Widow We Do Now?
282 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 319 ratingsWidow We Do Now is a podcast created by two young widows, Anita and Mel. Through humor, authenticity, and empathy, they address topics related to grief, death, bereavement, and moving forward through the inescapable pitfalls of young widowhood. They also love cheese.
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Ep. 197 | Grand Master Reb: Rebecca DiTore
April 16, 2024 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBWho is Rebecca DiTore? Is she a rapper? A widow? Both? Get to know this amazing human who has experience in partner death by brain tumor, parenting two small kids, and repartnering in her quest to move forward in this thing called life. Look for Rebecca's book starting in May called "I'd Still Choose You" wherever books are sold. To learn more about how Rebecca is helping children who have lost a parent have moments of joy, check out her foundation: https://www.smallmomentsfoundation.org...
Ep. 196 | Detective Anita Part 2: Zoroastrians, Body Farms, and Bulls
April 08, 2024 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBDetective Anita is at it again with this second installment of her investigative work. What do four-eyed dogs, catacombs, and freeze driers have in common? Check out this weeks episode to find out! Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: Rock House Financial & the podcast: He's Gone But The Money's Not https://rockhousefinancial.com/podcasts/ BetterHelp.com. Save 10% of...
Ep. 195 | Down's Syndrome, Parenting, and Widowing: Nicole Hallsted
April 01, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBNicole became a mother at 18 to a beautiful baby boy who also happened to have Downs Syndrome. She eventually met her future husband, and father to another amazing boy with Downs Syndrome, and they were living life to the fullest. And then, Nicole's husband died. Listen to her story in this interview with Anita and Mel. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: Rock House ...
Ep. 194 | In-laws Gone Wild!
March 25, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBYou asked for it, and here it is! Anita and Mel read listener submissions of in-laws gone wild! Enjoy! Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: Rock House Financial & the podcast: He's Gone But The Money's Not https://rockhousefinancial.com/podcasts/ BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybett...
Ep 193 | Diagnosis: Widowed Child Psychologist, Jenn Vriend
March 18, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB*This episode contains discussion of suicide, mental illness, and substance abuse and may not be suitable for some listeners* Jenn Vriend. Is she a widow? She isn't sure, but Anita and Mel use the widow index scale to assess. Jenn is a child psychologist, mom to a great kid, and a survivor of partner suicide. Twice. Check out this discussion with the trio of trauma to hear validating stories, psychologist advice, and shenanigans. Anita and Mel are excited about their new "Vriendship" with J...
Ep. 192 | Detective Anita: Cracking the Death Industry Code
March 11, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBAnita has gone full Sherlock Holmes with research into why we do what we do regarding death and burial traditions. Is she committed to whistleblowing the funeral industry in the US? Yes, yes she is. Check out her findings on this episode and let us know what you think! Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: Rock House Financial & the podcast: He's Gone But The Money's N...
Ep. 191 | Widowed and Repartnered: Sari Overby
March 04, 2024 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBCancer, squirt gun and spooky funeral shenanigans, kids, moving from the country to somewhere closer to a Target....these are just some of the topics Anita and Mel learn about their new friend Sari Overby. Check out the interview to learn how this widow is making it through life, one step at a time. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: Rock House Financial & the podca...
Ep. 190 | Widowed AF: Rosie Gill-Moss
February 26, 2024 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBRosie is widowed AF, thanks to the day her husband went missing while diving in the English Channel. She's also got some kids, an alive husband who has also been widowed, and a podcast. Check out Rosie's chat with Anita and Mel, and her pocast, "Widowed AF" which is available all the places podcasts are found. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: Rock House Financial ...
Ep. 189 | Jess Ayers: The Singing Widow
February 19, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBJess and Justin were happily married with a 3 day old baby when a one-in-infinity chance situation changed things forever. The events of Jess's experience are so wild, you'd never think this could happen in real life. Sadly, it is real life, but Jess's story of what happened and continues to happen beyond that day is one of resilience. Check out what this remarried widow has to say in her conversation with Anita and Mel. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.co...
