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 established exclusively for men.  ..read more

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 would become his future ministry dedicated to those who grieve.  A popular keynote speaker and trainer, Bradley authored the book Good Grief, True Stories of Hope and Healing.  Join us f ..read more

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 was me, my 9-year-old, and my 11-year-old.”  Listen as Jenny explains what motivated her to share her story and rededicate her life to supporting Widowed Parents everywhere.  An awar ..read more

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 guided to a better financial tomorrow.  And this is all provided for FREE.  Listen in and learn what services are available to the widowed and how to seize them ..read more

As host of the Widower’s Journey podcast, Host Herb Knoll has an opportunity to interview many exciting and talented people.  Robert Pardi ranks high on that list of interesting guests.  Join Herb as he explores 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 City, Robert Pardi, shares his fresh look into the world of the widowed and elaborates on his concept of “Living Life Intentionally.” He dispels the notion that there are stages of grief, opting i ..read more

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 established exclusively for men. Topics discussed include the merits of attending a grief support group.   Learn about one widower who admits he really screwed up and there is no way to recover. T ..read more

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 trauma, reaffirming or discovering a new sense of purpose, and more.  Learn how Marv applied his discovered learnings and discovered the Joy that awaits him in this life.    ..read more

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 Stanford University Law School graduate, Diedre clears the fog surrounding estate planning and related sensitive topics.  You may remember Diedre’s name if you read Herb’s book, Th ..read more

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 best practices the seven widowed fathers devised as they raised their children as single parents.    ..read more

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 focused on Suicide as a field of study following her first-hand and painful experience with Suicide.  Learn, as your host, Herb Knoll, queries Dr. Spencer-Thomas on what t ..read more