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Mom needs to balance compassion for herself and her adult child when they are estranged. Join us as we talk about the great amount of compassion, humility, tenderness, and trusting God required to navigate parental estrangement. Learn how pride impacts your strained relationship and how to write a letter of amends. Script for the Letter of Amends: “Dear Son/Daughter, I’m writing to see if it’s possible to open up a dialogue with you. I know that you wouldn’t have this time apart from me if it wasn’t the healthiest thing for you to do. With that being said, I don’t completely understand why you cut off ties with me. It’s clear I have significant blind spots in either how I raised you or things I’ve done while you're an adult and I’m writing to have better understanding. Would you feel comfortable letting me know? I promise to read it from the perspective of listening and learning and not in any way to defend myself. Love, Mom” HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here
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Julie Plagens was estranged from her parents for seven years. Pamela invites, author of Estranged: Finding Hope When Your Family Falls Apart, Julie Plagens. She shares her journey of estrangement. What brought her to cut ties and the ways she found reconciliation with her parents. She also discussed how the estrangement impacts how she parents her adult children. HELPFUL LINKS: Julie's Website, Mom Remade here Julie book, Estranged here Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here
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Adult children will cut off relationship with their parents because it's easier than dealing with the stress in their relationship. Join Pamela as she continues to explain three more root causes of parental estrangement according to psychologist, Dr. Joshua Coleman, author of Rules of Estrangement. HELPFUL LINKS: Healing for Moms of Prodigals Workshop 3-21-24 here Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here
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In order to understand parental estrangement we have to realize the causes. There is nothing more heartbreaking than when a child cuts you out of their life. Parental estrangement is on the rise and today I’ll address three causes from Dr Joshua Coleman’s research on the topic. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here
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We answer your most asked questions about empty nest marriage. My husband, Bob, joins me today as we answer your most pressing questions about empty nest marriage. I polled my audience and asked them: What do you struggle most with in your empty nest marriage? Tune in for our helpful answers. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here
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In order for our marriages to survive our kids growing up, we must pivot. Christian counselors & Marriage Coaches, Chris & Jamie Bailey, of Expedition Marriage join me for a helpful discussion on how to pivot in your empty nest marriage. Learn how to get through the uncomfortable moments to embrace fun in your empty nest years of marriage. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Chris & Jamie's, Seven Communication Hacks here Free Guide: The Marriage Awareness Worksheet here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here
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Many couples struggle to connect after their nest empties. You’re not alone, but it’s not impossible to overcome. It takes a huge dose of tenderness and intentionality as you learn new ways to be together. I give you two more powerful tips to help you connect. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here
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What do you do when you don’t know how to connect with your husband after the kids are gone? It’s normal to feel a little distressed when our nest first empties. We wonder how we will fill our time and how we can connect with our spouse in a meaningful way. Listen for simple tips you can try today that will help you and your husband feel closer. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here
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101. How Staying Present Helps You Worry Less
Pamela Henkelman posted an episode in The Midlife Momma Podcast
What do you do when you get stuck worrying about worst case scenarios with your kids? Do you ever fall into the trap of catastrophizing in your mind? You're sure something horrible is going to happen to your child, but then you realize, “Wait, I’ve only imagined that.” Staying present is the remedy for worry! Let’s talk about the pitfalls of worry and the reminder to stay present with God. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here-
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I invited my youngest daughters to join me for a candid conversation about the Do’s and Don’ts of milestone transitions. How a mom shows up for college drop off, engagement/wedding season, new careers and young marriage matters. My daughters offer helpful tips so the mom can have a more positive outcome with her kids. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here
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Isn’t it hard to focus with the endless distractions in our lives? How do we make sense of it all so we can be present with our adult children and our spouse, in the empty nest? Author and friend, Julie Lefebure, joins me to discuss the principles of her new book and study guide, Right Now Matters. I gobbled up this book like a juicy burger. I saw myself in its pages and relished her helpful tips. I pray they encourage you too. HELPFUL LINKS: Julie's Website here Follow Julie on Instagram here Follow Julie on Facebook here Listen to Julie's podcast, Encouragement for Real Life here Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate The Midlife Momma Podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here
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Momma, you cannot live in the past because you'll miss the beauty of today with your adult kids. Instead of longing for the past, moms can learn to be present with their adult kids. There is so much good to behold as we use these three tips to help us stay present with our grown-up kids. Now is all we have! Let's be present! HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here
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Every mom longs for the past, but there are pitfalls to nostalgia. Did you know regret is often tied to the past? Let’s learn how to embrace the present with our adult kids as we address three pitfalls of living in the past. Helpful Links: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here
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This is the most popular episode of 2023! It’s normal to feel distant from your spouse after you’ve spent decades focusing on your children. Join us as we discuss practical ways to reconnect with your husband in this empty nest phase of marriage. Helpful Links: Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet here Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here
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Join me for a conversation with Jill Savage, author of Empty Nest: Full Life as we discuss ways to support your struggling adult child. Let’s face it, our adult children will struggle. Let’s talk about what it means to lovingly detach, not make our children idols, and to practice the grace of growth. You’re going to love this conversation. Helpful Links: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? here Free Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Pamela's website with free resources here
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