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

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.
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Cozy Earth Code: MOMMA for 20% off, shop here
Rachel Haack's website 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
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Pamela's website with free resources here

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 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

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 here
Nicole's Devotional, Finding Hope in the Heartbreak here
Nicole's Online Community: Between Hope and Heartbreak 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

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

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.
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Cozy Earth Website here 20% off Discount Code: MOMMA
Nichole's Book I Don't Have to Hold it All Together here
Nichole's Website here
Preorder Bonus here
Nichole's Summer Book Club 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