What to do with the empty chair at the table? This was always a grief trigger for me.

Today I want to give a few suggestions on what to do with the empty chair at the table this holiday season. 

Being prepared for those grief triggers can make the day and the moment much more bearable.

Also, if you would like to purchase The Widow's Holiday Guidebook, you can get the download at www.widow180.com/books

It's 45 Days of self-reflection, self-compassion, and self-care. It's full of activities and exercises and tips and strategies to get through the holiday season.

You are all in my thoughts and heart this Thanksgiving! Be safe and take care!

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Sabine Horner, grief nutritionist and widow, joins me today on this fascinating look into what exactly grief does to us physically and mentally. 

We all know it wreaks havoc, right?

We can't eat properly, we feel like we can't breathe, we don't sleep, we can't think straight.

Sabine talks to me about:

~ How grief and nutrition are linked

~ Ayurveda and how proper eating for body types is beneficial

~ The importance of keeping food colorful and simple.

~ How to preserve energy while grieving

~ Certain vitamins that get depleted during grief, and how to supplement them.

~ How she is dedicated to bringing awareness to widows and the bereaved about the importance of taking care of our bodies after loss.

You can reach Sabine on Instagram @sabine.horner

Her Facebook Group is Wellbeing Community For Bereaved Partners

Here's the link to Sabine's wellness sheet:

file:///C:/Users/Sabine/Downloads/3%20Simple%20Self-Care%20Practices.pdf

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Lisa Godwin became a widow after losing her husband Bert to esophageal cancer in 2016. Since that time, she has transformed her life, rediscovered who she is as a person, and stepped into embracing change like a champ!

In our interview Lisa talks to me about:

~ The power of time to heal!

~ using Caring Bridge as a way of journaling emotions (as well as the practical updates)

~ Starting her passion project, Big Blue Chair, that shares stories and serves others!

~ When you feel ready to date again!

~ Advice on online dating!

~ How to handle your dating life with your grown children!

~ Allowing yourself the time to grieve properly!

You can find more information on Caring Bridge at www.caringbridge.org

You can find Lisa Godwin on Instagram:

@bigbluechair2020

@lisabgodwin

You can sign up for the Widow's Holiday Club at www.widow180.com/holiday

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Are you feeling like you're ready to date but not sure?? Take our quiz to find out!

Go to www.widow180.ck.page/datingquiz

 

 

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Wanna promote your widow-owned business on the podcast? Are you a maker, a creator, a service-provider and you're looking for a way to boost business this time of year?

I'll be doing my WidowBiz Weekend Edition of the podcast starting soon and if you would like to get your name out there and promote your business, I'm opening up the "podcast doors" for you to advertise (for free)!

Contact me if you're interested. You can email me at [email protected] or DM me on IG @widow_180 or message me on Facebook at Widow 180 Community.

I love you and I want to see you succeed! So, let's make this happen!

Also, I'm doing my Widow's Holiday Club again this year and the doors are open to sign up now. We'll be starting in a couple of weeks. It will be 6 weeks of Zoom meetups, guided by a workbook and tons of free talk to help each other through this holiday season. Plus some awesome guest speakers, too!

If you're starting to feel stressed about the holidays, this club is a great place to be. It's a great outlet if you don't feel like you have anyone else to talk to about the holiday stress and holiday blues.

You can sign up at www.widow180.com/holiday.

You'll get a follow-up email from me with the link to the downloadable workbook we'll be using!

If you have any questions, please message me.

 

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When we lose our spouse, we feel like part of us has died too. We feel numb. Life is about not just surviving, but thriving! Life is about not just existing, but living to the fullest!

So, how do we start to come alive again?

Here are some ways you can wake up and get back into the game of life!

If you're starting to feel anxious about the holidays and think you may need some support during this time of year, I encourage you to sign up for our 6 week group support, The Widow's Holiday Club!

Go to www.widow180.com/holiday to get on the waitlist!

We start Thanksgiving week!

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Julie Vandingenen became a caregiver to her fiance Louis after he was diagnosed at the age of 26 with stomach cancer. He lost his cancer battle 6 months later in August 2017.

Julie talks to me about:

~turning to social media to find support during the caregiver phase and after she lost Louis.

~Travel as a healthy coping mechanism! 

~Helpful advice to caregivers like "take time to yourself"

~ How she started Lovingly Box, a care package company, in December 2019 as a way to find more meaning and purpose in her life and to help others.

~Finding love again!

~The importance of journaling as an outlet.

~ contemplating spirituality and after-life when we lose a loved one.

You can get more information at Lovingly Box at www.lovinglybox.com

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Here's a question I get asked a lot...How do I know if I'm ready to date again? 

There are many, MANY layers to answer that question, but today I want to offer this one piece of advice to you to help answer the question "Are you ready to date?"

Also, I wanted to share a clip from Episode 17 with Stephanie Mosley. She shares the story of how she met her now husband Rob! I hope this inspires you and gives you hope!

If YOU'RE not sure you're ready to date again, TAKE OUR QUIZ TO FIND OUT:

Go to www.widow180.ck.page/datingquiz

And if you feel like you're ready to date, but have no idea where to start, I encourage you to check out our online course for Dating After Loss! Go to www.widow180.com/courses to get more info and sign up!

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Karen Sutton, widow coach, mom, and podcast host is my guest this week on the podcast!

Karen's husband passed away suddenly from a heart attack at the age of 43, leaving Karen to raise their 2 young daughters.

Her mistakes and lessons learned through widowhood led her to become a life coach.

In this episode, Karen and I chat about some common widow struggles. She helps give some clarity as to what we can do about them!

We talk about:

~ choosing healthy coping mechanisms

~ talking to kids about death and loss

~ trigger moments and how to get through them!

~ the myth of "not making big changes in the first year."

~ Skipping holidays!

~ self-compassion and stopping self criticism!

~ believing in yourself and trusting your intuition!

Her Facebook group is called "Widows Rising"

You can get more information about her coaching programs at www.karensutton.co.uk

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I just passed a really big milestone date this last weekend. It's been 10 years since Brent was killed.

I've been a widow for 10 years.

It's so surreal.

This episode is me sharing some of my thoughts on widowhood.

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Thinking about dating again but have no idea where to start?

I get it!

Today's episode is a replay of Day 1 of the FIND LOVE AGAIN Challenge.

What this challenge does and what my new course does, it opens up your mind more and prepares your heart more for what to expect when you start dating again.

At the end of Day 1, your homework assignment is to RANK YOUR ROADBLOCKS.

Here are some of the most common ones:

What will other people think?

I'm not sure I'm even ready.

I have too much baggage.

What If I try and I fail?

I feel like I'm betraying my husband. This feels like cheating.

Aren't I too old for this?

I don't know where to start?!

I'm afraid.

Your homework is to pick 5 from this list and RANK them...1 being your biggest roadblock.

EMAIL ME your results! Send to [email protected]

I would LOVE to hear from you!

My new course can help navigate this modern dating world...it's called

Dating After Loss: A 4 Step WISH Program For Widows And Widowers Looking To Find Love Again!

For information on my new program go to www.widow180.com/courses

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