How does a widow navigate the painful first year after losing her husband? In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Connie welcomes back Scottsdale interior designer Barbara Kaplan, a returning guest on Dr. Connie's House Calls and Widow's Walk. Barbara, who once guided listeners on designing a new life after loss, now finds herself on that journey firsthand after the passing of her own husband. With wisdom and personal experience, she shares how creating a supportive and loving environment - both at home and at work - can be a powerful tool for healing. Listen as Barbara redefines the meaning of "interior design" in the most personal way. About Barbara Kaplan Barbara Kaplan, Allied ASID, IFDA, has been an Interior Designer for over 30 years. She has been voted a Top Interior Designer by Ranking AZ 2022 – 2024. She specializes in creating beautiful personal environments that feel good; so people can experience awareness for well-being and healing. Barbara is also an author of her book on the Bajaro Method: Rooms have no feelings but you do! She's also a columnist who has worked with many widows in their transition from married woman to widow living alone.

How does a widow navigate the painful first year after losing her husband? In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Connie welcomes back Scottsdale interior designer Barbara Kaplan, a returning guest on Dr. Connie's House Calls and Widow's Walk. Barbara, who once guided listeners on designing a new life after loss, now finds herself on that journey firsthand after the passing of her own husband. With wisdom and personal experience, she shares how creating a supportive and loving environment - both at home and at work - can be a powerful tool for healing. Listen as Barbara redefines the meaning of "interior design" in the most personal way. About Barbara Kaplan Barbara Kaplan, Allied ASID, IFDA, has been an Interior Designer for over 30 years. She has been voted a Top Interior Designer by Ranking AZ 2022 – 2024. She specializes in creating beautiful personal environments that feel good; so people can experience awareness for well-being and healing. Barbara is also an author of her book on the Bajaro Method: Rooms have no feelings but you do! She's also a columnist who has worked with many widows in their transition from married woman to widow living alone.

How does a widow navigate the painful first year after losing her husband? In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Connie welcomes back Scottsdale interior designer Barbara Kaplan, a returning guest on Dr. Connie's House Calls and Widow's Walk. Barbara, who once guided listeners on designing a new life after loss, now finds herself on that journey firsthand after the passing of her own husband. With wisdom and personal experience, she shares how creating a supportive and loving environment - both at home and at work - can be a powerful tool for healing. Listen as Barbara redefines the meaning of "interior design" in the most personal way. About Barbara Kaplan Barbara Kaplan, Allied ASID, IFDA, has been an Interior Designer for over 30 years. She has been voted a Top Interior Designer by Ranking AZ 2022 – 2024. She specializes in creating beautiful personal environments that feel good; so people can experience awareness for well-being and healing. Barbara is also an author of her book on the Bajaro Method: Rooms have no feelings but you do! She's also a columnist who has worked with many widows in their transition from married woman to widow living alone.

A Widow's Journey: The Ultimate in Interior Design Work

Dr. Connie explores how widows can find healing through support groups in this insightful episode. Her special guest, Barbara Olson, leads Heart-to-Heart Grief Support classes at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church in Scottsdale, AZ (visit www.lacasadecristo.com for more information). After 25 years of marriage, Barbara experienced the loss of her beloved husband, Duke. Drawing from her background in advertising, board service, and volunteer work, she developed a remarkable grief support program that has helped countless widows navigate their journey toward healing. As Barbara lovingly says, You'll come for the chocolate, stay for the grief support, and leave with love, laughter, and sunshine in your heart. This episode is a heartfelt resource for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one.

Helping Widows Heal

The journey of the Widow's Walk is the transformation from "we" to "me." Who is the new you after your life partner passes away? Dr. Connie and her special guest, a fellow widow of seven years, Nancy Piciucco discuss how losing your spouse changes your identity and your life forever. How do you become the best version of "me" in the aftermath of your spouse's death? Tune in to find out.

Becoming the New Me

One of the pains of widowhood is dealing with all the legal and financial aspects of settling a husband's estate. Not everyone is prepared for that moment, or knows where to turn when the time comes. Dr. Connie interviews estate attorney Michael Murphy on how best to manage the difficulties involved with wills, trusts, and estates. Tune in for advice that every widow, or future widow, should know in order to sensibly navigate the aftermath of losing a husband.

Where there's a will, there's a way

After losing her husband, what does a widow do next? How does she go on in life to begin her personal journey of recovery, re-growth, and re-birth? One-step-at-a-time. One-day-at-a-time. And in some instances of sorrow, one second or minute or hour at a time. To help us on that walk, Dr. Connie invites her special guest in studio, Edie Yoder, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been instrumental in helping Dr. Connie and so many other widows along their journey. Edie's experience and wisdom for widows will help anyone who is recovering from the death of a husband, partner, or loved one.

The Walk Begins

Dr. Connie Mariano launches her first episode of The Widow's Walk, a new show that is dedicated to the journey of recovery and re-birth after losing one's spouse. Dr Connie joined the over 11.8 million widows in America when she lost her husband John in July 2019. Through her journey from "we to me," she believes widows can experience strength and new life in the aftermath of their loved one's death. In her premiere episode of The Widow's Walk, Dr Connie shares her experiences with fellow widow, Reverend Dr. Michele Whittington who is a teacher, speaker, author, and mentor. In this podcast, Dr. Connie hopes to bring comfort and hope to anyone who has lost the love of their life.

Premiere of The Widow's Walk with Dr. Connie Mariano

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