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Can we truly recover after devastating loss? Guest Julie New says, "YES!"
Julie New, grief and sudden loss recovery coach, joins us today on the podcast.
This Episodeâs Highlights:
đ· Julieâs Story â From the pain of grief of losing both her daughtersâ father and subsequently her husband, Julie shares how her own path fuels her compassion for others.
đ± âWatering Youâ â Julieâs signature message: self-care isnât just a buzzword, itâs vital. Her analogy of keeping your âwatering can filled upâ is both practical and movingâreminders we all need.
đș Planet Grief â We discuss the surreal feeling of being on âanother planetâ after loss and the importance of recognizing and honoring that space before slowly returning to yourself and the world.
đ° Bereavement CafĂ© â Discover how Julieâs nurturing spirit led her to create a safe, welcoming space for those grievingâa place with cake, candles, real conversations, and community.
đ Books for the Grieving Heart â Julie is the author of âWho Are The Flowers in Your Garden?â and âThe Grief Garden Path,â both gentle guides for reflection and growth after loss. Her message? Great love creates great griefâbut it also plants seeds for future happiness.
đ Support for Special Days â With Fatherâs Day approaching, Julie shares heartfelt advice for widows and grieving parents. Be gentle, anticipate triggers, create meaningful rituals, and above all, hold your children close.
A Few Golden Nuggets:
âYou are not alone. Even if you feel alone, the love for your person will never die.ââKeep watering youâemotionally, physically, mentally, spiritually. If you donât, youâll wilt. Keep topping up your watering can.âFind Julie at www.julienew.co.uk
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Grief specialist Ashley Olivia Nelson joins us on Widow 180: The Podcast. Ashley shared her deeply personal journey as a two-time widow before 35, and her transition into helping others navigate grief.
There were so many powerful insights, but here are the top 3 takeaways:
đč Your identity is ever-evolving.
Ashley reminds us that after a significant loss, our sense of self changesânot just once, but many times. Grief challenges us to get intimate with who we are now, and that evolution is both necessary and empowering.đč Feeling "stuck" often means you donât feel safe, not that youâre failing.
Ashley reframes the sensation of being stuck in grief as a protective response. Itâs not a lack of progressâit's your body and mind searching for safety after the world shifts beneath your feet. Finding small ways to regain a sense of security is key.đč Grieving your old life and desires is valid.
You donât have to âstop wanting what you had.â Ashley encourages us to honor those attachments, validate our yearning, and recognize that healing doesnât mean erasing your grief, but rather learning to carry it with more ease.Whether youâre navigating grief yourself or supporting someone who is, Ashleyâs wisdom is a must-hear.
Find Ashely at https://www.learningaboutgrief.com
Join us for the upcoming interactive video series, 60 Days of Summer Healing Quest For Widows and Widowers starting June 1.
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Are you stuck in a FRUMP-WIDOW funk?
Try this confidence life hack to break out of a rut and regain some of that confidence you may have lost since becoming a widow.
You will get an instant boost in your spirit, you will perk up, you will stand taller and prouder, you will carry yourself in a different, better way!
Listen to the episode to find out how!
And if you're looking for more tips and help to boost your confidence level after loss, be sure to check out the latest Widow 180 resource in the Widow 180 Workbook series, The Boost Your Confidence After Loss Workbook!
It's available now for immediate download...get your copy and start your transformation today! Go to https://www.widow180.com/confidence
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What if you wanted to make up your own rules for grieving and do what feels right for you? That's EXACTLY what Diane Easley decided to do.
This is an incredibly honest and inspiring conversation with Diane Easley, who graciously shared her journey through widowhood after suddenly losing her husband, Walter, in 2017. I know you will enjoy it and all of the wisdom she shares!
What âDoing Grief Your Own Wayâ Really Looks Like
Dianeâs story starts with the unexpected loss of her husband while he was away on a work trip in Floridaâa devastating call that changed everything in an instant. What followed wasnât a prescribed script of grief, but a deeply mindful, authentic approach rooted in self-awareness and honoring what she needed, not what tradition or others expected.
