Widow We Do Now?

Anita and Mel report on the happenings at Widow Bingo (hint: clarinet solos were present). They interview Jennie Taylor who was widowed after her husband, mayor of his city, was killed in Afghanistan. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of...

Anita and Mel discuss the topic of boundaries as a follow up to Episode 39 - What I Want My In Laws To Know - with LMFT and young widow, Carly Kropf. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with this unique li...

Anita and Mel delve into the rarely-talked-about-in-public topic of: in-laws. The scope and spectrum of experience among young widows is wide with this one, but is a hot topic. Anita is stoked. Mel is terrified, but copes by wearing cat leggings. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners r...

Anita and Mel interview Melissa Ponder-Brackman, who shares her INSANE story of how she became a widow by way of a serial killer. Melissa talks about the many unbelievable facets of her journey, and how she has come to a place of forgiveness. Her story was so riveting that Anita and Mel forgot to ask her what her favorite cheese is. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at...

Anita and Mel interview Jennifer Hanks, the young widow behind the popular instagram account, @cocoscaravan, who was widowed several months after giving birth to twins. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling...

Anita and Mel share their "20 Practical Widow Tips" for the low price of free dollars and free cents. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with this unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn BetterHelp....

The Widow Coyle and The Widow Shore interview 25-year old Hannah Legasa who has only been a young widow for a few months. In fact, her situation is a little different than most widows we have encountered. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of pro...

Anita and Mel share this replay of Episode 20 since everyone needs more mental health tips! They discuss how to surf with grief, passive suicidality, and what we all need stop doing so we have better mental health. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first mo...

Anita and Mel interview young bereaved mom, Sarah Bertola (age 25), who also happens to play a mean valve trombone....or used to. Anita's mind is blown and discovers she needs help remembering her own name. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month...

Fellow widow podcaster, LaRell (Zelda) Steele from Widowland Life, joins Anita and Mel and tells her messy grief story. *WARNING - the topics covered in this episode may not be suitable for all listeners*. To contact LaRell about spousal drug addiction support, email her at widowlandlife@gmail.com Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast...

Anita and Mel interview Treagan White (@heyurkimshusband), widower of instagram famous Kim White (@KimCanKickIt). Treagan shares his unique view as a widower in the public eye, and the trio discusses everything from experiencing loss during Covid to whose business it is when a widow/widower decides to even *think* about dating. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - ww...

Life Coach Shawna Morrissey gives Mel, Anita, and their listeners some tips and tricks in the coping strategy department. Life Coach resources: www.thelifecoachschool.com Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with t...

Former rollerskating Aussie Jennifer Steele talks to Anita and Mel about her adventures being a new widow during the fires and pandemic. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with this unique link: https://trybetter...

Anita and Mel interview former touring singer now-turned-lawyer, Ashley Garbe Smith, who is also a widow of 16 years. Ashley shares her story from her newly widowed and childless days at the age of 22 to her current days at age 38 with her second husband and their children. Anita and Mel can't fathom remarriage at this point in their journey, so are very intrigued. Help us keep the podcast go...

Anita and Mel interview Dawn Trythall about her mysterious (to Anita) tragedy. Anita tries to win friends and influence people due to her medical professional status. Mel takes Anita on a widow wife date despite this. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first...

Anita and Mel interview the widow responsible for the WWDN Widow Wives FB group, Karen Cornejo. If you enjoy tales of international mystery, this episode is for you. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with this u...

Join Anita and Mel as they interview Hillary Childress, a new young widow who listened to her mom and took a break from true crime podcasts, found our show, and is now LIVE!! (Thanks, Mom!!) Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional onli...

Anita and Mel share lots of laughs and dark humor in an interview with the super fun and funny Liz Mecham - young widow from down under. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with this unique link: https://trybetter...

Anita and Mel interview fellow young widow, Christina Sgambato, and glean many tips and tricks, including how to play online corn hole (WHUUUT?!) Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with this unique link: https://...

Anita and Mel interview Mindi Holmgren who was widowed during her 3rd trimester of pregnancy in 2019. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with this unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn BetterHelp.com Profes...

Anita and Mel interview international widower extraordinaire, David Kelly. The trio sends out a call to fellow widower, Liam Neeson, so David can have more widower friends. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with...

Anita and Mel interview widow cousin, Brittany Bussio. To wear the ring or not to wear the ring - that is the question. The trio delves into topics never before discussed on the podcast. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online c...

Therapist Kristi Naumann gives an insightful interview on grief, different types of therapy (including EMDR), and her surfing experience. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with this unique link: https://trybette...

Anita and Mel welcome special guest Beckie Menzie from Chicago. Beckie keeps it real, honest, and good-natured while talking candidly about her experience with widowhood and life. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseli...

Anita, Mel, and special guest Lynne discuss a variety of widowhood topics, among them including psychics. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with this unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn BetterHelp.com Pr...