The Widowed Mom Podcast

Why is it that when something great happens, we find ourselves instantly worrying about losing it? Can you relate to finding moments of finally feeling happy again, and not being able to bask in it without your mind spinning out? Tune in to find out why this is an experience so many widows face and what you can do about it. Get more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/122 Mentione...

Discover what you can do when you start to notice you’re having feelings about your feelings. I’m showing you how to identify when you’re feeling uncomfortable emotions because of a feeling you have, and if it’s a pattern that isn’t serving you, I’m sharing how you can change it so you can create feelings more intentionally. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkr...

I break down the differences between self-pity and self-compassion in terms of how they sound, how they feel, and what they look like, so you can make the conscious decision to be honest with yourself and choose what feels most aligned with the next chapter of life you want to live into. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/120 Mentioned in this episode...

Judith and I are discussing the misconceptions around what style means, and where you can get started on your journey to begin up-leveling your day-to-day experience. Judith is here to drop some truth bombs about style rules you might be holding on to, and how style is an amazing way to discover who you are again, to fully live and love the next chapter of your life. Get full show notes and more i...

I'm showing you why there is no such thing as sliding backward in your grief, and why thinking this doesn’t serve us. I’m sharing the big misconceptions about grief that we have to let go of, and I’m offering some loving answers to be ready with when your brain wants to tell you that you’re sliding backward. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/118 Ment...

We're diving into Linda's experience of grief and how art played a healing role on her journey. She’s sharing her biggest takeaways from the coaching work we’ve done together, and she’s also giving us her unique take on the differences between coaching and therapy as a clinical psychologist. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/117 Mentioned in this epi...

If you feel stuck in not knowing what your purpose is, or you can’t figure out how to be happy again, I hear you. You’re going to discover how you might currently be thinking about accomplishing a goal in the wrong way, what imperfect action until means, and how it’s going to help you go after your calling. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/116 Menti...

Whether you’ve decided to go back to work or you’re unsure whether you want to, we’re tackling it all on today’s podcast. I’m sharing the common pitfalls I often see, why making this choice with intention and concrete reasoning is so important, and my best tips and suggestions for supporting yourself through whatever decision you land on. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www....

If you have stories about your financial picture right now that are keeping you stuck or feeling resentful, listen in. Stacey is sharing her journey from debt to making multiple millions, her top tips for creating the kind of money you want, as well as the thought errors so many of us have about money that keep us from moving towards more of it. Get full show notes and more information here: https...

If you or someone you know is having an experience where you don’t feel like you have the right or capacity to grieve a loss, listen in. This is not a small or simple subject, but I hope that by sharing some examples, including one from my own life, you’ll discover a new way to support yourself better. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/113 Mentioned...

I'm addressing some common questions that I know widows struggle with. Find out some of my favorite ways to process emotions, how to move through feelings of regret, what to ask yourself if you feel like a part of your soul will always be missing, and how to process feeling like you’ve been denied a life you envisioned. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista....

Whether you feel relief because your partner was suffering, or because you were in a caretaking role that was extremely hard on you, or even because your relationship wasn’t all roses while they were alive, listen in. Feeling relieved doesn’t have to necessitate guilt and shame, and this week, I’m showing you what I know it actually means about you. Get full show notes and more information here: h...

Even though I’ve always believed in the value of hope, it’s not always the fuel we need. My wish for you as you listen in today is to think about the role of hope in your life right now and decide how it serves you, when you want to use it, and when you don’t. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/110 Mentioned in this episode: You're Invited to Grief Es...

The secret to getting back out into the real world after months of COVID hibernation. I’m sharing the concerns I hear from my clients around venturing out again, and how to put these fears and anxieties into perspective if you’re experiencing them too. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/109 Mentioned in this episode: You're Invited to Grief Essentials...

If you’re currently telling yourself that you have to be both parents to compensate for the other person’s strengths, I want to let you know that this line of thinking is completely optional. We can put almost anything behind “the other parent was __ and I’m not,” but I’m offering you 4 alternative thoughts instead that hopefully show you that you get to choose how you want to see your role as a s...

I'm clearing some things up about coaching that might be stopping you from reaching out for support, or on the flip side, to help solidify your doubt and inkling that you might not be quite ready yet. I’m debunking 2 myths about coaching that people have, and showing you the power coaching can have if you’re in a place where it would be a good fit. Get full show notes and more information here: ht...

Discover 3 ways believing you’re the third wheel is simply not useful, and 3 suggestions for how to deal with a situation like this. Widowhood is a hard enough experience as it is, without adding on thoughts that lead to us feeling more isolated and disconnected when all we truly want in that moment is to feel connected to those we love. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.c...

Maybe it’s a song on the radio, or driving past the hospital, but suddenly, you’re caught off guard and you instantly feel a hit of grief in your body. I’m sharing 3 practical strategies to help you calm yourself and navigate your grief grenades with the utmost love and compassion for yourself in those moments. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/105 M...

I’m sharing a simple but powerful tool that will help you put those moments where life falls short of our expectations into perspective, and allow you to move through them with more peace and less suffering. This technique has made a huge difference in my life, and I can’t wait for you to start using it in yours. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/104...

None of us want to talk about the things that weren’t so amazing in our relationships, or the guilt or shame we may have felt, and this is exactly why I love Suzanne so much. She always shows up in our community ready to share the realness of what’s going on for her, and after listening to her journey so far, I think you’ll come out on the other side knowing you’re most definitely not alone. Get f...

Are you ready to become the boss of your sex life? I’m breaking down how to do so by first addressing 3 of the top worries about the act of sex, 6 fears we have about what will happen during sex, and how to handle all of it with grace and compassion for yourself. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/102 Mentioned in this episode: You're Invited to Grief...

I’m sharing and debunking 8 myths about sex in widowhood. My goal is to show you that these myths are all completely optional, and I’m inviting you to listen in, form your own opinions, and create your own timelines for when sex might be right for you. I’m also turning this subject into a mini-series to answer all of your questions and worries. Get full show notes and more information here: https:...

Join me this week to discover how our whole human experience is determined by the thought-colored glasses we put on and leave on. I’m sharing the top 5 thoughts I see over and over again in my clients, so you can decide to take them off if you think doing so would allow you to actually start loving your life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/100 Men...

Join me on the podcast this week where I invite you to see if you can find something in Leann’s story that resonates with you and what you’re going through. Leann is sharing how she has had to transform so much about her life since losing her husband, and how she has built a life she truly loves, learning to help the people in her life by helping herself first. Get full show notes and more informa...

Listen in this week as I show you how it’s possible for you to rewrite your money story. You don’t have to believe the stories and limits you’ve got running on autopilot right now, so I’m sharing the 3 things you need to know to turn your financial ship around and how you can intentionally curate a relationship with money that feels abundant and secure. Get full show notes and more information her...