Motherhood and the Messy Middle

About Motherhood and the Messy Middle

Between Hope and Heartbreak is a podcast for moms walking through the pain of estrangement, family separation, and broken relationships with their children. Host Nicole Coates shares honest reflections, stories, and encouragement for navigating emotional distance, disconnection, and the grief that comes when love feels one-sided. If you’re longing for healing, restoration, and peace while trusting God with your family, you’re not alone. There’s still hope — even in the heartbreak.

Publisher

Nicole Coates

Category

education · kids & family · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Jun 2025

Latest episode

3 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Mar 2026

   Ep 36 When Empty Nest & Estrangement Collide: Healing, Identity, and Rediscovering Joy (with Pamela Henkelman)

   Nicole interviews Pamela Henkelman—empty nest coach and host of the Midlife Momma Podcast—about the overlap between empty nesting and estrangement, and the identity shift moms face when a long-held role changes. In this conversation, Pamela shares: The shift from a directing role to a supporting role with adult childrenHow to process transitional grief Why it’s important to ground your worth in Christ instead of your children’s choicesHow to listen with empathy + validation (without equa...

2. 

   3 Feb 2026

   Ep 35 From Estrangement to Reconciliation: A Christian Mother’s Journey of Healing

   In this deeply honest and faith-filled episode, we explore estrangement, healing, and reconciliation from a Christian mother’s perspective. A powerful interview with Sally Harris, a mom who has walked the painful road of estrangement and experienced reconciliation with her daughter. Sally shares her personal journey through heartbreak, surrender, and spiritual growth, offering encouragement to moms navigating adult child estrangement, emotional grief, and the long road toward healing. T...

3. 

   23 Dec 2025

   Ep 34 Estranged Moms and the Holidays | Finding Joy, Faith, and Hope in Hard Seasons

   The holidays can deepen the ache of estrangement. In this episode, Nicole Coates shares how estranged moms can navigate the holiday season with honesty, faith, and gentleness. Through the story of Mary and the unexpected realities of motherhood, Nicole offers encouragement for mothers carrying grief, unanswered prayers, and disrupted dreams. You’ll hear practical ways to protect your heart, set healthy boundaries, stay connected to safe community, and allow joy to exist without guilt—even in ...

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