Dianeâs Approach to Grieving:
Intentionality Over Expectations: Diane realized early on that there isnât a âright wayâ to mourn. Wearing black, lighting a candle at the one-year mark, and âmoving onâ wasn't the real answer! Documenting the Realness: She began sharing daily reflections on Instagramâsometimes about a broken watering can that brought her to her knees in grief, other days about the surprising moments of joy she allowed herself to feel.
Setting Boundaries: Diane put a sign on her front door, politely asking visitors not to knock or ring the doorbell, but to quietly come in if the door was open. âIt makes people be thoughtful when they show up,â she addedâit was what she needed to feel safe and respected during her most vulnerable days.Be sure to check out the latest workbook in the Widow 180 Workbook series, The Boost Your Confidence Level After Loss Workbook available for immediate download now!
If you are tired of feeling scared and letting fear run your life, this workbook is for you!
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What exactly is a "grief hangover"? It is real. And no amount of Advil can help this particular type of hangover.
With this Easter holiday just passing, I wanted to address the "grief hangover" phenomenon that happens when we crash after those big milestone days or holidays. We spend so much energy to get through the actual day. We feel even more exhausted on the days following.
This episode serves as a reminder to do what you need to recover. Give yourself permission to rest and recover and more importantly, go easy on yourself during this time! This is hard!
In this episode, I mentioned the Overcoming Loneliness Workbook, which is available at
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Do you feel like you were widowed too soon?
I think all of us can agree that there is never enough time.
This week's podcast guest, Michelle Bader Ebersole, talks with me about being widowed too soon and how her experience through widowhood inspired her to start helping other widows and widowers around the world.
Michelle is a passionate widow advocate, author, and podcaster. Michelle and I talk about:
~Experiencing Widowhood During COVID-19
~The experience of anticipatory grief
~Balancing personal grief with parenting.
~Starting the Widow 2 Soon Podcast
~The inception of her Non-Profit called Widow Goals
~Michelleâs upcoming book âWidow Goalsâ and its themes.
~Finding Love Again and navigating a long distance relationship (and its benefits!)
You can find Michelle at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/widowed2soon
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What if I start to forget them? What if I forget their laugh, their smell, the quirky things they used to say and do?
This is one of the biggest fears we have as widows. We put so much pressure on ourselves to be the sole record-keeper of our loved one and the life we shared together. It's impossible to remember every detail, and for that, we tend to be hard on ourselves and even feel guilt.
The fear of forgetting is a natural and normal part of grief AND there are steps you can take to help preserve the memories.
It starts with asking some MEMORY QUESTIONS. These are questions you can ask friends and family to help you with. I encourage you to sit and take some time on this bittersweet exercise to recall the memories you don't want to forget.
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What would you do if you were told your spouse only had 12 months to live?
Join us this week for an enlightening conversation with Myra McElhaney on Widow 180: The Podcast where she shares her incredible journey of healing and inspiring others after the loss of her husband, Phil to glioblastoma.
Here are some key takeaways from our discussion:
Finding Joy After Loss: Myra emphasizes that enjoying life and doing good can become a guiding philosophy to reclaim joy and purpose. Revelation: Myra's moment of revelation from a bible verse that resonate with her.Navigating Grief's Seasons: For Myra, the first year was tougher than the second, marking a transition from focusing on loss to rebuilding a new life.Building a Supportive Network: Myra shared her strategies for rebuilding a social life post-loss, reminding us of the importance of intentional networking for well-being, which can help combat loneliness.Her motivation behind writing her book, Building A Life You Love After Losing The Love Of Your LifeHow to combat isolation.The benefits of condo living!Challenges from downsizing and getting rid of your spouse's things.Reach Myra at https://recreatingjoy.com/
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I am so excited to bring you another inspiring new episode of Widow 180: The Podcast featuring the remarkable Kristin Divers Markey, AKA the "Runaway Widow." In this week's episode, Kristin shares her deeply personal journey of navigating life after the sudden tragic loss of her husband, Mike, in 2015.
