Widow We Do Now?

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:...

It's hard to know how to help someone who has lost their person when holiday season comes around. Whether you're a griever or a "muggle", these ten tips will help you and your loved ones navigate things with a little more understanding. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by:...

Anita and Mel interview founder of Soaring Spirits International, CNN Hero of the Year candidate, and founder of Camp Widow: Michele Neff Hernandez. In this episode, learn how Michele turned her grief into an international organization to help widows everywhere. To vote by Dec 7, 2021, click: https://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cnn.heroes/vote/10/ Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/ww...

Are widows attention seekers? Is it wrong to talk about our situation, our person, the ins and outs of our lives? Join Anita and Mel in the discussion. 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 BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off th...

When you're a widow of 14 years, you know a thing or two about the widowhood journey. Anita and Mel interview Jennifer Hassel who shares her unique perspective on adventures, challenges, and how to honor our person while moving through this thing called life. Check out Jennifer's website: http://www.jenniferehassel.com Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to b...

Anita and Mel interview grief advocate, counselor, and PhD student who is specifically interested in grief: Laura Bradbury. Laura shares her insights and modalities, plus she fits right in as a fellow cheese lover. 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 mon...

When you're a fun, vibrant, live-life-to-the-fullest atheist with bright hair and Doc Martens, what do you do when your equally as fun husband dies of stupid cancer? Anita and Mel find out the answer when they talk to their funny, fantastic friend from across the pond, Sarah Kennedy. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffe...

The name of this episode says it all. How do grievers handle the approaching holidays? What are the rules? What's the wrong answer? Who's in charge here? Is it good, bad, ugly? Join Anita and Mel in the discussion. 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...

Anita and Mel had fun while interviewing Michelle Clare, the woman who fell into mediumship after literally falling off a ladder and surviving three near-death experiences. Michelle Clare's website: http://www.michelleclare.net Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 -  www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow...

The conversation about creepers trying to take advantage of widows continues in this widowsode with Anita and Mel. Are widows actually   weak and vulnerable? We think this is a strong HELL NO, and that we are capable of having our own backs.  Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 -  www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wid...

What's it like to be a young widow in Sweden? Does Sweden actually have Swedish Fish? Constance answers all the questions Anita and Mel throw at her, as well as drops some valuable tips on how the widowed can live their best lives.  Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 -  www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwed...