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  • BW 147: I Rebuilt My Life After Loss—And Real Estate Was the Unexpected Teacher

    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:

    •  The surprising connection between grief and property investing
    •  The power of taking imperfect action (even when you're scared)
    •  What it means to pivot when things don’t go as planned
    •  Why coaching and community are essential on the healing journey
    •  How you can start rebuilding even if you don’t know the next step
    • 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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      #BraveWidow #GriefToGrowth #WidowSupport #RealEstateJourney #HealingAfterLoss #PostTraumaticGrowth #WidowhoodTruth #LifeRebuild

      39 min
    • BW 146: I Used to Feel Completely Stuck After Loss—Until I Found the System That Changed Everything

      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:

      •  What traditional grief resources didn’t give me (and what coaching did)
      •  The Brave Widow Coaching Framework I use with most 1:1 clients
      •  Real stories and results from my clients (and how they found direction again)
      •  Why 6 months of coaching creates lasting transformation—not just temporary relief 
      •  What makes 1:1 coaching different from therapy, grief groups, or courses
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        💛 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

         

        56 min
      • BW 145: How to Rebuild Confidence and Make Decisions as a Widow

         

        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

           

           

          37 min
        • BW 144: No One Talks About This: The 4 Seasons of Widowhood You Should Know

          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

          💛 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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          #GriefJourney #WidowSupport #HealingAfterLoss #Widowhood

           

           

          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.

           

           

           

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

          39 min
        • BW 143: Widowed & Stuck? The Surprising Truth About Moving Forward | Dr. Kimberly Hubenette

          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: 

          •  The emotional weight of grief as a business owner
          •  How to find purpose and take action when everything feels stuck
          •  Practical steps to rebuild confidence and routine
          •  The power of accountability, affirmations, and community support
          •  Adventure, survival, and honoring a late spouse’s legacy
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            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]
            🔹 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

             

             

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            #GriefJourney #WidowSupport #HealingAfterLoss #Widowhood #SingleParentLife

             

             

            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

            26 min
          • BW 142: Widowed with Three Kids: How Alex Found Strength, Healing & Hope After Loss

            💔 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
            💡 One-on-One Widow Coaching – Need personalized support? Schedule a free consult: BraveWidow.com

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            26 min
          • BW 141: Picking Up the Pieces: Widowhood, Grief, and Finding Strength with Jenifer

            💔 "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!

            👍 Like, Subscribe & Hit the Bell for more widow support & encouragement.

            #GriefJourney #WidowSupport #HealingAfterLoss #BraveWidow #GriefRecovery #LifeAfterLoss

             

             

             

            🔗 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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            #GriefJourney #WidowSupport #HealingAfterLoss #Widowhood #SingleParentLife

            31 min
          • BW 140: Convincing God to Heal my Husband or Remove the Suffering - with Becky

            In today's episode of The Brave Widow Show, Emily is joined by Becky to share her inspiring and heart-wrenching story. Becky opens up about her husband's battle with severe illness, their faith journey, and the lessons she learned through loss, love, and life after grief.

             

            Becky’s story is filled with struggles, but it also showcases the power of faith, hope, and miraculous moments. After her husband Mickey's liver transplant, she shares how they navigated through hospital struggles, the grief of potential loss, and the ultimate miracle that saved his life. 

             

            Unfortunately, Mickey passed away after a long battle, but Becky’s unwavering faith and trust in God's plan continue to guide her through her grief.

             

            In this episode, we discuss:

            •  Becky’s early life and her love story with Mickey.
            •  Mickey's health struggles and the challenges they faced as a family.
            •  Their journey through the liver transplant process and the hardships that followed.
            •  The miracles they experienced along the way and the strength Rebeca drew from her faith.
            •  The importance of leaning on hope in grief and how to support yourself through the toughest times.
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              Becky offers powerful advice for widows and those experiencing profound loss, urging you to hold onto faith and trust that you are never alone. She also shares books and resources that helped her on her journey of healing.

               

              If you're looking for hope, encouragement, and inspiration in your grief journey, this episode is for you.

               

              Resources Mentioned: 

              •  The Scars That Have Shaped Me: How God Meets Us in Suffering by Vaneetha Rendall Risner 
              •  Joni and Friends podcast by Joni Eareckson Tada
              •  God Does His Best Work with Empty  by Nancy Guthrie
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                💬 Leave a comment if this story resonates with you or if you want to share your own experience.
                💻 Download the Brave New Widow Starter Kit for free: bravewidow.com/start

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                ✨ Don’t forget to subscribe for more stories of strength, healing, and hope. 

                33 min
              • BW 139: When 'Forever' Becomes 'Goodbye': A Widow’s Story of Love and Loss with Margherita

                In this deeply moving episode, Margherita shares her story of losing her husband to stage four lung cancer just a year ago. From the shocking diagnosis to navigating life as a newly widowed mother of two, Margherita opens up about her grief journey, finding unexpected strength, and the powerful moments of connection she experienced with her husband before his death.

                 

                You’ll hear how her strong Italian family, faith, and community lifted her up during this time—and how she found moments of joy again through music, friendship, and new challenges.

                 

                💬 Leave a comment if this story resonates with you or if you want to share your own experience.
                💻 Download the Brave New Widow Starter Kit for free: bravewidow.com/start

                🌟 Join the Brave Widow Community: BraveWidow.com

                 

                 

                ✨ Don’t forget to subscribe for more stories of strength, healing, and hope. 

                 

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

                42 min

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