Ep. 188 | I Can't Remember If I Cried: Lori Tucker-Sullivan
February 12, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBWhat do you do when you are a widow, a writer, and you want to tell stories about other widows who just happen to have been the partners of actual rock stars? Well, that's what Lori Tucker-Sullivan has done in her book "I Can't Remember If I Cried: Rock Widows on Life, Love, and Legacy." Join Anita and Mel as they learn more about Lori, her story, and how she's telling the stories of other widows. Among those interviewed in Lori's book are: Judy VanZant who, after losing husband Ronnie of...
Ep. 187 | WTF: Tragic January....
February 07, 2024 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBAnita and Mel experience close death tragedy. In January. Again. It truly is bizarre how their lives are intertwined with personal death, so settle in for another wild ride. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: Rock House Financial & the podcast: He's Gone But The Money's Not https://rockhousefinancial.com/podcasts/ BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of on...
Ep. 186 | A Little Late To The New Year with Anita and Mel
January 22, 2024 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBDid someone say it's already 2024? Join Anita and Mel in this top of the year discussion. Anita reflects on 5 years of widowhood, and Mel, almost 6.5.
Ep. 185 | From Grief to Guidance: Big Brothers Big Sisters
January 15, 2024 16:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBJoin Anita and Mel as they interview match support specialist Rachal Milford from Big Brothers Big Sisters. From volunteering as a mentor to enrolling kids in this amazing program, there are many options for how we can all help each other along the path of life. Check out BBBS of America for more info: http://www.bbbs.org Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: Rock Ho...
Episode 184 | Widowing in Finland: Eline Kärki
January 08, 2024 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBThe internet says Finland is one of the happiest countries in the world , but is it really true? And what if you've sustained a huge loss, perhaps as huge as losing your partner? What about mental health in a geographical area that is dark most of the time during the long winter months? Join Anita and Mel as they talk with Eline Kärki, widowed mom, lover of many cheeses, and all-around great gal. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us som...
Ep. 183 | Including Our (Dead) Loved Ones Into the Holidays
December 11, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBHow do you continue to honor the memory of your person while still moving forward through life? Anita and Mel share examples from their widowed friends, then discuss holidays for those who have families vs those who are lone wolves. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: Rock House Financial & the podcast: He's Gone But The Money's Not https://rockhousefinancial.com/po...
Ep. 182 | Rosaline Orwa: A Call To All Widows
November 28, 2023 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBWhen someone has experienced divorce, infertility, childlessness, and widowhood by the age of 32, they might think their life is over. But not for Rosaline Orwa. Since then, she has been fighting for the rights of widows and orphans through making change in policy and education. She has been an advocate to stop the abuse of widows in the forms of literacy, education, community, and speaking up about many African communities' tradition of inheritance and cleansing - the cleansing ritual is a...
Ep. 181 | Widow Businesses: Friend or Foe?
November 13, 2023 15:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBWidow coaching, dating groups, widow finances....many of our fellow widows have businesses that cater to widows. What's your opinion? Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: Rock House Financial & the podcast: He's Gone But The Money's Not https://rockhousefinancial.com/podcasts/ BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with o...
Ep. 180 | Melissa Ponder Brackman: Widow 2.0
November 06, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBOh Melissa. WTF. We don't know why your life story is what it is, but the hits just keep on coming. The other thing that keeps on keepin' on is our awe of what you do with each tragedy. Listeners, gear up for part 2 of Melissa's story that none of us knew would happen when we recorded part 1, three years prior (Episode 38). Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: Rock H...
Ep. 179 | Paranormal Partner Phenomena
October 30, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBJoin Anita and Mel as they read submissions from listeners about their paranormal experiences from their deceased partners. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: Rock House Financial & the podcast: He's Gone But The Money's Not https://rockhousefinancial.com/podcasts/ BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique...
Ep. 178 | The New-Fangled Terms of Dating
October 16, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBKittenfishing, Caspering, Fielding, Cuffing....what?! Play the "guess that term" game with Mel and Anita and learn what in the actual hell is going on with current dating terms. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: Rock House Financial & the podcast: He's Gone But The Money's Not https://rockhousefinancial.com/podcasts/ BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month o...
