Widow We Do Now?

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...

Anita and Mel give the report post-Camp Widow Tampa. It comes complete with tacos, pirates, thespians, puzzles, and most importantly: connection and community. Please check out http://www.campwidow.org and/or https://www.soaringspirits.org for all the helpful resources available. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wid...

Everyone knows you should never mess with Texas, but Covid violated the rules. Krista Waitt shares her story of becoming a covid widow while working in the medical community. Krista is cool and likes tacos, so we know you'll like her too! Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: Mint Mobile:...

Carrie was widowed in 1999 when her husband, Shane, was killed in a car accident. She was left with two boys, Nathan who was 6, and Holden who was 1, and found very few resources for younger widows. Determined to learn more to help her children and herself, and to make sense of her new reality, she went back to school. Starting with a course in family communication she was fascinated with all we “...

Tanya Villanueva Tepper was engaged to a NYC firefighter in 2001, and it's no secret what happened next.   But what you might not know is what Tanya, her community, her resilience, and her future all had in store. Anita and Mel are willing to share their bestie with the world, and know listeners will find hope, healing, and humor in this episode. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.pat...

Kris Morgan is a lovely, fun, kind lady from Texas that is - you guessed it - also a widow! Anita and Mel enjoyed talking to Kris about her "golden retriever" husband, her decisions on  how she sought tools to help her move forward, and the reality that there is much more to story, even after devastating loss. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us som...

What's it like to be a postal carrier, a newlywed, and widow? Ashley Hahn can tell you! Anita and Mel enjoy chatting with this lovely lady and know listeners will enjoy 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: The Misner Family Foundation, in memory of Elisabeth Misner Mint Mobi...

Anita and Mel interview Carly Bouman, a widow from the karate chop hand point on the "hand" that is Michigan. Carly was remarried 2 years after being widowed, and she's here to share her light, her story, and her message that one can be a widow and a spouse. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedon...

Anita and Mel interview the delightful widow and psychologist, Dr. Linda Shanti McCabe. Although the Bob Ross style of painting is not in her universe, Linda shares her art modalities that have helped her and her patients with the journey of grief. 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 Misn...

Ivan Misner is a lot of things and has been a lot of places, but the reason he is here with Anita and Mel is - you guessed it - he's a widower. Ivan expresses a point of view from an actionable-left-brained-business-fancy-person about what he has been learning along the way since the loss of his wife, Elisabeth, and shares  valuable insight about loss, dating, wine cellars, telescopes, astron...

Anita and Mel are BACK! Mel is helping her mom navigate the first few weeks of widowhood, Anita has just passed her 3rd year after her husband's death, and lives are still going on. Anita and Mel love their widow friends and guests and want to share with you some updates from a few of them. The updates in this episode are from: Lynne Rothrock (ep. 18) Beckie Menzie (ep. 19) Brittany Bussio (e...

Anita and Mel intended to take a short holiday break and return with a new episode today.  However, we need to extend that break and just wanted to give you a heads up. We will see you on the flip side. Anita Support the show

To go, not to go, to hide, to fully embrace it....these are some of the things that go through widows minds when either debating attending said event or thinking through coping strategies. Anita and Mel offer 8 tips to help lessen the stress. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: BarkBox: Get o...

Deb Nylec is no downer. This preschool teacher, human mom, dog mom, and fun lady talks to Anita and Mel about her story, suggestions about cheese, and oscillating between being an empty nester and having adult children back home. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: BarkBox: Get one month free...

Every widow knows the Hallmark formula and how it is a slight slap in the face to widows everywhere. Anita and Mel discuss some of the tv shows with widows front and center. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: BarkBox: Get one month free with subscription http://www.barkbox.com/wwdn BetterHel...

When widowers speak, it is important to listen. Rob Bowles shares his story of being a widowed dad who has started to unlock the secrets of the grieving bros. He even has a special expertise involving cheese that listeners will not want to miss! Enjoy this conversation with Anita, Mel, and a widower who is dedicated to helping other men with their healing. Subscribe to Rob's YouTube channel:...