Most people have heard of the five stages of grief, but we need to stop talking about it. The idea of the five stages of grief was first suggested in 1969, but grief theory has come a long way since then.

Discover why the five stages of grief are not reflective of your experience as a widowed mom and why it’s okay that we never reach “acceptance” in grief.

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Widows are constantly being told that we’re supposed to be grateful and that we should count our blessings. We’re being sold the idea that gratitude is the “fix,” and I don’t buy it.

Hear why the gratitude trap is problematic, how it might be doing you more harm than good, and the difference between true gratitude and forced gratitude.

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Are you either a widowed mom wondering where the heck her self-confidence went or a coach (or aspiring coach) who’d like to feel confident coaching grief? If so, this week’s bonus episode is a quick must-listen. Tune in and learn about two time sensitive offerings you’ll probably want to be on the list for!

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You probably understand this intellectually, but there is no right or wrong Holiday experience. That includes your family’s traditions, what other people expect of you, and even how you think your spouse might have wanted you to spend the Holidays. 

If any of it doesn’t feel aligned with you, this episode is your invitation to rewrite the rules of your Holiday experience.

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The loss of Paula’s husband left her deep widow fog, feeling like nothing was grounding her, only wishing she could be where he was. She was terrified of surrendering to her emotions in fear of falling into a downward spiral with no way out, but she found the support she needed. 

Hear Paula’s experience of widow fog, the realizations she had about life after losing her husband, and the whirlwind adventure she went on with her children.

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When was the last time you worried about crying? On one hand, I get it. None of us wants to cry, especially in public. But on the other, I want us to stop using our tears against ourselves in ways that don’t help our grief.

Discover why we feel the need to apologize for our tears, how it doesn’t hurt anyone else but us, and how to be unapologetic about your tears.

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Have you ever caught yourself feeling happy and then immediately started to worry about it? What does it mean? Is it safe to feel good? Are you doing something wrong in grief?

Hear what’s going on, why it makes sense that happiness sometimes feels scary for widows, and what you can do about it.

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Dr. Lucy Kalanithi is a physician, storyteller, and widow of Paul Kalanithi, the author of the New York Times Bestseller, When Breath Becomes Air. She’s dedicated to helping others choose end-of-life experiences that best align with their values, but, more than anything, she’s a widowed mom.

Hear Dr. Lucy’s experience of losing her husband Paul, her insights on the surprising manifestations of grief, and what it means to live a life that includes pain and suffering.

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Does it feel like every other widow’s relationship was all roses… and yours wasn’t? The truth is there are all shapes and sizes of widowhood experiences.

I debunk the myth of perfect relationships, and show you how to start letting go of the emotional weight that is feeling like a widowhood outcast. 

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When I let go of the story that I wasn’t supposed to be a widow, it helped me create the space to choose what I wanted to make of it. Listen in to hear why the same is possible for you.

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