Episode

200. #2 Top Episode of 2025: Why Talking to Your Adult Kids Feels So Hard and How to Fix It!

Podcast
The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom
Published
Dec 25, 2025
Duration seconds
888
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https://www.pamelahenkelman.com/podcast
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Summary

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 Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Follow Pamela on Facebook here Pamela's website with free resources here