In this episode, I discuss the transformative journey from loss to rediscovery. Join me as I share: That life can still be fulfilling and enjoyable after experiencing loss, without minimizing the pain of that loss. Initial Feelings of Hopelessness: After the death of our spouse, we initially struggled to see a purpose in life or find joy in the future. Healing Journey: Through working with other widows, coaches, and engaging in grief and healing processes, we began to shift our perspective and reject the idea of living a life consumed by sadness. Rediscovering Self and Possibilities: Over time ..read more

I am going to put out a disclaimer for today's episode that the information I'm going to cover today. Comes from the grief recovery method. It comes from the grief recovery Institute. So with that being said, I want to share with you that the information that I'm sharing with you today comes directly from the grief recovery Institute. This isn't anything I've created on my own. This isn't unique thoughts or ideas that I've had. I'll weigh in and give my input as I move through some of this information on grief and on grief recovery, but the core content of the information and. How it actually ..read more

in the face of unfathomable tragedy, Andrea Rivera's story shines as a beacon of resilience and strength. At the tender ages of 20 and 24, Andrea found herself widowed not once, but twice, navigating the depths of grief while shouldering the responsibility of raising young children. Her journey is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the remarkable capacity to overcome adversity. Through the haze of loss, Andrea emerged as a symbol of grace and fortitude, embodying a spirit that refused to be dimmed by sorrow. Despite the weight of her grief, she found the courage to carry on, drawi ..read more

  Watch the video here or on YouTube; listen anywhere podcasts are played (Apple, Spotify, Google…) The Transcript is below. Content warning: severe mental retardation,  epilepsy , immersion in water, Death Dr. Betsy Guerra is a bilingual psychotherapist, international speaker, author, and CEO of Better with Betsy and the Faith-Based Coaching Academy. Her organizations ignite faith, unlock greatness, and elevate humanity through her unique psycho-spiritual approach. Her private coaching, workshops, keynotes, and Life Coach Certification offered globally, empo ..read more

Jillian Gentile is from the Hudson Valley in upstate New York. She became a widow in 2020 when her husband contracted sepsis from an injury he sustained during his service in the U. S. Army. She has a 10 year old son, a dog, four cats. Now, she also told me four fish, a partridge, and a pear tree. And,  she is currently in her third and final year at Albany Law School, which is amazing. Listen to Jillian's story, filled with love, loss, and the pursuit of Law.     If you're a widow or know someone who is, her journey will resonate deeply. Tune in to gain insights, find solace, a ..read more

Eryn Zamora. Aaron is a 28 year old widow who lost her husband and person of four years, to a terrible form of cancer. He was age 29. He was healthy. Everything was, was great. And, , unfortunately at the incredibly young age of, of 29, he. Past and her story is one full of many ups and downs of really what was an emotional roller coaster. And this story was. Especially difficult for me at parts, I worked in health care as many of you may know for 20 years and I wasn't a nurse and I mostly was not on the clinical side, but I have a great appreciation and respect for what it takes to effectivel ..read more

This is Sue Peters from Highland, Indiana. Valentine's Day is the 3 year anniversary of losing her beloved husband, John. She thought losing him on this day of love would make it even harder to deal with since it would pop up every year on the day everyone else is celebrating their person. Thank goodness she was wrong! It ended up being such a blessing in disguise! Not only do hearts keep appearing in her life almost as special gifts to make her smile, but it also has helped her become aware of her own heart and how important it became to love herself 100% and to allow her heart to be healed a ..read more

After the loss of her partner to a sudden and tragic death, this 33-year-old widow was left to answer the question of what it takes to adjust to life after the worst possible scenario becomes her reality.\ Links And/Or Social Media Handles Where People Can Jane, she is co-admin Young WON, a Facebook and in-person support group for young widows and widowers in NYC. They provide a community space for meeting other widows with the goal of building a support network for one another. https://m.facebook.com/groups/widowsofnyc/ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT The Brave Widow Community is a place where y ..read more

Today is a special episode because this episode is being published on Nathan's birthday. His birthday is January 30th and he would have been turning 43. On his birthday today, so today, as I thought about ways that I could honor him on his birthday and ways that I could also provide value for you as a listener and as a watcher of this show. The theme that really kept coming to mind is how we can continue a relationship with our person after they die. And this is coming from me, who was cynical and bitter about this the first several months, if not the first year that Nathan died, where I very ..read more

Darlene is a mother to two amazing teenage boys. She married her high school sweetheart at 19 and became a widow two days after her 39th birthday. She had almost 23 years with him and now three years without him. She's learned how to power through when her whole world seemed over in the blink of an eye. It's by far the hardest journey she's ever had to overcome, but she is still here to say with intention, there is hope. ____________________________________________________________________ The Brave Widow Community is a place where you can connect with other widows, find hope and healing, and b ..read more