Brave Widow Show

By Emily Tanner

Society & Culture Education

What's Brave Widow Show about?

Inspiration for young widows to help heal their heart, find hope, and dream again for the future.

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Brave Widow Show episodes:

06.04.2024
BW 100: Celebrating 100 Milestones: The Brave Widow Show Reflects and Inspires
In this milestone 100th episode of the Brave Widow Show, I reflect on the 18-month journey since the show's inception. The Brave Widow Show was created to inspire and encourage you, the audience! From openly talking about my own experiences to sharing...
05.28.2024
BW 099: Finding Hope and Rebuilding Life After Loss: Dana Johnson’s Inspirational Journey
In this episode of the Brave Widow show, Emily sits down with Dana Johnson, a Jesus-reliant solo mom who turned her heart-wrenching loss into a journey of faith, resilience, and rebirth. Dana's life was irrevocably changed in June 2021 when...
05.21.2024
BW 098: Rebuilding Confidence and Trust After Loss - with Andrea Amador
Rebuilding Confidence and Trust After Loss - with Andrea Amador The Juicy Woman: Rebuilding Confidence and Trust After Loss In this episode, Emily speaks with Andrea Amador, the Juicy Woman and women's empowerment coach, about rebuilding trust and confidence in oneself after...
05.14.2024
BW 097: Do Comedy and Grief go Together?
How can you laugh again after your person is gone? How can a stand-up comedian genuinely continue in their career when suffering such a deep loss? Angela shares her story of how she moved through grief and honors her person by...
05.07.2024
BW 096: From People Pleaser to Powerhouse: Talia's Tips for Women as a Christian Confidence Coach
Are you a people-pleaser who suffers from approval addiction? As widows we often put ourselves last, serving others out of guilt or “I should’s”. Talia Osborne, shares her story of how she stopped being a people-pleaser and now serves as a...
04.30.2024
BW 095: Living a Life by Design, not Default - with Nikki Stock
Nikki is a widow and coma survivor based in Cambridge, UK. After experiencing two major traumas in quick succession, Nikki took a step back to reassess her life and business. Now, she's a strategist, mentor, and motivational speaker who believes...
04.23.2024
BW 094: Love your Life After Loss (and the Power of Coaching!)
In this episode, I discuss the transformative journey from loss to rediscovery. Join me as I share: That life can still be fulfilling and enjoyable after experiencing loss, without minimizing the pain of that loss. Initial Feelings of Hopelessness: After...
04.10.2024
BW 093: The Solution to Loneliness in Grief
In this episode, we are going to discuss the solution to loneliness in grief. I will address the following topics: Reasons for Social Circle Changes: I will explore why a widow's social circle may change, including factors such as the...
04.02.2024
BW 092: Guilt in Grief, Unmet Expectations, and Lost Dreams for the Future (Grief Recovery Method Basics)
I am going to put out a disclaimer for today's episode that the information I'm going to cover today. Comes from the grief recovery method. It comes from the grief recovery Institute. So with that being said, I want to share...
03.26.2024
BW 091: Bearing Light in Darkness : Andrea Rivera's Dual Loss
in the face of unfathomable tragedy, Andrea Rivera's story shines as a beacon of resilience and strength. At the tender ages of 20 and 24, Andrea found herself widowed not once, but twice, navigating the depths of grief while shouldering...
03.19.2024
BW 090: Finding Light Again: Wisdom from Widowhood
Join us on today's episode as we welcome a special guest, Erin, who bravely shares her journey through widowhood. Erin opens up about the importance of leaning on the support of those around us during times of need. She candidly...
03.12.2024
BW 089: Healing Through Grief: Dr. Betsy Guerra's Faith Formula Unveiled
Watch the video here or on YouTube; listen anywhere podcasts are played (Apple, Spotify, Google…) The Transcript is below. Content warning: severe mental retardation, epilepsy , immersion in water, Death Dr. Betsy Guerra is a bilingual psychotherapist, international speaker, author, and CEO of Better with Betsy and...
