessons empty-nest moms can learn from Joseph’s story. We discuss trusting God through family pain, waiting seasons, broken relationships, and the challenges of surrendering our adult children to Him. If you’re carrying heartbreak or unanswered questions in motherhood, this conversation will remind you that God is still working behind the scenes.HELPFUL LINKS: Anne Graham Lotz website hereRachel-Ruth Wright on Instagram hereNew book: God Won't Leave You There hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching 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 website with free resources here

226. When Families Become Estranged and How Healing Begins with Therapist Rachel Haack 25.06.2026 40m

Family estrangement can leave moms feeling heartbroken, confused, and unsure where to turn. In this episode, therapist Rachel Haack shares insight into the family dynamics that often lead to distance, the role of differentiation, and practical ways parents can create space for healing and repair. If you're longing for reconciliation with your adult child, this conversation offers wisdom and hope for the journey.HELPFUL LINKS: Cozy Earth Code: MOMMA for 20% off, shop hereRachel Haack's website hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching 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 website with free resources here

225. When Your Adult Child Goes No Contact: Understanding Family Estrangement with Tania Khazaal 18.06.2026 32m

In this heartfelt conversation, family estrangement expert Tania Khazaal shares her personal journey from estrangement with her own mother to reconciliation and healing. Together, we explore why adult children sometimes pull away, what emotional safety looks like in family relationships, and how moms can respond with emotional confidence and the right language.HELPFUL LINKS: Tania Kazhaal's website and resources hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching 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 website with free resources here

224. When an Adult Child Cuts You Off: Hope and Healing for Estranged Moms with Nicole Coates 11.06.2026 31m

What do you do when your relationship with your adult child is marked by distance or estrangement? In this episode, estranged mom mentor Nicole Coates shares her personal story of estrangement with her oldest daughter and the emotional and spiritual journey that followed. We talk about heartbreak, identity, healing, and how God led Nicole to start a ministry for estranged moms.HELPFUL LINKS: Cozy Earth Code: MOMMA for 20% off: shop hereNicole's Devotional, Finding Hope in the Heartbreak hereNicole's Online Community: Between Hope and Heartbreak hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching 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 website with free resources here

223. When Your Adult Child Pulls Away: Understanding Estrangement and What to Do Next 04.06.2026 14m

Estrangement with an adult child is one of the most painful and confusing experiences a mom can face. In this episode, we’re talking about what estrangement really is, what it isn’t, and how it often develops over time. You’ll learn how to navigate this season with clarity and a steady heart.HELPFUL LINKS: Christian Parenting's Moms, Dads & Grads Gift Guide hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching 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 website with free resources here

222. What Every Mom Needs: Finding Peace When You Feel You Have to Hold It All Together with Author Nicole Suvar 28.05.2026 29m

If you’ve been holding everything together and feeling the weight of it, this conversation is for you. Author Nichole Suvar joins me to talk about her book, I Don’t Have to Hold it All Together, and how God’s original design still leads us to real peace. We talk about the pressure we carry, the places we seek peace, and what it means to finally rest in God rather than striving. This one will meet you right where you are.HELPFUL LINKS: Cozy Earth Website here 20% off Discount Code: MOMMA Nichole's Book I Don't Have to Hold it All Together hereNichole's Website herePreorder Bonus hereNichole's Summer Book Club hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching 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 website with free resources here

221. What Every Mom Needs: Parenting Teens & Adult Kids at the Same Time with Courtney Doyle 21.05.2026 28m

HELPFUL LINKS: Cozy Earth Website here 20% Off Discount Code: MOMMAConnect with Courtney hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching 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 website with free resources here

220. What Every Mom Needs: Healing from Mother Wounds with Best-Selling Author, Melanie Shankle 14.05.2026 24m

In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Pamela sits down with author Melanie Shankle to discuss healing from the wounds many women carry from their relationships with their mothers. Together, they explore how those experiences shape us, how faith plays a role in healing, and what it looks like to move forward with grace. This episode offers encouragement for any mom ready to stop carrying the past and step into freedom.HELPFUL LINKS: Melanie's book, Here Be Dragons hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching 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 website with free resources here

