Brave Widow Show

What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want after loss… is a decision?   In this episode, I’m officially introducing the Brave Widow Academy, the ultimate 6-month coaching program designed to help widows move from grief to growth, from lost to clear, from unsure to confident, and from lonely to connected.   If you’ve been stuck waiting for time to heal you… this epi...

What do you do when the unthinkable happens—not once, but twice?   In this powerful episode, Emily sits down with Rachel Brown, founder of Never Alone Widows. Rachel shares her journey of losing two husbands by the age of 31, navigating grief, faith, and purpose—and how she’s now helping widows across the U.S. find community, comfort, and healing.   In this episode you’ll discover: ✅ Th...

What if everything that seems to be going wrong is actually working for you?   In this powerful episode, Emily shares three real-life stories where things didn’t go as planned — from canceled flights to a sick concert performer to rain ruining a theme park day — and how she turned frustration into peace, and setbacks into miracles.   LEARN: ✅ How to coach yourself through disappointment...

What comes after the casseroles, therapy, and prayers.   You've done all the "right" things. ✔ Therapy ✔ Journaling ✔ Prayer ✔ Widow support groups ✔ Reading all the grief books   But deep down, you're still stuck. Still numb. Still unsure if joy or purpose is even possible again.   This episode will explain why that’s not your fault—and why grief work alone isn’t enough.  &nbs...

Feeling isolated, disconnected, and unsure how to move forward after losing your spouse? You're not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck. In this powerful episode, Emily Tanner shares her raw story of widowhood, the 3 surprising reasons you may still feel lonely, and the 3-step strategy that helped her (and others) rebuild a life filled with connection, joy, and confidence. ✨ What You’ll Learn:...

Grief. Hawaii. Manta Rays. And Healing.   In this episode of the Brave Widow Show, I take you behind the scenes of a transformative trip to Hawaii—and share the powerful life lessons that came with it.     From navigating emotional valleys to swimming with manta rays in the dark, this episode is a real-time reflection on how far I’ve come after grief… and what’s possible for you too...

Is Year 2 of Grief Harder Than Year 1? The Truth Widows Deserve to Hear.    Welcome to Episode 153 of the Brave Widow Show.   We’re settling the debate—because whether you’re in the first year of loss or wondering why the second feels even harder, this is the honest truth that no one else is saying out loud.   In this episode, Emily shares: 💔 The real reason year two feels hea...

  After loss, everything changes—including your friendships.   You might have thought your people would stick around... But now you’re sitting in the silence, wondering if you’ll ever feel connected again.   In this powerful episode, Emily shares:   Why 75% of your social circle disappears in the first year of widowhood The three biggest myths that keep widows stuck in isolatio...

So many widows say: 💭 “I’m just waiting on God to send the right people...” 💭 “I’m praying for connection and healing…”   But after months—or even years—of waiting… nothing changes.   In this episode of the Brave Widow Show, Emily shares the critical difference between faith and action.     You’ll learn: ✅ How trauma puts your body into fight-or-flight—and keeps you stuck ✅...

Still feel like you're in survival mode—months or even years after loss?   In this milestone 150th episode of the Brave Widow Show, Emily dives deep into why your nervous system stays “on alert” after losing your spouse and what to do about it.     Whether you're newly widowed or it's been a decade, this is your guide to finally feeling peace again.   ✅ Why grief triggers your...

Meet Karen: One of the bravest widows I know.   After losing her husband, Ben, Karen was left to navigate life, raising children, and maintaining a strong presence in her church community.     Over the course of just a few months, her involvement in the Brave Widow Membership and Coaching Program helped her find the strength to move forward and rediscover purpose in her life.  ...

Feeling like your best days are behind you? You're not alone.    In this powerful episode, I talk about one of the most common fears widows and grievers experience: “Will life ever feel good again?”    You'll learn:   Why it's normal to fear the future after loss   How grief tricks us into believing joy isn’t possible   What God actually promises (and what He doe...

