Widower's Journey

How will you overcome tragedy in your life? Facing life after loss is an ominous task. The subsequent journey will consist of many trials, revelations, and missteps in a continual evolution throughout life. There is not a straight, clear path to living after trauma. Instead, we learn from our own experiences while gaining valuable perspectives on moving forward to a life with deep awareness and ul...

So, you say you're tired of being alone. You need a friend or a lover in your life, but where does one begin? Maybe you've tried dating sites, but none of your dates clicked.   Dating at your age is unlike anything compared to dating when you were young.   Every woman seems to have so much baggage: obligations, preferences, and problems you prefer not to get involved with. (As if you don't have a...

What do Ted Koppel, Charles Gibson, and Diane Sawyer have in common with the Widower's Journey Podcast host, Herb Knoll?   Answer: They have all had the opportunity to work with Warren Kozak.   A noted writer for ABC News, former on-air reporter for NPR, and most importantly, a widower, Warren has just released Waving Goodbye, Life After Loss , a new book (released in April 2024) in which Warren s...

Learn what widowers are talking about and what advice our nearly 2,200 widowed members provide each other. Sit back and enjoy listening to your host, Herb Knoll, as he presents the 45th Widower's Journey Podcast, Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 9. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insightful discussions straight from the Widower's Support Network - Members Only Facebook private page establ...

The Widower's Journey is pleased to present an interview with Bradley Vinson, the Grieve Coach . Bradley's life's path took a profound turn following a life-altering event – the tragic loss of his 4-year-old granddaughter, Alanna.   Join your host, Herb Knoll as Bradley – a Baptist Minister, shares how his loss, coupled with his studies at Dallas Theological Seminary changed the trajectory of what...

Jenny Lisk is a mother of two young children who was widowed when she lost her husband, Dennis. Join our host, Herb Knoll, as he visits with Jenny Lisk, as she releases her newest book, Widowed Parents Unite – 52 Tips to Get Through the First Years – One Widowed Parent to Another."    Learn why Jenny is quoted as saying, " I was left to pick up the pieces of what should have been our life. Now it...

Chris Bentley is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).   One day, Chris discovered a need among the recently widowed to help them sort out what can be a horrifying task, their finances when first widowed.   This was the beginning of Wings for Widows , a not-for-profit.   With his volunteer team of experienced CFPs from across the United States, thousands of newly widowed men and women have been gui...

As host of the Widower's Journey podcast, Host Herb Knoll ha s an opportunity to interview many exciting and talented people .  Robert Pardi ranks high on that list of interesting guests .  Join Herb as he explore s the teachings of Robert Pardi, widower turned author and life coach, as he explains his concept of " Possibilities in Action . "   A resident of central Italy , formerly of New York Ci...

Learn what widowers are talking about and what advice our nearly 2,200 widowed members provide each other. Sit back and enjoy listening to your host, Herb Knoll, as he presents the 40th Widower's Journey Podcast, Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 8. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insightful discussions straight from the Widower's Support Network - Members Only Facebook private page establ...

In this Episode of Widower's Journey Podcast, Herb Knoll chats with widower Marv Weidner, co-author of When The Rocks Sing.   After his loss, Marv Weidner learned that grief is an organic, unstructured experience.   Listen in as both Herb and Marv examine Marv's teachings about harnessing resiliency, facing grief head-on, embracing loss as an integral part of life, staying present in the midst of...

Medical Power of Attorney, Living Will, Revocable Trusts, Probate, Estate Taxes, etc., do you even need to be concerned about these Estate planning tools?  Only if you wish to control what becomes of your assets and monies following your death.  Listen in as your host; Herb Knoll, discusses these and other legal documents and processes with Attorney and Estate Planning Expert Diedre Braverman.  A...

The Widower's Journey Podcast is pleased to announce that we have landed an interview with Dr. Justin Yopp, Ph. D., Associate Professor at the North Carolina University Department of Psychiatry and co-author of the intriguing book, The Group – Seven Widowed Fathers Reimagine Life. Listen as your host, Herb Knoll, and Dr. Yopp discuss the background in writing The Group, and highlighted many of the...

