The Widow Podcast

How do we find meaning and purpose in our life as a widow? As you navigate your way through your grief one of the first steps will be to decide what kind of life you want to create for yourself that is meaningful and purposeful. The road may be rocky and so in this episode I invite you to reimagine a future that can look meaningful.   Listen as I discuss: The first steps to creating a meaning...

What does year two of widowhood look like? This is a topic that comes up a lot, especially in the first year of widowhood as we anticipate what’s next. That’s why I asked two members of my program, Finding Hope In Widowhood, to share their experiences of their second year in widowhood. In our conversation we unpack the differences between year one and year two, what it looks like and different peo...

Rosie Freeland, the host of The Widowhood Podcast, talks about her journey through becoming a widow and how podcasting has helped her move to share her experience and talk about the challenges and expectations that society puts on those who lose their partner. Rosie tells her story of her husband passing and how she found her way as a single parent with the support of her friends and family. &nbsp...

How do we support our children in their grief whilst we are also trying to navigate our own grief? Myriam and Alison, two incredible women in my membership, share their experiences and journey of parenting through grief. They share their stories of how they became a widow and how they managed their own emotions to care for their kids. Listen as we discuss: • How to talk to your children about deat...

Sally and Imogen met in a grief support group after both of their mother’s passed suddenly. Through their loss, a silver lining appeared as a beautiful friendship began that bonded them for life. From their experience they launched the podcast, Good Mourning, to help make grief a topic that people talk about authentically. Now they’ve taken the topic of grief to the written page in their book, Goo...

When Orla Blackburn’s husband died in 2018 she felt helpless and numbed by the grief. It was in yoga that she began to heal. From her experience Orla Blackburn became a Grief Yoga Guide and Mentor for the widowed to help them find space in body and mind. Her guidance allows others to heal as they discover their own self-belief and self-confidence. Through her experience she also discovered the hea...

When Carolyn Gould lost her husband in 2019 from a car accident that resulted in serious brain injuries, she became a widow. Carolyn shares her story from the six months leading to her husband’s passing to the PTSD she worked through and the tools she found that got her through each day of her widowhood. Carolyn started the Widow Walk and discovered journaling as an outlet for her grief. She wrote...

After losing her husband to a brain aneurysm, Marie Alessi has made it her mission to change the narrative of grief. Founder of the Movement, “Loving Life after Loss” Marie has inspired others in processing their loss. Marie is also an author and has shared her experience of moving to Australia, marrying and losing her husband, how she coped and found empowerment throughout her experience.  ...

At the age of six, Britta Hochkeppel became aware of vibration, energy and a presence beside her that began her journey into energy and healing. Britta is an author, naturopath, intuitive healer, kinesiologist and holistic therapist. What makes Britta so unique is her approach to providing the possibility of physical, emotional, spiritual restoration and healing for clients who have given up on mo...

How do you find joy in grief? Can two opposing emotions, grief and joy, exist together? In today’s episode I invite you to explore the possibility of thinking about grief from a different perspective.   To also look at redefining your joy and how it can change over time.   Listen as I talk about:  The difference between positive and negative emotions in grief Recognising the bitters...

Did you know that only 16% of 35- to 44-year-olds have a will?   Emma Gray returns to the podcast to speak about the importance of setting up our own death admin.   Emma is a former will and probate solicitor. The death of her husband, Simon, inspired her to support others to better understand and set up their own death admin as well as the admin of their loved ones after they have passe...

What would life look like to be widowed twice? Clare and Moira are two incredible women in my community who have both been widowed twice.  They share their stories of loss, love and the journey of what it’s like to  go through widowhood for a second time.    Listen as we talk about:  How to find love again after the loss of a partner When your children have difficulty acce...

In today’s episode I speak with Emma Gray, former will and probate solicitor. Her husband, Simon, a Royal Marine died of cancer in July 2016 at just 38 years old. Emma’s has had a career change since Simon’s death and has set up Rainbow Hunting to help others through tough times.   Listen as we talk about: How to get started with the post death admin (aka sadmin) Understanding the role of the...

