Life Reconstructed: a widowed way forward

In this episode, I explain how coaching can support those grieving the loss of a spouse and how it differs from therapy, grief groups, and a do-it-yourself approach. I share what I wish I had known in my early grief and offer guidance to help you determine whether coaching might be the right fit for you. If you’re functioning but not where you want to be, if you’re ready for a more intentional, forward-focused path through grief, this episode is for you.

If you’ve found this podcast helpful, I invite you to join Life Reconstructed, my coaching program exclusively for widowed people. The September, 2025 group begins soon, and the doors close on 8/28/25. It will help you step forward toward a life you will love again. Click here to learn more:  https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/life-reconstructed-group-coaching 

I recently had the honor of sitting down with someone I admire so much, Dr. Nancy Saltzman. In this bonus episode, Dr. Nancy shares her tragic story, how she survived and later rebuilt a life full of love and adventure. Her honestly and humor offer hope and a glimpse into what is possible even in the most catastrophic of losses. 

If this episode was helpful, you’ll want to read Dr. Nancy’s book Radical Survivor today. It’s available on Amazon and the link is below:

http://www.nancysaltzman.com/index.html 

Welcome to episode 122. In this episode, I want to teach you how to feel comfortable feelings again. Because if it’s been a long time since you felt joy, peace, or lightness, they might feel unfamiliar—or even unsafe.

But here’s the good news: you can relearn how to feel joy. You can rebuild your connection with peace and happiness.

I’ll walk you through exactly how to notice, welcome, and stay with these feelings—so they become part of your new normal.

If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. It’s now available on Audible, or in paperback. If you get it in paperback, you’ll also receive the accompanying journal, and instant access to a 3-part video series that will help you right away. Links are below: 
Get the book and accompanying journal by clicking here   

Listen on Audible by clicking here

In this episode, I talk about how old, unconscious beliefs often resurface after the loss of a spouse—when the person who may have reminded you of your worth is no longer physically here. I’ll walk you through how to uncover those hidden beliefs, challenge them, and begin forming new, truthful ones that support your healing and growth.

For more practical tips to love yourself more, listen to my free webinar called Loving Yourself Through Grief: 7 simple strategies. You’ll leave with simple and practical strategies to love yourself more, and you’ll have a clear picture of what’s waiting for you on the other side of self-love. Click the link below, and you’ll get instant access, right to your inbox.

https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/loving-yourself-through-grief-webinar

In this episode, I’m tackling a common thought that causes unnecessary suffering: the idea that you haven’t thought about your late spouse enough. I’ll walk you through two practical reasons why this isn’t true, so that you can have more clarity and less guilt.

If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. It’s now available on Audible, or in paperback. If you get it in paperback, you’ll also receive the accompanying journal, and instant access to a 3-part video series that will help you right away. Links are below.

Click here for paperback book plus journal   

Click here to purchase on Audible

In this episode, I’m shedding light on the unnecessarily heavy burden that comes with losing a spouse, why it’s completely natural, and how to set it down.

If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. It’s now available on Audible, or in paperback. If you get it in paperback, you’ll also receive the accompanying journal, and instant access to a 3-part video series that will help you right away. Links are below:

Click here for paperback book plus journal   

Click here to purchase on Audible

Episode referenced: https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/podcasts/life-reconstructed-a-widowed-way-forward/episodes/2147925894

In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at fear—why it’s a normal part of the grieving human experience, and more importantly, what you can do when it shows up. I’ll share simple, practical tools you can start using right away.

If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. The Kindle version is on sale for just 99 cents from July 9th to July 13th, 2025. The link is below. 

Get the Kindle version by clicking here 

 Get the Audible version by clicking here 

Resource referenced in this episode:
https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/breathing-lessons-0501124

If you’re widowed and feeling constantly drained, this episode is for you. I share four practical strategies to help you reclaim your energy and feel more like yourself again.

Be sure to watch my free webinar called How to Have More Energy: 4 Straight Forward Strategies. I offer a simple approach to recharging your batteries and keeping them charged.

Go to www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/energy and get instant access.

In this episode, I offer two tips for the overachiever grievers who feel pressure to do it “right.”

If you’ve found this episode helpful, check out my free webinar on how to overcome overwhelm.

You’ll understand the real reason you feel overwhelmed (which isn’t what you think) and you’ll get simple strategies to break free.

Go to https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/overwhelm and you’ll get instant access.  

In this episode, I’m answering the question that many widowed people wonder about - “When will I be back to normal?” And I offer 5 practical tips you can apply today.

If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book, also called Life Reconstructed, will help even more. It’s now available on Audible, or in paperback. If you get it in paperback, you’ll also receive the accompanying journal, and instant access to a 3-part video series that will help you right away. Links are below.

Click here for paperback book plus journal   

Click here to purchase on Audible