Ep. 177 | Making Bears From Loved Ones' Clothes: Carrie Pike
October 09, 2023 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBThere is a lovely, kind, gem-of-a-human in the world who makes teddy bears from loved one's clothes, and that person is Carrie Pike. Join Anita and Mel as they learn more about her story, process, empathy, and about how that is just the jumping off point of her journey as a healer to the world. Carrie Bears: https://carriebears.com/ Find Carrie's podcast, "Something To Hold Onto" on all podcast platforms Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want t...
Ep 176 | Ride or Die: Jarie Bolander
September 26, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBWidower Jarie Bolander is an introvert, but you wouldn't know it. Committed to helping others who have experienced partner loss, he is also on a mission to build better men. Jarie talks to Anita and Mel about his struggles with alcohol and grief, his love of espresso, and his book, Ride or Die. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: Rock House Financial & the podcast:...
Ep. 175 | Widow Relationship With Religion After Partner Loss
September 18, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBAlways a tricky topic, religion can get even more complex after losing a partner to death. Anita and Mel read listener-submitted accounts of how or if their religious beliefs have changed since the time of their person's death. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: Rock House Financial & the podcast: He's Gone But The Money's Not https://rockhousefinancial.com/podcas...
Ep. 175 | Religion: Dun Dun DUN!!
September 18, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBAlways a tricky topic, it can get even more complex after losing a partner to death. Anita and Mel read listener-submitted accounts of how or if their religious beliefs have changed since the time of their person's death. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: Rock House Financial & the podcast: He's Gone But The Money's Not https://rockhousefinancial.com/podcasts/ B...
Ep. 174 | Science, Mediumship, and Widowhood: Dr. Lenore Matthew
September 11, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 73 MBDr. Lenore Matthew is a doctor of social work who has worked for the UN and lived all over the world. She loves reading data sets, scholarly research, and all things evidence-based. When her husband died by suicide without warning, her intuitive and mediumship abilities came to the surface. How does a researcher based in fact and scientific theory also make room for the spiritual side of things? Anita and Mel ask all the questions to find out how Lenore helps herself and others with this uni...
Ep.173 | Dating Dilemmas of a Widowed Parent
September 05, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBWhat do you do when your kids are vehemently opposed to you even thinking about dating? What do you do when your kids were so young when their parent died that they ask you for a "new one"? What do you do if you're a parent trying to determine what's best for you and also best for your kids? Does anyone even know anyway? Anita real-time discusses this with Mel as her brain is starting to open up and process her options. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com...
Ep. 172 | The Good, Bad, and Funny
August 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBThis episode contains good, bad, and funny stories. Listen at your own risk! Anita and Mel share summer stories, which may or may not include discussions of a tuba. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn Mint Mobile: Mobile phone p...
Ep. 171 | Folding Proteins Like A Vole: Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor
August 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBThis episode is mind-blowing, in a protein-folding sorta way. Anita and Mel interview the amazing Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor. She is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Arizona, where she directs the Grief, Loss and Social Stress (GLASS) Lab, which investigates the effects of grief on the brain and the body. In addition to being on the forefront of research, she's one lovely, lighthearted, and joyous lady. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Mary-Frances' website...
Ep. 170 | Let The Puberty Rain Down: Abby Ewell
August 07, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB"Ewell" love our new friend Abby. From Virginia, this lovely human is in the middle of widowhood and shares the story of her husband's sudden-death-from-blunt-force-trauma with Anita and Mel. Check out Abby's book To check out Abby's book, WTF: Widows That Function, visit any online book store, or click below. http://www.wtf-by-abby.com Abby's IG: @wtfbyabby Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.c...
Ep. 169 | Kari and Sloan: Diet Coke For The Win
July 31, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBMeet Kari, a 32-widowed mom of Sloan, the cutest baby of ever who is also a medically complex child. Join Anita and Mel as they get to know more about Kari, and how she is taking it one step at a time after becoming widowed. *Content Warning: this episode contains the topic of suicide, please take care while listening if you are in a vulnerable headspace* Follow Kari and Sloan on IG @kariandsloan Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us...
