Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck

240. Surviving The Unthinkable - Interview With Stephanie Duran


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What if less than a year after getting married, you're told you have only 3 months to live? This was the reality of this week's guest on the podcast, Stephanie Duran, who lost her husband to terminal cancer.  

Stephanie opens up about the realities of caregiving and also bravely discusses their experience with California’s Death with Dignity law, and the complexity of honoring Jeff’s wish for a compassionate, courageous end to his suffering.

Stephanie and I chat about:

~Anticipatory grief

~The challenge of rediscovering oneself

~The delicate balance of self-care and moving forward. 

~Her decision to become a grief coach

~How trusting your own heart is essential in grief recovery.

She also shares the liberating adventures that helped her reconnect with herself (including a solo trip to the Caribbean), the creation of her memoir, “Because I Loved You: Surviving the Unthinkable,” and her beautiful story of finding new love and building a life in Australia.

If you’re looking for inspiration, practical advice for widows, or simply a story that honors both the pain and hope in loss, this episode is sure to move you!

 Tune in for wisdom on navigating grief, letting go with love, and choosing courage in life after loss.

Learn more about Stephanie and find her grief coaching resources at StephanieDuran.com or connect with her on Instagram at @StephanieDuranOfficial.

Don’t miss this heartfelt, hope-filled conversation with someone who’s walked the road and found meaning—and even new love—after heartbreak.

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