Latest Youngwidow Podcast Episodes
164. What To Do On The "Death-iversary" Day (AKA Death Anniversary) - Kim, Melissa, And Jen From The Widow Squad Podcast!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - February 21, 2023 15:16 - 32 minutesWhat's a widow to do on the "death-iversary" day...aka the "spirit day" as we call it in the Widow Squad? This is Episode 4 of the WidowSquad Podcast, a brand new podcast where we introduce a topic, related to widowhood, of course, and share our experience and advice to listeners! I am so exci...
163. Facing Valentine's Day As A Widow! *Special BONUS Episode
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - February 14, 2023 15:44 - 10 minutesToday is Valentine's Day 2023. It's one of those days, those miletone days, those holidays that we have to face. My intent for this episode was to come up with some helpful tips and strategies to make it through this Valentine's Day and make it a little less hurtful, a little more bearable. T...
162. Don't Make Assumptions! - An Important Tip For Widows!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - February 13, 2023 04:39 - 13 minutesIf you haven't read the book The Four Agreements: A Toltec Wisdom Book by Don Miguel Ruiz, I highly suggest it! We just finished reading it in the Widow Squad book club. I love its simplicity and reminders to us about what's important in life! And agreement number 3, Don't Make Assumptions re...
This Widow Is Relentlessly Resilient! - Interview With Michelle Scharf (Part 2)
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - February 06, 2023 16:35 - 52 minutesThis week we continue our conversation with Michelle Scharf as she shares her journey through grief after losing her husband John to cancer. Here's what we chat about: ~ How within a span of 6 months she lost her husband, became an empty-nester, and turned 50! ~ How she turned to alcohol ...
161. This Widow Is Relentlessly Resilient! - An Interview With Michelle Scharf (Part 1)
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - January 29, 2023 01:18 - 57 minutesMichelle Scharf joins us this week on the podcast to share her raw and honest account of losing her husband to cancer. This is Part 1 of a 2 part conversation with Michelle. On today's episode we talk about: ~ The sweet story of how she met her husband! ~ How she found out he was diagnosed...
160. A Quote That Will Truly Inspire You! - BONUS Mini-episode!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - January 21, 2023 20:24 - 8 minutes"A ship in harbor is safe, but that's not what ships were built for." This is one of may favorite quotes to get me motivated! It's by Paulo Coehlo, author of the bestselling book, The Alchemist. This quote has many meanings, but to me it exemplifies how we try to stay safe, tucked away in our...
159. Sharing Wisdom On Widowhood And Wealth - An Interview With Donna Kendrick
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - January 17, 2023 19:49 - 1 hourDonna Kendrick will never forget the "Omgosh, what just happened?!" moment when she discovered her husband Greg had passed away suddenly in 2013. Donna found herself navigating the confusing world of finances post-loss, and then also felt a calling when she realized that she wanted to change car...
158. Embrace Your Pace - When You Feel Like You're Not Grieving Fast Enough!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - January 11, 2023 15:59 - 9 minutesLast week in the WidowSquad weekly meeting, we were doing a group exercise and choosing our Word Of The Year. Are you familiar with this exercise? It's a very powerful tool to help us stay motivated and focused throughout the year. One of our lovely WidowSquad members chose the word PATIENCE....
157. How Life-Long Learning Is Helping This Widow Heal After Losing Her Husband - Interview With Michelle Collins
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - January 09, 2023 03:42 - 1 hourOn this episode we are talking to Michelle Collins, author, grief educator, yoga and meditation coach. Michelle's husband Glen took his own life in 2016. Michelle talks to us today about the aftermath of the loss and how she is rebuilding her life. Michelle and I chat about: ~ How she felt e...
156. Carry THIS With You Throughout 2023 To Make It A Great Year! - BONUS Mini-episode!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - January 02, 2023 01:29 - 7 minutesHope is believeing with confidence that good things will happen in the future. Whatever place you're in right now, whatever you're feeling in this season is right for you. It's where you need to be. I ask you and encourage you, no matter what you're feeling, no matter the high or the low you...
