Happy anniversary to Every Widow Thing! Lacey, Keira, Holly and Whitney look back on the first year of the podcast! They give updates on past episodes, share their favorite moments and discuss what has changed since starting this exciting endeavor! This episode is brought to you by Roger Brooks and his team at Strategic Investment Management. As an Austin-based fiduciary financial advisory firm, Roger and his team bring decades of experience and empathy to help people regain financial control through life's ups and downs so you can move forward with confidence. www.strategicim.com. 512-341-98 ..read more

Grief is a journey, but navigating it after losing your spouse can feel especially isolating. In this episode of Every Widow Thing, we explore the often-overlooked topic of boundaries. This episode is a must-listen for any widow or widower feeling overwhelmed, unheard, or unsure of how to move forward. Join us as we break down the power of boundaries and empower you to reclaim control after loss. This episode is sponsored by meredithschlosser.com and spiritpieces.com/everywidowthing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everywidowthing/message Support this podc ..read more

The Widows discuss their experiences with the ashes of their husbands. Keira brings Frank out of the closet for the first time but can't seem to figure out how to open the box. Lacey's husband, Oliver, was buried, so she offers her own unique thoughts on the subject! This episode is brought to you in part by https://www.spiritpieces.com/ Unique creation jewelry and glass art! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everywidowthing/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everywidowthing/support ..read more

After Tiffany's husband, Matt, died unexpectedly, she began her grief journey with an actual journey. She started small with a trip to Colorado with her 5 and 7 year old, but travel soon became more than an escape; it was a road to healing. Listen in as Tiffany shares her story and some very helpful travel tips. From wedded to widowed to world traveler, she will inspire you to handle your own baggage as you embark on your new path. Tiffany is available for travel consulting and also hosts a Widows in the Wild travel group. You can follow her on instagram at @rebuilding.joy She also tackles dat ..read more

Every Widow Thing sits down with author JJ Elliott. She discusses her first novel, There Are No Rules For This, about 3 women dealing with the loss of their best friend by suicide. You'll be touched by the friendship and surprised by their antics. The story is heartwarming, funny, and honest. Get ready for a great conversation about life, loss, and living funerals! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everywidowthing/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everywidowthing/support ..read more

In this episode, the conversation continues with some of the kids of Every Widow Thing. They were between the ages of 6 and 14 when their fathers died unexpectedly. What these young widowed mothers worried about most was how their children would be affected long term by such a tragic event. Listen in and see what the kids have to say about their lives then and now. Lacey's son- Ryder was 6 when his dad died. Keira's 2 oldest kids- Aislin and Thomas were 11 and 9. Holly's sons - Gabe and Zach were 14 and 11.  A big thank you to the guest moderator, Sally Rodgers! Not only is she a writer ..read more

One of the biggest concerns for Whitney, Keira, Lacey and Holly after their spouses died was the kids. How will they handle it? Will they be traumatized for life? How will they cope? What long term impact will this have on them? Today you will hear from some of our kids. You may be surprised by what they have to say. Lacey's son- Ryder was 6 when his dad died. Keira's 2 oldest kids- Aislin and Thomas were 11 and 9. Holly's sons- Gabe and Zach were 14 and 11. A big thank you to the guest moderator, Sally Rodgers! Not only is she a writer, communications specialist and former journalist, but she ..read more

Though partners in every sense, Shellie and Andrew lacked one crucial document: a marriage license. This seemingly minor oversight held immense weight when Andrew was tragically killed in a bike accident. What they'd assumed was "just a piece of paper" suddenly became a barrier to Shellie's rights and protections. Listen in as Shellie shares her story and gives crucial advice to any couple holding off on marriage until the time is right. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everywidowthing/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eve ..read more

“What punishments of God are not gifts?”  When Whitney found Anderson Cooper's grief podcast titled All There Is, she was curious. What would his take be on the grieving process? It was the episode with Stephen Colbert that inspired her to ask the widows to take a listen and discuss the idea of finding the gifts in grief. They had no idea how much they would learn from 2 men who have suffered more than their fair share of loss. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everywidowthing/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everywid ..read more

Dating 2.0! Why? Because it's too damn funny not to share. Holly, Lacey, Keira and Whitney share some of their not so fun dating tales. From catfishing to fish photos and one sweaty nomad, we cover quite a bit. Take a listen to our dos and don'ts from our own life experiences and learn from our mistakes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everywidowthing/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everywidowthing/support ..read more