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

237. How to Build Financial Confidence in Midlife with Author Crystal Paine

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

236. Why Midlife Weight Gain Happens with Dr. Heather Awad

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

235. When the Empty Nest Never Comes: Parenting an Adult Child with Special Needs with Cindi & Joe Ferrini.

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 th

234.The Grief No One Warned Empty Nest Moms About with Author Lisa Appelo

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 dis

233. Will My College Student Keep Their Faith? with Author Paul Worcester

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

232. Why Dropping Your Child Off at College Hurts So Much

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 off

231. When Your Adult Child Walks Away from God: Hope from Zach Williams’ Parents

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 William

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

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 stead

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

Family estrangement can leave moms feeling heartbroken, confused, and unsure where to turn. In this episode, therapist Rachel Haack shares insight into the family dynamic

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

In this heartfelt conversation, family estrangement expert Tania Khazaal shares her personal journey from estrangement with her own mother to reconciliation and healing.

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

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

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

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, wh

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

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

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

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

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 wit

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

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 wi

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

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 s