Widow We Do Now?

It's the episode you all have been waiting for. The one where you ask the burning question "what do I do about this widow's fire I'm experiencing?" What is widows fire? Stay tuned to find out, and learn how Julia has started a community to help the widowed people with connection, intimacy, romance, and sex. Learn more at https://widowsfire.com/ Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com...

Sometimes that's all you can say. You'll have to listen to learn what in the world this one's about. * please take care listening as this episode may contain content disturbing for some listeners* Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with...

Is Anna Tracie really her name? This mysterious guest and friend of the podcast reveals her true identity, a serial killer case she and her FBI team helped solve, the identities of her two deceased partners, and the case that obliterated anything else that happened to still be standing following her husband Bill's death.  Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online th...

Meet Lisa. She and her husband Eric met in jr high, and the rest is history. Kids, jobs, scandal within the county leading to self-imposed exile halfway across the country, nothing out of the ordinary. But then, Eric dies. Weird dating experiences ensue that may or may not include dog pee. Get to know Lisa and her story and find out how this widow has made a comeback.  Check out Lisa's book,...

After a years-long struggle with Behçets Syndrome, Anita's sister, Kaylyn, left behind a kind-hearted widower named Mark. Learn about what it was like for Mark and his family to live with Kaylyn's auto-immune struggles, how it is having two young widowed people now in the family, and if indeed the giant truck Mark grief-bought was helpful. Now taking applications for Mark to meet new fri...

Does Costco stock future husbands? In the case of Erica Hansen, the answer is yes! Erica is a native of Salt Lake City, Utah, loves musical theater, singing, and Patsy Cline....but she does not love that she lost her amazing husband a year and a half after they were married. She also does not love that she was diagnosed with breast cancer after she became a widow. But even though she's been l...

By now, you've probably heard of ketamine as a possible therapy for trauma, but what is it? Is it from the streets? A lab? How is it used? Does it really work? Do you pee your pants if you use it? Join therapist Carolyn Recksiek from Anew Therapy as Anita and Mel learn what it is and if it can help with trauma recovery. For more info about Anew Therapy, check out the link: https://anewtherapy...

Meet Nick. By day, he's a dad, CPA, and disc golf aficionado. By night...ok lets be honest... 24/7 he's all that AND a widower. After losing his wife to a blood infection five days after the birth of their second child, Nick found himself in uncharted territory. Check out his story, and learn about the serendipitous way he was connected to Anita and Mel.  Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Sa...

The lore is strong with Vera, and you won't want to miss her story. Although a variety of entertaining topics from Siegfried and Roy to camel milk may have been discussed, this naturpathic doctor who joined the widow ranks has much to impart. Vera explains what and how pharmacogenetic testing is and can do, how to baby step through the first horrific times of fresh widowhood, and why you shou...

Molly Peacock is a poet, writer, widow, and super fun lady all the way around. There are too many amazing things about her to encapsulate in a few sentences, but check out this interview with Anita and Mel as they learn about her life, her life after death by melanoma, and about how her words have helped heal others.  Find "The Widow's Crayon Box" anywhere book are sold, including M...

The title says it all: you're a widowed parent, you want to date, but it's not always met with excitement from your kids who have also lost their parent. Delve into this topic with Anita and Mel and learn six ways to facilitate communication with kids about the parent dating again.  Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with ou...

Meet Eileen. She and her husband Mike had a lovely life. They were childfree by choice, looking forward to their golden years together, and having fun riding bikes together...except when one bike excursion didn't turn out so well. Join Anita and Mel as they learn about Eileen's story and touch on topics of helmets, drivers with dementia, and Eileen's next steps on her journey.  Spon...

Dr. Kimberly Hubenette isn't just an adventurous lady who loves helping others. She's also a widow. Join Mel and Anita as they uncover the mysteries of RV black water, oral hygiene, what it was like to be married to a survivor of a double lung transplant, and how this busy lady has found strength and energy to continue on without her person.  Find her book, GRID, on Amazon, Audible, Kind...

Autumn is 22. Autumn is a widow, or, as we lovingly have termed it "un-wedow". Autumn and Ian were together for six years and planning on spending the rest of their lives together, but Ian's epilepsy proved to only make that come true for his length of life. Join Anita and Mel as they get to know Autumn and Ian, and what in the world the "Ian Bus" is.  Sponsored by: Better...

Anita and Mel are back together again, catching up on current happenings, looking back at the year, and hyperfocusing on JNCO jeans.  Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great service and coverage starting at $15/month https://trymintmobile.com/ww...

From Texas to New York, Melisa has had quite the journey. All we can say is the Holmes Rahe Stress Index score is strong with this one. Find out more about Melisa's widowhood story, what Craigslist has to do with it, and what this lovely human is doing to help others while moving forward. Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with o...

What do baby elephants and sourdough bread have to do with this widow's journey? Terri Huston shares with Anita and Mel what the last two years have brought for her and her family after her husband died from the results of substance addiction. This episode contains the complexities of addiction and death, please be advised.  Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online...

After almost 5 years of turmoil, dissatisfaction, and an unwavering distaste for the comic sans font, the unthinkable has happened: Anita found the perfect solution for Jason's headstone. The magical piece that made this miracle happen is named Drew Bott. Drew is an artist that works with families to help get the perfect monument customized for those who are searching to create something to m...

When your husband dies after you've been married six weeks, you lose your job, and can't find your sanity, what do you do? If your name is Cyndi Francois, the answer is to get some space by spending ten months in a tent around the country. Check out this interview with Anita and Mel and learn more about the journey of this amazing widow. Find Cyndi's book, "Traveling Through Gr...

She's BAAAAAACK! Linda, the psychologist, grief and eating disorder therapist, art coach, and widow is back with Anita and Mel discussing WTF is going on with grief and the gut, diets, disordered eating after trauma, healing, and even her new "Grief Theory Cheese Rating Scale". Not sure what that is? Take a listen and find out! Check out Linda's stuff here: https://www.drlindas...

The fact that Kelli Grace is alive and hasn't yet died of a broken heart is really a miracle, and you'll see why after you listen to her story. Another miracle is that she is finding ways to force herself to keep going. This widow is unstoppable, even when her entire life and family as she knew it was destroyed.  Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therap...

Meet Indira Rosenthal: a human rights lawyer living in Tasmania whose wife Jan, also a human rights lawyer, died from cancer. Indira talks to Anita and Mel about life down under, life with her wife, and life after partner loss.  Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn Mint Mobile: Mobile...

It's been....how long? Five years since Widow We Do Now has been a thing? Anita and Mel are stunned, not only that they've survived widowhood thus far, but that there have been so many wonderful, funny, crazy, and shocking moments along the way. Join them for their behind the scenes stories of the last 5 years. Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy...

Shortly before this 28 year old mom of a toddler became a widow, her dad died by suicide. She's no stranger to shocking and sudden loss, and the myriad of feelings that accompany life after death. Following her husband's tragic accident while on duty with the Army Reserves, she puts her strength into helping others, and helping herself not fall victim to victim mentality.  Check out Amy...

When you're a 14 year old whose mom died, then as an adult you become a widower, you might have some perspective on death. Or maybe you are just muddling through, trying to parent your own child and keep them afloat. Either way, TJ Kingsbury has insight into what it's like to be in multiple paradigms. Check out his conversation with Anita and Mel.  Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10%...