155. 3 Powerful Questions To Reflect On 2022!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - December 29, 2022 14:33 - 14 minutesThe benefits of reflection are so often overlooked, especially when grieving, when we're feeling like we're just trying to stay afloat. We're so busy adjusting to our new life, our new normal, that we don't tak the time to stop and look at ourselves, not just to praise ourselves, but to see how ...
154. 3 Ways To Manage Anxiety During The Holidays!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - December 23, 2022 18:15 - 15 minutesWe're starting today's podcast with a quote from Marcus Aurelius and he says "The nearer a man comes to a calm mind, the closer he is to strength." This is an important quote because today's topic on the podcast is anxiety. This podcast episode covers 3 ways you can manage anxiety during the h...
153. Best Of Widow To Widow Advice On Surviving The Holidays!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - December 17, 2022 20:53 - 21 minutesToday's episode was pulled from clips of interviews I have done in the past 2 years on Widow 180: The Podcast. I always like to ask my guests how they handle the big milestone dates and holidays. What did they do to get through it? How did they handle the first holiday season as a widow? An...
152. Widow We Do Now? -Interview With Anita Coyle
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - December 12, 2022 20:41 - 1 hourAnita Coyle's husband Jason died suddenly one night while swimming at a local rec center. Their kids were 12, 8, 5, and 2 years old at the time. Jason was only 42. Just one week later, Anita was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. In today's episode Anita shares some of her biggest struggles in deali...
151. 5 Stress Triggers You Might Face During The Holidays!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - December 05, 2022 19:28 - 16 minutesToday we're talking about grief triggers to be aware of during the holiday season! They can happen anytime, anywhere! But sometimes, we KNOW they are a possibility so we can mentally prepare for them. Today we break down 5 different grief triggers to be aware of! Do you have any other one...
150. How This Widow Is Using Creativity And Showing Up For Life In A Big Way! - Interview With Candace Crockett
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - November 29, 2022 01:04 - 52 minutesCandace Crockett lost her husband Tyler after a short battle with cancer. He was diagnosed in December of 2019 but passed away just weeks later during his first chemo treatment. Candace and I chat about: ~ How COVID affected her healing time with her kids. ~ How she felt such a profound l...
149. How To Feel Gratitude, Even When You Feel Like There's Nothing To Be Thankful For!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - November 22, 2022 18:37 - 18 minutesWhen you are suffering the loss of someone in your life and you are genuinely and completely buried in grief, it's pretty damn hard to find anything to be grateful for. When we feel the overpower of grief, we can get into a gratitiude slump. Here's a way to uplevel your gratitude game and RE...
148. The 3 P's To Remember This Holiday Season!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - November 17, 2022 15:06 - 18 minutesThe holidays are approaching us quickly! Have you made plans yet? Do you have an idea of what you want to do and where you want to go? With all of the changes that widows are faced with, keeping holiday traditions can feel very comforting...or not! In this episode we are talking about the 3 P...
147. Turning Pain Into Purpose After Losing Her Husband To Suicide - Interview With Sissi O'Shaughnessy
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - November 09, 2022 20:04 - 54 minutesSissi's husband Mark took his own life in May 2020, just 2 months after Sissi lost her mom to cancer. Sissi had to manage her compound grief plus raise her two young daughters on her own. Sissi and I talk about: ~ the guilt she felt after her husband's suicide ~ How you can allow grief t...
146. What Are HEART Convos And Why Are They Important?
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - November 02, 2022 19:12 - 18 minutesToday we are talking all about HEART Convos and why they are so important in our relationships and friendships. As widows, we find our lives ever-changing, ever-evolving, including our relationships with our friends. Sometimes we find those nearest and dearest to us suddenly backing out of ou...
