Latest Knoll Podcast Episodes
Ep 45- Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 9
Widower’s Journey - March 26, 2024 03:48 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsLearn 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 insi...
Ep 44- Bradley Vinson- the Grieve Coach
Widower’s Journey - January 02, 2024 02:49 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsThe 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, share...
Ep 43- Jenny Lisk- Author of "Widowed Parents Unite – 52 Tips to Get Through the First Years – One Widowed Parent to Another"
Widower’s Journey - October 27, 2023 04:13 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsJenny 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 J...
Ep 42- Chris Bentley – Former Navy Officer Throws Life Raft to the financially troubled widowed
Widower’s Journey - July 12, 2023 00:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsChris 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 ex...
Ep 41- Robert Pardi - "Possibilities in Action"
Widower’s Journey - June 28, 2023 00:46 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsAs 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 ...
Ep 40- Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 8
Widower’s Journey - June 09, 2023 21:05 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsLearn 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 insi...
Ep 39- Marv Weidner- Author of the book "When the Rocks Sing"
Widower’s Journey - May 01, 2023 03:27 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn 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 resilien...
Ep 38- A Widower’s Estate Planning- An Interview with Estate Planning Expert Diedre Braverman, Esq.
Widower’s Journey - April 05, 2023 20:27 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsMedical 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 thes...
Ep 37- Raising Children as a Single Parent - Dr. Justin Yopp, Ph.D., author of The Group: Seven Widowed Fathers Reimagine Life
Widower’s Journey - December 22, 2022 02:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsThe 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 ...
Ep 36- Suicide – Why Does It Occur? - Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas
Widower’s Journey - November 22, 2022 17:22 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsSuicide! 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...
Ep 35- Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 7
Widower’s Journey - November 05, 2022 06:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsLearn what widowers are talking about and what advice our nearly 2,000 widowed members provide each other. Sit back and enjoy listening to your host, Herb Knoll, as he presents the 35th Widower’s Journey Podcast, Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 7. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insigh...
Ep 34- Lynda Cheldelin-Fell, International Grief Institute, and author of Grief Diaries book series
Widower’s Journey - September 20, 2022 04:41 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsLynda Cheldelin-Fell shares her touching story of grief and how she used it to provide gracious love and support to others who have also lost a loved one. Lynda published thirty-five Grief Diaries books and formed the International Grief Institute. She provides certification programs for those e...
Ep 33- Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD, author of the book "The Grieving Brain"
Widower’s Journey - August 20, 2022 18:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsJoin our host, Herb Knoll, as he visits with Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor, Ph.D., and author of the breakout book, The Grieving Brain – The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss. The Grieving Brain brings together accessible science and practical knowledge that provides an underst...
Ep 32- Michele Neff Hernandez – Soaring Spirits International
Widower’s Journey - July 12, 2022 01:37 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsSoaring Spirits International is a dynamic organization that comforts widows and widowers worldwide. Among its offerings is its very popular Camp Widow, held each year in multiple cities and featuring its world-class programming. Listen as your host, Herb Knoll, visits with the founder and CEO o...
Ep 31- Randy Ritua, Joe Netzel, and Aaron Duncan – Rediscovering Joy
Widower’s Journey - June 14, 2022 23:26 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsWidowed men have many challenges. One of the most difficult is rediscovering JOY in their life. Hi, this is your podcast host, Herb Knoll. When I was first widowed, I recall mentioning to a colleague that I hoped I would one day be able to laugh again. Rediscovering Joy, which I associate with l...
Ep 30- Widowers Ask, Widowers Answer Vol 6
Widower’s Journey - June 02, 2022 01:01 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsListen as Widower’s Journey Podcast host Herb Knoll presents Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 6. Learn what widowers are talking about and what advice our 1,800+ widowed members provide. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insightful discussions recently held on the Widower’s Support Networ...
Ep 29- Dr. David Knapp, founder of the Grief Relief Ministry
Widower’s Journey - May 04, 2022 05:21 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsJoin our host, Herb Knoll, as he visits with Dr. David Knapp, founder of the Grief Relief Ministry. An ordained minister, David has traveled the Widower’s Journey twice, having lost his first wife Ruth and later, his second wife, Judith, to cancer. Dr. Knapp authored the book “I Didn’t Know What...
Ep 28- Richard Dri - Widower's Journey Member Shares His Journey and Financial Tips for Fellow Widowers
Widower’s Journey - April 18, 2022 21:41 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsThe Widower’s Journey Podcast once again virtually travels outside the U.S., to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to visit with Richard Dri, who as a widower, he thought he could handle life as a widower and being a single dad to three kids, but this was not the case. At times, he struggled greatly. Joi...
