#097 Today I'm talking with author and podcast host of Terrible, Thanks for Asking, Nora McInerny. Nora became a widow at a young age. While grief hit her like a freight train, she still manages to find cracks of light through humor and amazing communities like the Hot Young Widows Club and Still Kickin.

Still Kickin is the fulfillment of her late husband's dream to help families find support in hard times. We're talking about the impact of grief on your brain and body, and the practical financial advice Nora has for anyone else walking out a similar journey.

Mama, please know that this episode does cover difficult topics like cancer, loss of a spouse, and miscarriage. If you need to, skip this one and check out another episode today.

(3:23) Why humor has become a way for Nora to find those cracks of light in the middle of grief

(12:07) Find out about the financial situation Nora and Aaron were facing when he got sick

(20:59) Check out the emotional and financial resources Still Kickin offers

(26:53) These are the ways Nora is paving a new path with her finances (and what she’s having grace on herself for)

(39:52) This is permission for you to release all expectations on yourself while you’re grieving

(43:39) Chelsea’s Top Takeaways

Looking for more information mama? Visit the show notes at https://www.smartmoneymamas.com/nora

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