The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom
Christian Parenting
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, Pam...
159. How to Improve Communication in Your Empty Nest Marriage with Bob & Pamela Henkelman
You’re not the only one struggling to communicate in your marriage.Join Bob and Pamela Henkelman for a candid conversation about how they’ve struggled to communicate effectively in their marriage. They’ll share lessons they’ve learned and offer practical tools to strengthen communication with your spouse.HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet hereFree Discovery Session 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
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158. Six Biblical Ways for Christian Empty Nest Couples to Strengthen Communication, Part 2
Have you ever tried “I feel” statements with your husband?They are a great way to help you be honest and communicate with understanding instead of blame. We also talk about focusing on fun and seeking professional help when you feel stuck in a negative communication pattern in your empty nest.HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet hereFree Discovery Session with certified Empty Nest Coach Pamela hereTake the free 2-minute Quiz hereReview + Rate the podcast hereFollow Pamela on Instagram hereFollow Pamela on Facebook herePamela's website with free resources here
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157. Six Biblical Ways for Christian Empty Nest Couples to Strengthen Communication, Part 1
Let’s learn some practical tools to reconnect and strengthen our communication.Incorporate intentional conversations(how-tos in the show notes), practice active listening, and embrace grace and forgiveness.Daily Check-In Script:Person A starts by saying: I feel __ _ _ _ about my work. myself us children spiritualityAfter each feeling statement, the partner mirrors why they just heard without correcting, blaming, shaming, trying to fix, or arguing with their partner. Try to avoid feeling words like “good,” “bad,” “fine,” “ok,” etc, since they lack depth. When Person A is finished and Person B has mirrored each item back, it’s Person B’s turn.Example: Person A: "I felt pretty frustrated about work since two people called in sick, and I had to cover their jobs and couldn’t get my projects done.”Person B: “So it was pretty frustrating you had to do other people's jobs.Check-ins don’t have to take a lot of time; it can take less than 5 minutes. Have some ritual about how and who starts this. Otherwise, the person who always feels like they have to initiate or prompt the other one to “check-in” will feel discouraged. Check-ins take practice and repetition and may feel awkward initially, but ultimately, you’ll feel more connected.HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet hereFree Discovery Session 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
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156. Empty Nest Marriages: 7 Communication Barriers and Practical Ways to Heal, Part 2
Communication can be one of our greatest struggles in an empty nest marriage.When you understand the communication barriers, you can learn to remedy them. Let’s discuss the obstacles of poor listening skills, neglecting spiritual connection, different visions for the future, and lack of quality time.HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Marriage Awareness Worksheet? hereFree Discovery Session 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
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155. Empty Nest Marriages: 7 Communication Barriers and Practical Ways to Heal, Part 1
Communication can feel complicated in an empty-nest marriage.Before fixing your communication, you'll need to understand the barriers. Let’s discuss three things that hinder communication: unmet expectations, emotional distance, and unresolved conflict.HELPFUL LINKS: Free Guide: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What? hereFree Discovery Session 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
About The Midlife Momma Podcast - Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom
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 boundariesRediscovering your life’s purposeMastering effective communication with adult childrenStrengthening your marriage in the empty nest seasonLeaning 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
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