Widow We Do Now?

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. This is a replay of Ep. 39 from Oct. 2020 Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://...

*this is a replay from July 4, 2022* Whether you've had a dream about your person, you didn't have a dream about your person, or your person was ignoring/speaking to/interacting with you in the dream, we often seek their meaning. Some of these are distressing, some are comforting, the results run the gamut. Dr. Joshua Black holds a MA and PhD in Psychology. He is a grief researcher, spea...

"I'm sorry. There were no survivors." Nancy Saltzman tried to absorb the caller's words. Her entire family had perished in a small plane crash. The caller was wrong, though. There was a survivor—Nancy would have to go on living. She had beaten cancer twice, but how could even the most resilient spirit live through this ultimate loss? Join Anita and Mel as they get to know this...

On April 16, 2009, Kim Hamer watched her 44-year-old husband take his last breath. During his illness and after his death, she was amazed and humbled by the creative and thoughtful ways their friends, family, and co-workers supported them. Kim started calling these kind actions “acts of love.” At work, she noticed how most managers are ill-prepared to support an employee (and their team) dealing w...

Join Anita and Mel for a discussion on current happenings, reflections about pre-widowhood, and the trajectories they and other widows are on. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by:  BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our uni...

Tiffany Skelton's story is a lot. Her husband suffered from long-term mental illnesses as they both parented their six children. Tiffany knows what it's like to become a widow from suicide, but that's not where her story ends. After becoming a widow, Tiffany experienced sexual assault as she was trying to date post-loss. Since then, she has learned a lot about herself, grief, and th...

As grievers, we experience different forms of living (think Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs for you psychology lovers out there). What does it mean to survive, to thrive, and what is possible? Anita and Mel discuss. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by:  BetterHelp.com. Save 10...

Audry Henniger is rad. She lives in a forest in a log cabin, works for the greater good  of humanity (aka Dogs!), and is a widow who is taking action to improve available rescue equipment for first responders to help those who get lost or hurt in the backcountry. Audry shares her story of how she lost her husband due to a kayak accident and how she is taking steps to help others as she navigates w...

Everyone, meet Jan. Marathon runner, director, widow of 10 years, and all-around awesome person are some of the things you might find on her resume. Anita and Mel spend time getting to know Jan and learn why it's important to enjoy the blueberries. Check out the writings of Joe Seeley: https://www.joesblasts.com/store/p1/Joe%27s_Blasts_Book.html Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going!...

Should you share your life and widowhood experience publicly? Should you not? Should you make 133 grilled cheese sandwiches and hunker down in a cave and avoid the world? Anita and Mel discuss the ins and outs of sharing grief and widowhood publicy vs being private. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/w...

Heather Fritz is pretty rad. She's not only an educator and converter of a school bus into a tiny home, but is also a survivor of partner loss to suicide. Join Anita and Mel as they learn more about Heather's story. Find all things Heather on her IG, including her memoir, "Seal in the Desert" @adventureawaitsheather Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.pat...

When you've been widowed for 19 years, you know things. When you're Michelle Paris, you know things, help others, and learn now to live your best life. Michelle has used her life experiences to write a novel about a widow named Emily, and spoiler alert: it has a happy ending. Anita and Mel enjoyed interviewing this lovely lady and are excited for listeners to get to know her. Find Michel...

The title describes it all, and that's all you need to know. But if you want to know more, Berkley has been widowed twice, plus her family has been through hell and back with things like (WARNING) rape, drug use. Berkley helps others through their own shit show, and she is an inspiration to all humans everywhere. CONTENT WARNING: rape, drug use Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going!...

What's it like when you adopt two children as a young, married, same-sex couple in Canada, have one biological child, your wife dies of Leukemia, you remarry and have an alive husband who comes with five kids, you're technically a grandma, now you're a step-grandma, and you're only 45? Holly Wagg is here to tell you. Anita and Mel loved interviewing Holly and hearing her wild s...

The world is overwhelmed. And Anita and Mel are overwhelmed, are you? How do we navigate regular life on top of specific widowhood related stress? Join them in this conversation. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by:  BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therap...

Have you ever wondered what "Death With Dignity" is? Anita and Mel interview fellow widow and excellent human, Adeline Grenier, whose husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer as she was pregnant with their third child. Adeline explains Death With Dignity and the experience she's had before, during, and after her husbands death. Spoiler alert: she loves cheese!! Help us keep the Wi...

Anita and Mel chat with fellow young widow podcasters Christina and Meghan of the Full Cup Club Podcast. Whether it's knowing if you want to date, knowing if you're ready to date, or knowing to dating safely, there's something in this conversation for everyone. And, cheese discussions. Check out Christina and Meghan here: https://fullcupclubpodcast.com Help us keep the Widow We Do N...

Widowhood can make anyone take a hit in the confidence department. Join Anita and Mel in this widowsode about losing, gaining, and finding confidence.  Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by:  BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique lin...

As you can tell from the title of this episode, the topic this week is a tough, yet important one. Content warning: drug use and drug abuse. Cerina lost her husband Tyler to what she thought was a heroin overdose, but later found out the only drug found in his system was fentanyl. Tyler did not know he took fentanyl, and unfortunately, this is not an uncommon story in the US, and has taken the liv...

Anita and Mel interview Jen Zwinck, an amazing widow with her own podcast. Jen and her husband were minding their business, living their dual-optometrist lives in New Orleans, when one night after a party, her husband went missing and Jen's life immediately turned into a true crime absolute nightmare. Learn how this resilient human and her daughter coped during their most traumatic times, and...

At the time of this recording, Mel has been widowed about 5 years and Anita 4 years. Join them in their discussion on how their grief has changed over the years.  Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by:  BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our...

Meet our mysterious guest, the widow who is also the host of the Dating After Death podcast. Hear her story and learn of some dating advice for grievers. Follow her on IG at @datingafterdeath and check out her podcast! Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by:  BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the firs...

What do Regis and Kelly, sailboats, and widowhood have in common? Listen to this week's episode about Kevin Ferrie and you'll find out him, his rad wife Steph, and other facts as Anita and Mel get to know him.  Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by:  BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the fi...

Join Anita and Mel as they hear updates from the following past guests: Ep. 29: Ashley Garbe Smith Ep. 51: Erin Posik Ep. 55 Christine Anderson Ep. 56: Lauren Lentz Ep. 57: Shannon Helm Ep. 58: Kirsten Robinson Ep. 60: Melissa Pierce Ep. 63: Kirsten Stromberg Ep. 66: Peter Rukavina Ep. 68: Sarah Shellenberger Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? ht...

This week's episode features awkward stories submitted by our listeners, and includes a special story at the end. You won't want to miss this episode! Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by:  BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our u...