In today’s episode I speak with Nina Nannar, media personality and Art editor for ITV News. While Nina’s career flourished her peers did not know of her personal struggle as her husband ’s health declined. Nina shares Steve’s story and his positive outlook on life even though he knew his body was unwell.   Listen as we talk about: How Steve supported her in her career and kept her grounded Ho...

There are so many reasons we don't get to say goodbye. Some know their person is going to die but did not have the opportunity to say goodbye. Others find out their person passed unexpectedly. No matter the reason many can relate to not being able to say the things they wanted to say before their person passed. In today’s episode I share the story of when my husband died and how I didn’t get to sa...

Life can take an unexpected turn from one moment to the next.   Geraldine Mullan shares her story of love and loss and how she faces each day after the tragic loss of her husband John, son Tomas and daughter Amelia in a car accident in August 2020. Geraldine shares the love that her family brought to each other and how that has helped her navigate her grief after her devastating loss.&nb...

In today’s episode I am talking with Emily Bingham, a Certified Grief Educator, Grief Coach, widow and founder of moveTHRU. After the loss of Emily’s husband in 2019 she started moveTHRU as a way to give new meaning from her tragedy by helping others to heal. Emily’s mission is to help anyone who has experienced a loss embrace grief through movement, mindset, and by connecting with a community who...

In today’s episode I am speaking with Louise Blyth who is a widow, a mum and an author. She wrote a book called Hope is coming. A true story of grief and gratitude. A book that tells the story of the death of her husband, George and the hope she found through the loss and her life after her husband’s passing.   Listen as Louise shares : The story of her husband, George and losing his battle w...

As a widow it can be hard to consider that next chapter in life without your partner. You may be thinking, will I ever be ready or want to date again? In today’s episode I am speaking with Nicky Wake who is the founder of Chapter 2, UK’s only dating app built by widows for widows.   Listen as Nicky shares : Her story of dating after the loss of her husband, Andy. The idea behind Chapter 2 and...

Did you know the stories and beliefs you currently hold may be causing extra suffering? Often we seek validation after the loss of a loved one which leads to people pleasing and a shift in our beliefs. In today’s episode I want to share with you what a limiting belief is and how they impact our lives during widowhood. Listen as I share: How the stories we tell ourselves can become our truth A simp...

Today I want to share with you some hope and the story of one of my clients, Katie Hunt. Katie gave an incredible TedX talk that speaks to widowhood and as she says in her talk, “the future that we envisioned no longer exists”. Although life is going to be very different now it can also still be good. There is still so much to look forward to and so many more wonderful moments for you to experienc...

I want to share with you what grief looks like six years on. How the story we tell ourselves in the beginning stages of grief changes over time to a new story. At first it feels like your world is over and your best days are behind you with your person in your mind with everything you do.   Listen as I share with you: My story as I enter my seventh year as a Widow How to grieve and have space...

In today’s episode I speak with Stacy Francis, the President and CEO of Francis Financial, who helps women in transition through widowhood.   She is a certified grief coach and is talking to us about the financial implications of widowhood. Stacy also shares her own experience with loss and how it has impacted her to help others.   Listen as we discuss: Taking inventory of where you're a...

In this episode I want to talk to you about the importance of not allowing your person's death to overshadow their life. In the early stages of grieving we are naturally very focused on the death, this is unavoidable, however, we want to avoid it becoming our focal point for the rest of our lives. Our person lived, they created memories, they taught us so much and they shaped who we are today. Rem...

It can be incredibly difficult in our grief to care for ourselves. Sometimes it can feel easier to keep busy, distract ourselves and take ourselves away from the pain that we're in. Today, I’d like to invite you to take some time to slow down and think about you. To focus on some breathing & self healing in a guided meditation. Practice this meditation as often as you would like and experience...