Latest Youngwidow Podcast Episodes
194. Living Out A Legacy Of Generosity - Interview With Ann Wood-Dorn
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - June 05, 2024 15:00 - 1 hourCapt. David Dorn tragically lost his life in 2020, while responding to a break-in during a protest in St. Louis. His widow, Ann Wood-Dorn, joins me today on the podcast to talk about Dave, how she has coped with his loss, and how she is living out his legacy of generosity and kindness. Ann and...
193. Let Go Of Guilt In Grief
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - May 29, 2024 14:00 - 9 minutesWe all experience guilt in some way after we lose our spouse. We feel responsible for what happened. We get trapped in this illusion of control, thinking that we could have or should have done something differently and they would still be here. In this episode, you will hear how guilt shows u...
192. How This Widow Found New Purpose And New Love! - Interview With Emily Curtis
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - May 22, 2024 15:00 - 46 minutes"I just always knew in my heart that I had to keep living." ~Emily Curtis Emily Curtis, widow and grief coach, joins us this week on the podcast to talk about how she was able to tap into her own resilience to move through grief after losing her husband Brad suddenly. We chat about: ~ anger be...
191. Solo Travel Tips From A Widow Who Is Mastering Life After Loss! - Interview With MaryJo Newell
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - May 15, 2024 16:00 - 54 minutesMy guest this week on the podcast is MaryJo Newell. I've known MaryJo from really close to the beginning of her widowhood story. A few years later, I can see the changes in her, the growth, and her transformation of becoming who she is today. Join us in this conversation as she shares her insigh...
190. How To Regain Confidence And Feel Empowered! - Interview With Ryane Moates
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - May 08, 2024 01:00 - 1 hourRyane Moates joins us this week for a candid interview about losing her husband and her journey through losing her confidence, losing her faith, and losing hope. She shares what she did to welcome God back into heart, what she did to regain that confidence, and what she chose to bring purpose a...
189. Journey Through Cancer, Chaos, Canada, Then Colombia! - Interview With Eva Still (Part2)
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - April 30, 2024 14:00 - 25 minutesThis is Part 2 of my interview with Eva Still, widow, author, yoga therapist, and retreat leader. In this episode, Eva walks us through some helpful breathing exercises to calm and regulate our nervous system when we feel anxious. She also mentions several books that she recommends for grief a...
188. Journey Through Cancer, Chaos, Canada, then Colombia! Interview With Eva Still (Part 1)
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - April 25, 2024 14:00 - 29 minutesToday's podcast guest, Eva Still, has an incredible story to share! Her life has taken her down so many different, unexpected paths and I can't wait for you to hear all about her adventures! This interview is broken up into 2 parts, so you will hear the first half today, where Eva talks about: ...
187. Loneliness Quotes To Help You Feel Less Alone!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - April 18, 2024 13:00 - 13 minutesFeeling isolated and lonely can be one of the most challenging parts of widowhood. But, that's actually putting it lightly, right? I know that loneliness is not just a "challenge". It's all-encompassing. It's life-altering. It's anxiety-inducing and triggering. I also know that a really good q...
186. What To Do When You Feel Left Out!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - April 11, 2024 13:00 - 19 minutesYou know that awful feeling when you find out after the fact that there was a party or a get-together thrown by a friend or family member? It's the dreadful, gut-wrenching feeling of being left out. It stings. Today, I want to offer you 7 tips on how to deal with feeling left out. These are som...
185. New House, New Car, New Career, New Partner! A Total Life Transformation For This Widow! - Interview With Julie Hanrahan
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - April 04, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour"Stay open to the universe and the void gets filled." These are the wise and brilliant words of advice from this week's guest, Julie Hanrahan. Julie lost her husband Paul suddenly and unexpectedly on October 27, 2021 at only 33 years old. Julie's life went into a tailspin. In today's episode sh...
184. Is Social Media Helping You? Find Out Here!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - March 28, 2024 13:00 - 17 minutesIs social media slowing down your grieving process? Find out here! Do you LOVE Facebook? Are you obsessed with Instagram? Social media has changed everything about the way we interact with each other. You may see on Facebook that you have hundreds, maybe even thousands of Facebook "friends". Bu...
183. Feel All The Feelings, But NOT RIGHT NOW!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - March 21, 2024 16:00 - 14 minutesMaybe you've heard some phrases like "You have to feel in order to heal" or "Feel your feelings, don't try to escape them." As a person who helps widows figure out this whole "widowhood mess", I know there is so much truth to these statements. But what if those feelings pop up right before a bi...
182. Finding A Way To Journey From "We" To "Me" - Interview With Becky Long
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - March 14, 2024 18:00 - 50 minutesBecky Long joins us on the podcast today for a candid interview about how she is rebuilding her life after losing her husband Don in 2022. My favorite quote from this episode: "This new chapter in my life...I'm gonna play the hell out of it." ~Becky Long Becky shows so much strength and resili...
181. Powering Through and Prevailing! - Interview With Tiffany Coleman
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - March 07, 2024 17:00 - 1 hourToday on the podcast Tiffany Coleman shares her story of loss, but it's also a story of strength and how she was able to power through and prevail, how she is raising her children, and how she is choosing joy despite the pain of losing her husband. Tiffany and I talk about: ~ how her husband D...
180. Tragedy, Growth, and Dating Long Distance As A Widowed Mom! - Interview With Kali Sakai
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - February 29, 2024 12:00 - 56 minutesKali Sakai's husband Ken was diagnosed with glioblastoma and ultimately passed away in 2021. In this heartfelt, honest interview, Kali shares: ~ Ways to celebrate your loved one (quilts, special ceremonies, etc.) ~ How to talk to your kids about the hard things in life. ~ Forming a "Wellness Te...