What I Want My In-Laws To Know (Replay)
July 24, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBAnita and Mel delve into the rarely-talked-about-in-public topic of: in-laws. The scope and spectrum of experience among young widows is wide with this one, but is a hot topic. Anita is stoked. Mel is terrified, but copes by wearing cat leggings. This is a replay of Ep. 39 from Oct. 2020 Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first mont...
Grief Dreams with Dr. Joshua Black (replay)
July 17, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB*this is a replay from July 4, 2022* Whether you've had a dream about your person, you didn't have a dream about your person, or your person was ignoring/speaking to/interacting with you in the dream, we often seek their meaning. Some of these are distressing, some are comforting, the results run the gamut. Dr. Joshua Black holds a MA and PhD in Psychology. He is a grief researcher, speaker, consultant, and host of the Grief Dreams Podcast. His work focuses on dreams and continuing bonds af...
Ep. 168 | Radical Survivor: Dr. Nancy Saltzman
July 10, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB"I'm sorry. There were no survivors." Nancy Saltzman tried to absorb the caller's words. Her entire family had perished in a small plane crash. The caller was wrong, though. There was a survivor—Nancy would have to go on living. She had beaten cancer twice, but how could even the most resilient spirit live through this ultimate loss? Join Anita and Mel as they get to know this resiliently radical widow. For all things Nancy, including her book "Radical Survivor", visit http://www.nancysalt...
Ep. 167 | When You Meet Your Husband In a Cave, Then He Dies: Kim Hamer
June 26, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBOn April 16, 2009, Kim Hamer watched her 44-year-old husband take his last breath. During his illness and after his death, she was amazed and humbled by the creative and thoughtful ways their friends, family, and co-workers supported them. Kim started calling these kind actions “acts of love.” At work, she noticed how most managers are ill-prepared to support an employee (and their team) dealing with cancer, loss, or depression. She set out to change that. Kim now combines her personal expe...
Ep. 166 | Let's Talk Trajectory
June 19, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBJoin Anita and Mel for a discussion on current happenings, reflections about pre-widowhood, and the trajectories they and other widows are on. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great servic...
Ep. 165 | The Skeltons in Tiffany's Closet. Literally.
June 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBTiffany Skelton's story is a lot. Her husband suffered from long-term mental illnesses as they both parented their six children. Tiffany knows what it's like to become a widow from suicide, but that's not where her story ends. After becoming a widow, Tiffany experienced sexual assault as she was trying to date post-loss. Since then, she has learned a lot about herself, grief, and things to keep in mind while staying safe as a woman on the planet. She is on a mission to share her story in the...
Ep. 164 | Surviving or Thriving?
May 22, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBAs grievers, we experience different forms of living (think Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs for you psychology lovers out there). What does it mean to survive, to thrive, and what is possible? Anita and Mel discuss. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://tryb...
Ep. 163 | Audry and Adler's Unplanned Adventure
May 08, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBAudry Henniger is rad. She lives in a forest in a log cabin, works for the greater good of humanity (aka Dogs!), and is a widow who is taking action to improve available rescue equipment for first responders to help those who get lost or hurt in the backcountry. Audry shares her story of how she lost her husband due to a kayak accident and how she is taking steps to help others as she navigates widowhood. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to...
Ep. 162 | Grief Pacer: Jan Colarusso Seeley
May 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBEveryone, meet Jan. Marathon runner, director, widow of 10 years, and all-around awesome person are some of the things you might find on her resume. Anita and Mel spend time getting to know Jan and learn why it's important to enjoy the blueberries. Check out the writings of Joe Seeley: https://www.joesblasts.com/store/p1/Joe%27s_Blasts_Book.html Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow ...
Ep. 161 | Saving Private Widowhood
April 24, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBShould you share your life and widowhood experience publicly? Should you not? Should you make 133 grilled cheese sandwiches and hunker down in a cave and avoid the world? Anita and Mel discuss the ins and outs of sharing grief and widowhood publicy vs being private. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy d...
