Life Reconstructed: a widowed way forward

In this episode, I bust the popular myth that time heals, and explain how the passing of time can actually stall healing. I also offer simple strategies to help you feel better right away. Join me on Tuesday August 13th to learn more about how to dig up beliefs, examine them for truth and usefulness, and find intentional thoughts that serve you well, that help you heal and reconstruct a life of yo...

In this episode, we take a close look at loneliness, what to do about it, and how to catch any unnecessary suffering that may be attached to it. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, I invite you to check out my best-selling book, also titled Life Reconstructed. It has helped many thousands of people and it can help you, too. If you buy it on my website, you’ll also get the accompanying journal, p...

Hello and welcome to episode 69. In this episode, I urge you to take a close look at your thoughts about your age, how they might be limiting your life after loss, and what else is possible. Books mentioned:  www.livelongdieshort.com   https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/lrbonusbundle  

Hello and welcome to episode 68. In this episode, I uncover a sneaky thought that makes grief extra, unnecessarily hard, and offer a simple solution to help. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, I invite you to check out my best-selling book, also titled Life Reconstructed. It has helped many thousands of people and it can help you, too. If you buy it on my website, you’ll also get the accompanyi...

Hello and welcome to episode 67. In this episode, I invite you to take a close look at the story you tell about yourself and I help you decide if it serves you now, in life after loss. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, I invite you to check out my best-selling book, also titled Life Reconstructed. It has helped many thousands of people and it can help you, too. If you buy it on my website, you...

Hello and welcome to episode 66. In this episode, I help you decipher where your life is going with four simple and practical tips that you can use starting today. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, I invite you to check out my best-selling book, also titled Life Reconstructed. It has helped many thousands of people and it can help you, too. If you buy it on my website, you’ll also get the acco...

Hello and welcome to episode 65. In this episode, I share a personal story of how I went from merely existing to living again. It all started at the cemetery.   If you’ve found this podcast helpful, I invite you to learn more about how your thoughts can help or hinder your healing. It’s all in my free webinar, The #1 Reason We Stay Stuck and What to do About It. Simply click here: ...

Hello and welcome to episode 64. In this episode, we acknowledge the void that comes with the loss of a spouse, and examine the thought, “I’m all alone,” how it feels, why it isn’t true, and what to think instead. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, I invite you to learn more about how your thoughts can help or hinder your healing. It’s all in my free webinar, The #1 Reason We Stay Stuck and Wha...

Hello and welcome to episode 63. In this episode, I offer practical tips to help you deal with the overwhelming list of “have-to’s” so you can feel better starting right away. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, I invite you to learn more about how your thoughts can help or hinder your healing. It’s all in my free webinar, The #1 Reason We Stay Stuck and What to do About It. Simply click the lin...

Carole Hustead is originally from eastern Texas. She grew up on a dairy farm and met her husband Jerry in college. They married when Carole was 21. Jerry worked for the US Forest Service for 40 years, and during that time, they lived all over the Intermountain west. Jerry passed in 2021, after nearly 58 years of marriage. Carole recently moved back to Texas to a retirement community where she's me...

In this episode, I offer a unique perspective on other people’s opinions and the opportunity they provide to strengthen our own. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, I invite you to learn more about how your thoughts can help or hinder your healing. It’s all in my free webinar, The #1 Reason We Stay Stuck and What to do About It. Simply click the link in the show notes. https://www.thesuddenwidow...

Hello and welcome to episode 61. In this episode, I explain thought loops, their negative impact, and I offer a practical way to break free, so that you can feel better right away. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, I invite you to learn more about how your thoughts can help or hinder your healing. It’s all in my free webinar, The #1 Reason We Stay Stuck and What to do About It. Simply click he...

In this episode, I share that while self-compassion doesn’t come naturally, it benefits you and those you love. And I offer 4 simple strategies to practice self-compassion every day. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, I invite you to learn more about how your thoughts can help or hinder your healing. It’s all in my free webinar, The #1 Reason We Stay Stuck and What to do About It. Simply click&...

In this episode, I explain why after the loss of your spouse, it’s natural to want to stay home, and I offer 4 steps to get out of the house when you’re ready. Get the best-selling book, Life Reconstructed, it's accompanying journal, plus a 3-part video series to help you feel better today:  https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/lrbonusbundle  

This episode is the last of a 3-part series on boosting your energy. In episode 56 I focused on the negative, self-judgmental chatter that happens in your brain, and what to do about it. In episode 57 I offered 4 tips to banish people pleasing so you’ll have more energy for what matters most. And today we’re taking a close look at our natural reaction to difficult feelings, how it’s a massive ener...

Hello and welcome to episode 57. In episode 56, I shared how brain chatter can be a massive energy drain, and what to do about it. Today we’re taking a close look at people pleasing – why we do it, the energy costs, and what to do instead. Watch my free webinar called Your Brain on Grief. You’ll know the top 3 changes that happen with grief, and exactly what to do about them. You’ll understand you...

Rachel was widowed suddenly at age 31 and had a 2-year old and a demanding career that required travel. She has since honored her late husband by completing an Iron Man, found love again, and is now a seasoned public speaker and inspiration to widowed people. In this bonus episode, Rachel shares her story of hope and healing.  Camp Widow is one of many programs offered by Soaring Spirits...

This episode is the first in a 3-part series to help you boost your energy levels as you navigate life after the loss of your spouse. To learn more about how your grieving brain functions differently, watch Your Brain on Grief by clicking here: https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/your-brain-on-grief  

 In this episode, I take a close look at strength, and how it looks different in life after loss. If you’re interested in learning more about how your brain is functioning differently now, watch my free webinar called Your Brain on Grief. You’ll know the top 3 changes that happen with grief, and exactly what to do about them. You’ll understand yourself better, and you’ll leave with a simple p...

In this episode, I offer simple tips to help you navigate the awkward conversations you very likely encounter after the loss of your spouse. To watch the free webinar Your Brain on Grief, click here:  https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/your-brain-on-grief

In this episode, we take a close look at courage, what it looks like, how it feels and how to have more of it. www.campwidow.org www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com  

In this episode, I offer a clear definition of acceptance - what it means and more importantly, what it doesn’t mean - and how it can help you feel better today. Learn more about Life Reconstructed:  www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/work-with-me  

In this episode, I explain how beliefs drive actions, and how confirmation bias can help or stall healing.   Learn more at www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com  

Watch the Stop Self-Sabotage webinar by clicking here:  https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/stop-self-sabotage-webinar Learn more about Life Reconstructed by clicking here:  www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/work-with-me

In this episode, I share practical tips on being a beginner in life after the loss of a spouse. Download your free Who to Call Plan by clicking here: https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/who-to-call-plan