đŁ Episode Highlights from my chat with Kristin:
Coping with Tragedy: Kristin recounts the night of Mike's sudden death and the confusion and heartache that followed. Seeking Justice: Delve into Kristin's pursuit of justice for Mike's death amid a complex and broken legal system that failed her. Hear how she navigated investigations and the eventual settlement of a civil suit, all while grieving and keeping her full time job as a teacher.Spiritual Connections: Kristin recounts her visit with a psychic medium that provided her comfort and a sense of connection to Mike, proving the power such experiences can have in the healing process!Adventures in Healing: Kristin took the big, bold step of traveling solo to Thailand on the first anniversary of Mike's passing! Listen as she shares how pushing personal boundaries opened doors to healing, personal growth, and developing an "I can do anything" mindset.Finding Love Again: Learn how Kristin ventured into the world of online dating...yikes! Through the power of the internet, she found new love with her new hubby Pete! You don't want to miss her adorable pick-up line that landed her a date! Her second chapter becomes better and better each day!Runaway Widow Blog & Book: Kristin started documenting her experiences through her blog, "Runaway Widow," and eventually wrote her book, "No Simple Highway". She loves offering guidance and hope to other widows through her writing and blogging! Be sure to check out her website:runawaywidow.blog
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Do you ever feel like you're not "grieving right?" Do you sometimes feel like you take one step forward and two steps back when it comes to grieving?
Grief is tricky.
Grief is a complex beast.
I've always found that metaphors are helpful when trying to understand something. So, on today's podcast episode I would like to share a particularly helpful metaphor about the human experience of grief.
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Is it possible to have a full, robust, vibrant life after losing your spouse? YES! Just ask our guest this week on the podcast, Gini Swancy, who lost her husband Mark in 2019.
Gini has found her way through the depths of grief and managed to move forward into a new and exciting phase of life. She shares how on today's inspiring episode.
Gini and I talk about:
~ PTSD associated with widowhood.
~ Feeling isolated and battling loneliness of COVID
~ the concept of "rebirth" and how we need to find a new identity after loss
~ adopting a mindset of saying YES to opportunities and social invitations
~ Trusting your gut when it comes to making decisions
~ Important tax implications when selling your home!
~ How making even small changes to your home, like painting a wall, can make a big impact on your comfort level in your environment
~How there should NO GUILT when it comes to your healing path!
You can reach Gini at www.giniswancy.com
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"Make new friends, but keep the old" is a saying that means it's important to continue nurturing, or even rekindling, existing friendships while also seeking out new connections in life.
This is especially important advice for widows, as we find ourselves alone again after years of being with our partner. Our friendships and relationships can change. So the value of older friendships becomes more important than ever before.
In this episode, we hear stories of lasting friendship from different widows and how their lives have changed and grown since the loss of their spouse.
Rekindling old friendships - this is one of the strategies covered in the Overcoming Loneliness Workbook. To find more help and support on the subject of loneliness, check out the workbook at www.widow180.com/loneliness.
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Are you feeling stuck in grief? Wondering how you'll be able to move forward after losing your spouse? Our guest on the podcast this week is Lauri Robinson, who lost her husband Pat in December of 2022. Lauri struggled with the loss, but in the throes of widowhood, discovered that a change in perspective and attitude kept her motivated to keep going.
Lauri and I talk about:
~How she chose to make some big, bold moves and do things out of character for her!
~How she continued to ask herself "What else can I do?" to keep her motivated!
~ How she chose to say "Yes" to new friendships and opportunities
~ How her involvement in her local widow's group has been a game-changer for her healing!
~How she started her business the year after Pat died.
~How she plans and handles BIG occasions, like weddings and holidays.
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Are you dreading Valentine's Day? Do you just want to get this day over with?