Ep. 160 | The School Bus Tiny House: Heather Fritz
April 18, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBHeather Fritz is pretty rad. She's not only an educator and converter of a school bus into a tiny home, but is also a survivor of partner loss to suicide. Join Anita and Mel as they learn more about Heather's story. Find all things Heather on her IG, including her memoir, "Seal in the Desert" @adventureawaitsheather Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: BetterHelp.c...
Ep. 159 | Michelle Paris: New Normal
April 10, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBWhen you've been widowed for 19 years, you know things. When you're Michelle Paris, you know things, help others, and learn now to live your best life. Michelle has used her life experiences to write a novel about a widow named Emily, and spoiler alert: it has a happy ending. Anita and Mel enjoyed interviewing this lovely lady and are excited for listeners to get to know her. Find Michelle's novel, New Normal, on Amazon Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com...
Ep. 158 | Berkley Thompson's Crazy Train
April 04, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBThe title describes it all, and that's all you need to know. But if you want to know more, Berkley has been widowed twice, plus her family has been through hell and back with things like (WARNING) rape, drug use. Berkley helps others through their own shit show, and she is an inspiration to all humans everywhere. CONTENT WARNING: rape, drug use Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedono...
Ep. 157 | Living Husband + Dead Wife = Holly Wagg
March 27, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBWhat's it like when you adopt two children as a young, married, same-sex couple in Canada, have one biological child, your wife dies of Leukemia, you remarry and have an alive husband who comes with five kids, you're technically a grandma, now you're a step-grandma, and you're only 45? Holly Wagg is here to tell you. Anita and Mel loved interviewing Holly and hearing her wild story! Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https...
Ep. 156 | Managing Overwhelm
March 20, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBThe world is overwhelmed. And Anita and Mel are overwhelmed, are you? How do we navigate regular life on top of specific widowhood related stress? Join them in this conversation. Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn
Ep. 155 | Cheese Wedding Cakes and Dignified Death: Adeline Grenier's Story
March 07, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBHave you ever wondered what "Death With Dignity" is? Anita and Mel interview fellow widow and excellent human, Adeline Grenier, whose husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer as she was pregnant with their third child. Adeline explains Death With Dignity and the experience she's had before, during, and after her husbands death. Spoiler alert: she loves cheese!! Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee....
Ep. 154 | Full Cup Club: Dating Safety Tips
February 28, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBAnita and Mel chat with fellow young widow podcasters Christina and Meghan of the Full Cup Club Podcast. Whether it's knowing if you want to date, knowing if you're ready to date, or knowing to dating safely, there's something in this conversation for everyone. And, cheese discussions. Check out Christina and Meghan here: https://fullcupclubpodcast.com Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widow...
Ep. 153 | Where The **** Is My Confidence?
February 20, 2023 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBWidowhood can make anyone take a hit in the confidence department. Join Anita and Mel in this widowsode about losing, gaining, and finding confidence. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn Keen: Keen provides access to vetted psychics, mediums,...
Ep. 152 | F U, Fentanyl! Cerina Boehrer's Story
February 13, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBAs you can tell from the title of this episode, the topic this week is a tough, yet important one. Content warning: drug use and drug abuse. Cerina lost her husband Tyler to what she thought was a heroin overdose, but later found out the only drug found in his system was fentanyl. Tyler did not know he took fentanyl, and unfortunately, this is not an uncommon story in the US, and has taken the lives of many unknowing victims for years, especially from 2015 forward. Cerina bravely shares her ...
Ep. 150 | Jen Zwinck: Widow 180
February 07, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBAnita and Mel interview Jen Zwinck, an amazing widow with her own podcast. Jen and her husband were minding their business, living their dual-optometrist lives in New Orleans, when one night after a party, her husband went missing and Jen's life immediately turned into a true crime absolute nightmare. Learn how this resilient human and her daughter coped during their most traumatic times, and how Jen is helping others. Jen has a ton of resources for widows, and you can find her podcast, da...