Widowed 2 Soon; Advice on Faith, Mental Health, and Dating Again

What if gratitude isn't something you force—but something that naturally grows out of experiencing God's love? In this encouraging conversation, Wendy Bower shares how walking through divorce, family estrangement, and breast cancer transformed her faith. Rather than simply surviving life's hardest seasons, Wendy discovered a deeper relationship with God that changed the way she viewed...

In this episode of Widowed 2 Soon, Michelle Bader Ebersole sits down with Jennifer DeMatteo to talk about her journey through grief after losing her husband to sepsis, heart disease, and cancer. Jennifer shares what it was like to walk through her husband's illness, the emotions of becoming a widow, and the tools that helped her begin healing. One of those tools was journaling, which eventuall...

In this heartfelt solo episode, Michelle Bader Ebersole reflects on one of life's most bittersweet moments—watching her son, Payton, graduate high school without his dad there to witness it. As she navigates the mixture of pride, joy, and grief that often accompanies major life milestones after loss, Michelle shares personal stories, lessons from a recent women's retreat, and encouragement for any...

In this heartfelt episode, Michelle welcomes longtime friend, mentor, and fellow widow Marlys Lawry Johnson. Before Michelle was widowed, Marlys walked alongside her, offering practical guidance, encouragement, and hope during one of the most difficult seasons of her life. Marlys shares her beautiful love story with her first husband, Gary, their journey through his ten-year battle with cancer, an...

Dating after the loss of a spouse can feel overwhelming, confusing, and even impossible. How do you know when you're ready? What red flags should you watch for? And is it really possible to love someone new without taking away from the love you still have for your late spouse? In this episode of Widowed 2 Soon, Michelle sits down with internationally recognized matchmaker, dating coach, author...

In this heartfelt solo episode of Widowed 2 Soon, Michelle Bader Ebersole reflects on the six-year anniversary of her husband Luke’s passing and shares the emotions, traditions, and lessons that continue to shape her journey through grief and healing. From honoring Luke’s memory with meaningful family traditions to navigating the reality of building a life after devastating loss, this episode is f...

In this episode of Widowed 2 Soon, Chris Moore shares his journey through love, devastating loss, healing, and rediscovering purpose after widowhood. From a chance meeting at a gas station to walking through his wife’s battle with encephalitis, Chris opens up about faith, grief, resilience, and learning how to move forward after loss. Chris shares how community, serving others, and shifting his pe...

In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Heather Justice shares her journey of surviving emotional and verbal abuse, rebuilding her identity, and finding healing through faith, community, and purpose. What began as a painful season of manipulation and confusion ultimately became a story of courage, freedom, and hope. Heather opens up about the red flags she missed, the emotional toll of covert...

From humble beginnings to a global reach, this episode reflects on an incredible journey of growth, connection, and purpose. What started as one small, brave step—simply choosing to share honestly—has grown into a worldwide community, reaching listeners in 126 countries. It’s a powerful reminder that while grief is deeply personal, healing was never meant to be done alone. When stories are shared,...

In this heartfelt episode, Leslie Harter-Berg shares her journey of losing her husband, Ryan, at just 34 and what it’s looked like to rebuild her life through grief, motherhood, and eventually remarriage. She takes us from how they met and built a creative life together, to the sudden shock of his stroke and death, and the raw, real moments that followed. Leslie speaks honestly about the weight of...

In this episode, Michelle Bader Ebersole shares her heart behind building a powerful, supportive community for widows and widowers—and how her own journey through grief led her to create the very resources she once needed. From launching her Widow Goals book and coaching programs to developing a private online community through Mighty Networks, Michelle is passionate about helping others not just...

What do you do when life changes in an instant… and you’re left trying to figure out who you are now? In this episode, Michelle Bader Ebersole sits down with trauma specialist Kate Massey for a powerful and honest conversation about healing after trauma and loss. Together, they unpack how pain impacts both the mind and body, and how faith, truth, and intentional work can help you rebuild your life...

When life changes in an instant, you don’t always see what’s coming next. In this episode of Widowed 2 Soon , Michelle Bader Ebersole sits down with Kelly Orrico to talk about how a devastating season of loss and a life-threatening stroke became the beginning of something she never expected—a calling. Just days after losing her mom, Kelly suffered a stroke that could have completely changed the tr...

