Still feel like you're in survival mode—months or even years after loss?

In this milestone 150th episode of the Brave Widow Show, Emily dives deep into why your nervous system stays “on alert” after losing your spouse and what to do about it. 

Whether you're newly widowed or it's been a decade, this is your guide to finally feeling peace again.

✅ Why grief triggers your body’s threat system
✅ How to tell if you're stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn
✅ 5 powerful ways to reset your nervous system and create safety
✅ How Emily’s “Chaos to Calm” method works—and how you can start using it today
✅ A special invitation to book a 1:1 coaching consult and get personalized support

📅 Ready to move from chaos to calm?
Book a free consult at: https://www.bravewidow.com

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Resources & Support for Widows:

💛 Ready for more support? Join my coaching program to navigate this journey with confidence. Book a free consult here: https://calendly.com/bravewidow/widow-consult-call

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Meet Karen: One of the bravest widows I know.

After losing her husband, Ben, Karen was left to navigate life, raising children, and maintaining a strong presence in her church community. 

Over the course of just a few months, her involvement in the Brave Widow Membership and Coaching Program helped her find the strength to move forward and rediscover purpose in her life.

In this episode, Karen talks about:

If you’re struggling with grief or trying to find hope after loss, Karen’s story will inspire you.

Resources & Support for Widows:

💛 Ready for more support? Join my coaching program to navigate this journey with confidence. Book a free consult here: https://calendly.com/bravewidow/widow-consult-call

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Feeling like your best days are behind you? You're not alone. 

In this powerful episode, I talk about one of the most common fears widows and grievers experience:

“Will life ever feel good again?” 

You'll learn:

I’ll also share a deeply personal story of resilience from a friend whose life changed forever—and how she found purpose even in suffering.

🔗 Ready to rebuild your life after loss?

Join the Brave Widow Membership or book a free consult here: [Insert Link]

✨ If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who needs encouragement today.

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Resources & Support for Widows:
💛 Ready for more support? Join my coaching program to navigate this journey with confidence. Book a free consult here: https://calendly.com/bravewidow/widow-consult-call

🔹 Join the Brave Widow Membership: Get coaching, workshops, and a community of support → https://bravewidow.com/join
🔹 Download the Brave New Widow Starter Kit: A free guide to help you navigate the first steps of widowhood. → https://bravewidow.com/start

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In this episode of the Brave Widow Show, I share a story I’ve never fully told—how real estate unexpectedly became one of the most powerful tools in my grief journey.

From sitting in a parking lot, terrified to attend my first real estate meeting…
To buying properties, flipping homes, managing Airbnbs…
To being voted Vice President of my local real estate investor group—

This story isn’t just about real estate. 

It’s about rebuilding your life one uncertain, brave step at a time.

💛 You'll hear:

Resources & Support for Widows:
💛 Ready for more support? Join my coaching program to navigate this journey with confidence. Book a free consult here: https://calendly.com/bravewidow/widow-consult-call

🔹 Join the Brave Widow Membership: Get coaching, workshops, and a community of support → https://bravewidow.com/join
🔹 Download the Brave New Widow Starter Kit: A free guide to help you navigate the first steps of widowhood. → https://bravewidow.com/start

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What If Everything You’ve Been Told About Grief Is Wrong?

In this deeply personal episode, I pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to work with a grief-informed life coach—and why coaching was the missing piece that helped me go from surviving to truly living again after loss.

You’ll hear:

💛 If you’re tired of feeling stuck in grief or unsure what’s next—this is your sign.

Resources:

📅 Schedule a 1:1 consult call with me: https://calendly.com/bravewidow/widow-consult-call

The Faith-Based Coaching Academy: https://faithbasedcoachingacademy.com

Grief Recovery Institute: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com

In this powerful and personal episode of the Brave Widow Show, Emily shares what it’s really like to make major life decisions after the loss of a spouse—including her own emotional journey of selling the home she once shared with her late husband.

Grief brings brain fog, indecision, and a deep loss of confidence. But healing—and rebuilding a life you love—requires the ability to take action, even when you're uncertain.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why grief impacts your brain’s ability to make decisions

8 practical steps to rebuild confidence in decision-making

The power of forming a “Board of Advisors” for emotional and practical support

What it looks like to make decisions from peace—not fear

This episode is part of Emily’s Self-Trust System, where she teaches widows how to reclaim their voice, confidence, and power.

🎧 Listen now and discover how to move forward with clarity—even in the fog of grief.

📝 Ready to work 1:1 with Emily? Book a free consult → [Insert Link]
💻 Learn more: www.bravewidow.com

#WidowSupport #GriefToGrowth #ConfidenceAfterLoss #WidowhoodJourney #HealingAfterLoss #FaithBasedCoaching

Widowhood isn’t just about grief recovery—it’s a journey through different seasons of healing, rediscovery, and transformation. 

You’ve heard about the five stages of grief (which wasn’t created for widows); now learn about the four seasons of widowhood.