03.05.2024
BW 088: Navigating Grief: Insights from a Widow's Heart - with Allison Hintz
Allison Hintz is 41 years old. She has four kids, 16, 14, and 10 year old twins. She lost her husband drew completely unexpectedly to a massive stroke. He had a stroke on December 7th and remained conscience until late...
02.27.2024
BW 087: Finding Purpose in Grief: Jillian's Widowhood, Motherhood, and The Pursuit of Law.
Jillian Gentile is from the Hudson Valley in upstate New York. She became a widow in 2020 when her husband contracted sepsis from an injury he sustained during his service in the U. S. Army. She has a 10 year...
02.20.2024
BW 086- Heartbreak in Health: A Widow's Tale of Loss and Struggle
Eryn Zamora. Aaron is a 28 year old widow who lost her husband and person of four years, to a terrible form of cancer. He was age 29. He was healthy. Everything was, was great. And, , unfortunately at the...
02.14.2024
BW 085: Widow's Heart: a Tale of Loss, Love, and Liberation with Sue Peters
This is Sue Peters from Highland, Indiana. Valentine's Day is the 3 year anniversary of losing her beloved husband, John. She thought losing him on this day of love would make it even harder to deal with since it would...
02.06.2024
BW 084: Resilience Amidst Grief: Navigating Life's Unforeseen Challenges as a Young Widow
After the loss of her partner to a sudden and tragic death, this 33-year-old widow was left to answer the question of what it takes to adjust to life after the worst possible scenario becomes her reality.\ Links And/Or Social Media...
01.30.2024
BW 083: How Your Relationship Can Continue with Your Person Post Loss
Today is a special episode because this episode is being published on Nathan's birthday. His birthday is January 30th and he would have been turning 43. On his birthday today, so today, as I thought about ways that I could...
01.23.2024
BW 082: Beyond the Pain: Finding Hope as a Widow and Mother
Darlene is a mother to two amazing teenage boys. She married her high school sweetheart at 19 and became a widow two days after her 39th birthday. She had almost 23 years with him and now three years without him....
01.16.2024
BW 081: Resilience Amidst Tragedy: Lauren McGuire's Journey through Widowhood and Motherhood
Meet Lauren McGuire, a resilient woman who faced an unimaginable tragedy when she lost her husband to fentanyl poisoning on August 25th, 2021. This heartbreaking incident left her to navigate the challenging journey of widowhood while caring for their three...
01.09.2024
BW 080: Navigating Loss and Resilience as a Mother
Dive into the heart of resilience and music with Whitney on our latest episode. A mother of four, Whitney's poignant journey unfolds as she navigates life after her husband's passing in 2014. Two children, with a third on the way...
01.02.2024
BW 079: Unveiling Resilience: A Mother's Brave Journey Through Grief and Courage
In 'Life Unveiled with Andrea Fazio,' we explore the inspiring journey of a young widow who faced unimaginable challenges when her husband was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 31 and eventually passed away. Left to care for her...
12.29.2023
BW 078: A new year brings new opportunities.
In today's New Year's episode, as we approach the year 2024, a time that once held childhood dreams of flying cars, holograms, and robotic assistants, we reflect on the remarkable contrast between those visions and the reality of today. This...
12.28.2023
BW 077: Embracing Life's Tapestry: A Widow's Journey of Love, Loss, and New Beginnings
Shannon Strawbridge. Shannon is a mother of three. She's 44, almost 45, and became widowed at the age of 42. Her husband Matt was 46 at the time of his sudden death. They were married for 12 years and had...
12.26.2023
BW 076: Embracing Resilience: Journeys Beyond Loss
In today's episode, we have a special guest, Jessica Jones, an executive assistant from Virginia. Jess will be sharing her personal journey as a widow, reflecting on 17 years of marriage, the sudden loss of her husband in a car...