219. What Every Mom Needs: Navigating the Shift When Your Mom Ages with Sharon Schneider 07.05.2026 26m

There comes a moment in midlife when the roles begin to shift, and the woman who once cared for you now needs care from you. In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with a very special guest, my own mom, to talk about the realities of aging and the beauty of honoring our parents. If you’re navigating changing roles with your parents or wondering how to walk this season with grace, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone.HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching 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 website with free resources here

218. When a Prodigal Comes Home: Encouragement for Moms of Wayward Adult Children with Judy Douglass 30.04.2026 38m

Watching an adult child walk away from faith can be one of the most painful experiences a mother faces. In this episode, author and podcast host Judy Douglas shares the story of her prodigal child’s return and the hope she discovered while waiting on God. If you are praying for a wandering child, this conversation will encourage you not to give up.HELPFUL LINKS: Prayer for Prodigals Website herePrayers for Prodigals Facebook Page hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching 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 website with free resources here

217. When Your Adult Child Rejects God: 6 Ways to Love Them Like the Father Does 23.04.2026 15m

What do you do when your adult child no longer believes in God and is captured by the world? In this episode, we look at the father in the parable of the prodigal son and uncover six powerful ways to love your wayward adult child with grace, trust, and hope. If you’re a Christian mom struggling with fear, guilt, or frustration, this conversation will encourage you to release control, guard your heart, and trust God with your child’s story.HELPFUL LINKS: Christian Parenting's Moms, Dads & Grads Guide hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching 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 website with free resources here

216. When Your Child’s Rebellion Is Really Grief: Blended Families with Pastor Inés Franklin 16.04.2026 24m

Pastor Inés Franklin joins Pamela to talk about the hidden grief many children carry when families change because of divorce, remarriage, or other transitions. They discuss how unresolved loss can look like rebellion, why spiritual pressure often backfires, and how parents can disciple their children through empathy instead of control.HELPFUL LINKS: Ines' Website hereInes' book, Blended and Blessed hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching 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 website with free resources here

215. When Your Adult Child Walks Away: Overcoming Shame as a Christian Mom 09.04.2026 13m

When your adult child walks away from the faith, heartbreak is only part of the story. Shame often follows close behind. In this episode, Pamela shares six biblical perspective shifts to help Christian moms release guilt, trust God with their wandering child, and rest securely in their identity in Christ. If you’re carrying shame about a prodigal son or daughter, this episode will help you breathe again.HELPFUL LINKS: Christian Parenting Moms, Dads & Grads Gift Guide hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching 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 website with free resources here

214. How to Love Your Empty Nest Mornings with Author Jennifer Dukes Lee 02.04.2026 32m

What if learning to love your morning could change the way you experience the empty nest? Pamela talks with Jennifer Dukes Lee about her book How to Love Your Morning and how empty nest moms can create grace-filled morning rhythms, renew their mindset, and experience God’s mercy at the start of each day.HELPFUL LINKS:Get Jennifer's Book, How to Love Your Morning here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching 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 website with free resources here

213. Seven Ways Your Intimacy with God Deepens as You Grow Older 26.03.2026 14m

Does your relationship with God feel different in midlife? In this episode, Pamela shares 7 ways intimacy with God deepens as you grow older, especially in the empty nest season. If you’ve moved from striving to surrender, from performance to peace, this conversation will affirm the beautiful maturity happening in your faith.HELPFUL LINKS: Christian Parenting's Easter Bundle hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching 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 website with free resources here

212. How to Find Peace When Life Changes with Author Autumn Schoeck 19.03.2026 24m

Author Autumn Schoeck joins Pamela to discuss what it means to find peace in Christ during empty-nest transitions. If you’ve been feeling unsteady in this season, this conversation will help you anchor your identity, peace, and sense of belonging in Him.HELPFUL LINKS: Autumn's book, This Feels Like Home: Inspiration for Finding Peace hereAutumn's website hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching 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 website with free resources here

211. A Simple Prayer Framework for Empty Nest Moms Who Are Tired of Worrying 12.03.2026 15m

Worry doesn’t disappear when our kids grow up; it just changes shape. In this episode, Pamela shares a simple, grace-filled prayer framework from Philippians 4:6 to help empty nest moms move from worry to peace. If you’re tired of carrying anxiety, guilt, and unanswered questions, this gentle conversation will remind you that God isn’t asking you to try harder. He’s inviting you closer.HELPFUL LINKS: Christian Parenting's Easter Bundle hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching 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 website with free resources here