145. How This Widow Is Finding Purpose After Losing Her Husband To ALS - Interview With Amanda Landry
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - October 27, 2022 22:52 - 1 hourAmanda's husband Brian was diagnosed with bulbar ALS and passed away just 3 months later. Amanda has been picking up the pieces of their broken life since losing him in September 2020. But, she is determined to live a life honoring Brian by serving others and turning her pain into purpose. Ama...
144. Wings For Widows (Non-profit Financial Assistance) - Interview With JoAnne Funch
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - October 20, 2022 18:47 - 46 minutesJoAnne Funch lost her husband Alan suddenly after an injury at work, leaving her to raise their daughter and run the family business. JoAnne talks to us today on the podcast about: ~ juggling parenting and running a business! ~not allowing yourself the time to grieve ~ not having anywhere ...
143. THIS Is The #1 "Side Effect" Of Grief!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - October 12, 2022 14:43 - 8 minutesHands down, the NUMBER 1 side effect of grief is LONELINESS! This is why we wanted to talk to you guys about it! So, I've collaborated with Kim Murray of Widow 411 and Melissa Pierce of Filled With Gold for a presentation called Kicking Loneliness To The Curb! It happens LIVE tonight Octobe...
142. How This Widow Is Rebuilding Life After Her Husband's Suicide - Interview With Lindsey Portmann
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - October 09, 2022 02:19 - 51 minutesLindsey's husband Ronnie had been suffering mental illness and battling depression for years. On February 13, 2020, he took his own life. Lindsey and I talk about: ~ How Lindsey tried everything she could to help Ronnie. ~ How having important conversations around mental illness is crucial...
141. 10 Reasons Why Widows Should Journal After Losing Their Spouse!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - October 01, 2022 17:45 - 13 minutesYour voice is your story and you have a story to tell! Telling our stories transforms our lives! Here are 10 reasons why every widow should write and journal after losing their spouse! Join our 4 week Rediscovery Through Writing! Creative Grief Writing Program for widows starting October 3 2...
140. From Isolation To Inspiring Author! - Interview With Debbie Weiss
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - September 27, 2022 16:08 - 59 minutesDebbie lost her husband George after a 4 year battle with cancer. Debbie found herself isolated and lonely and trying to create a new life that made her feel confident and proud of the person she was becoming. In today's episode, Debbie and I chat about: ~ how she tackled the first few month...
139. Stop Beating Yourself Up! The Power Of Self-Compassion
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - September 19, 2022 16:34 - 19 minutesAre you being nice to yourself? Are you treating yourself the same way you would treat your best friend if she were in your situation? As widows, we put so much pressure on oursleves to have all of the answers right away after we lose our spouse. We are thrown into a new life of unwanted chang...
138. Angel Numbers And Signs From Our Loved Ones! - Interview With Kim Murray
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - September 12, 2022 23:01 - 58 minutesDo you ever notice sequences of numbers that keep appearing for you? Maybe you see 4:44 on the clock all the time. Or maybe you see 444 on the license plate in front of you. These are called angel numbers, messages of support from our loved ones! Do you ever get signs from your loved ones? May...
137. Searching For Home And Self - An Interview With Kyomi O'Connor
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - September 05, 2022 17:42 - 46 minutesIn this week's episode, I talk to widow and author Kyomi O'Connor, who lost her husband Patrick in 2016 to metastatic melanoma. Today she shares some lessons for healing and centering yourself after trauma. Kyomi and I chat about: ~ Ironically, her husband Patrick did cancer research for a l...
136. One More Thing About Making Tough Decisions As A Widow! - BONUS Episode!
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck - August 30, 2022 15:28 - 12 minutesA couple of weeks ago I did an episode on tapping into our intuition to help guide us through life and make better decisions. Well, I thought of one more thing I wanted to add to that about making tough decisions! Hence, this BONUS Tuesday episode! This is a simple thing we can do when we're s...