179. If You're Struggling, We Need To Have This Talk
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - February 22, 2024 12:00 - 11 minutesAre you feeling stuck? Having trouble believing that you will ever be able to move forward? Stuck in a place of fear and indecision? Let's talk. Mentioned in this episode: Grab your spot in the Miracle Month 4 week group coaching program! We kick off Monday March 4, 2024! For more info go t...
178. How This Widow Is Embracing Change With A Positive Attitude! - Interview with Kim Seewald
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - February 19, 2024 12:00 - 40 minutesKim Seewald is our special guest this week on the podcast! She is sharing her story of losing her husband to cancer and how she has navigated the changes that came along with widowhood, including building a house, selling a car, moving, selling property, and learning how to manage her new life ...
177. 3 Ways To Celebrate Valentine's Day As A Widow
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - February 12, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutesHow will YOU be spending Valentine's Day this year? If you're dreading Valentine's Day this year, it's totally understandable. But, instead of making this a day of suffering and sadness, let's make it a day of treating yourself and doing something special! This is a list of 3 ways to celebrat...
176. Dating With Intention: What Does It Mean and How To Do It?
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - February 05, 2024 16:00 - 15 minutesIt's already February. Valentine's Day is coming up. For many widows, it's a time when we start to think about new love and new relationships. Maybe you're at that point, and maybe you're not quite ready for that. Either way, you will want to listen to today's episode where we talk about WHY y...
175. The Power of Being Fed Up!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - January 29, 2024 12:00 - 16 minutesWhat are you fed up with? What are you sick and tired of? Today, we're going to be getting really honest with ourselves and do a deep dive into our own habits, our own thoughts, our patterns that we've fallen into. Maybe there are some aspects of your life that you're not happy about. Are you...
174. How To Move Forward Through Complicated Grief After Suicide - Interview With Leila Salisbury
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - January 22, 2024 13:00 - 1 hourThis is such a special interview with our guest this week, Leila Salisbury, who lost her husband suddenly to suicide, leaving her to raise their daughter. Her story is one of courage and resilience and you don't want to miss it! Leila and I chat about: ~How to navigate through grief when the ...
173. It's All About...Zooming Out! How To See Your Progress!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - January 16, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesThis is a short but sweet, Quick Tip Tuesday episode to serve as a reminder to you just how awesome you are! Widows will often say to me, "Am I going to feel this way forever? I thought I should be better by now. I don't see how things are getting better for me." Let's dig deeper into these qu...
172. Be Happier in 2024 - Focus On These 3 Things!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - January 10, 2024 17:00 - 23 minutesWelcome back listeners! It's been a while since I posted an episode on Widow 180 and I am thrilled to be back! It's a new year, new changes, new direction, and tons of brand new interviews and episodes coming your way each and every week! Happy New Year to all of you! As we step into a new year...
171. Widows, Asking Yourself This ONE Question Will Bring You Peace And Calm!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - April 02, 2023 19:35 - 11 minutesThis episode was inspired by our Widow Squad group coaching discussion about how our relationships with others have changed since we lost our partner. We will sometimes notice a shift in our relationships with friends and family, at the time when we need them the most! So, ask yourself THI...
170. Dating As A Widow - Stories Of Second Chances At Love!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - March 31, 2023 02:08 - 39 minutesThis episode is one that was just too juicy to pass up! This is an episode from the Widow Squad Podcast, where we get the inside scoop on what it's like navigating the dating world as a widow. I hope you enjoy these stories of second chances at love. I hope this encourages you that there can ...
169. Thriving After Loss: Why A Retreat Might Be The Key For Widows!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - March 22, 2023 17:32 - 18 minutesOne of the common things I see happen with widows is that after we lose our spouse, we get overloaded with taking care of all the things. We're trying to find a new balance, managing the logistics of the day to day, but we also wonder who we are. We wonder what's in store for us. And we don't ha...
168. Ignoring What THEY Say (When To NOT Follow This 'Widow Rule')
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - March 16, 2023 16:26 - 12 minutesWhen you become a widow, suddenly everyone approaches you with some well-intentioned advice. This is one of those 'widow rules' we hear about all the time! "They" say not to make any big changes in the first year of widowhood. But you have to consider, on an individual basis, if this makes sen...
167. Widowed Twice And Still Finding Happiness! - Interview With Emily Thiroux Threatt
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - March 09, 2023 21:20 - 1 hourThis week's podcast guest is no stranger to grief and loss. Emily Thiroux Threatt is our special guest on the podcast today. She has been widowed twice and shares her journey through both losses, how she coped with grief, and how she is finding happiness and joy through creativity and new pursui...
166. This One's For All The Widowed Mamas With Kiddos Still At Home!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - March 04, 2023 12:55 - 14 minutesOn today's episode, we're bringing up a couple of topics that came up in our Widow Squad member meeting this last week, and if you're a widowed mama with kiddos still at home, I know you can relate! We're talking about the struggles of solo-parenting, working full-time, managing the house, the...
165. How This Widow Is Reimagining, Rebuilding, And Rising Up! - Interview With Laurice Duffy
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - February 27, 2023 17:50 - 48 minutesI had the pleasure of talking to our returning guest, Laurice Duffy this week on the podcast! It's been 2 years since our first interview on Episode 10 and we had a lot of catching up to do! Laurice and I chat about: ~ Her time as a caregiver to her husband Kevin, who passed away from ALS in...