Heaven is something we all think about—especially after loss. But what does the Bible actually say about it? And how should that shape the way we live right now? In this meaningful and hope-filled conversation, Michelle Bader Ebersole sits down with Rebecca Busa Portillo to explore what heaven is, where our loved ones are, and what eternity truly looks like through a biblical lens. Rebecca shares...

What do you do when life doesn’t turn out the way you expected? In this powerful episode of Widowed 2 Soon, Michelle Bader Ebersole sits down with Laurel Nicholson to talk about what it really looks like to rebuild a life after deep struggle. Laurel shares how she surrendered to God, found healing, and stepped into a purpose she never could have imagined. If you’re navigating grief, loss, or a sea...

In this powerful episode of Widowed 2 Soon , Michelle Bader Ebersole sits down with Mia Godfrey as she shares her deeply personal story of loss, resilience, and rebuilding. From growing up in Romania under a communist regime to navigating the devastating loss of her husband, Mia opens up about the hardest seasons of her life—and how God met her in every single one of them. This conversation is hon...

In this episode of Widowed 2 Soon , I’m sharing something that’s been on my heart for a while… I started as a certified grief recovery specialist, walking alongside people in their grief. But over time, I realized there was something missing. Widows don’t need a one-size-fits-all program—we need something personal. Something that meets us exactly where we are. That’s what led me to create my own c...

In this mini-series- Out of the Fog & Into the Light , Michelle Bader Ebersole sits down with Dawn Stephens to talk about what it really looks like to rebuild your life after everything has changed. Through the powerful picture of the “little pot,” Dawn shares how growth doesn’t stop in hard seasons—it often begins there. This conversation is all about rediscovering who you are, trusting the p...

In this powerful and practical episode, Michelle Bader Ebersole sits down with Dr. Danny Huerta to talk about one of the most tender and challenging parts of loss—helping children and teens navigate grief. Whether you are walking through grief yourself or trying to support a child you love, this conversation offers compassionate guidance, real-life insight, and faith-rooted encouragement. Together...

In this episode, Michelle Bader Ebersole shares her powerful journey of rebuilding her life after devastating loss and how that experience ultimately led her to discover a deeper sense of purpose. She opens up about the grief, confusion, and uncertainty that often follow life-altering events—and how those very seasons can become the starting point for transformation. Rather than staying stuck in t...

In this powerful conversation, Michelle Bader Ebersole sits down with Rachel Kerr Schneider to talk about the complicated journey of rebuilding life after devastating loss. Rachel shares her personal story of widowhood, navigating grief with her children, and eventually opening her heart to love again. Together they discuss the realities of the first year after loss, how grief shows up differently...

In this powerful episode of the mini-series Out of the Fog and Into the Light: Rebuilding Your Life When Everything Changes, Michelle Bader Ebersole sits down with Kathy Rogers to talk about grief, faith, and finding hope after unimaginable loss. Kathy shares her deeply personal journey that began with her own cancer diagnosis and continued through the heartbreaking loss of both her mother and her...

In this heartfelt episode, Michelle Bader Ebersole sits down with Rachel Kerr Schneider to talk about love, loss, and rebuilding life after profound grief. Rachel shares the beautiful love story she had with her late husband John and the difficult journey their family faced after his diagnosis with ALS. In part 1 of this two-part conversation, Rachel opens up about the realities of caregiving, the...

In this episode, Michelle Bader Ebersole introduces her new podcast series, “Out of the Fog and Into the Light,” a conversation designed for anyone rebuilding life after profound loss or major change. Drawing from her own journey of losing her husband and navigating life as a widow, Michelle shares the heart behind this new series and why the message of rebuilding is so important. She talks about...

In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, former New Age leader and best-selling author Doreen Virtue shares her dramatic transformation from practicing mediumship to surrendering her life to Jesus Christ. Once known globally for psychic readings and angel cards, Doreen now speaks boldly about spiritual deception, biblical truth, and the freedom she found in the gospel. Together, we explore w...