12.22.2023
BW 075: The 10 gifts of widowhood.
Today I'm going to share with you 10 gifts about being a widow since this is our Christmas episode. And I want to clarify that these 10 things don't diminish What happened to you? They don't lessen the pain and...
12.21.2023
BW 074: Love Beyond Loss: A Journey of a Young Widow's Endearing Commitment, Till Death Do Us Part
Embark on the emotional journey of Krista, a young widow, as she navigates the challenges of her husband's terminal illness. From a touching proposal amid sickness to treasured moments together, this story resonates with the experiences of widows, highlighting the...
12.19.2023
BW 073: Navigating Challenges: A Widower's Journey in Parenting After Loss
In this heartfelt episode, meet Aaron, a resilient widower who has faced numerous challenges while caring for his children. Aaron's life took an unexpected turn when he tragically lost his wife to a sudden brain aneurysm. Join us as Aaron...
12.15.2023
BW 072: Rediscovering Tomorrow: Navigating Grief and New Beginnings with Roberta Love
Join me on an inspiring journey with Roberta Love, an Italian expatriate who embarked on a life-changing move to the United States five years ago when her then-boyfriend, now late husband, secured a job in California. A dedicated high school...
12.14.2023
BW 071: Resilience in the Face of Tragedy: Life Lessons from a Widowed Father
Ben Sperry is from Jacksonville, Florida. He's a 46 year old widower with a 10 year old boy and a five year old girl. His wife passed away August 31st, 2021 from metastatic breast cancer. ____________________________________________________________________ The Brave Widow Community is...
12.12.2023
BW 070: Embracing Resilience: A Widow's Journey Through Radical Acceptance, Motherhood, and Self-Discovery
: Sierra Hayre Sierra is an author and illustrator and a mother of three and her children were young when her spouse passed. And we have a great conversation about radical acceptance. Of grief and of a new way of...
12.08.2023
BW 069: Love Beyond Loss: A Story of Healing and Second Chances
Today I speak with Toni Donahue. So let me introduce you to her. Toni's late fiance was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017. By 2020, the disease metastasized and she lost him in 2021. It was an absolutely devastating four...
12.07.2023
BW 068: Breaking Chains: A Widow's Journey from Darkness to Healing Light
As we share inspiring stories of widows finding joy after loss. In this episode, we dive into Tammy Denny's journey—a tale of overcoming trauma and discovering happiness again. Despite facing hardships, including an abusive past, Tammy's resilience shines through. Learn...
12.05.2023
BW 067: Faith, Resilience, and New Beginnings: A Young Widow's Journey of Staying True to Herself and God's Plan
Laura is a 31 year old mama, educator, artist, and writer from Grand Rapids, Michigan with currently a four and two year old. She lives her life for them and keeps her zest for life and passion for love alive,...
12.01.2023
BW 066: Love Found, Love Lost: Michelle's Rollercoaster Tale
Michelle, a 37-year-old registered nurse from New Jersey, recounts meeting her late husband, Walter, while working in Atlantic City. Their friendship blossomed into love, marked by memorable dates and a surprise at a karaoke bar. Tragically, Walter passed away, and...
11.30.2023
BW 065: Love in the Face of Adversity: The Courageous Story of Building a Life Beyond Loss
Sari Overby became a widow a little over two years ago after caregiving for her husband, Ben, during his 4.5 year cancer battle. Even after the cancer diagnoses Sari and Ben continued to live their life full of love and...
11.28.2023
BW 064 : Love, Loss, and Second Chances: Navigating Life After Widowhood and Divorce
Join us as Alexandra shares her journey through love, loss, and rediscovery— from rebuilding after widowhood to navigating a second marriage that ended in divorce. Together, we explore the emotional nuances of each experience, address societal narratives, and find inspiration...
11.24.2023
BW 063: Behind the Shadows: The Beautiful Tragedy of a Widow's Love
