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Brave Widow Show episodes

July 01, 2025 BW 157: Flight Cancelled, Concert Disrupted, Rain Poured… And It Was PERFECT
What if everything that seems to be going wrong is actually working for you?

In this powerful episode, Emily shares three real-life stories where things didn’t go as planned — from canceled flights to a sick concert performer to rain ruining a theme park day — and how she turned frustration into peace, and setbacks into miracles.

LEARN:
✅ How to coach yourself through disappointment and chaos
✅ Why gratitude + mindset shifts change everything
✅ The truth about manifestation and belief after loss
✅ How self-coaching helped Emily create a dream life in just 2 years

FREE CONSULT — BOOK NOW
If you're tired of feeling stuck and want a clear, compassionate path forward, book your free 1:1 Brave Widow Consult today.
✅ Get seen, supported, and guided
✅ Receive a personalized roadmap
✅ Find out if Brave Widow Academy is right for you

💬 Book your free consult here: https://www.bravewidow.com

🔗 Mentioned in this episode:
🎁 Free Starter Kit: https://www.bravewidow.com/start
👭 Join the Brave Widow Community: https://www.bravewidow.com/join
📅 Book a 1:1 Consult: https://www.bravewidow.com/consult

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50 min
June 24, 2025BW 156: Grief Work Isn't Enough: The Truth About Healing No One Tells Widows
What comes after the casseroles, therapy, and prayers.

You've done all the "right" things.
✔ Therapy
✔ Journaling
✔ Prayer
✔ Widow support groups
✔ Reading all the grief books

But deep down, you're still stuck.
Still numb.
Still unsure if joy or purpose is even possible again.

This episode will explain why that’s not your fault—and why grief work alone isn’t enough.

If you’ve been wondering, “Is this just how life feels now?”—this episode is for you.

💡 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
The missing piece no one talks about after loss
Why traditional grief support often stops too soon
How Brave Widow Academy helps you move from surviving to rebuilding
What it actually looks like to rebuild your identity, confidence, and purpose after grief
How to stop waiting for time to heal you—and start building a life you love

🎁 FREE CONSULT — BOOK NOW
If you're tired of feeling stuck and want a clear, compassionate path forward, book your free 1:1 Brave Widow Consult today.
✅ Get seen, supported, and guided
✅ Receive a personalized roadmap
✅ Find out if Brave Widow Academy is right for you

💬 Book your free consult here: https://www.bravewidow.com
💥 Don’t miss the FREE live workshop: “The Widow’s Guide to Beating Loneliness” → https://www.bravewidow.com/live

📍 Want to go deeper? Book a free coaching consult at https://www.bravewidow.com

🔗 Mentioned in this episode:
🎁 Free Starter Kit: https://www.bravewidow.com/start
👭 Join the Brave Widow Community: https://www.bravewidow.com/join
📅 Book a 1:1 Consult: https://www.bravewidow.com/consult

#BraveWidow #WidowSupport #GriefRecovery #LifeAfterLoss #WidowCoach #GriefHealing #Widowhood #FaithAfterLoss #RebuildAfterGrief

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Teaser
01:27 Personal Updates and Upcoming Events
02:25 The Reality of Grief and Moving Forward
05:49 Challenges of Rebuilding Life After Loss
08:48 The Purpose of Brave Widow Academy
10:48 Setting Realistic Goals and Finding Hope
14:02 Engaging with the Community and Feedback
19:28 Final Thoughts and How to Get Started

📌 Subscribe & Stay Connected
👍 Like this video if it helped you
🎧 Subscribe for more stories and strategies for life after loss.
💬 Leave a comment if this story resonates with you or if you want to share your own experience.
📩 Share it with someone who needs encouragement

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
25 min
June 17, 2025 BW 155: No One’s Coming to Save You: How Widows Can Beat Loneliness & Rebuild Life
Feeling isolated, disconnected, and unsure how to move forward after losing your spouse? You're not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck. In this powerful episode, Emily Tanner shares her raw story of widowhood, the 3 surprising reasons you may still feel lonely, and the 3-step strategy that helped her (and others) rebuild a life filled with connection, joy, and confidence. ✨ What You’ll Learn: The REAL reason loneliness hits so hard in widowhood (it’s not just grief) 3 hidden problems keeping you isolated and stuck How to create “intentional connection” even if you hate small talk The 3 types of relationships widows need to thrive Why time alone doesn’t heal grief (and what does) PLUS: Emily shares the exact moment that changed everything—and how you can take the first step today. 🎁 Join the 30-Day Make a Friend Challenge (starts June 18): https://www.bravewidow.com/join 🎁 Schedule a free consult and claim your VIP Bonus Box: https://calendly.com/bravewidow/widow-consult-call 00:00 Introduction and Event Recap 01:49 Client Testimonials and Feedback 03:09 Upcoming Challenges and Membership Details 05:22 Special Offers and Bonuses 07:37 Webinar Replay Introduction 08:02 Starting the Webinar: Overcoming Loneliness 08:24 Interactive Session: Audience Engagement 13:31 Personal Story: Journey Through Grief 23:06 Identifying the Problems of Loneliness 30:23 Solutions to Overcoming Loneliness 32:04 Steps to Building Intentional Connections 39:42 Practical Tips for Making Friends 47:32 Building Relationships: Effort and Intentionality 49:31 Making Specific Invitations 53:52 Personal Stories and Overcoming Loneliness 55:58 Joining a Real Estate Group: A Personal Journey 01:01:07 Building Confidence and Social Circles 01:05:23 Invitation to the Brave Widow Community 01:12:26 Q&A and Final Thoughts
1 hr 35 min
June 10, 2025BW 154: Building a Life You Love After Loss: Emotional Resilience, Confidence & Manta Rays
Grief. Hawaii. Manta Rays. And Healing.

