Widow We Do Now?

Do not cross Nikki. You will not win. She knows all the spells Harry Potter knows, she teaches middle school children, she's Mel's bodyguard, AND she's a widow (and obviously head of the widow mafia.). Join Anita and Mel as they get to know more about Nikki and her story. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee....

She's our auntie and now she's yours too. She's none other than surfer, gardener, jazzerciser, realtor, kind human, and widow: Marie Hoffman. Join Anita and Mel as they learn how Marie has been reconstructing her life in a beautiful way post loss. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsore...

Meet Gina Farr, the loveliest of the lovelies. Gina opened up to Anita and Mel about her widowhood journey due to something nobody, even closest family members, ever saw coming: her husband's death by suicide. Join the conversation and learn how Gina has been coping, moving forward, grieving, and continuing to be a light for so many in the world. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.pat...

Ashley Olivia Nelson has been through it....twice. Losing two partners has been no small hill to climb, however, she is making big change by helping others on their grief journey. Check out Ashley and her resources: IG: @learningaboutgrief http://www.learningaboutgrief.com Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedon...

When you're driving across the country on vacation and your husband dies, it's not cool. When you take the pain and turn it into something to help others....well, that's Clarissa Moll. Join Anita and Mel while Clarissa Explains It All (see what we did there?) ;) Check out all of Clarissa's helpful things at: http://www.clarissamoll.com Help us keep the podcast going! http://www...

Matt Logelin became a dad and a widower on the same day. He's also had some time and experience since then, and has since repartnered, added more kids to his family, and written a book that was then turned into the movie "Fatherhood" starring Kevin Hart. Join Anita and Mel as they learn all the things. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some t...

Sade Ariyo is a joyful, authentic, multi-cultural, amazing human. Annnnd....you guessed it, she's a widow! At almost eleven years out from the death of her husband, Sade shares her laughter and wisdom with Anita and Mel. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: The Misner Family Foundation in...

Join several of our widow and widower friends in this discussion about their dating experiences and advice. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: The Misner Family Foundation in memory of Elisabeth Misner Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great service and coverage starting at $15/month http...

Amy Neel is one of the great humans on the planet who also happens to have had many not-so-great circumstances in her life. Amy is open about her complicated marriage and widowhood journey, and is here to help others in similar situations know they are not alone. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsor...

So you're minding your own business, living in your home country of Scotland enjoying your early 30's, eating cheddar, and all of the sudden your husband dies while out for a bike ride. That's what Sam, a widow of 8 months, shares with Anita and Mel, as well as how a famous comedian honored her husband, Liam. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us...

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, speaker, consultant, and host of the Grie...

Rabbi Maya Glasser is 32, super cool, and....a widow. At the time of recording, Maya is 8 months out from her husband, Jake's, death, and tells Anita and Mel what it's like to be in a position of leadership while grieving. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: The Misner Family Founda...

Ms. V, otherwise known as Vioree Brandon-Nettlesford, has gone through the wringer. Seriously, she has been through ALL THE THINGS . Anita and Mel want to find out how she is not only still standing, but thriving. Ms. V tells her story and provides a real, and hopeful outlook. For more info about her book, coaching, and more, check out: www.vioreebrandon.com Socials: @iamvioree Help us keep the po...

Meet Trent Thompson, a trans man, new father, and widower. Trent is no stranger to living through difficult situations, and tells Anita and Mel the story of his late wife, Sara, their journey with infertility, and what led Trent to continue to pursue adding a new baby to the family. There may also be anecdotes of first dates involving headstones portraying jugglers.  Trent’s blog: http://www.upend...

Amy's life is well-suited for long-form tv series full of ups, downs, magical moments, tragedy, roller skates, pottery, and more. When Amy lost her wife, Jay, to stomach cancer, she became a solo parent, unbecame a caregiver to a terminally ill spouse, and joined the ranks of widowhood. Amy tells Anita and Mel her story and what led her to get her sparkle back. Follow Amy on IG at @lotusrootp...

Helen..er..quack...Lou....Klosson is a widow. She has survived many things, and widowhood is only just a part of her story. Join the conversation and get to know this funny, fabulous, widow full of quackery! Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: The Misner Family Foundation in memory of Elisabe...

Julie Martella never imagined herself becoming a farmer, but when her husband died on her (literally - ON her), she had to make a choice about the farm. This dynamic, hopefully widow is full of spunk, life, and laughs, and we know you'll love her too! To check out what Julie offers, visit: http://www.navigatingwidowhood.com or follow her on IG: @unintended.farmer Help us keep the podcast goin...

What do you do when you move from the US to Canada, get married, and your husband is in the film industry and then dies? Jen Hoffmeister, of The Now What Pod, is here to discuss the ins and outs with Anita and Mel. Follow Jen on IG: @jen_hoffmeister_ To listen to her podcast, check out: https://www.nowwhatpod.com Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos...

Lisa Ramelow recently finished a successful 27-year run in the restaurant business. She served up Italian food, and always joked that she was “cheating” because she is not Italian and she cannot cook. She's also a rocket scientist. And....a widow. Lisa was widowed in the 90's when there was no internet and the only support groups were widows in their 80's. Lisa tells Anita and Mel h...

This special edition episode is a very special widow from Kenya named Christine. Christine shares her story of strength and resilience while facing many opposing factors that can be common in many 3rd world countries. To learn more about Nyanam International, visit www.nyanam.org and follow them in IG at @nyanam.intl Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some t...

Meet Rebecca Johnson, a delightful young widow from North Carolina who has been surviving widowhood, kicking her own cancer's butt, and who has a good story or two about her dating life. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: The Misner Family Foundation in memory of Elisabeth Misner Mint M...

Gary Andrews, aka @garyscribbler on IG, is an illustrator, director, fight scene specialist, and....WIDOWER. Gary hails from the UK and tells Anita and Mel his story of resilience, hope, sorrow, and what lies next. Find Gary's book "Finding Joy" at your favorite bookstore. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee...

What's it like when your husband dies in a motorcycle accident, you want to medically retrieve his sperm before embalming but don't have required paperwork (?!), your mom dies 4 months later, and then you have a baby with a different guy with the same name as your late husband? Camille is here to tell us. This gem of a human shares her story with Anita and Mel and offers much wisdom to l...

Anita and Mel interview Kelley Ford who has been widowed about 2 years and lives in Pennsylvania. They discuss philosophical topics such as "why do many widows suddenly become obsessed with plants?" and "what is it like to be in court a week after your husband dies?" Follow Kelley on IG: @fordever_kelley Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us...

What do the devil, a chicken, and ALS have in common? You'll find out when you hear Lisa's story. This lady is fun, inspirational, funny, and has been in the widowhood club for about 2 years. Listen to her episode, then follow her on her own show http://thelisashowpodcast.com Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.c...