Feeling isolated and lonely can be one of the most challenging parts of widowhood. But, that's actually putting it lightly, right?
I know that loneliness is not just a "challenge". It's all-encompassing. It's life-altering. It's anxiety-inducing and triggering.

I also know that a really good quote has the power to to get you through a really bad day.

So, today on episode 187 of Widow 180: The Podcast, I am sharing a selection of quotes that will hopefully strike a chord with you, help bring some self-awareness to your situation, cause some perspective shifts, and give you something to hold onto during this difficult time in your life.

If you would like more help and support with loneliness, be sure to sign up for The Overcoming Loneliness Workshop for Widows.
The LIVE Zoom session will be held on Sunday April 21, 2024 at 8pm EST!
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You know that awful feeling when you find out after the fact that there was a party or a get-together thrown by a friend or family member?
It's the dreadful, gut-wrenching feeling of being left out.
It stings.

Today, I want to offer you 7 tips on how to deal with feeling left out.
These are some things you can do to help soothe the sting of rejection.

For more help and guidance with loneliness, be sure to sign up for our upcoming workshop, Overcoming Loneliness Workshop for Widows.
It's happening on Sunday April 21, 2024 at 8pm EST. This LIVE 60-90 minutes Zoom session will cover ways to help you stop feeling lonely.

Sign up at https://www.widow180.com/lonely

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"Stay open to the universe and the void gets filled."
These are the wise and brilliant words of advice from this week's guest, Julie Hanrahan.

Julie lost her husband Paul suddenly and unexpectedly on October 27, 2021 at only 33 years old. Julie's life went into a tailspin.
In today's episode she shares:

~how she was struck with PTSD, panic attacks, and breathing problems following the loss of her husband.

~how she decided immediately to sell her house and move to the next town over to start a new life.

~how she had to pivot from her high-stress career in social work to now teaching yoga classes.

~ how she was able to boost her confidence by travelling the world.

~ how her relationship with her dad strengthened after living with him for 6 months.

~how she was able to open her heart to a new love with a new partner!

~ how she is still struggling with the fact that Paul passed away on the same day as her birthday.

~how she is paving her own way in her new life!

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Is social media slowing down your grieving process? Find out here!

Do you LOVE Facebook? Are you obsessed with Instagram? Social media has changed everything about the way we interact with each other.
You may see on Facebook that you have hundreds, maybe even thousands of Facebook "friends". But how many of those people really know you? Do they know the struggles you're going through? 

Social media can give us a false sense of connection to others.

Find out in this episode how social media could be hindering your healing process.

Key takeaways from this episode:
~ Start noticing how social media is making you feel. Is it uplifting? Or is it bringing you down?
~ Make an intention to have more face-to-face interactions with those Facebook friends! That's where the true connection happens!

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Maybe you've heard some phrases like "You have to feel in order to heal" or "Feel your feelings, don't try to escape them." 
As a person who helps widows figure out this whole "widowhood mess", I know there is so much truth to these statements.
But what if those feelings pop up right before a big work presentation? 
What if those emotions well up in the middle of a parent-teacher conference? 

Join me this week for a realistic conversation around putting strong feelings ON HOLD until the time is appropriate to release them.

This means, YES, you do have to feel the feelings, but NOT RIGHT NOW!

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Becky Long joins us on the podcast today for a candid interview about how she is rebuilding her life after losing her husband Don in 2022.

My favorite quote from this episode: "This new chapter in my life...I'm gonna play the hell out of it." ~Becky Long

Becky shows so much strength and resilience in this raw and honest interview. We talk about:

~ how she started hiking, journaling, and listening to podcasts to help her cope with the loss.
~ How we should educate ourselves on grief to get a better understanding of what we're going through.
~ How NOT to stay stuck!
~ How you can't rush through the grieving process.
~ How moving to a new condo and making new friends is helping her re-identify with her new self.
~ How we should not put the burden of our own healing on our grown children.
~How it helped her so much to have a vision of who she wanted to be.
~How your healing is your responsibility and no one else's.

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Today on the podcast Tiffany Coleman shares her story of loss, but it's also a story of strength and how she was able to power through and prevail, how she is raising her children, and how she is choosing joy despite the pain of losing her husband.

Tiffany and I talk about:

~ how her husband Dwight passed away from a pulmonary embolism in their home on her daughter's birthday.
~ How she grappled with her faith, but ultimately leaned on God for healing and hope.
~ How she and the kids are celebrating the "heaven day" each year.
~ How to schedule "grief time" as a busy mom.
~ How year 2 was not as bad as year 1 for her!
~ How people say the most awful things, with the best intentions!
~ how a change in her environment/ redecoration project helped her to step into her new life 

You can find Tiffany on Insta: @tiffanycoleman316

Her website is www.tiffany-coleman.com

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Kali Sakai's husband Ken was diagnosed with glioblastoma and ultimately passed away in 2021. In this heartfelt, honest interview, Kali shares:

~ Ways to celebrate your loved one (quilts, special ceremonies, etc.)
~ How to talk to your kids about the hard things in life.
~ Forming a "Wellness Team" to keep you sane!
~ Changing friendships and NEW friendships
~ Ways that grief changes us as a person
~ Dating long distance as a widowed mom (Hint: It works!)

Kali is an author who writes for an online parenting magazine called parentmap.com. She also has a blog called evidentlyblog.com

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Are you feeling stuck?

Having trouble believing that you will ever be able to move forward?

Stuck in a place of fear and indecision?

Let's talk.

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Kim Seewald is our special guest this week on the podcast!  She is sharing her story of losing her husband to cancer and how she has navigated the changes that came along with widowhood, including building a house, selling a car, moving, selling property, and learning how to manage her new life without her husband.

Kim's positive attitude and motivation to make her husband proud are what keep her going every day.

We chat about:
~ making big changes in the first year of widowhood (and that it's ok!)
~ strange physical effects of grief on the body 
~ how moving was the best thing she ever did
~ when she took off her wedding ring
~ how she is filling up her calendar with trips and dates with grandbabies!

If you found this episode to be inspiring, we would love to hear the feedback! Email me at [email protected]

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