In this episode of the Brave Widow Show, I take you behind the scenes of a transformative trip to Hawaii—and share the powerful life lessons that came with it.

From navigating emotional valleys to swimming with manta rays in the dark, this episode is a real-time reflection on how far I’ve come after grief… and what’s possible for you too.

🔥 What you’ll learn:
What building a life you love really means (it’s not constant happiness)
How emotional resilience changes everything
The surprising source of true confidence
A scary story about manta rays—and why I’m glad I didn’t turn back
Why things can change faster than you think

🎧 Whether you’re newly grieving or years into loss, this episode is packed with encouragement, wisdom, and real talk about rebuilding a meaningful life.

💬 Ready for your next step? Book your free consult here: https://www.bravewidow.com
💥 Don’t miss the FREE live workshop: “The Widow’s Guide to Beating Loneliness” → https://www.bravewidow.com/live

📍 Want to go deeper? Book a free coaching consult at https://www.bravewidow.com

🔗 Mentioned in this episode:
🎁 Free Starter Kit: https://www.bravewidow.com/start
👭 Join the Brave Widow Community: https://www.bravewidow.com/join
📅 Book a 1:1 Consult: https://www.bravewidow.com/consult

#griefsupport #widowjourney #lifeafterloss #grieftips #bravewidow #griefcommunity #year2grief #healingafterloss
50 min
June 03, 2025 BW 153: Why Year 2 of Grief Feels DIFFERENT: The Truth No One Tells You
Is Year 2 of Grief Harder Than Year 1? The Truth Widows Deserve to Hear.

Welcome to Episode 153 of the Brave Widow Show.

We’re settling the debate—because whether you’re in the first year of loss or wondering why the second feels even harder, this is the honest truth that no one else is saying out loud.

In this episode, Emily shares:
💔 The real reason year two feels heavier than year one
🧠 What’s happening in your brain during early grief (and why you can’t think straight)
🧭 Why you feel more lost even after you’ve “survived” the first year
🕊️ How to start building a life you don’t just survive—but actually love again

PLUS: A deeply personal life update and the powerful moment that brought her grief journey full circle.

🎧 If you're ready for validation, clarity, and your next step forward—this episode is for you.

📍 Want to go deeper? Book a free coaching consult at https://www.bravewidow.com

🔗 Mentioned in this episode:
🎁 Free Starter Kit: https://www.bravewidow.com/start
👭 Join the Brave Widow Community: https://www.bravewidow.com/join
📅 Book a 1:1 Consult: https://www.bravewidow.com/consult

#griefsupport #widowjourney #lifeafterloss #grieftips #bravewidow #griefcommunity #year2grief #healingafterloss

38 min
May 27, 2025 BW 152: How to Make Friends After Loss (Even When It Feels Impossible)

After loss, everything changes—including your friendships.

You might have thought your people would stick around...
But now you’re sitting in the silence, wondering if you’ll ever feel connected again.

In this powerful episode, Emily shares:

Why 75% of your social circle disappears in the first year of widowhood
The three biggest myths that keep widows stuck in isolation
Why making friends again after loss feels so hard—and how to do it anyway
A step-by-step process for rebuilding meaningful connection, even if you’re an introvert
Details about the 30-Day Make a Friend Challenge and our June 18th workshop inside the Brave Widow Membership
💛 You don’t have to feel invisible anymore. You’re not broken. You just need a new way forward—and we’ll walk it with you.

✨ Free Resources & Ways to Connect
🎯 Join the Brave Widow Membership (30 Days Free!)
→ https://www.bravewidow.com

📆 Schedule a Free 1:1 Consult with Emily
→ https://www.bravewidow.com

🎧 More Podcast Episodes
→ https://www.youtube.com/@BraveWidow

⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro: Why making friends after loss matters
2:34 – The loneliness no one warned you about
5:01 – The shocking stat: 75% of people disappear
7:20 – Myth #1: “If they cared, they’d be here”
9:45 – Myth #2: “It shouldn’t be this hard”
12:30 – Myth #3: “I’ll just wait until I’m invited”
15:02 – The mindset shift that changed everything
17:40 – How to start rebuilding your circle (step-by-step)
21:10 – Introvert-friendly ways to connect
24:00 – The Brave Widow 30-Day Make a Friend Challenge
26:18 – Why community isn’t optional—it’s vital
29:00 – Your next step

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33 min
May 20, 2025BW 151: Are You Waiting on God… or Just Avoiding Your Life?
So many widows say:
💭 “I’m just waiting on God to send the right people...”
💭 “I’m praying for connection and healing…”

But after months—or even years—of waiting… nothing changes.

