Life Reconstructed: a widowed way forward

Hello and welcome to episode 64. In this episode, we acknowledge the void that comes with the loss of a spouse, and examine the thought, “I’m all alone,” how it feels, why it isn’t true, and what to think instead.

If you’ve found this podcast helpful, I invite you to learn more about how your thoughts can help or hinder your healing. It’s all in my free webinar, The #1 Reason We Stay Stuck and What to do About It. Simply click the link in the show notes. https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/the-#1-reason-webinar 

Hello and welcome to episode 63. In this episode, I offer practical tips to help you deal with the overwhelming list of “have-to’s” so you can feel better starting right away.

If you’ve found this podcast helpful, I invite you to learn more about how your thoughts can help or hinder your healing. It’s all in my free webinar, The #1 Reason We Stay Stuck and What to do About It. Simply click the link in the show notes. https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/the-#1-reason-webinar

Carole Hustead is originally from eastern Texas. She grew up on a dairy farm and met her husband Jerry in college. They married when Carole was 21. Jerry worked for the US Forest Service for 40 years, and during that time, they lived all over the Intermountain west. Jerry passed in 2021, after nearly 58 years of marriage.

Carole recently moved back to Texas to a retirement community where she's met new friends, and enjoyed an active lifestyle. 

Until recently, Carole believed that loving again was fine for others, but not for herself. And then she went to an auction. 

In this episode, she shares her story, including the barriers to loving again, and how she overcame them. 

To learn more about Life Reconstructed, go to www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com and click Work With Me. 

In this episode, I offer a unique perspective on other people’s opinions and the opportunity they provide to strengthen our own.

If you’ve found this podcast helpful, I invite you to learn more about how your thoughts can help or hinder your healing. It’s all in my free webinar, The #1 Reason We Stay Stuck and What to do About It. Simply click the link in the show notes. https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/the-#1-reason-webinar 

Hello and welcome to episode 61. In this episode, I explain thought loops, their negative impact, and I offer a practical way to break free, so that you can feel better right away.

If you’ve found this podcast helpful, I invite you to learn more about how your thoughts can help or hinder your healing. It’s all in my free webinar, The #1 Reason We Stay Stuck and What to do About It. Simply click here: https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/the-#1-reason-webinar 

In this episode, I share that while self-compassion doesn’t come naturally, it benefits you and those you love. And I offer 4 simple strategies to practice self-compassion every day.

If you’ve found this podcast helpful, I invite you to learn more about how your thoughts can help or hinder your healing. It’s all in my free webinar, The #1 Reason We Stay Stuck and What to do About It. Simply click here: 

https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/the-#1-reason-webinar 

In this episode, I explain why after the loss of your spouse, it’s natural to want to stay home, and I offer 4 steps to get out of the house when you’re ready.

Get the best-selling book, Life Reconstructed, it's accompanying journal, plus a 3-part video series to help you feel better today: 

https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/lrbonusbundle 

This episode is the last of a 3-part series on boosting your energy. In episode 56 I focused on the negative, self-judgmental chatter that happens in your brain, and what to do about it. In episode 57 I offered 4 tips to banish people pleasing so you’ll have more energy for what matters most. And today we’re taking a close look at our natural reaction to difficult feelings, how it’s a massive energy drain, and what to do instead.

If you’re interested in learning more about how your brain is functioning differently now, watch my free webinar called Your Brain on Grief. You’ll know the top 3 changes that happen with grief, and exactly what to do about them. You’ll understand yourself better, and you’ll leave with a simple practice to help you feel better today. The link to watch is in the show notes. https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/your-brain-on-grief

Hello and welcome to episode 57. In episode 56, I shared how brain chatter can be a massive energy drain, and what to do about it. Today we’re taking a close look at people pleasing – why we do it, the energy costs, and what to do instead.

Watch my free webinar called Your Brain on Grief. You’ll know the top 3 changes that happen with grief, and exactly what to do about them. You’ll understand yourself better, and you’ll leave with a simple practice to help you feel better today. The link to watch is in the show notes. https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/your-brain-on-grief

Rachel was widowed suddenly at age 31 and had a 2-year old and a demanding career that required travel. She has since honored her late husband by completing an Iron Man, found love again, and is now a seasoned public speaker and inspiration to widowed people.

In this bonus episode, Rachel shares her story of hope and healing. 

Camp Widow is one of many programs offered by Soaring Spirits International. Learn more at www.soaringspirits.org and www.campwidow.org 

Reach Rachel, join her newsletter and see her books at https://www.rachelkodanaz.com