In this episode of The Brave Widow Show, I sit down with Brad Morell, a licensed professional counselor and host of the Grief Observed Podcast.

Brad shares his journey from corporate life to counseling, his personal experiences with divorce and the death of a best friend, and how grief has shaped his calling to help others.

We explore:

Brad and I also talk about the importance of faith, connection, and simply showing up for grieving friends.

✨ Whether you’re in the early stages of loss or years into your journey, this episode offers hope, perspective, and practical tools for healing.

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Emily’s episode on the Grief Observed Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-observed-podcast/id1714188718?i=1000722104513

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Timestamps: 

00:35 Brave Widow Academy Updates

02:13 Upcoming Grief Recovery Program

04:23 Introducing Brad Morell

05:17 Brad's Journey to Counseling

06:46 Personal Experiences with Grief

12:01 The Importance of Asking for Help

13:32 Challenges in Mental Health and Grief

16:29 Family Dynamics and Grief

21:39 Moving Forward After Loss

24:30 Understanding Kaizen: The Power of Small Steps

27:51 Managing Expectations in Life and Relationships

33:40 The Role of Faith in Overcoming Loss

35:15 The Healing Power of Tears and Emotions

40:48 Finding Hope and Resilience in Grief

42:40 Resources and Support for Grief Recovery

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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:

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

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