In this episode of the Brave Widow Show, Emily shares the critical difference between faith and action.

You’ll learn:
✅ How trauma puts your body into fight-or-flight—and keeps you stuck
✅ Why praying alone won’t rebuild your life
✅ What taking aligned action actually looks like (without forcing it)
✅ Real-life stories of healing, connection, and courage
✅ How to know if it’s time to act (and how coaching helps)

If you're tired of feeling stuck and are ready to feel alive again… this episode is for you.

👉 Book your free consult now: https://www.bravewidow.com/consult

📥 Free grief starter guide: https://www.bravewidow.com/start

#GriefSupport #ChristianWidow #FaithInAction #LonelinessAfterLoss #BraveWidow #LifeAfterLoss #RebuildAfterGrief

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

📌 Subscribe & Stay Connected
👍 Like this video if it helped you
🎧 Subscribe for more stories and strategies for life after loss.
💬 Leave a comment if this story resonates with you or if you want to share your own experience.
📩 Share it with someone who needs encouragement

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: Are You Waiting on God?
01:15 The Consult Call: Taking the Next Step
03:22 Personal Story: Waiting for Friends
12:34 Biblical Examples of Action and Faith
19:36 Building a Full and Vibrant Life
33:27 Practical Tips for Building Friendships
36:48 The Power of Coaching
39:34 Conclusion: Faith and Action Together

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Hey hey, I’m Emily Tanner. I was widowed at age 37, one month shy of our 20 year wedding anniversary. Nathan and I have four beautiful children together, and my world was turned completely upside down when I lost him.

Now, I love my life again! I’m able to experience joy, achieve goals and dreams I thought I’d lost, and rediscover this next version of me.

I did the work.
I invested in coaching for myself.
I learned what I needed to do to move forward and took the steps.
I implemented the tools and strategies that I use for my clients in my coaching program.

This is for you, if:
You want a faith-based approach to coaching
You want to move forward after loss, and aren’t sure how
You want to enjoy life without feeling weighed down by guilt, sadness, or regret
You want a guide to help navigate this journey to the next version of you
You want to rediscover who you are
Join the Brave Widow Community: https://www.bravewidow.com/join
Schedule a consult with Emily: https://calendly.com/bravewidow/widow-consult-call?month=2024-08

Find and take the next steps to move forward (without “moving on”).

FOLLOW me on SOCIAL:

Twitter | @brave_widow

Instagram | @brave_widow

Facebook | / bravewidow

YouTube | @bravewidow

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43 min
May 13, 2025 BW 150: Still in Survival Mode After Loss? Here’s How to Finally Feel Safe Again
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

🎁 New to Brave Widow? Grab the free Starter Kit here: https://www.bravewidow.com/start

🔗 Connect with Emily on TikTok: @bravewidow

#GriefSupport #WidowHealing #FightOrFlight #NervousSystemHealing #TraumaRecovery #ChristianWidow #LifeAfterLoss #PostTraumaticGrowth #grief #widow

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

📌 Subscribe & Stay Connected
👍 Like this video if it helped you
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38 min
May 06, 2025BW 149: How Karen Transformed Her Grief in Just 3 Months
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:
The challenges of widowhood and how she coped with loss
Her faith and how it helped her through the darkest moments
How joining Brave Widow transformed her outlook and life in a few short months
The incredible transformation at work—how she shifted from struggling to feeling valued and respected by her employers
The impact of her marriage, including how music was a unifying force in her relationship
The importance of community and finding connection after loss

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

🔹 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

📌 Subscribe & Stay Connected
👍 Like this video if it helped you
🎧 Subscribe for more stories and strategies for life after loss.
💬 Leave a comment if this story resonates with you or if you want to share your own experience.
📩 Share it with someone who needs encouragement

#BraveWidow #GriefToGrowth #WidowSupport #HealingAfterLoss #PostTraumaticGrowth #WidowhoodTruth #LifeRebuild
58 min
April 29, 2025BW 148: When It Feels Like Your Best Days Are Over: Finding Purpose After Grief
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:
Why it's normal to fear the future after loss
How grief tricks us into believing joy isn’t possible
What God actually promises (and what He doesn’t)
How to redefine "better" days after widowhood
Why hope isn’t just a feeling—it’s a decision

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.

#BraveWidow #GriefSupport #LifeAfterLoss #WidowHealing #ChristianWidow #GriefJourney #HopeAfterLoss

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

📌 Subscribe & Stay Connected
👍 Like this video if it helped you
🎧 Subscribe for more stories and strategies for life after loss.
💬 Leave a comment if this story resonates with you or if you want to share your own experience.
📩 Share it with someone who needs encouragement

#BraveWidow #GriefToGrowth #WidowSupport #RealEstateJourney #HealingAfterLoss #PostTraumaticGrowth #WidowhoodTruth #LifeRebuild
45 min