Holly shares about a disappointing date with a man who drove a red Porsche. And, no, it wasn't Jake Ryan. ;) After the holidays, it appears that there are more men on the apps, but is the quality better? That remains to be seen. Hear the widows' take on their dating app experiences and dating overall. Keira met her fiancé on Hinge, so maybe there is hope. (We had a few technical difficulties with the microphones. We have addressed it going forward. Thanks for your patience.)

The widows come back from a holiday party to share some wisdom on the holidays, dating, and more.

"It's the most wonderful time to be widowed. NOT"

Topics discussed:

-How the holiday funk has changed over the years

-Taking a break from widowhood

-How Whitney gets dating advice from a reality show called Later Daters

-Is it stealing or sharing when you share your grief with those who are grieving?

-Advice from our present selves to our past selves

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Whitney and Holly do an impromptu recording to discuss holiday cards, a Later Daters obsession and Whitney's boyfriend.

In part 2, Lacey, Keira, and Whitney continue their conversation about EMDR therapy with Katie Cummings, a renowned trauma therapist with advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Katie discusses the different techniques used in an EMDR session, such as tapping and buzzers, and explains how triggers and targets are an important part of the process.

Katie gives listeners tips on what to look for when choosing a therapist and how EMDR can specifically help people who have suffered loss.

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What is EMDR? How does it work? Who does it help? On this episode Lacey, Keira and Whitney speak to EMDR specialist Katie Cummings. Katie is a renowned trauma therapist with advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful approach to healing trauma.

In Part 1, you will observe Katie facilitating an EMDR session with Lacey to address her aviophobia (fear of flying.)

Keira will also discuss her profound experience with Emotion Efficacy Therapy (EET). A variety of therapeutic approaches can be effective in treating trauma, and EMDR is a proven method.

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There's a new term for empty nesting! Holly and Whitney talk about their experience with "Free Birding" it now that their youngest kids have gone to college.

Whitney shares a helicopter parent fail story and both widows discuss how grief plays a part in this new chapter.

In the second half of the episode, the widows share tips on how to find your people. Do you think sitting at the bar in a restaurant is a good or bad idea? Holly just won't let it go.

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During this period of transition, the widows anticipate a less consistent release schedule for episodes. Feel free to connect with us on Instagram and or Facebook.

Survive and thrive!

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Many times during the recordings, the widows go off topic and it has to be cut from the final edit. Lucky for you, that creates bonus episodes! Listen in as Lacey, Keira, Whitney and Holly dicuss their experiences of cremation vs funeral. There is also a discussion of how kids want mommy to have another person. You may be shocked by what you hear! A perfect example of when trauma meets humor.

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Today EWT speaks with 19-time triathlon competitor and Austin fitness guru, David Garza. A year ago, David and the love of his life broke up, but a friendship remained.

Listen in as David shares his personal story of loss and gives insight into how exercise can help you move through grief, and that there are also gifts in grief.

This episode is brought to you by Roger Brooks and his team at Strategic Investment Management. As an Austin-based fiduciary financial advisory firm, Roger and his team bring decades of experience and empathy to help people regain financial control through life's ups and downs so you can move forward with confidence. www.strategicim.com.

Have you ever wondered what it's really like to navigate the complex world of widowhood? Behind the façade of resilience, many widows are keeping secrets. In this raw and honest episode, real women share their personal stories, revealing the unspoken truths that often accompany grief.  Join us as they share their confessions, revealing the hidden struggles, unexpected joys, and newfound strength that emerge in the aftermath of grief. Discover that you're not alone and find solace in the shared experiences of others.

This episode is brought to you by Roger Brooks and his team at Strategic Investment Management. As an Austin-based fiduciary financial advisory firm, Roger and his team bring decades of experience and empathy to help people regain financial control through life's ups and downs so you can move forward with confidence. www.strategicim.com.

People think about living well, but have you considered dying well? What would it look like if you had it your way? We spend time planning the important moments in our lives- weddings, births of our children, but what about the last moment of your life? Lacey, Keira, Holly and Whitney welcome hospice advocate Arnetta Robinson to the show. They discuss the gift of hospice and how you can create a meaningful experience for yourself or loved one. Spoiler alert: Some plan for everything from roses on the bed to a good looking visitor reading poetry in the room to Whitney playing the ukulele....it's all in the planning.

This episode is brought to you by Roger Brooks and his team at Strategic Investment Management. As an Austin-based fiduciary financial advisory firm, Roger and his team bring decades of experience and empathy to help people regain financial control through life's ups and downs so you can move forward with confidence. www.strategicim.com.