How do we find joy after the loss of our person?

Debbie Weiss, a former lawyer & author shares her experience through grief after the loss

of her husband, George.

Debbie turned to writing with essays published in The New York Times’ “Modern Love”

column, HuffPost, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, Elle Decor, and Reader’s Digest.

Debbie has also taken her journey through grief and written the book, Available As Is,

which is a memoir about searching for love after loss and finding yourself.

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How do you celebrate a loved one's birthday after they've passed?

Join me for a very special episode as I talk about my late husband's birthday and how I've navigated the eight years since his passing.

You'll hear about the pain, the healing, and the importance of community support.

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It’s never easy talking about, planning, or attending a funeral. Jess May, fully accredited and double Award-Winning Funeral Celebrant joins us as we open up the discussion around funerals and how we can approach funerals in a way that celebrates life.

Jess is a specialist in Living Wakes and Memorials with a passion for telling your stories in meaningful ways.

From unconventional funeral practices to living wakes, there are more options to explore that you may have not yet considered.

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It can sometimes feel hard to keep the memories of our loved ones going after they’ve gone.

How do we continue on with their legacy so that they live on in our hearts even when the memories start to fade?

Join Karen as she shares her journey and discusses how to continue the legacy and memory of your loved ones.

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How do we begin to build resilience after experiencing the loss of our loved one?

Karen shares her ABC's of resilience and the importance of finding hope and purpose in widowhood.

We’ll explore how to begin to bounce back and adapt when we are coping with grief.

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There is one thing that can be difficult to talk about after becoming a widow and yet it is one of the most important topics to discuss.

How anxiety about your own heath can occur after losing your life partner.

This is a common challenge that many widows face and it’s important to know that you are not alone.

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Have you ever found yourself comparing your grief journey to others? You’re not alone.

Many widows may compare their unique grief journey to others at some point but this can take a toll on your personal well-being.

Join me as we discuss finding your own way through grief and releasing the need to compare yourself with others who are grieving too.

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There’s no road map to navigating your way through relationships after the loss of a partner.

Building new connections and engaging with others is important in this new chapter of your life. But let’s face it, it can be hard.

In this episode we will look at the importance of building meaningful connections with supportive individuals and how these relationships can provide hope for the future.

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Learning how to bounce back and adapt after loss

How one mantra has helped me navigate through  some challenging times

Navigating your way through complex social dynamics after loss

The shift that can occur in friendships, family, and social interactions

Understanding how the process of grief can vary for each person

The different forms of support people can offer and the significance of finding those who can truly be there for you.

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Widowhood has taught me so much about grief, loss and life, things I didn't know when I first came into this chaotic world and things I wish I had known.

I'm sharing these learnings with you so hopefully you can feel less like you're going mad and more like what you are feeling is normal in the world of grief.

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In this episode I have a very raw, honest and relatable conversation with friend and fellow widow Lisa.

Lisa's husband Simon died in November 2019 leaving her and her children to navigate their way through life without Simon.

Lisa is so inspirational and incredibly wise so I wanted her to share her story with you so you can draw from her strength and wisdom.

There will be so much in this episode that will resonate on a deep and profound level, I know you will not leave without feeling truly inspired and motivated. Take a listen.

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