A Widow's Heart

On my latest podcast, "A Widow's Heart," I can't wait for you to meet Gigi Williams, whose relentless faith and spirit will inspire you to overcome anything! I'm Pam Lundell. Gigi was born with what some would call a disability, but she experienced joy knowing that in every situation, God works for the good of those who love Him…and yes, even after the death of her husband. Her book is titled " Gods Hand in My One...Looking Back at the Master's Plan".

A 30-foot wave of mud and debris crashed down on Kim Cantin's home in 2018, and life changed in an instant. She lost her husband and son, while Kim and her daughter survived. Hear Kim's inspiring story based on her book "Where Yellow Flowers Bloom."

Susie Larson is a bestselling author, national speaker, and host of the popular radio show Susie Larson Live. Whether behind a desk or behind a mic, Susie lives out her passion to see people everywhere awakened to the depth of God's love, the value of their soul, and the height of their calling in Christ Jesus. In this episode we talk about her book, "Strong in Battle...Why the humble will prevail". Even though your battle is real, Jesus has already won the war!

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Korinn S. Hawkins is an author and a meditation instructor. Hawkins has a background as an energy therapist and is a trained AcuEnergetics® Meditation Instructor and Practitioner. She has written and illustrated several children's books and the self-help memoir The Four Relationships: Seeking connection in a world of disconnect. She offers meditation online through her website www.Korinn.com and at her YouTube channel Open Heart Living where she hosts 365 Days of Open Heart Living. Korinn has a passion for helping others to connect to themselves. Her encouragement is to "Live your Heart." Because in learning how to listen to your heart and letting it be expressed, you are opening yourself to living the life your heart truly wants for you.

Susan led a beautiful life with her husband and son then one day it all changed in an instant when her husband took his own life. It's a hard subject to talk about but Susan does it with grace and lots of love and now leads a grief group for those whose loved ones died by suicide. Susan's empathy has also led her to lead a group for widows and a place on the board of directors for Widow Might. (www.widowmight.org) Susan will also be the first to say she still has a beautiful life and will tell you why in this episode of "A Widow's Heart". #widow #grief #griefgroup #suicide

CEO of Widows Do Bounce Back, Bestselling Author, and speaker, Maya Tyler, was born in Takoma Park, Maryland. She received her BS in Information Systems from Virginia State University and completed English and writing courses at the University of Connecticut. She received her official life coaching certificate in 2019 and is currently continuing her education in the subject of clinical mental health.

Her mission is to help widowed people like herself "create, financially support, and execute a plan to bounce back, raise healthy children, and find happiness after spousal loss". She is known to ask the thought-provoking question, inspired by her late mentor, Susan W. Bernstein - "Who Is #NEXTYOU?"

While she works full time as a course instructor and widow life-coach, Maya also enjoys Yoga, YA fiction, and beach time with her mom. She currently lives in Maryland with her two boys, partner Danny, and their new baby girl, Aria.

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Jacqueline Skog is a licensed Christian counselor who comes alongside others to help them through, trauma, abuse and grief through her service "Peace and Safety Counseling Services." Jacquie talks about her own grief journey from the perspective of someone who others talk to for that help. Jacquie shares other grief stories from her life that will inspire you to move forward while marveling at God's presence and anointment on her life. #grief #widow #counselingservices #grief #widow #mentalhealth

Award-winning journalist Pat Miles was married to Bucky and they were fully set for life, but not for death. After Bucky's death from a short illness, Pat found herself with a plate full of unanticipated emotions, decisions and legal problems. After speaking with countless widows she learned she was not alone in feeling adrift after losing her spouse and wrote a book "BEFORE All is Said and Done". Pat shares invaluable insight and lessons learned as she moves forward with hope and a future.

Pam Lundell shares a touching story from her emails and letters from widows, widowers, and those on a grief journey. She talks about a hairstylist named Sarah who, during a haircut for an elderly couple, unknowingly brought them their last best moment of happiness before the wife's sad passing in March. Pam encourages her listeners to look for opportunities to make a difference and reminds them that even the smallest of gestures can have repercussions that go unseen.

She called him her Warrior Husband and lost him in battle. Hear a unique perspective from a young military widow that offers hope wherever you are on your journey. Char's book "A Beautiful Tragedy", grants your permission to grieve and offers hope if you're stuck on your grief journey.