WidowPod

In this deeply empathetic episode of Widow Pod , host Dr. Liza Barrows Lane—a social work professor, grief researcher, and young widow—dives into the overwhelming pain of the earliest days after a traumatic loss, like premature widowhood. Drawing from her own experience of losing her husband Brent to a drowning accident at age 36, Dr. Lane explores how grief shatters routines, triggers emotional d...

Are the five stages of grief a myth? If you've ever wondered why denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance don't fully capture your mourning experience, you're not alone. In this Grief 101 episode of Widow Pod, Dr. Liza Barros Lane unravels one of the most persistent grief myths: the idea that grief follows five predictable stages. Originally from Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's 1969 book On D...

Content Note: This episode discusses traumatic loss, sudden death, and the emotional and physical symptoms of traumatic bereavement. If you’ve experienced a recent loss or are in a tender place, please take care while listening. You can pause, come back later, or skip entirely—your well-being matters most. What happens when grief doesn’t just hurt—but unravels everything? When my husband Bren...

Keywords: young widowhood, grief, research, lived experience, support, mental health, podcast, loss, healing, community Summary In this episode, Dr. Liza Barros-Lane introduces the podcast focused on young widowhood, sharing her personal experience and the importance of research in understanding the complexities of grief. She emphasizes the need for lived experiences to help others navigate their...

WidowPod: The Stories and Science of Young Widowhood is a podcast produced by The Young Widowhood Project . Hosted by grief researcher Dr. Liza Barros-Lane, each episode explores the untold stories of young widowhood through research, lived experience, and clinical insight. Whether you're a young widow, a mental health professional, or someone navigating loss, WidowPod offers real conversations an...