Welcome widows to episode 156.  A new year has always been a fresh start to me - but not after the death of my husband.  That New Year, I was still in shock and did not expect to see that year coming in without Jim.  Yes, the new year can become one of those milestones that tug at the heart, just like their birthday, wedding anniversary, and day of their passing.  But you CAN learn how to turn this new year into a new start again.  You can check out my website:  https://joannthelifecoach.com   My subscription membership for widows:  https://widowcoa ..read more

Today, I'm sharing all that I've learned over the years of widowhood about becoming widowed and those first months.  We have also opened the doors to our subscription membership program today (Dec 2020) - so go check it out!  Email:  Joann@joannthelifecoach.com  Website:  https://joannthelifecoach.com  Subscription Program:  https://widowcoachingcenter.com ..read more

First off - The Widow Coaching Center subscription membership program is open until 9 p.m. EST on Sept. 24, 2020.  So if you've been waiting to take that leap, go check it out at https://widowcoachingcenter.com   Today's episode is a fantastic opportunity to Jamie's story first hand as she went through widowhood and started on that long journey back to self.  What Jamie shares is so very valuable.  Jamie went from the trauma to building a new life.   Email me at joann@joannthelifecoach.com   Website:  https://joannthelifecoach.com  ..read more

This week I had two excellent examples of the struggle we have at times as widows when we are making a decision or even wanting something more in our life, but feel a little guilty about that.  Have you ever thought about doing something or buying something and it felt a bit extravagant, so you shyed away from it?  Today I'm sharing a couple of stories that you just might identify with . . . . . . how it is when we are wanting permission.  Find me at https://joannthelifecoach.com  Email:  Joann@JoannTheLifeCoach.com  ..read more

This episode was inspired by a member in Widows Empowering Widows on Facebook who had both a wedding anniversary coming up, quickly followed by the first anniversary of her husband's death.  She had been keeping herself very busy since he passed.  But now feels like she cannot keep herself busy enough to distract herself from the pain of these upcoming dates.  What happens when busy works for a while, but then you can't be busy enough?  Email:  Joann@joannthelifecoach.com  Website:  https://joannthelifecoach.com  ..read more

Widows, don't run away!  "Get on your death bed" will make total sense if you join me in listening to this episode.  It is the practice that I think everyone should apply to constantly stay motivated in their life.  It is what some very very successful people practice to keep focused on what's important.  More about widow coaching:  https://joannthelifecoach.com   Subscription membership: https://widowcoachingcenter.com  Email me:  Joann@JoannTheLifeCoach.com  ..read more

Have you ever encountered another widow who was left "better off" than you were?  How did you feel about that?  What do you think when you read another widow who is thriving in life after her loss?  Are you envious?  A little jealous?  I saw this come up in my free Facebook Group:  Widows Empowering Widows.  Today I want to share how jealously can actually rob you of what you desire!  It holds you back.  Want to know how to process that feeling and come out the other side?  Listen in!  Email:  Joann@joannthelifecoach.com  Website ..read more

As widows, most of us are on our own without family nearby or older children at home to step in and help.  So it makes sense that we are always prepared to take care of ourselves - now more than ever.  How do you manage the uncertainty and fear around this pandemic?  How do you NOT touch your face when it is such an urge to do so?  On this episode I'm directly addressing something I never expected to be talking about on my podcast.  But here we go - let's talk Coronavirus and making smart decisions.  email:  Joann@joannthelifecoach.com   Website:  https://joannthelifecoach.com ..read more

How anticipation, good or bad, can affect your physiology and well being. If you are widowed, be sure to check out my books on Amazon and find me on Facebook. Email:  Joann@joannthelifecoach.com  Website: https://joannthelifecoach.com/ Book links: https://joannthelifecoach.com/books/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Widow ..read more

Today's Widow Cast podcast was recorded live while broadcasting on video to my free Facebook group:  Widows Empowering Widows.  In our group, conversations had come up around the feeling that the relationship with their spouse who had passed on was gone and no more.  On the contrary, relationships are all about how we think about the other person.  Because those relationships are part of who we are, they can live on even as we move through the grief process.  Find out how on today's episode.   You can reach out to me at joann@joannthelifecoach.com  Check out the subscription membership at http ..read more