Episode 58: Healing, Heaviness, and the Holidays

Episode 58: Healing, Heaviness, and the Holidays

Grief doesn’t take a break for the holidays, and neither do the demands of parenting. Today, we’re opening up about the emotional rollercoaster of being the "only" parent during the most wonderful (and sometimes hardest) time of the year. We explore how to create new joy when the old traditions feel heavy, the power of community, and the beauty of prioritizing experiences over things. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the weight of it all, this conversation is for you.

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

01:18 Holiday Reflections and Family Traditions

04:25 Traveling During the Holidays

08:42 Experiences Over Material Gifts

12:00 Navigating Grief and Parenting Challenges

43:33 The Weight of Single Parenting

52:55 Creating New Traditions and Moving Forward

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Episode 62: The Worst Day of Your Life

Episode 62: The Worst Day of Your Life

Deathversary. Angelversary. Reunion Day. Why are we naming it? How do we navigate it every year? The widows sit down to talk about this jarring anniversary. From going to the cemetery, to having an ad...

16 Mar 21min

Episode 61: Marybeth's Story: Finding Courage in the In-Between

Episode 61: Marybeth's Story: Finding Courage in the In-Between

After 29 years with Todd, Marybeth’s life changed in an instant. Now two years out, she is navigating the 'after' with incredible courage—including traveling solo to find connection in our community a...

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Episode 60: A Valentine's Night of laughter and connection

Episode 60: A Valentine's Night of laughter and connection

Holly, Keira and Whitney sit down with a live audience on Valentine's Day! In this live podcast, the ladies discuss the complexities of grief, connection, and the journey of widowhood. Audience member...

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Episode 59: The Power of Premonition : When the Soul Knows First

Episode 59: The Power of Premonition : When the Soul Knows First

In this episode of Every Widow Thing, we are joined by Shelly —a school principal and mother of triplets who shares a story that challenges our understanding of timing and intuition. Shelly walks us t...

28 Jan 1h 25min

Bonus Episode: Finding Your Footing in the New Year!

Bonus Episode: Finding Your Footing in the New Year!

The "January Blues" hit a little differently when you’re navigating life after the loss of a spouse. In this episode, we’re keeping it real about why the start of a new year can feel so heavy for wido...

14 Jan 9min

Episode 56: Thank You, Cancer: Finding Faith in Adversity

Episode 56: Thank You, Cancer: Finding Faith in Adversity

Meet Danny Leslie, a widower who turned his grief into a powerful message of hope and resilience. After losing his wife, Raffi, to cancer in December 2024, Danny compiled their journey into a remarkab...

12 Nov 20251h 14min

Episode 55: Walking by Faith: How One Mother Navigated the Tragedy of Loss

Episode 55: Walking by Faith: How One Mother Navigated the Tragedy of Loss

In this special episode of Every Widow Thing, our friend, Stephanie, joins us to share her experience of profound loss and grief after her 15-year-old daughter, Kobi, died in a horrific home accident....

18 Okt 20251h 6min

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