The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom
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Estimated from 4 chart positions in 4 markets.
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- 🇺🇸US · Parenting#1125K to 30K
- 🇨🇴CO · Parenting#2910K to 30K
- 🇲🇾MY · Parenting#132500 to 3K
- 🇿🇦ZA · Parenting#179500 to 3K
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4.8K to 20K🎙 Daily cadence·217 episodes·Last published today - Monthly Reach
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16K to 66K🇺🇸45%🇨🇴45%🇲🇾5%+1 more - Active Followers
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236. Why Midlife Weight Gain Happens with Dr. Heather Awad
Sep 3, 2026
28m 46s
235. When the Empty Nest Never Comes: Parenting an Adult Child with Special Needs with Cindi & Joe Ferrini.
Aug 27, 2026
42m 31s
234.The Grief No One Warned Empty Nest Moms About with Author Lisa Appelo
Aug 20, 2026
22m 09s
233. Will My College Student Keep Their Faith? with Author Paul Worcester
Aug 13, 2026
25m 39s
232. Why Dropping Your Child Off at College Hurts So Much
Aug 6, 2026
17m 10s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 9/3/26 |  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 Her Next Chapter, Dr. Heather Awad explains why midlife weight gain happens, the health risks associated with menopause belly fat, why "eat less and move more" often falls short, what to know about weight-loss medications like Ozempic, and practical ways women can improve their health during this season.HELPFUL LINKS: Dr. Heather's website hereDr Heather's Instagram hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast hereFollow Pamela on Instagram hereFollow Pamela on Facebook herePamela's website with free resources here | 28m 46s | ||||||
| 8/27/26 |  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 this episode, Cindi and Joe Ferrini share insights from their new book Special Needs Parenting and discuss the unique challenges and blessings of caring for a child with special needs into adulthood. We talk about grief, marriage, finding joy on an unexpected journey, and trusting God when your parenting role doesn't unfold as you imagined.HELPFUL LINKS: Cindy Ferrini's website hereThe Special Needs Parent hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast hereFollow Pamela on Instagram hereFollow Pamela on Facebook herePamela's website with free resources here | 42m 31s | ||||||
| 8/20/26 |  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 discuss her new book, God of Comfort, and the very real grief that accompanies the transitions of motherhood. Together, they explore why empty nest grief is often misunderstood, how God meets us in our sorrow, and what it looks like to trust Him as our roles as mothers change.HELPFUL LINKS: Lisa's Book: God of Comfort hereLisa's Instagram hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast hereFollow Pamela on Instagram hereFollow Pamela on Facebook herePamela's website with free resources here | 22m 09s | ||||||
| 8/13/26 |  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 own. In this episode, Pamela talks with author Paul Worcester about how parents can encourage their college students to develop a faith that lasts. You'll learn practical ways to support your child, pray with confidence, and trust God as they begin this new chapter.HELPFUL LINKS: Paul Bible Study for College Students: Thrive hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast hereFollow Pamela on Instagram hereFollow Pamela on Facebook herePamela's website with free resources here | 25m 39s | ||||||
| 8/6/26 |  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 offers biblical encouragement to help you navigate the grief, trust God with your emerging adult, and embrace this new season with hope. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast hereFollow Pamela on Instagram hereFollow Pamela on Facebook herePamela's website with free resources here | 17m 10s | ||||||
| 7/30/26 |  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 Williams and authors of God’s Heart for the Prodigal. After walking through more than a decade of heartbreak and prayer for their wandering son, they share biblical encouragement and hope for moms loving a prodigal adult child.HELPFUL LINKS: William's Book: God's Heart for the Prodigal hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast hereFollow Pamela on Instagram hereFollow Pamela on Facebook herePamela's website with free resources here | 25m 23s | ||||||
| 7/23/26 |  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 steady during seasons of tension, distance, or misunderstanding. Learn how to process your emotions, lean into God's presence, listen with empathy, and become the kind of mom who creates safety and connection even in difficult conversations. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast hereFollow Pamela on Instagram hereFollow Pamela on Facebook herePamela's website with free resources here | 19m 09s | ||||||
| 7/16/26 | mom guiltparenting regrets+4 | Laurie Davies | Christian Parenting | — | mom guiltparenting mistakes+5 | — | 29m 54s | ||
| 7/9/26 | parenting adult childrenletting go+3 | — | Christian Parenting | — | peaceful momadult children+4 | — | 13m 15s | ||
| 7/2/26 | trusting Godmotherhood+4 | Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright | God Won't Leave You ThereChristian Parenting | — | empty nestmotherhood+6 | — | 31m 24s | ||
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| 6/25/26 | family estrangementhealing+3 | Rachel Haack | Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional GriefChristian Parenting | — | estrangementhealing+3 | Cozy EarthMOMMA | 40m 56s | ||
| 6/18/26 | family estrangementemotional safety+3 | Tania Khazaal | Christian Parenting | — | family estrangementadult children+4 | — | 32m 17s | ||
| 6/11/26 | estrangementparenting+3 | Nicole Coates | Nicole's DevotionalFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief+1 | — | estranged momsparenting adult children+3 | Cozy EarthMOMMA | 31m 22s | ||
| 6/4/26 | estrangementadult children+3 | — | Christian Parenting | — | estrangementadult child+3 | — | 14m 46s | ||