join us on an emotional journey as we engage in a heartfelt conversation with our guest speaker, Darcy Sober. Together, we explore the complexities of love, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of a family in the face of tragedy. Her...
11.23.2023
BW 062- Gratitude in Grief
Today, here in the US, we are celebrating Thanksgiving. And what better day to talk about gratitude and grief, exploring how we can embrace both sides of this coin. There are moments in grief when we adopt a mindset and...
11.21.2023
BW 061: Heartache in High Heels: A Career Woman's Guide to Healing and Empowerment after Loss
Meet Heather, a resilient 37-year-old woman who has faced life's challenges with strength and grace. Widowed at 35, she recently marked the three-year anniversary of her late husband's passing. Heather is a devoted mother, proudly donning the title of mom...
11.16.2023
BW 060- From Grief to Glory: A Widow's Journey of Choosing Life, Taking Leaps, and Finding Light
From the depths of unimaginable loss to the heights of a renewed life—join me on 'Thriving Through Grief,' where we explore the raw journey of rebuilding after profound tragedy. Through tears and triumphs, we navigate the uncharted territory of widowhood,...
11.15.2023
In Sickness and in Health: Sara's Journey as a Devoted wife and Widow
Sara was a caretaker for her spouse all the way through their entire marriage. And even through all of the doctor visits, the surgeries, the ICU stays, just the overwhelmingness, is that even a word? The overwhelming points of her...
11.10.2023
BW 058: Love, Loss, and Life: Navigating Widowhood and Pregnancy
Cody Price, a resilient mother, musician, and educator hailing from the heart of West Tennessee, shares her poignant journey through loss and strength. In July 2016, tragedy struck when her husband was killed in a motorcycle accident, leaving Cody six...
11.09.2023
BW 057 A Veteran's Journey From Service to Strength Through Grief and Advocacy
Bonnie is a veteran of the United state navy the wife to an angel and the mother to 5 amazing children. Since the death of her husband she stays busy advocating for veterans, trying to normalize grief and loss, and...
11.07.2023
BW 056- From Grief to Grace: A Widow's Perspective on Finding Strength
In this heartfelt podcast, join a 35-year-old mother of three, who unexpectedly lost her beloved husband when he was just 38, as she shares her deeply personal journey of love, loss, and faith. Refusing to label herself as a widow,...
11.02.2023
BW 055- Discovering Spirit: Navigating Loss and Transformation with Jenna Wilson
: In this heartfelt and inspiring podcast, join Jenna Wilson, a licensed midwife turned spiritual guide, as she shares her profound journey of transformation and healing. Jenna's life took a dramatic turn when her husband tragically passed away in a...
10.31.2023
BW 054 -Halloween Masks Widows Wear
Welcome to 'Halloween Masks Widows Wear,' a podcast that offers insight, support, and empowerment to widows and anyone grappling with the weight of their past. We dive deep into the complex emotions and challenges that many widows face, such as...
10.24.2023
BW 053 - Launching a Dating App & Creating a Community for Widows and Widowers in Living Out Their Chapter Two - with Nicky Wake
Well if you are ready to date again, or maybe you're not sure, but you've been scoping out the dating apps and it's looking pretty abysmal. I have an amazing guest here for you. I have Nicky Wake, who is...
10.17.2023
BW 052 - Raising a Child After Losing Her Husband and Rediscovering Who She Really Is - with Nicole Repecka
Finding out that she was pregnant only two days before her husband was put into a coma and ultimately passed. Nicole Repecka shares her experience with raising a child post losing her husband and rediscovering really who she is and...
10.10.2023
BW 51 - Taking Charge: A CFO Relocates from NYC to China and Recreates Her Life Post Loss - with Mano
In episode 51 of the Brave Widow podcast I get to speak with Mano who is a former chief financial officer hailing from New York City and relocated all the way to China in 2016 after the loss of her...

