The Widowed Mom Podcast

There’s been a robin outside my house relentlessly attacking its reflection in the window. It sees its reflection as a threat and a problem, and seeing this spoke to me on a deep level. How are we the robin at the window? And how can we lovingly redirect ourselves to what really matters? Tune in to find out. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/147 Ment...

What would it be like if you treated your emotions like a board of directors? Where everyone is valuable, but you are the president, and you get the final say. This week, I’m inviting you to intentionally create your emotional board of directors and I'm showing you how you can use this concept to see the value in all of your emotions. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coac...

It seems like right at the beginning of our grief, our friends are right there with us. But then we reach a point where it feels like most of our friends disappear and we don’t know why. This week, I’m offering six reasons why I think our friends disappear and what you can do to feel better right now. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/145 Mentioned i...

There are two relationships in your life that create a domino effect for everything else you want to change. The rich, full life you’re dreaming of is waiting for you, and on this episode, you’re going to find out how to get there. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/144 Mentioned in this episode: You're Invited to Grief Essentials LIVE Join us for 8 w...

Beliefs are much like the apps we use on our smartphones; some we absolutely love, but some go glitchy and don’t serve us anymore, and we have the ability to simply stop using them. I’m showing you how to diffuse yourself from your beliefs, and inviting you to see all the choices available to you when you start seeing beliefs as separate from who you are. Get full show notes and more information h...

While Ann’s husband Tom was battling early-onset Alzheimer’s, she was juggling his increasing need for care and her own wellbeing was taking a significant downturn. I’ve watched her not only make huge steps in her healing journey, but also start helping others in the same situation too, and she’s sharing it all with us on this episode. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coa...

If I took a poll, I’d guess most of you don’t believe you’re 100% lovable as you are right now with all your human flaws. Think again. Discover why changing your flaws doesn’t make you a more lovable, worthwhile human, and why your lovability is completely non-negotiable. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/141 Mentioned in this episode: You're Invited...

What’s that thing you keep telling yourself you would love to do, but don’t have time for or don’t know where to start? If you’ve spent a long time in this cycle, the truth is you might just be interested but not committed. If being committed is what you want, tune in as I dispel the mystery of what’s going on and show you how to generate 100% commitment. Get full show notes and more information h...

As a human, worrying is an inevitable part of life. It can often make us feel like powerless victims, but it doesn’t have to be this way. I’ve developed a simple process that will help you navigate your worries in a new way, and I’m sharing the three steps with you today. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/139 Mentioned in this episode: You're Invited...

This might be a hard pill to swallow, but know that I’m coming to you from a fierce belief that you can have the life you want, even if you haven’t given yourself permission to dream about it. And it starts right here, by not entertaining your unfair fantasies any longer. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/138 Mentioned in this episode: You're Invited...

Whether you’re in those early acute days of grief or you’re further along on your journey, you want to listen in. Pam is sharing the struggles she experienced since her husband’s death, and the work she’s done to pursue a new career in coaching to help others in grief. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/137 Mentioned in this episode: You're Invited to...

So many of us go through our lives believing feelings just happen to us. We think we have to wait for the inspiration to strike us at the right moment, but did you know you can actually create it on demand? I'm showing you how to create feelings on purpose because when you can do this, you can start to create the life of your dreams on purpose. Get full show notes and more information here: https:...

If you’re like most people, you likely feel inclined to “should” all over yourself in the name of New Year’s resolutions. We believe our “should” thoughts will make us more lovable, but those thoughts are blocking you more than you can see right now. So, I’ve declared 2022 a should-free year, and on this episode, I’m inviting you to join me. Get full show notes and more information here: https://w...

I hear so often from widows that they can’t move forward in their lives until they understand why or how their person died, and what exactly happened. But this is the closure myth, and I’m inviting you to see how you truly don’t need closure to live a life you love. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/134 Mentioned in this episode: You're Invited to Gr...

The holidays are right around the corner, which often means spending more time with family members we might not love being around. But the best news is you can take back your power to choose exactly how you want to feel about them, and I’m sharing 10 practices you can use right now to begin making those shifts. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/133 M...

While spinning in the numbing and buffering I think we can all relate to, Debbie experienced the destruction of her career and relationships along the way. But she’s since used her loss as an opportunity to work on loving herself, to redefine her life and her values, and she’s here to let us in on her journey. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/132 Me...

As we go into the holidays, many of us tend to get thrown into situations where we feel the need to justify whether or not our feelings are valid . But is validity a useful metric to go by? This week, I’m showing you how to use love as your compass instead of valid reasons, and why love will always get you closer to the life you really want. Get full show notes and more information here: https://w...

It’s quite likely that if we allow ourselves to figure out how to dream and live fully again, we’re going to feel heartbreak and sadness. This is why so many of us don’t. But what you’re really doing is trading the possibility of sadness for the certainty of regret . So, would you rather leave it all out on the court, knowing you didn’t hold back, or continue believing life can’t get any better? G...

How often have you told yourself that you want to do something but you just don’t feel motivated? Wondering why you can’t seem to get yourself to do that thing can be frustrating and downright depressing. If this sounds familiar, listen in today for 7 things to consider when you don’t feel motivated. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/129 Mentioned in...

Do you wish you did things differently while you had the chance, or find yourself ruminating on ways you could have prevented your person’s death? Does this spark guilt in the pit of your stomach? I've been there. But you don’t need to act from this place of guilt, you can love your way through it, and I’m showing you how. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkris...

My client Christina is sharing her journey of navigating widowhood, what helped her begin to deal with her grief differently, and how her progress has led to her becoming a certified life coach. Christina’s grief journey is filled with bravery, strong decisions, and so much belief progression and I think you’re going to find her story incredibly relatable and inspiring. Get full show notes and mor...

There’s a huge focus on surviving the firsts in grief culture. However, in my experience, the lasts are so much harder than the firsts. Just because the lasts are hard doesn’t mean you can’t go on to love your life, and this week, I’m reminding you that you can still create a future that’s even better than you can imagine despite them. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coa...

Whether we’re consciously aware of it or not, we’re always fighting for some version of ourselves. You might have resigned to a new normal you didn’t ask for, barely surviving. But you don’t have to stay here. On the other side, there’s an entirely different human experience filled with limitless possibilities where you could be truly thriving. The choice is yours, so who are you fighting for? Get...

What if you decided to believe that your future was your property? You can absolutely breathe your dreams into existence, but in order to do that, you need to believe you can. This is what I’m attempting to sell you on this week because I know it's 100% possible for you to have what you want. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/124 Mentioned in this ep...

My former client and now mentor for widows, Kim Murray, lost her husband Mark in 2014 to glioblastoma, and she’s here to share her journey since becoming a widow and solo parent. If you ever feel like you’re trapped under an avalanche of overwhelm, convinced you’re never going to be okay again, Kim’s story will hopefully help you tackle each day with more grace for yourself. Get full show notes an...