The Widow Podcast

Living Fully Again: One Widow’s Journey of Healing and Growth


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What does living fully again really look like after loss? 

This week, I’m joined by someone really special. Lynne Atkin MBE is part of our community, and from the start, I was genuinely amazed by how she was navigating her grief. Not long after the first year of her widowhood, Lynne was making remarkable progress, showing up with strength, clarity and real purpose. And I remember thinking, how is she doing that?

Over time, I saw it wasn’t a fluke. Lynne kept showing up. She kept leaning into the process and doing the work, with such openness and intention. And she’s built something powerful: a life that holds both her love for Michael and her hope for what comes next.

 In this conversation, Lynne shares what helped her move through the early pain and start building something new. It’s a reminder that healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means learning how to live fully again.

 

In this episode, we talk about:

  •  Rebuilding identity after a long marriage
  •  What helped Lynne feel safe in her grief
  •  Making peace with guilt and giving yourself permission to live
  •  Creating a vision for your future when everything has changed
  •  How community and coaching helped her move forward
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    Whether you’re newly widowed or further along, this is a powerful story of resilience, growth and hope. It’s one I know will stay with you.

     

    Resources and links:

    Join the Widow Membership: karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

    Explore retreats and coaching: karensutton.co.uk

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