Anita and Mel

Widow We Do Now?

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Widow We Do Now is a podcast created by two young widows, Anita and Mel. Through humor, authenticity, and empathy, they address topics related to grief, death, bereavement, and moving forward through the inescapable pitfalls of young widowhood. They also love cheese.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.widowwedonow.com

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Anita and Mel

Episodes

Episode 27 - Karen From Canada Needs a Widow Wife 22.06.2020 1:13:03

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...

Episode 26 - Hillary Childress, True Crime Connoisseur 15.06.2020 1:07:45

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...

Episode 25 - Liz Mecham the Jillaroo 08.06.2020 1:24:00

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...

Episode 24 - Christina Sgambato, Widow and Online Cornhole Expert 01.06.2020 1:17:15

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://...

Episode 23 - Widowed While Pregnant: Mindi Holmgren 25.05.2020 1:20:05

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...

Episode 22 - Please Send David Kelly Some Flour and Yeast! 18.05.2020 1:15:23

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...

Episode 21 - Brittany Bussio, Pool House Dweller 11.05.2020 1:17:58

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...

Episode 20 - Therapist Kristi Naumann 04.05.2020 59:52

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...

Episode 19 - Esteemed guest, Beckie Menzie 27.04.2020 47:19

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...

Episode 18 - Special Guest Lynne Rothrock 20.04.2020 1:12:19

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...

Episode 17 - Widow Guest: Rebecca Robbins 15.04.2020 1:12:17

Anita and Mel discuss topics with special guest, newly-widowed Rebecca Robbins. 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 Professional online therapy...

Episode 16.5 - The Lost Story (Wacky Widow Awareness) 09.04.2020 15:03

The lost story from episode 16 has been found. Wacky Widow Awareness has officially begun! 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 Professional onli...

Episode 16 - Griefquake! 24.03.2020 25:41

Anita and Mel are still alive while in quarantine. Special impromptu appearances by Anita's minions make for a fun episode. 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...

Episode 15 - Votes for Anita, Shoes for Mel 26.02.2020 56:07

Mel shares her experiences over the past month since she moved to NYC. Anita was nominated for another fancy award and needs all the votes she can get. 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: ht...

Episode 14 - Awkweird..... 31.01.2020 54:37

Anita and Mel share their favorite awkward moments from their travels through widowdom. 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 Professional online...

Episode 13 - Meat me where I ham 21.01.2020 38:59

Where in the world (literally) are Anita and Mel? The duo delves into the concept of meeting people where they are on their grief journey. Anita falls down a well for half the episode, but the podcast lives on. 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...

Episode 12 - Annnnnd we're back!! 08.01.2020 52:13

In Episode 12, Anita and Mel discuss how they survived the holiday and deathiversary season during their month-long podcast hiatus. Anita considers teaching jazz clarinet lessons. 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...

Episode 11 - The Coping Cabana 10.12.2019 1:06:09

Episode 11 - The Coping Cabana by Anita and Mel 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 Professional online therapy done securely online Disclaimer:...

Episode 10 - Headstonehenge 26.11.2019 56:53

Anita and Mel discuss the riveting topic of headstones. Anita realizes that one cannot survive a sugarless life during the first holiday season as a widow. Mel obsesses over dogs. 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...

Episode 9 - Grief Mythology 18.11.2019 59:09

Anita saves Mel's life after a medical procedure. They discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly types of cheese. Soon after, they get into the nitty gritty of the myths of grief. Anita wonders if her three year old is a drug dealer. 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% disco...

Episode 8 - Tennis, Cheese, and What Not To Say 12.11.2019 57:54

Anita and Mel tell "what-not-to-say" stories. They also discuss their love for cheese. Well, most cheese.... 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 Bett...

Episode 7 - Sharting into the Holidays 04.11.2019 1:02:13

In episode 7, Anita and Mel discuss holidays, anniversaries, and tell a few silly stories. 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 Professional onli...

Episode 6 - Early Grief and Thangs... 28.10.2019 58:52

In Episode 6, Anita and Mel talk about the early days of grief and offer insight into what others can do to help if they aren't quite sure what to do. 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...

Episode 5 - Anita's Story (part 2) 11.10.2019 44:11

Anita shares more about the details surrounding her husbands death. Part 2 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 Professional online therapy done...

Episode 4 - Anita's Story (part 1) 10.10.2019 34:23

In Episode 4, Anita shares about her husband's death (part 1 of 2) 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 Professional online therapy done sec...