This week we're discussing the "have-tos" and pressure that we pile on ourselves and why it doesn't have to be this way. We'll talk about why we disempower ourselves when we tell ourselves we "have to" do things and how to coach ourselves out of this mindset. I'll also share some client stories with you about choosing to do things rather than feeling obligated to do them, and why this can be such a positive mental shift.

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Celebrate Turning 50 With Me!

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Trying to have a say in the actions of others or the events of our lives makes us feel like we’re doing something about our situation, but it’s actually taking focus off the things we can have a say over – the things that will help us grow from our trauma.

Tune into the podcast this week to discover how owning it in the right way will start benefitting you right now. There are four things you can own in this lifetime, and I want you to own them from a place of self-love and compassion.

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Celebrate Turning 50 With Me!

As part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join.

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In this episode, we're talking about how to think about the anniversary of your husband's death in a way that honors your feelings and capacity on the day. Just like grief, there's no one way to approach this day. We'll dig into why people have expectations about how you "should" act, why you should leave those "shoulds" behind, and how to feel confident determining your own desires around this day. I also share some great ideas for remembering, celebrating, or just thinking quietly about your husband, both on your own and alongside your loved ones.

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Celebrate Turning 50 With Me!

As part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join.

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I've learned so much since my husband died: about myself and what I'm capable of; about my children and how resilient they are; and about life and how to live it. Things have, of course, not always been easy without him. But there have been so many opportunities for learning and growth since he passed away, too.

I wanted to share some of these lessons with you today.

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Celebrate Turning 50 With Me!

As part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join.

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We often don't recognize that there is a difference between pain and suffering. They're actually completely different in that one of them is part and parcel of the human experience by design, and the other is completely optional. Today, I want to clarify the difference to help you create a new story, to see that the suffering you might be experiencing is totally changeable.

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Celebrate Turning 50 With Me!

As part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join.

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In this episode, I'm introducing you to the concept of post-traumatic growth. We'll talk about the definition of trauma and why it's a unique experience for everybody, why it's an inevitable part of life, and why trauma can be a springboard for growth. I'll also talk to you about why you don't have to have experienced PTSD in order to experience post-traumatic growth.

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Celebrate Turning 50 With Me!

As part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join.

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Today I want to tell you the same story three times, each with a different interpretation. I want you to listen closely and notice the differences between these three versions of the same story. And then I want you to apply this concept to your own life. What stories are you telling yourself that no longer serve you? This isn't an easy task, but it's an incredibly valuable practice - and I hope it helps you as much as it's helped me.

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Celebrate Turning 50 With Me!

As part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join.

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In today's episode, we'll talk about what widow fog is, some of its common symptoms, and why your brain protects yourself in this way. I share some of my own experiences with widow fog and talk about a bit of the science behind this phenomenon. And, most importantly, I offer some tips for how to handle widow fog and how to have compassion for yourself as your brain heals from its emotional loss.

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Celebrate Turning 50 With Me!

As part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join.

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In this episode, I'm talking about powerful questions for widows and how to make the most of your brain's natural filter. We'll walk through some of the different questions that widows commonly ask themselves and why our questions so often reinforce our current beliefs. We'll cover how you can start asking neutral or even positive questions about the world that will serve you far more than negative questions ever could.

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Celebrate Turning 50 With Me!

As part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join.

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This is a list of twenty-five things I hope you remember when people around you are questioning your grieving process, asking if you’re okay, or telling you that it’s time to move on. Many people are well-meaning but don’t have any real idea how to comfort someone who’s grieving; you are ultimately the only person that knows what's right for you. It’s important to remind yourself that you’re entitled to grieve however you want and need to – and this list might be exactly the reminder you need.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Celebrate Turning 50 With Me!

As part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join.

Get all the details on this offer here!