Are you ready for an adventure?
Yesterday was National Plan For A Vacation Day and today on the podcast we are talking all about the power of Positive Anticipation, which is the act of looking forward to a future event or experience that is expected to bring joy and excitement.
Having things to look forward to, big or small, is a major coping strategy that helps us recover from stress and anxiety.
This is an amazing go-to method for improving how you feel and boosting your mood.

Plan something, so that you have something to look forward to.
It's that simple.

So, start daydreaming! Start making a plan!
Imagining good things in the future makes us feel better in the current moment!

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How can you find the motivation and confidence to move forward after losing your spouse?
Jennifer Sander joins us on the podcast this week to talk about her experience in widowhood, what she leaned on during tough times, and how she was able to cope with the loss of her husband Shannon.

We chat about:
~ the signs she got from Shannon after he passed away (and a premonition he had before!)
~ how to get motivated when you feel like giving up.
~ how she leaned on Widow 180: The Podcast to hear inspiring stories of other widows!
~ a genius way she handled cleaning out their closet and getting rid of his stuff.
~ how she started her business just months after losing Shannon
~ her amazing encounter with a medium!
~ how surrounding herself with friendship and support from other widows has been a game-changer for her healing!

You can reach Jennifer and check out her business at:
www.cipromo.net

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Welcome back to the first episode of 2025! 
On today’s episode we are talking about how to thrive in 2025! 

One thing to do is to leave behind the thoughts and things that don’t serve you, that don’t help you, the thoughts that hold you back.

In order to move forward with confidence in 2025, we can leave behind self-doubt. We can leave behind the negative thoughts that tell us that we’re not capable. The ones that tell us how we won’t make it through this.
We need to let go of the belief in those thoughts.

Let the hurtful talk go.
And remember this quote by Roy T Bennett that says:
“Believe in your infinite potential. Your only limitations are those you set upon yourself.
 Believe in yourself, your abilities and your own potential. Never let self-doubt hold you captive. You are worthy of all that you dream of and hope for.” 

Believe this and just see where 2025 takes you!

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How can a simple quote or a short poem make such a difference to a person?
 
Here’s the thing—grief can be isolating.
It can make you feel like no one else understands what you’re going through.
But when you come across a line of poetry or a heartfelt quote that captures exactly what you’re feeling, it’s like a light bulb goes off.
You realize: I’m not alone in this.
Someone else has been where I am, and they found the words to express it.

Today on the podcast we dive deep into 20 motivational quotes about grief and the holidays.
Let them become a touchstone of comfort, understanding, even transformation!

Have a lovely holiday.
xoxo, Jen

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I want to offer something up to you this month.
 I want to challenge you to be daring and do something different in December!

 This time of year can be especially trying and challenging for widows as we navigate the holidays and the ups and downs of balancing tradition with moving forward after losing our spouse.
So, why not change things up a little this month!
 Change the focus.
Get out of your own head and change the focus onto some new experiences and even new adventures.
 Today I am going to share 9 ways to be daring in December, step out of your comfort zone, get out of your own way, and do something different that may in fact change your life!

For extra help and support this holiday season, grab a copy of The Widow's Holiday Guidebook: 45 Days of Self-Reflection, Self-Compassion, and Self-Care.
The eBook is only $7!
Download your copy at https://www.widow180.com/books

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The holidays are almost here!
Have you made any plans?
Do you have an idea of what you want to do?
Who do you want to see?
Many of you are facing the holidays alone for the first time in a long time.
And while this should be a season of joy, for many widows it's a time we would just like to skip over or ignore!

In today's repeat episode from #148, we are talking about the 3 P's to remember this holiday season!
These P's are taken from my book, The Widow's Holiday Guidebook: 45 Days of Self-Reflection, Self-Compassion, and Self-Care.

If you would like to get a copy of this eBook, download it here:
https://www.widow180.com/books

I hope you find this episode to be empowering! If you like it, please share it with a friend!
Please leave us a rating and review...it helps us reach widows around the world!

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This is an episode that I recorded in November 2022 the week before Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a time when we are focused on family and gratitude.
BUT...
As you know, it's pretty difficult to find things to be grateful for when you are buried in grief and suffering the loss of someone special in your life.

Grief causes a serious gratitude slump!

Here's a way to uplevel your gratitude game and REALLY feel the emotion of gratitude again!

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Mother Theresa has a quote that says, "We can do no great things, only small things done with great love."

This week on the podcast we are talking about harnessing your ability to see the beauty in the small gestures. 

You have the gift of sight. You can choose to see the good in the small miracles and acts of humanity, even as you world is crumbling under grief. 

I encourage you to remember this.
You have the gift of sight.

Use it. Practice it. Embody it.

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Welcome back to Part 2 of my interview with Tracy Quinn!
This week I talk to Tracy about:

~ Being resilient and learning what helps you recover from the trauma of loss.
~ How she found a new love in her life with James.
~ Things to consider when dating as a widow!
~ Moving and selling her home.
~ Keeping memories of her life with Carl.
~ Handling milestone days.
~ Giving yourself grace during the hardest time of your life.

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Welcome to this incredibly inspiring interview with the lovely Tracy Quinn! Tracy lost her husband Carl in 2020 to COVID. Today she is on the podcast sharing her experience with the world, offering golden nuggets of advice that you don't want to miss! Her strength and positivity are an inspiration to all of us. This is Part 1 of a 2 part interview.

Tracy and I chat about:

~ How losing her husband during COVID forced her into quarantine and a completely different grieving experience than normal.
~ How the power of community and friends can help us get through even the toughest times.
~ How she was able to honor Carl during the COVID quarantine
~ How she handled loneliness
~ Having dreams about our loved ones and what they mean

Be sure to come back next week for Part 2 of the interview!

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