While Valentine's Day may be a romantic celebration for couples, this can be an extremely tough time to be alone for widows. So, what can we do about it?
The best thing is to plan for it. The best thing is to feel more empowered on this day. With the right planning and mindset, you will have a better time coping.
Today we are talking about 25 Ways to make this Valentine's Day a fun and fulfilling occasion-even if you are alone!
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After losing her husband to Glioblastoma, Pam Baker knew her life would never be the same. She struggled to find joy in her life again.
Today on the podcast Pam shares how she followed her heart (and some very interesting signs from the universe!) to a new direction, filled with purpose and meaning.
She talks about:
~ Establishing a "caregiver team"
~ Lessons from her grief counselor
~ An unexpected trip to Honduras
~ Her biggest struggle as a soloparent
~Starting "Widows Who Wine" Grief support group
~ Writing her new book AND developing an App for widows, all in the last year!
Pam runs her in-person grief groups in Roswell, GA.
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Are you ready for an adventure?
Yesterday was National Plan For A Vacation Day and today on the podcast we are talking all about the power of Positive Anticipation, which is the act of looking forward to a future event or experience that is expected to bring joy and excitement.
Having things to look forward to, big or small, is a major coping strategy that helps us recover from stress and anxiety.
This is an amazing go-to method for improving how you feel and boosting your mood.
Plan something, so that you have something to look forward to.
It's that simple.
So, start daydreaming! Start making a plan!
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How can you find the motivation and confidence to move forward after losing your spouse?
Jennifer Sander joins us on the podcast this week to talk about her experience in widowhood, what she leaned on during tough times, and how she was able to cope with the loss of her husband Shannon.
We chat about:
~ the signs she got from Shannon after he passed away (and a premonition he had before!)
~ how to get motivated when you feel like giving up.
~ how she leaned on Widow 180: The Podcast to hear inspiring stories of other widows!
~ a genius way she handled cleaning out their closet and getting rid of his stuff.
~ how she started her business just months after losing Shannon
~ her amazing encounter with a medium!
~ how surrounding herself with friendship and support from other widows has been a game-changer for her healing!
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Welcome back to the first episode of 2025!
On todayâs episode we are talking about how to thrive in 2025!One thing to do is to leave behind the thoughts and things that donât serve you, that donât help you, the thoughts that hold you back.
In order to move forward with confidence in 2025, we can leave behind self-doubt. We can leave behind the negative thoughts that tell us that weâre not capable. The ones that tell us how we wonât make it through this.
We need to let go of the belief in those thoughts.
Let the hurtful talk go.
And remember this quote by Roy T Bennett that says:
âBelieve in your infinite potential. Your only limitations are those you set upon yourself.
Believe in yourself, your abilities and your own potential. Never let self-doubt hold you captive. You are worthy of all that you dream of and hope for.â
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How can a simple quote or a short poem make such a difference to a person?
Hereâs the thingâgrief can be isolating.
It can make you feel like no one else understands what youâre going through.
But when you come across a line of poetry or a heartfelt quote that captures exactly what youâre feeling, itâs like a light bulb goes off.
You realize: Iâm not alone in this.
Someone else has been where I am, and they found the words to express it.
Today on the podcast we dive deep into 20 motivational quotes about grief and the holidays.
Let them become a touchstone of comfort, understanding, even transformation!
Have a lovely holiday.
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I want to offer something up to you this month.
I want to challenge you to be daring and do something different in December!
This time of year can be especially trying and challenging for widows as we navigate the holidays and the ups and downs of balancing tradition with moving forward after losing our spouse.
So, why not change things up a little this month!
Change the focus.
Get out of your own head and change the focus onto some new experiences and even new adventures.
Today I am going to share 9 ways to be daring in December, step out of your comfort zone, get out of your own way, and do something different that may in fact change your life!
For extra help and support this holiday season, grab a copy of The Widow's Holiday Guidebook: 45 Days of Self-Reflection, Self-Compassion, and Self-Care.
The eBook is only $7!
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