{"podcast":{"title":"The Midlife Momma Podcast -  Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom","slug":"the-midlife-momma-podcast-empty-nest-mom-parenting-adult-children-midlife-transition-christian-mom-5237704","podcast_index_feed_id":5237704,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/cf2a4415-54f2-4938-bb74-fc731a5ed604","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/the-midlife-momma-podcast-empty-nest-coach-pamela-henkelman","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2025/2/13/22/68087607-69aa-4fca-bb45-77adb5ddab39_mpty-nest.png.2555930c3e98320bde1a75fbd8add6f8.jpg","author":"Christian Parenting","episode_count":227,"summary":"Welcome to The Midlife Momma Podcast, the go-to resource for empty nest moms ready to embrace the next chapter of life with confidence and purpose! Join me, Pamela Henkelman, a certified Empty Nest Coach and proud momma of five, as we navigate this transformative journey together. Each week, we dive into essential topics that matter most to midlife moms, including: * Setting and maintaining boundaries * Rediscovering your life’s purpose * Mastering effective communication with adult children * Strengthening your marriage in the empty nest season * Leaning on faith to guide your journey Follow The Midlife Momma Podcast now to join a community of like-minded moms and start your journey toward confidence, connection, and fulfillment in this exciting new chapter of motherhood. The Midlife Momma podcast is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. Find more information at www.ChristianParenting.org ( http://www.christianparenting.org/ )","last_synced_at":"2026-06-25T16:17:54.230192+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-momma-podcast-empty-nest-mom-parenting-adult-children-midlife-transition-christian-mom-5237704"},"episode":{"title":"223. When Your Adult Child Pulls Away: Understanding Estrangement and What to Do Next","slug":"223-when-your-adult-child-pulls-away-understanding-estrangement-and-what-to-do-next","published_at":"2026-06-04T06:00:40+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-momma-podcast-empty-nest-mom-parenting-adult-children-midlife-transition-christian-mom-5237704/223-when-your-adult-child-pulls-away-understanding-estrangement-and-what-to-do-next","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-momma-podcast-empty-nest-mom-parenting-adult-children-midlife-transition-christian-mom-5237704","url":"https://www.pamelahenkelman.com/podcast","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/7e8ce45b-b8c5-4a12-9c85-28bbd83c9890/stream.mp3","summary":"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 here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching 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","meta_description":"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 estrangeme…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":886,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-midlife-momma-podcast-empty-nest-mom-parenting-adult-children-midlife-transition-christian-mom-5237704/episodes/223-when-your-adult-child-pulls-away-understanding-estrangement-and-what-to-do-next/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-momma-podcast-empty-nest-mom-parenting-adult-children-midlife-transition-christian-mom-5237704/223-when-your-adult-child-pulls-away-understanding-estrangement-and-what-to-do-next.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}