In this episode, I break down the 4 Seasons of Widowhood and what you need to know to move through them with confidence and clarity.

🚀 You'll learn:
✅ The hidden emotional shifts that happen in each season
✅ Why grief isn’t a straight path—and how to navigate setbacks
✅ The biggest challenges widows face (and how to overcome them)
✅ How to stop feeling stuck and start rebuilding your life with intention

If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of what’s next, this episode will give you the roadmap you need. 

🎧 Listen now and take the next step toward healing, hope, and a future you love. 

👉 Subscribe & leave a review! Your support helps more widows find the guidance they need.

Resources & Support for Widows:
🔹 Join the Brave Widow Membership: Get coaching, workshops, and a community of support → https://bravewidow.com
🔹 Download the Brave New Widow Starter Kit: A free guide to help you navigate the first steps of widowhood. → https://bravewidow.com/start

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Challenge

01:29 The Four Seasons of Widowhood

06:57 Season One: Devastation

13:27 Season Two: Desperation

24:11 Season Three: Exploration

31:22 Season Four: Creation

34:34 Conclusion and Resources

✨ If this episode resonated with you, please like, share, and leave a comment. Your story matters. Let’s support one another on this journey.

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kimberly Hubenette—widow, author, and CEO of her dental practice in Sonoma, California. 

She shares her personal journey of navigating grief while managing a business, the strategies she used to move forward, and how she now helps professionals who feel stuck after loss.

🔥 Topics We Discuss: 

Resources & Support for Widows:

Facebook and IG: authordr.kimberlyhubenette 

YouTube: @livelovesurviveTHRIVE 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-hubenette-dds-magd-2800a624?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BGirxnqGCQuiQk%2FpctP0lGQ%3D%3D
Link For Free Gift Or Offer (If Any): Love How You Look In The Mirror With A Free Virtual Call Livelovesurvivethrive.com (will forward to drkimberlyhubenette.com)
Free Gift/Offer Description (If Any): my book GRID as an audible/physical book/ 30 minute consultation email me at [email protected]
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Chapters:

00:05 Upcoming Grief to Growth Challenge

00:18 Why You Feel Stuck in Grief

00:51 Register for the Challenge

01:01 Introducing Dr. Kimberly Hubenette

01:10 Helping Professionals Move Forward

01:23 Support for Business Owners

01:39 Living Without Forgetting

01:59 Connect with Dr. Kimberly

02:11 Free Gifts and Resources

02:37 Conversation with Dr. Kimberly

✨ If this episode resonated with you, please like, share, and leave a comment. Your story matters. Let’s support one another on this journey.

#BraveWidow #GriefJourney #WidowSupport #LifeAfterLoss #Healing #Motherhood #Resilience

💔 What happens when your world is turned upside down in an instant? 

At just 38, Alex lost her husband to colon cancer, leaving her to raise three young children alone. In this deeply moving episode, Alex shares her unexpected widowhood journey, the challenges of solo parenting, and the healing process that helped her rebuild her life.

✨ Inside this episode:
✅ How Alex processed her husband’s shocking stage 4 cancer diagnosis
✅ Navigating grief while raising three children
✅ The struggles of losing a partner who wouldn’t discuss end-of-life planning
✅ How she found support, community, and strength in widowhood
✅ Thoughts on love, dating, and the hope for a second chapter 

🔗 Resources Mentioned:
Find Alex - https://www.instagram.com/love.interrupted/

💡 Brave Widow Starter Kit – Get free tools & guidance for your grief journey: BraveWidow.com/Start
💡 Grief to Growth Challenge (April 8-10) – Learn how to move forward with healing & clarity: BraveWidow.com/Challenge
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💔 "How Do I Survive This?" 💔

Losing a spouse is devastating, and when you're left in the wreckage, it can feel impossible to move forward. 

In this episode of The Brave Widow Show, Jenifer shares her raw and emotional journey after losing her husband to COVID, navigating grief, and raising two boys on her own.

 In This Episode, We Discuss:
✔️ The heartbreaking moment of letting go.
✔️ Facing the isolation and judgment that comes with loss.
✔️ How her children helped her keep going.
✔️ The power of community and finding support.
✔️ Rebuilding life even when you never wanted to start over.

💡 Resources & Support for Widows:
🔹 Join the Brave Widow Membership: Get coaching, workshops, and a community of support. 💙 → https://bravewidow.com
🔹 Download the Brave Widow Starter Kit: A free guide to help you navigate the first steps of widowhood. → https://bravewidow.com/start
🔹 Follow Brave Widow on Instagram: @bravewidow

📢 Special Offer: Get 30 Days FREE in the Brave Widow Membership (no credit card required!) DM me "FREE" on Instagram or email me at [your email] before the end of March!

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🔗 Resources Mentioned:
💡 Brave Widow Starter Kit – Get free tools & guidance for your grief journey: BraveWidow.com/Start

🌟 Join the Brave Widow Membership: BraveWidow.com

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