In this episode of the Brave Widow Show, I share a story I’ve never fully told—how real estate unexpectedly became one of the most powerful tools in my grief journey.   From sitting in a parking lot, terrified to attend my first real estate meeting… To buying properties, flipping homes, managing Airbnbs… To being voted Vice President of my local real estate investor group—   This story i...

What If Everything You’ve Been Told About Grief Is Wrong?   In this deeply personal episode, I pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to work with a grief-informed life coach—and why coaching was the missing piece that helped me go from surviving to truly living again after loss.   You’ll hear:   What traditional grief resources didn’t give me (and what coaching did)  ...

  In this powerful and personal episode of the Brave Widow Show, Emily shares what it’s really like to make major life decisions after the loss of a spouse—including her own emotional journey of selling the home she once shared with her late husband. Grief brings brain fog, indecision, and a deep loss of confidence. But healing—and rebuilding a life you love—requires the ability to take actio...

Widowhood isn’t just about grief recovery—it’s a journey through different seasons of healing, rediscovery, and transformation.     You’ve heard about the five stages of grief (which wasn’t created for widows); now learn about the four seasons of widowhood.   In this episode, I break down the 4 Seasons of Widowhood and what you need to know to move through them with confidence and c...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kimberly Hubenette—widow, author, and CEO of her dental practice in Sonoma, California.     She shares her personal journey of navigating grief while managing a business, the strategies she used to move forward, and how she now helps professionals who feel stuck after loss.   🔥 Topics We Discuss:    The emotional weight of grief as a b...

💔 What happens when your world is turned upside down in an instant?    At just 38, Alex lost her husband to colon cancer, leaving her to raise three young children alone. In this deeply moving episode, Alex shares her unexpected widowhood journey, the challenges of solo parenting, and the healing process that helped her rebuild her life.   ✨ Inside this episode: ✅ How Alex proces...

💔 "How Do I Survive This?" 💔 Losing a spouse is devastating, and when you're left in the wreckage, it can feel impossible to move forward.     In this episode of The Brave Widow Show, Jenifer shares her raw and emotional journey after losing her husband to COVID, navigating grief, and raising two boys on her own.     In This Episode, We Discuss: ✔️ The heartbreaking moment of...

In today's episode of The Brave Widow Show, Emily is joined by Becky to share her inspiring and heart-wrenching story. Becky opens up about her husband's battle with severe illness, their faith journey, and the lessons she learned through loss, love, and life after grief.   Becky’s story is filled with struggles, but it also showcases the power of faith, hope, and miraculous moments. After he...

In this deeply moving episode, Margherita shares her story of losing her husband to stage four lung cancer just a year ago. From the shocking diagnosis to navigating life as a newly widowed mother of two, Margherita opens up about her grief journey, finding unexpected strength, and the powerful moments of connection she experienced with her husband before his death.   You’ll hear how her stro...

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In this special Valentine's Day episode of The Brave Widow Show, we revisit Sue Peters' incredible journey of healing and self-discovery after the loss of her husband. Sue shares how she transformed her grief into a powerful message of hope, love, and purpose. From seeing heart-shaped signs from her late husband to 'marrying her heart' and embarking on a solo honeymoon, Sue’s story will inspire wi...

In this heartfelt episode of The Brave Widow Show, Debra shares her powerful story of love, loss, and resilience. Debra takes us on her journey—from meeting her husband to navigating the devastating realities of a stage four cancer diagnosis while pregnant with their long-awaited son.   💔 Topics Covered:   Their emotional journey through IVF and pregnancy loss   Facing an unexpecte...

In today’s episode, Kate Sansom shares her extraordinary story of stepping out in faith to marry a man who was a quadriplegic and navigating the challenges of widowhood after his passing. Kate’s journey is one of courage, resilience, and unwavering faith as she faced both the emotional weight of caregiving and the grief of losing her husband.   Kate’s powerful story highlights:   The ama...