Suicide!  Why do people die of Suicide?  Learn the answers to this and other questions provided by four Suicide surviving widowers to Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, Psy. D., Co-Founder & President of United Suicide Survivors International.  Dr. Spencer-Thomas is a highly acclaimed expert on the causes of Suicide, and the impact suicide has on those left behind.  Hear the story of why Dr. Spencer-Thomas...

Learn what widowers are talking about and what advice our nearly 2,000 widowed members provide each other. Sit back and enjoy listening to your host, Herb Knoll, as he presents the 35th Widower's Journey Podcast, Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 7. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insightful discussions straight from the Widower's Support Network - Members Only Facebook private page establ...

Lynda Cheldelin-Fell shares her touching story of grief and how she used it to provide gracious love and support to others who have also lost a loved one. Lynda published thirty-five Grief Diaries books and formed the International Grief Institute. She provides certification programs for those entering the grief industry and even stages Grief Cruises in the Caribbean, to name just a few of her hea...

Join our host, Herb Knoll, as he visits with Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor, Ph. D., and author of the breakout book, The Grieving Brain – The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss. The Grieving Brain brings together accessible science and practical knowledge that provides an understanding of what happens when we grieve and how to navigate loss with more ease and grace.  Dr. O'Connor de...

Soaring Spirits International is a dynamic organization that comforts widows and widowers worldwide. Among its offerings is its very popular Camp Widow, held each year in multiple cities and featuring its world-class programming. Listen as your host, Herb Knoll, visits with the founder and CEO of Soaring Spirits, Michele Neff Hernandez, as she shares her story and her newly released book, Differen...

Widowed men have many challenges. One of the most difficult is rediscovering JOY in their life. Hi, this is your podcast host, Herb Knoll. When I was first widowed, I recall mentioning to a colleague that I hoped I would one day be able to laugh again. Rediscovering Joy, which I associate with laughter, seemed like an impossible dream during the early days after being widowed. Join us as the Widow...

Listen as Widower's Journey Podcast host Herb Knoll presents Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 6. Learn what widowers are talking about and what advice our 1,800+ widowed members provide. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insightful discussions recently held on the Widower's Support Network - Members Only Facebook page. Topics discussed include what to do after learning your late wife may ha...

Join our host, Herb Knoll, as he visits with Dr. David Knapp, founder of the Grief Relief Ministry. An ordained minister, David has traveled the Widower's Journey twice, having lost his first wife Ruth and later, his second wife, Judith, to cancer. Dr. Knapp authored the book "I Didn't Know What to Say: Being a Better Friend to Those Who Experience Loss." He and his current wife Crystal recently r...

The Widower's Journey Podcast once again virtually travels outside the U.S., to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to visit with Richard Dri, who as a widower, he thought he could handle life as a widower and being a single dad to three kids, but this was not the case. At times, he struggled greatly. Join us as Richard shares details about his journey. As a financial planner, Richard also shares a few sugg...

Jerry Williamson is dying.  The widower from Findlay, Ohio, was recently diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer.  As a member of the Widowers Support Network, Jerry wished to help his fellow widowers one last time by offering some final thoughts.  Although he is in Hospice care, Jerry agreed to grace our podcast for a rare and candid interview. Join our host Herb Knoll for this powerful inter...

Resilience – A must-have human trait if you are recovering from grief following the loss of a spouse or life partner.  Imagine losing three of your children, your husband, an infant brother, her parents, and then her sight in one eye.  Join our host, Herb Knoll, as he interviews the founder of "A Butterfly's Journey," the remarkable Dr. Barbara Hopkinson.  Dr. Hopkinson will explore the secrets to...

Listen as Widower's Journey Podcast host Herb Knoll presents Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 5. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insightful discussions on the Widower's Support Network - Members Only Facebook page. Topics discussed include what to do about your wedding band imprint once your ring is removed, how women stereotype widowers, hope for older widowers to rediscover JOY, and man...

Frank Vaughan and Don Murray were each widowed in recent years. Listen in as each share the stories of their grief journeys. From diagnosis to where they find themselves today, nothing is held back. From deep despair to their discovery that joy awaited them. Join Herb Knoll as he and his guest co-host, Mike Chepiga, uncover two journeys worth repeating, perhaps by you.