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Brave Widow Show episodes:

BW 100: Celebrating 100 Milestones: The Brave Widow Show Reflects and Inspires

BW 099: Finding Hope and Rebuilding Life After Loss: Dana Johnson’s Inspirational Journey

BW 098: Rebuilding Confidence and Trust After Loss - with Andrea Amador

BW 097: Do Comedy and Grief go Together?

BW 096: From People Pleaser to Powerhouse: Talia's Tips for Women as a Christian Confidence Coach

BW 095: Living a Life by Design, not Default - with Nikki Stock

BW 094: Love your Life After Loss (and the Power of Coaching!)

BW 093: The Solution to Loneliness in Grief

BW 092: Guilt in Grief, Unmet Expectations, and Lost Dreams for the Future (Grief Recovery Method Basics)

BW 091: Bearing Light in Darkness : Andrea Rivera's Dual Loss

BW 090: Finding Light Again: Wisdom from Widowhood

BW 089: Healing Through Grief: Dr. Betsy Guerra's Faith Formula Unveiled

BW 088: Navigating Grief: Insights from a Widow's Heart - with Allison Hintz

BW 087: Finding Purpose in Grief: Jillian's Widowhood, Motherhood, and The Pursuit of Law.

BW 086- Heartbreak in Health: A Widow's Tale of Loss and Struggle

BW 085: Widow's Heart: a Tale of Loss, Love, and Liberation with Sue Peters

BW 084: Resilience Amidst Grief: Navigating Life's Unforeseen Challenges as a Young Widow

BW 083: How Your Relationship Can Continue with Your Person Post Loss

BW 082: Beyond the Pain: Finding Hope as a Widow and Mother

BW 081: Resilience Amidst Tragedy: Lauren McGuire's Journey through Widowhood and Motherhood

BW 080: Navigating Loss and Resilience as a Mother

BW 079: Unveiling Resilience: A Mother's Brave Journey Through Grief and Courage

BW 078: A new year brings new opportunities.

BW 077: Embracing Life's Tapestry: A Widow's Journey of Love, Loss, and New Beginnings

BW 076: Embracing Resilience: Journeys Beyond Loss

BW 075: The 10 gifts of widowhood.

BW 074: Love Beyond Loss: A Journey of a Young Widow's Endearing Commitment, Till Death Do Us Part

BW 073: Navigating Challenges: A Widower's Journey in Parenting After Loss

BW 072: Rediscovering Tomorrow: Navigating Grief and New Beginnings with Roberta Love

BW 071: Resilience in the Face of Tragedy: Life Lessons from a Widowed Father

BW 070: Embracing Resilience: A Widow's Journey Through Radical Acceptance, Motherhood, and Self-Discovery

BW 069: Love Beyond Loss: A Story of Healing and Second Chances

BW 068: Breaking Chains: A Widow's Journey from Darkness to Healing Light

BW 067: Faith, Resilience, and New Beginnings: A Young Widow's Journey of Staying True to Herself and God's Plan

BW 066: Love Found, Love Lost: Michelle's Rollercoaster Tale

BW 065: Love in the Face of Adversity: The Courageous Story of Building a Life Beyond Loss

BW 064 : Love, Loss, and Second Chances: Navigating Life After Widowhood and Divorce

BW 063: Behind the Shadows: The Beautiful Tragedy of a Widow's Love

BW 062- Gratitude in Grief

BW 061: Heartache in High Heels: A Career Woman's Guide to Healing and Empowerment after Loss

BW 060- From Grief to Glory: A Widow's Journey of Choosing Life, Taking Leaps, and Finding Light

In Sickness and in Health: Sara's Journey as a Devoted wife and Widow

BW 058: Love, Loss, and Life: Navigating Widowhood and Pregnancy

BW 057 A Veteran's Journey From Service to Strength Through Grief and Advocacy

BW 056- From Grief to Grace: A Widow's Perspective on Finding Strength

BW 055- Discovering Spirit: Navigating Loss and Transformation with Jenna Wilson

BW 054 -Halloween Masks Widows Wear

BW 053 - Launching a Dating App & Creating a Community for Widows and Widowers in Living Out Their Chapter Two - with Nicky Wake

BW 052 - Raising a Child After Losing Her Husband and Rediscovering Who She Really Is - with Nicole Repecka

BW 51 - Taking Charge: A CFO Relocates from NYC to China and Recreates Her Life Post Loss - with Mano

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