| 5/28/26 | finding peaceparenting+3 | Nicole Suvar | Christian ParentingI Don't Have to Hold it All Together | — | peacemotherhood+6 | Cozy EarthMOMMA | 29m 12s | ||
| 5/21/26 | parenting teensadult children+3 | Courtney Doyle | Christian Parenting | — | parentingteens+5 | Cozy EarthMOMMA | 28m 16s | ||
| 5/14/26 | healing from mother woundsparenting+3 | Melanie Shankle | Christian ParentingHere Be Dragons | — | mother woundshealing+5 | — | 24m 40s | ||
| 5/7/26 |  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 with a very special guest, my own mom, to talk about the realities of aging and the beauty of honoring our parents. If you’re navigating changing roles with your parents or wondering how to walk this season with grace, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone. HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast hereFollow Pamela on Instagram hereFollow Pamela on Facebook herePamela's website with free resources here | 26m 44s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 |  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 story of her prodigal child’s return and the hope she discovered while waiting on God. If you are praying for a wandering child, this conversation will encourage you not to give up.HELPFUL LINKS: Prayer for Prodigals Website herePrayers for Prodigals Facebook Page hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast hereFollow Pamela on Instagram hereFollow Pamela on Facebook herePamela's website with free resources here | 38m 13s | ||||||
| 4/23/26 |  217. When Your Adult Child Rejects God: 6 Ways to Love Them Like the Father Does | What do you do when your adult child no longer believes in God and is captured by the world? In this episode, we look at the father in the parable of the prodigal son and uncover six powerful ways to love your wayward adult child with grace, trust, and hope. If you’re a Christian mom struggling with fear, guilt, or frustration, this conversation will encourage you to release control, guard your heart, and trust God with your child’s story.HELPFUL LINKS: Christian Parenting's Moms, Dads & Grads Guide hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast hereFollow Pamela on Instagram hereFollow Pamela on Facebook herePamela's website with free resources here | 15m 17s | ||||||
| 4/16/26 |  216. When Your Child’s Rebellion Is Really Grief: Blended Families with Pastor Inés Franklin | Pastor Inés Franklin joins Pamela to talk about the hidden grief many children carry when families change because of divorce, remarriage, or other transitions. They discuss how unresolved loss can look like rebellion, why spiritual pressure often backfires, and how parents can disciple their children through empathy instead of control.HELPFUL LINKS: Ines' Website hereInes' book, Blended and Blessed hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast hereFollow Pamela on Instagram hereFollow Pamela on Facebook herePamela's website with free resources here | 24m 54s | ||||||
| 4/9/26 |  215. When Your Adult Child Walks Away: Overcoming Shame as a Christian Mom | When your adult child walks away from the faith, heartbreak is only part of the story. Shame often follows close behind. In this episode, Pamela shares six biblical perspective shifts to help Christian moms release guilt, trust God with their wandering child, and rest securely in their identity in Christ. If you’re carrying shame about a prodigal son or daughter, this episode will help you breathe again.HELPFUL LINKS: Christian Parenting Moms, Dads & Grads Gift Guide hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast hereFollow Pamela on Instagram hereFollow Pamela on Facebook herePamela's website with free resources here | 13m 38s | ||||||
| 4/2/26 |  214. How to Love Your Empty Nest Mornings with Author Jennifer Dukes Lee | What if learning to love your morning could change the way you experience the empty nest? Pamela talks with Jennifer Dukes Lee about her book How to Love Your Morning and how empty nest moms can create grace-filled morning rhythms, renew their mindset, and experience God’s mercy at the start of each day.HELPFUL LINKS:Get Jennifer's Book, How to Love Your Morning here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast hereFollow Pamela on Instagram hereFollow Pamela on Facebook herePamela's website with free resources here | 32m 08s | ||||||
| 3/26/26 |  213. Seven Ways Your Intimacy with God Deepens as You Grow Older | Does your relationship with God feel different in midlife? In this episode, Pamela shares 7 ways intimacy with God deepens as you grow older, especially in the empty nest season. If you’ve moved from striving to surrender, from performance to peace, this conversation will affirm the beautiful maturity happening in your faith.HELPFUL LINKS: Christian Parenting's Easter Bundle hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast hereFollow Pamela on Instagram hereFollow Pamela on Facebook herePamela's website with free resources here | 14m 23s | ||||||
| 3/19/26 |  212. How to Find Peace When Life Changes with Author Autumn Schoeck | Author Autumn Schoeck joins Pamela to discuss what it means to find peace in Christ during empty-nest transitions. If you’ve been feeling unsteady in this season, this conversation will help you anchor your identity, peace, and sense of belonging in Him.HELPFUL LINKS: Autumn's book, This Feels Like Home: Inspiration for Finding Peace hereAutumn's website hereFree Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief hereApply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate podcast hereFollow Pamela on Instagram hereFollow Pamela on Facebook herePamela's website with free resources here | 24m 33s | ||||||
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Chart history for The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom
Peaked at #29 in CO, currently #29 in CO.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| CO | — | #111 | #111 | — |
| United States | — | #112 | #112 | — |
| MY | — | #132 | #132 | — |
| South Africa | — | #179 | #179 | — |
Chart Positions
5 placements across 4 markets.
Chart Positions
5 placements across 4 markets.