Life Reconstructed: a widowed way forward

In this episode, I talk about how old, unconscious beliefs often resurface after the loss of a spouse—when the person who may have reminded you of your worth is no longer physically here. I’ll walk you through how to uncover those hidden beliefs, challenge them, and begin forming new, truthful ones that support your healing and growth. For more practical tips to love yourself more, listen to my fr...

In this episode, I’m tackling a common thought that causes unnecessary suffering: the idea that you haven’t thought about your late spouse enough. I’ll walk you through two practical reasons why this isn’t true, so that you can have more clarity and less guilt. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. It’s now available on Aud...

In this episode, I’m shedding light on the unnecessarily heavy burden that comes with losing a spouse, why it’s completely natural, and how to set it down. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. It’s now available on Audible, or in paperback. If you get it in paperback, you’ll also receive the accompanying journal, and insta...

In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at fear—why it’s a normal part of the grieving human experience, and more importantly, what you can do when it shows up. I’ll share simple, practical tools you can start using right away. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. The Kindle version is on sale for just 99 cents from Ju...

If you’re widowed and feeling constantly drained, this episode is for you. I share four practical strategies to help you reclaim your energy and feel more like yourself again. Be sure to watch my free webinar called How to Have More Energy: 4 Straight Forward Strategies . I offer a simple approach to recharging your batteries and keeping them charged. Go to www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/energy and g...

In this episode, I offer two tips for the overachiever grievers who feel pressure to do it “right.” If you’ve found this episode helpful, check out my free webinar on how to overcome overwhelm. You’ll understand the real reason you feel overwhelmed (which isn’t what you think) and you’ll get simple strategies to break free. Go to https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/overwhelm and you’ll get instant...

In this episode, I’m answering the question that many widowed people wonder about - “When will I be back to normal?” And I offer 5 practical tips you can apply today. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. It’s now available on Audible, or in paperback. If you get it in paperback, you’ll also receive the accompanying journal...

In this episode, I’m taking a look at the wandering mind, and offering 3 key questions to help you get better acquainted with your grieving brain. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. It’s now available on Audible, or in paperback. If you get it in paperback, you’ll also receive the accompanying journal, and instant access...

In this episode, I address the common belief that you should be doing better by now, and I offer 5 important considerations that will help you. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. It’s now available on Audible, or in paperback. If you get it in paperback, you’ll also receive the accompanying journal, and instant access to...

If you’ve ever felt like a third wheel as a widowed person, you’re not alone, and this episode is for you. I offer practical tips to help alleviate the awkward. Soaring Spirits International offers a variety of ways to connect with other widowed people. Learn more at www.soaringspirits.org   If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help...

It’s frustrating and frightening when your grieving brain is forgetful. In this episode, I explain why it’s completely normal, and offer simple strategies to help. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. It’s now available on Audible, or in paperback. If you get it in paperback, you’ll also receive the accompanying journal, a...

Feeling okay, and even happy, can feel disorienting and even disrespectful after the loss of a spouse. In this episode, I offer two reasons why it’s okay to feel comfortable emotions. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. It’s now available on Audible, or in paperback. If you get it in paperback, you’ll also receive the acc...

In this episode, I explain the temptation to criticize your grief journey, and offer a simple and practical approach to help. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. It’s now available on Audible, or in paperback. If you get it in paperback, you’ll also receive the accompanying journal, and instant access to a 3-part video se...

In this episode, I’m focusing on the 8 most significant and common energy drains in life after losing a spouse, and I offer actionable tools to help.   If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. It’s now available on Audible, or in paperback. If you get it in paperback, you’ll also receive the accompanying journal, and inst...

In this episode, I’m talking about how normal and common it is to argue with your unwanted reality, how it creates extra suffering, and when you’re ready, what to do instead.   If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. It’s now available on Audible, or in paperback. If you get it in paperback, you’ll also receive the accom...

In life after loss, conversations can be draining. In this episode, I offer four practical tips to gently end a conversation in order to spare your energy. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. It’s now available on Audible, or in paperback. If you get it in paperback, you’ll also receive the accompanying journal, and insta...

In this episode, I’m talking about what may be the  most unhelpful compliment many widowed people receive, and I offer various ways to  navigate it. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. It’s now available on Audible, or in paperback. If you get it in paperback, you’ll also receive the accompanying journal, and in...

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In this episode, I’m talking about feeling stuck in your grief, and offering 4 practical steps to get unstuck and moving forward toward healing. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. It’s now available on Audible, or in paperback, along with the accompanying journal, plus you’ll get instant access to a 3-part video series t...

Hello and welcome to episode 102. In this episode, I take a close look at coming home, why it’s so tough for widowed people, and how to make it easier. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. It’s now available on Audible, or in paperback, along with the accompanying journal, plus you’ll get instant access to a 3-part video s...

In this episode, I want to help you with overwhelm. I offer 3 things that are important to know, and 3 things I suggest that you do. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. It’s now available on Audible, or in paperback, along with the accompanying journal, plus you’ll get instant access to a 3-part video series that will hel...

In this episode, I’m talking about difficult relationships in life after loss and offering three important concepts that will help. People pleasing webinar link:  https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/people-pleasing   If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. It’s now available on Audible, or in paperback, along with t...

In this episode, I help you answer the question that you probably ask yourself often, “Who am I?” With answers that will serve you well.  Get the best-selling book, Life Reconstructed on Audible by clicking here , Get the book, accompanying journal and 3-part video series by clicking here.

In this episode, I take a close look at jealousy, widowed style, why it’s perfectly normal, and offer practical tips to help. Learn more about Life Reconstructed by clicking here:  https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/life-reconstructed-group-coaching  

Hello and welcome to episode 97. In this episode, I’m talking people pleasing – what it means, why we do it, what it costs, and how to stop. For more help with prioritizing your needs, interacting with people who don’t understand you, and ending people pleasing, join my upcoming webinar on Monday, February 10th at 4 pm pacific time (that’s 6 central and 7 eastern). Click the link below to register...