Widow We Do Now?

Anita and Mel are living their best life while hanging out with the delightful Dr. Dawson Church, who makes learning about the traumatized brain an exciting and engaging experience.  Dawson has conducted dozens of clinical trials, and founded the National Institute for Integrative Healthcare ( NIIH.org ) to promote groundbreaking new treatments. Its largest program, the Veterans Stress Project, ha...

Anita and Mel recap the events of Camp Widow before they take off to fly back to their regular lives. To check out information for future  Camp Widow gatherings, visit https://campwidow.org To watch the video for "I'm A Widow" featuring Lynne Rothrock and a bunch of widows, click this link: https://youtu.be/PrY-TDwiqhc "I'm A Widow" is available on Spotify, Apple Musi...

What do you get when you have four podcast hosts in the same episode? A whole lot of fun, that's what! Join Anita and Mel as they interview Carling and Michelle from the podcast, I Did Not Sign Up For This. Both guests share their stories, laughs, and thoughts about cheese in this episode. From Michelle's widowhood story to Carling's real-life Lifetime Movie reality, listeners will...

Jason Clawson is a rad guy. He's also a widower. But even before he lost his wife to cancer, he was no stranger to grief - both to his own, and others. Anita and Mel get to know this sunshine bringer, and know listeners will too! Follow Jason's Youtube Channel, The Bucket List Healers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJszDYhhCt4aihTTnW71lkw Join Giving Sunshine's private FB group:...

When your person dies, they don't take ANY of their stuff with them, and we are left to deal with it. Sometimes it causes fights, sometimes it causes paralysis by analysis, sometimes it is a comfort. Anita and Mel discuss the topic of possessions in this widowsode.  Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 -  www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? htt...

When your husband dies of cancer while you're about to give birth to your third child and then you get your own cancer, you find yourself in the shoes of Janice Bell. Anita and Mel interview this cool lady who has been through more than anyone should be allowed to experience.  Follow Janice on IG: @anotherstrongwidow Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - ...

Meet widower, Brandon Janous. Married to an amazing lady named Rachel, who, was perhaps a figment of his imagination (except she can't be, because they had 3 kids together). RV living, Swiss cheese,  and fitted sheets are some of the topics the trio travels through in this episode.  Follow Brandon on instagram: @brandonjanous  Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at...

We know what grief is, and most know what a hangover is, but what's a grief hangover? When does one happen? What does one do about it? Join Anita and Mel in the discussion! 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 Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first mo...

Anita and Mel interview widow, social worker, teacher, and all-around awesome person: Susan Hannifin-MacNab. In addition to working with Soaring Spirits International, Susan is the founder of A2Z Healing Toolbox, an organization which offers practical tools and resources to those living with grief and trauma. Check out the toolbox: http://www.a2zhealingtoolbox.com Help us keep the podcast going by...

We all have the capability of dreaming during sleep, but sometimes during times of trauma, our dreams look a little different. Join Anita and Mel as they discuss dreaming during various points of their grief timeline. Support the show

Perhaps the coolest dude with the coolest job ever that is helping make necessary conversations happen in the world is our friend Bryan Martin, or, more affectionately known as Sea Lion Bryan. Bryan joined the widow life when his partner Clayton passed away, and he's been making waves ever since. We love the real conversations and joy he brings to our lives, and know you will enjoy him as muc...

Oooooh buddy....have any of you experienced aches, pains, hair loss, or other weird physical changes after losing your partner? Anita and Mel discuss these things and more in this widowsode about grief and what it does to the body.  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...

Anita and Mel interview death doula (also known as a death worker) Cait Maddan. Cait explains what death doulas do, don't do, and how they are a much needed asset to the world.  Follow Cait on IG: @cait.deathdoula Cait's website: www.caitmaddan.com 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.buym...

Many widowed people get thrown into the same category as people who are divorced, but as any griever will tell you, they are entirely different animals. Anita and Mel discuss similarities, differences, and open up all the cans of worms! This topic is not easily cut and dried, but is important for opening up the discussion.  Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5...

Anita and Mel interview Dorothy Schubert and Missy Schubert, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and SURPRISE, they're both widows. Dorothy and Missy are rad, and the two share their journey of life, death, and being Golden Girls.  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/widowwedon...

*FANFARE* Did you know there are grief olympics? No, not the kind where you get to wear cool uniforms to represent your country. The kind of contests we are talking about are the kind that pit grief against grief. Join Anita and Mel in the discussion. 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.buymeacoffe...

Anita and Mel interview fellow alum of their high school, facilitator of Widow We Do Now's monthly zoom hangs, clinical mental health counselor AND widow, Autumn Barker. Autumn shares her story of losing her husband to Covid, while she also had Covid, as well as candid conversation and helpful coping tips. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 -  www.patreo...

After significant loss, it is common for one's relationship with food to change. Overeating, underrating, changes in taste, as well as loss of experience with our person, are all topics Anita and Mel cover in this widowsode.  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 Sp...

Anita and Mel interview Bethany Dixon from the amazing  international widow support organization, Nyanam, based in West Kenya. To learn more, visit www.nyanam.org and follow them in IG at @nyanam.intl 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 Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Sa...

What is the term for when you don't seek to jump in front of a bus, but you welcome the bus hitting you, AND is this normal after suffering significant loss? The answer is: passive suicidality, and yes. Much shame can be associated with such feelings, however, it is typical of people in the widow situation, as well as others who have faced devastation. Anita and Mel face the convo head on, as...

Anita and Mel interview fellow podcaster, Jenny Lisk, host and creator of The Widowed Parent Podcast. Jenny is also author of the book, Future Widow, available at http://www.jennylisk.com . She also happens to be a fan of cheese that is not legal outside of France.  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://...

The first year after losing your person SUCKS SO BAD! It's confusing, full of ups and downs, and grievers find they are  navigating through sludge with no roadmap.  In this widowsode, Anita and Mel discuss the firsts, lasts, and some helpful tips to make it through.  Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 -  www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? ht...

Anita and Mel interview concert-goer, Prince fan, and cancer widow Rachel Engstrom, who just happens to also be an author! Check out her book "Wife, Widow, Now What?" at  https://www.amazon.com/Wife-Widow-Now-What-Navigated/dp/B08KBV5DBL 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.co...

Thinking positive, finding the silver lining, being grateful....just how helpful is it in the grieving process? Join the conversation and tell us your thoughts!  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 Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online th...

Anita and Mel interview the lovely Autumn Toelle Jackson, who has survived spouse loss, child loss, written a book, started a website, ranched llamas...ok just kidding with the llamas...but you get the idea: Autumn is a wonder woman who has earned her stripes. Check out her website www.growingwithgrief.com for all resources grief! Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at j...