Ep 27- Jerry Williamson- The Final Chapter
Widower’s Journey - March 29, 2022 23:10 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsJerry Williamson is dying. The widower from Findlay, Ohio, was recently diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer. As a member of the Widowers Support Network, Jerry wished to help his fellow widowers one last time by offering some final thoughts. Although he is in Hospice care, Jerry agree...
Ep 26- Resilience- Dr Barbara Hopkinson
Widower’s Journey - March 15, 2022 21:49 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsResilience – A must-have human trait if you are recovering from grief following the loss of a spouse or life partner. Imagine losing three of your children, your husband, an infant brother, her parents, and then her sight in one eye. Join our host, Herb Knoll, as he interviews the founder of “...
Ep 25- Widowers Ask - Widowers Answer, Volume 5
Widower’s Journey - February 18, 2022 22:15 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsListen as Widower’s Journey Podcast host Herb Knoll presents Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 5. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insightful discussions on the Widower’s Support Network - Members Only Facebook page. Topics discussed include what to do about your wedding band imprint once...
Ep 24- How I Discovered a Life Worth Living
Widower’s Journey - November 22, 2021 22:57 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsFrank Vaughan and Don Murray were each widowed in recent years. Listen in as each share the stories of their grief journeys. From diagnosis to where they find themselves today, nothing is held back. From deep despair to their discovery that joy awaited them. Join Herb Knoll as he and his guest c...
Ep 23- How Other Countries Treat Widowed Men
Widower’s Journey - September 10, 2021 17:14 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsEver wonder how other countries treat their widowers? Listen in as Kohlibri Coaching’s Jeff Ziegler and your host, the Unintentional Widower Whisperer, Herb Knoll, interview widowers from Australia, Scotland, India, and England. Learn the best practices practiced in other nations as well as the ...
Ep 22- Herb Knoll greets Jeff Ziegler, Founder of Kohlibri Coaching
Widower’s Journey - July 13, 2021 21:31 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsLife Coach Jeff Ziegler is the new licensee of the Widower’s Support Network, enabling him to continue the remarkable work started by the Founder of the Widower's Support Network and the Dean of widowers, Herb Knoll. Under the licensing agreement, Jeff will lead both the operational and creative...
Ep 21- Marriage – Is It Right for Me?
Widower’s Journey - June 19, 2021 00:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIs the old adage true? When there is a death in a marriage, women mourn, men, replace. Listen in as the Dean of widowed men, Herb Knoll, explores this question and many others during this podcast titled, “Marriage - Is It Right for Me.” Joining Herb are three widowers, including one widower who ...
Ep 20- Widowers Ask - Widowers Answer, Volume 4
Widower’s Journey - May 26, 2021 02:25 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsThe dean of widowers everywhere, Herb Knoll, presents Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 4, a feature of the Widower’s Journey Podcast. In this episode, Herb recounts some of the more interesting, insightful, and perhaps controversial discussion that have recently taken place on the Widower’s S...
Ep 19- Widower’s Support Network – Members Only – A Retrospective View
Widower’s Journey - February 21, 2021 04:50 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsJoin widowers Larry Ahrens and Jim Winner as they visit with our host, Herb Knoll, in a retrospective view of the Widower’s Support Network – Members Only; the dynamic Facebook page established exclusively for widowed men and those men who are serving as caregivers for their seriously ill spouse...
Widower’s Support Network – Members Only – A Retrospective View
Widower’s Journey - February 21, 2021 04:50 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsJoin widowers Larry Ahrens and Jim Winner as they visit with our host, Herb Knoll, in a retrospective view of the Widower’s Support Network – Members Only; the dynamic Facebook page established exclusively for widowed men and those men who are serving as caregivers for their seriously ill spouse...
Ep 18- An Angel Walks Among Us- Richard Blount
Widower’s Journey - February 14, 2021 02:33 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsGrief recovery techniques come in many forms. Listen in as our Host, Herb Knoll, interviews the Angel in the Room, Richard Blount. Following the death of his wife, Terri, God spoke to Richard and his new wife Cheri, who was also widowed. Following their divine intervention, they applied lifelong...
The Angel in the Room- Richard Blount
Widower’s Journey - February 14, 2021 02:33 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsGrief recovery techniques come in many forms. Listen in as our Host, Herb Knoll, interviews the Angel in the Room, Richard Blount. Following the death of his wife, Terri, God spoke to Richard and his new wife Cheri, who was also widowed. Following their divine intervention, they applied lifelong...